3HB Guarana - All Inclusive

Very clean, good quality and variety of food.

Tienes todas las comodidades ,limpieza en cada rincón,piscinas con tumbonas suficientes , comidas variadas y los restaurantes temáticos merecen la pena.

Très bon petit-déjeuner à volonté et tous les autres repas de la journée. Personnel très accueillant et professionnels. Endroit paradisiaque. Adapté pour tout âge avec beaucoup d'animation et de bonne humeur.

L emplacement les chambres la propreté

Honest review from someone who likes to stay luxury but was on a budget this year

Hotel: Clean & well maintained
Food: Really nice for all inclusive buffet, it’s a shame the other restaurants are also buffet as an à la carte sit down would’ve been nice, we tried the Mediterranean which was lovely but didn’t get to try the oriental as it was fully booked and shut on Sundays and Mondays (bizzare)
Rooms: We had room 222 and it was HUGE we had a living room area as well as the bathroom and the balcony felt safe for my two year old. Bathroom was only one sink which was annoying at times but overall room was clean and standard, big beds and big TV.
Pools: Main pool was great if you wanted entertainment and music but quite chaotic too, the upstairs pool near the splash park was perfect for us as our two year old could walk around in it and play and it was always quite quiet (aside from when older kids decided to be diving around it almost falling onto someone else’s toddler - quite disappointing as the pool is clearly for younger kids I’d say up to age 5/6.

Pros: Nice hotel, fun entertainment team, nice food & drink queues were never too long. Amazing pool for toddlers. Self service drinks throughout the day for soft drinks.

Cons: Entertainment finishes at 11 and bar closes at 11:30 this was fine for us but for those with older kids or couples could be annoying as it is early. Queue for breakfast was annoying too but it does go down quickly. No baby changing facilities in all the toilets. No service, everything is self serve. They ran out croissants at breakfast a lot (or maybe that’s because I also saw a man with about 12 in a plastic bag)

I am not sure where to even begin with this hotel but first let me point out the positives the hotel is spotless and our room was clean but after that it goes downhill and it's not just the hotels fault but Holiday representatives should clearly state this is a hotel for young families only and not for older couples in their fifties. If you like to queue up to get into breakfast and then like vultures get food you will love it,and on that note they turn off the coffee machines before breakfast has even finished and as for the cold drink dispenser get in early as people fill there bottles with fizzy drinks and then all you get is water coming out. At lunchtime you don't get a choice of having a coffee as they don't bother turning the coffee machines on.
Evening entertainment is strictly a child affair even after 9pm you get children running around screaming and shouting so don't expect any peace. We were on the 1st floor of the main building and we were going on a Seville day trip and had to be up at 5.00am so decided on an early night we were still trying to get to sleep at gone 10.30pm as children were running up and down the corridor screaming and laughing, at one point I heard a person telling them to shut up ,it was late.
If you are a vegetarian your choice is limited and if you have digestive issues most of the food Is covered in oil.
Algarve is beautiful but if your looking for a hotel for a quiet relaxing holiday dont pick this one . One of the other things we noted was low water pressure so having a bath took time it would have also been nice if they utilised there reception area to include a bar and maybe some music especially at night if you wanted a quieter environment.

My partner and I stayed here for 5 nights in the summer holidays and we had a great time. The area is really lovely and it is an easy 20 minute taxi ride into Albufeira if you want to explore the town.

The resort itself is quite small compared to other all inclusive we’ve stayed in, but it had everything we needed. Most of the action happens in the main pool area but there are other pools/kids play areas you can go to. Although most of the sun loungers are reserved with towels in the morning, we still always managed to find a space. The pool area is well looked after and the staff are generally friendly too. We went to the gym which was decent, although remember to register your card at reception before going there! The room was very clean and we slept well on the comfy beds.

The food here is DELICIOUS- the best we’ve had at an all inclusive. There was a huge amount of choice and the food was good quality too. It was a nice touch to have the different restaurants and options for eating throughout the day. Unfortunately, the oriental restaurant was closed on the nights we tried to book, which was a shame as it looked nice! You can pour your own drinks at the restaurants too which is great.

The entertainment team were great during the day, keeping the energy up but not being too pushy for you to join in either. We found the evening entertainment to be a bit mediocre, and more aimed at the children, even late at night. The magic show was decent and the Ibiza style live music was great. Shout out to Miguel Garrana!

