3HB Guarana (ex. Riu Guarana)

Went here as a couple in June 2026. I will probably be echoing what a lot of other reviews have said. Pros: The hotel food was probably the best I’ve had in all my years of trying all inclusive restaurants. The staff are friendly and nice Very clean and rooms cleaned to a nice standard Cocktails nice but did come from a machine Did like the soft drinks on offer all day Cons: Had I have known this hotel was so busy with kids I probably wouldn’t have booked it, there is a huge area for kids pools and even a splash zone. The kidney shaped pool should 100% be adults only. As there isn’t much peace Loads of sun loungers but like 20 in a row, would be good if they were in 2s or 4s etc to create a bit more space and privacy between families One of the bar staff (female) seemed like she absolutely hated her job, never smiled once, always felt like an inconvenience to her, so much so I stopped asking for a straw The rooms seemed a little dated to me and old fashioned and I hated the area between the lifts and my room it felt like a hospital but this is my first time in Portugal and not sure if they like things more old fashioned The air con barley worked and didn’t seem cool at all in the rooms If you are solo travelling or a couple I probably wouldn’t recommend this hotel if I’m being 100% honest

Lovely hotel very very busy with families with lots of children, would be nice if there was a small adult section for us older people and also the food is lovely but and it’s a big one the coffee is the worst iv ever tasted that needs work

Back from another amazing stay at this hotel. It was the most amazing holiday with our 2.5 year old daughter. Room was cleaned every day, food was amazing in all the restaurants - lots to choose from, great activities for all ages on every day and evening entertainment great. Our daughter loved the mini disco every night. Cannot fault this hotel at all!

From the moment we arrived at this lovely hotel we were very pleased with what we seen 😀 the reception area was a lovely spotlessly clean area run by such lovely helpful staff, check in was a breeze no problems 😊, our room was immaculate, clean,fresh great size,all the staff we friendly helpful and very hard working. The food was just amazing so much choice for everyone always fresh hot and replenished when needed pool area was amazing, plenty of sunbeds for everyone, so dont need to be up at 4am putting towels out 🤷so to end my review on this stunning hotel if your thinking of booking this for your holidays dont even think about it just book it and I'll be very surprised if you dont re-book on your return ,happy holidays 😎😎

We stayed here at the end of May 2026. From start to finish, we loved every moment. So for the food, we stuck to the main buffet restaurant mostly, which had really nice options. They rotated a few items but also had a set few items too. We really enjoyed the snack bar also, as they had a mix of pizza, baguettes, wraps and fresh salad / fruit. We had one meal at the Oriental restaurant (book in as soon as possible as not open everyday!). This meal was also very nice and was a lot of fresh options. The restaurant staff are very friendly and welcoming at all the different areas. The entertainment was a personal highlight for us all, including my young children. The day time entertainment included some pool activities like water volleyball, aerobics etc. The nighttime’s were very good, especially the kids discos and the singers they had. The hotel employ some really great entertainment staff, so a special mention to them all, specifically “Manny” we think and the two guys with braided hair. They are amazing dancers! The splash park is great for the small children, ours really enjoyed it. It’s a nice breakaway from the main pool areas. There is also a small kids pool next to the bar area, which is equally good. The main pools are nice and didn’t get too congested, except during water volleyball! There is no sun bed scramble (this maybe different for August time)! You don’t have to get up by the crack of dawn to save a sun bed, even one in a prime location. There is a lot of areas to get a lounger, including some raised areas, away from the pools, which were good for quiet sunbathing. The location is perfect if you aren’t interested in venturing too far on foot. Whilst there’s everything you need at the hotel, there’s a few bars, shops and restaurants a couple mins walk from the hotel and a few more restaurants within a 10 min walk. The beach nearby is quite small but there’s another called Praia De Falésia, which is worth visiting. Can reach on foot or taxi. One night we visited a Mexican restaurant down by the local beach, a 5-10 min walk from the hotel. This was lovely and very good value for money if you’re looking to try something different. The spa is worth a visit if you can fit it in. I had a sports massage and my wife had a relaxing massage. Worth the money. Beware they are cash only but there’s an ATM at reception if needed. Lastly, the rooms. We were kindly upgraded free of charge, to accommodate having two rooms next to each other. Another great touch from the hotel. They brought all of our cases to the room on check in. We had two pool view family rooms. The rooms were very sizeable, and clean. Credit to the cleaning staff, they were very good and also friendly. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay and we hope to return in the near future.