3HB Guarana - All Inclusive offers a range of upscale amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, hot tub, sauna, and even a nightclub.
Family-Friendly Features
With a kids' club on-site, families can enjoy a worry-free vacation while children are entertained in a safe and supervised environment.
Convenient Location
Located just 300 metres from Barranco das Belharucas Beach and close to other popular beaches, this hotel is the perfect seaside retreat for guests looking to soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful coastline.
Book your stay at 3HB Guarana - All Inclusive now and experience the ultimate in relaxation and luxury during your Albufeira getaway.
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Outstanding children's facilities
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Fantastic food options
At the hotel
Popular amenities
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24-hour front desk
Aerobics
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Babysitting/child services
Bar
Beauty Services
Billiards
Bingo
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Pools & wellness
Heated pool
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Indoor pool
Kids' pool
Massage services
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Spa/wellness center
Steam room
Swimming pool
Dining & drinks
Kid-friendly buffet
Restaurant
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Snack bar
Special diet menus - on request
Fitness & outdoors
Fitness center
Fitness facilities
Garden
Golf course
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun terrace
Terrace
Rooms & comfort
CCTV in common areas
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & cleanliness
Entertainment staff
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Safety deposit box
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Getting around & access
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift / Elevator
Parking
Parking garage
Private parking
Shuttle service
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Guest services
Children's playground
Invoice provided
Ironing service
Kids' club
Laundry
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Luggage storage
Services & essentials
Car hire
Cashless payment available
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Evening entertainment
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Games room
Hammam
Indoor play area
Live music/performance
Non-smoking throughout
Packed lunches
Room service
Sun umbrellas
Themed dinner nights
WiFi available
Review in focus
658 reviews
6/ 10
The swimming pools the room layout the Mediterranean restaurant.
Robert · couple · 2026-10-24
The guest experience
9.0out of 10 658 verified reviews
Loved most
Outstanding children's facilities
Fantastic food options
Worth knowing — Higher price than previous years
How guests scored the stay
Food and Beverage9.5
The buffet restaurant is hands down the best we have ever used, with an incredible variety, great quality, and something for everyone at every meal.
Amenities9.4
The facilities for children are absolutely outstanding and clearly designed with little ones in mind.
Service9.4
The entertainment team truly deserves special praise. They are energetic, professional, and genuinely passionate about what they do.
Location9.0
Love this resort and I love Portugal.
Cleanliness9.0
All areas nice and tidy and clean.
Overall Experience8.9
Hotel Guaraná delivers the perfect family holiday — amazing food, fantastic entertainment, wonderful staff, and brilliant facilities for kids.
Room Quality8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money8.4
Only mentioned that the price was a bit high compared to previous years.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
67% of 12 recent stays rated 8+
9.0658 reviews
Disappointing do not bother if you dont want to be around children.
6/10
Robert · couple · 2026-10-24
“The swimming pools the room layout the Mediterranean restaurant.”
nice but very expensive for solo travellers.
5/10
Leanne · family with children · 2026-10-16
“The hotel has lovely pool area, sunbeds were very close, I visited in October so was plenty of availability but Imagine summer is trickier. food was nice, drinks service was good and plenty of entertainment.”
Really enjoyed visiting.
10/10
Victoria · couple · 2026-10-16
“The entire hotel is super clean and modern. The staff are friendly, welcoming and really helpful.”
Ótimo
10/10
Ana · couple · 2026-10-07
Guest review
9/10
Nicholas · couple · 2026-09-13
“Very clean, good quality and variety of food.”
Cierre de vacaciones con broche de oro
10/10
María Virginia · solo traveller · 2026-09-05
“Tienes todas las comodidades ,limpieza en cada rincón,piscinas con tumbonas suficientes , comidas variadas y los restaurantes temáticos merecen la pena.”
Je recommande cet hôtel et nous y retournerons avec grand plaisir.
8/10
Marisa · family with children · 2026-09-04
“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.”
Endroit sympathique pour les familles mais parties piscine trop entassées pas de tranquillité possible
7/10
Nathalie · family with children · 2026-09-02
“L emplacement les chambres la propreté”
Honest review from family with toddler
8/10
rebeccagE5984CO · Family · 2026-08-29
“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)”
Not for Grown ups.
4/10
Q9543OPmariac · Couples · 2026-08-26
“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.”
Lovely stay in the Algarve!
8/10
sophiefG8634CJ · Couples · 2026-08-25
“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!”
Another fantastic stay – already looking forward to next summer!
10/10
JonPed14 · Family · 2026-08-25
“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.”
