Situated in a converted convent in the World Heritage city of Elvas, Hotel São João De Deus features shady gardens and a pool with views of the walled town.
John
United Kingdom
rooms were fantastic, breakfast in courtyard was ebXceptional
Located in Elvas, 19 km from El Corte Ingles, Vila Gale Collection Elvas provides accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Raymond
United Kingdom
A very enjoyable experience all round. The welcome and introduction to the hotel by the reception staff was brilliant and totally informative. The room was clean, spacious and the beds extremely comfortable.
This hotel with all the charm, character and quality that it offers gave us one of the best experiences we have enjoyed in quite a while.
The only down side for us was that we wish we had stayed for a couple of nights longer such was the enjoyability of The Vila Gale Collection at Elvas!
Located in the heart of Alto Alentejo and between Elvas and Badajoz, Quinta de Santo António offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool, and a tennis court.
Libby
United Kingdom
Spacious grounds, large pool. Good sized room and bathroom. Very clean rooms. Breakfast and evening meal were good.
Located in Elvas, Hotel Brasa is surrounded by gardens and is a 7-minute drive from the city centre.
Doncolin
Spain
Great location for trip to either or both fortresses. Very pleasant staff, though not English-speaking. Decent restaurant nearby, if the hotel restaurant is only functioning for breakfast.
Residencial Antonio Mocisso Guesthouse is located in Elvas. Badajoz, in neighbouring Spain is 22 km from the guest house. All air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom, refrigerator and a TV....
Jenny
Australia
The staff were very friendly & helpful.
The room & bathroom were spotlessly clean.
The bed and pillows were comfortable.
The hotel was located within a short walk to the "old town."
We found free parking in the street nearby.
Facing the imposing Aqueduct of Amoreira in Elvas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this hotel features spacious guest rooms and a garden with a seasonal swimming pool.
Jorge
Portugal
Nice breakfast, with almost everything we can find on a Hotel breakfast. Nothing was surprizingly good, but nothing was bad. A regular breakfast.
Located within 20 km of El Corte Ingles and 20 km of Badajoz Fortress, Cool Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Elvas.
Sjoerd
Portugal
Comfy guest house, super central location, everything at walking distance.
Just 5 km from the fortified town of Elvas, the recently refurbished Varchotel features typical Alentejo architecture. It offers bright rooms with modern décor and satellite flat-screen TVs.
The hotel is very well located in the town, it has excellent...
The hotel is very well located in the town, it has excellent parking and great views out over the surrounding countryside.
I found the staff were very helpful in where to go & visit and provided annotated directions on a local map.
During my visit the restaurant wasn't open but there are plenty off options in the town
Stephen
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Off the beaten path, on the far East side of Portugal (...
Off the beaten path, on the far East side of Portugal (nearly on the Spanish border). Friendly and interesting people, and interesting history to explore through castles, forts and a marvelous aqueduct.
PamM
Japan
10
Scored 10
Lots to see, so make sure you have comfortable clothing and...
Lots to see, so make sure you have comfortable clothing and shoes.
Like most Portugeus towns, it is very hilly with narrow streets and lots of steps.
Architecture is stunning and historic with plenty of stories of old.
More vegetarian/vegan restaurants would be a bonus.
The whole Alentejo region is a must-see when visiting this beautiful country.
Clare
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Elvas is an historic old city with an amazing Roman aqueduct...
Elvas is an historic old city with an amazing Roman aqueduct. The local restaurants were not catering for tourists and hardly anyone spoke English. We ate in the hotel which was good value in a lovely setting. We visited the British cemetery for the soldiers of the Peninsular War. The old town is is all cobblestone alleys and we kept getting lost but that was part of its charm.
joan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
This is a cool fort town on the Spanish border worth...
This is a cool fort town on the Spanish border worth visiting. Great for practicing my Spanish and Portuguese. The old town is walkable and worth a day. Get a number of a local taxi service to explore the other two forts nearby, pick up groceries etc. Plan ahead of taking a comboio or autoexpresso as it's in a pretty remote location so you can't just catch a train out every 30 minutes like you can in Lisbon.
The region it is in, the Alentejo is also generally quite beautiful and it's worth taking a bus to Estremoz and the Evora if in the area.
Dennis
United States
10
Scored 10
Must see Both Fortes & Aquaduct
Must see Both Fortes & Aquaduct
A great small restaurant recommended by the Hotel was Mercato, is a perfect place to dine. Excellent service and food cooked to order with a lot of attention to quality and flavours.
The house and its sorroundings are charming. An old house converted into a hotel, the façade is original, decorated inside in accordance with the location and origin. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. If traveling in the summer, the pool is big and surrounded by beautiful trees. The owners were lovely and paid attention to every detail, 100% personalised service. The breakfast was served with good local products. Would definitely stay again.
A lovely hotel full of history and character only a few minutes walk from the historical centre of Elvas.
Good sized room with a nice modern bathroom.
Huge outside terrace area which would be fantastic during the summer months.
Lovely buffet style breakfast with plenty of choice.
Free car parking.
A small gem just outside Elvas! Beautiful house and rooms. We were very well received and had one of the best dinners on our trip! Real homemade local food at its best. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice.The hostess/owner was so friendly and you immediately felt at home.
Lovely place in the center of Elvas. Very welcoming and clean. Had a complementary small snack and coffee and additionally, there was a kitchenette guests could use. It seemed also quite recently renovated. All in all, a very comfortable stay.
Stylish country house designed with loving care by the owner proprietors. Gardens and grounds well planned with an emphasis on ecology. Our large room was warm with the radiant heating. Dinner and breakfast were exceptional.
This hotel was good, the price great value, basic but clean. Breakfast acceptable. Hotel very well situation just on the road bringing you to Spain so very handy for those who are crossing the border to Spain in Elvas.
Excellent. Very clean, helpful staff, very new and in a kind design, super kitchen equipment, enough place in the room and also in other areas, perfect location, quite place. Till now the best stay in Portugal for me.
Breakfast was great as was the location of the hotel. Staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome. We decided to have dinner at the restaurant and the food and service was excellent!
Hotel ... an extremely interesting combination of archaism and modern comfort. Excellent location with free parking. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast in an beautiful garden.
architectural dream from 1930 … John and Sara were extremely helpful . would go back any time. breakfast is the best and dinner at jail house resto was spectacular.
Brando New townhouse. Very well decorated. Comfortable. Good central location. Kind amenities, coffee included. Easy check-in Friendly staff. Recommended
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