As it is a popular jet 2 and easyJet holiday destination, it is mostly English guests, so if you’re looking to get a bit more of the Portuguese culture, I would consider whether 3HB is the vibe you want. We booked through jet 2 and of course going in the holidays, we expected this. I could not fault jet 2 at all for this trip as everything was great! One thing to note is that there is a weird culture to queue for absolutely everything (even the bar, making the service slower), but that might just be an us issue! If you're looking for somewhere to soak up some sun and relax by the pool, this resort is a great choice! We had a fantastic time and felt really welcomed by the staff. Plus, who doesn’t love the opportunity to have a pastel de nata for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

We've just returned from another stay at the 3HB Guarana, and once again it didn't disappoint. This was our fourth visit, and it's reassuring when somewhere you've built up in your mind as being excellent actually lives up to your memories. In fact, I'd say it just keeps getting better.

The first thing that strikes you is the cleanliness. It is honestly second to none. The housekeeping and cleaning teams work tirelessly, and there is always someone cleaning somewhere. Every morning you wake up and it genuinely feels as though the entire hotel has been reset overnight. Every area is spotless, the grounds are beautifully maintained, and the rooms are cleaned to an exceptionally high standard.

The rooms themselves are very comfortable. If I had to make any suggestions, the pillows could do with being a little more supportive, and in our room (069) the balcony door wouldn't lock properly. We never reported it, and I'm confident maintenance would have resolved it quickly had we done so, so I don't see it as a criticism of the hotel—more a heads-up if anyone happens to stay in that room before it's noticed.

The pool areas are lovely, and the splash park remains a massive hit with children. The bar staff are always smiling, friendly and welcoming, while the animation team work incredibly hard to keep guests of all ages entertained throughout the day and evening.

The food is another real highlight. There is always an excellent choice, it's consistently good quality, and even the fussiest of eaters would struggle not to find something they enjoy. The pastel de nata are heaven on a plate! We also noticed that the snack bar now keeps its glass doors closed, which has almost completely solved the issue of birds getting inside. You still occasionally see one or two birds in the main restaurant, but considering it's an open environment, I'm not sure what more the hotel could realistically do.

The only slight negative during our stay wasn't really the hotel's fault. On a few occasions there were some particularly unruly children running around the splash park, pushing other children, swearing and throwing footballs. At one point they practically cleared the splash park because other families simply left. The same group could often be seen racing around the hotel in the evenings, generally being disruptive. We choose the Guarana partly because it's a higher-quality hotel with a more relaxed atmosphere, so it was disappointing to encounter this. A little more supervision around the splash park at busy times might help, as there wasn't a lifeguard present during those incidents.

That said, one experience towards the end of our holiday reminded us exactly why we keep returning here.

We travel with our seven-year-old son, who is autistic, has a severe learning disability, ADHD and is non-verbal. On our final day the weather turned cloudy, so we decided to use the indoor pool instead. Unfortunately, some of the same noisy children were there, and because of the acoustics in the indoor pool area the noise became overwhelming for our son. He was beginning to show clear signs of distress.

We were about to leave when, without us saying a word, the lifeguard noticed what was happening. He called me over and explained that he was going to contact a manager to help resolve the situation. Afterwards, I thanked him, and he told me he has family members with autism, recognised the signs immediately, and simply wanted to help.

I can honestly say we've never experienced such proactive support from a member of staff anywhere we've travelled. He didn't wait to be asked—he recognised a family struggling and stepped in because he understood. That level of awareness can't always be taught through training alone, and he is an absolute credit to 3HB. If the hotel ever chose to become officially recognised as autism-friendly, he would be one of its greatest ambassadors. I didn't catch his name, but he had a shaved head and glasses.

Overall, this remains one of the best all-inclusive hotels we've stayed in. The staff are genuinely wonderful, the cleanliness is exceptional, the food is excellent, and in our opinion it comfortably exceeds what you would normally expect from a four-star hotel.

We'll definitely be back next summer.

The hotel is designed for young families - which we are not (we were there as part of a wedding party). Even so we loved the hotel. Every single member of staff we met was cheerful and friendly. The room was lovely and the bathroom looked like it had never been used. There are loads of sunbeds around the pool area but we used the raised sun decks which was a bit quieter. Food in the main restaurant was fantastic (better than a 'luxury' adult-only hotel we stayed in this year). We never had to queue for anything. We were only there three nights but would have loved to have stayed longer to have enjoyed more of the facilities and restaurants.

Conceito familiar e o serviço. Profissionais bem dispostos e disponíveis

This is a beautiful hotel.
Modern and clean with welcoming and friendly staff.
The location is great and close to lots of attractions (via taxi/uber).
Rooms are spacious and cleaned everyday.
Great value for money with the free child place.
Lots of choice of food and drinks and all the restaurants are great.
Load of sun loungers available and a choice of pools to suit all.
Only thing that could be improved is the evening entertainment. More variety would be great and starting earlier too. We will come back.