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3HB Guarana
Portugal, Europe
Albufeira
ln the picturesque village of Olhos de Água (Albufeira), a traditional fishing village that perfectly combines calm and tradition with all the needed comfort and facilities, you will find the perfect place for an amazing carefree holiday on an All Inclusive basis. Explored until 2021 by another hotel group, it reopened in April 2022 under the 3HB Hotels brand – now as 3HB Guaraná! Surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve, it will be difficult to choose between a day at the beach, in one of the two outdoor pools or in the heated indoor pool. There is also a children's pool exclusively for the little ones of the family! A varied gastronomic offer with 3 different restaurants, pool bar, swim-up bar, lounge bar and snacks will delight everyone. But as All Inclusive also means lots of fun, services and activities, we also have to highlight the complete entertainment programme, SPA, gym, multipurpose court, kids club and playground, Disco-bar and free Wi-fi in the rooms and common areas.
Facilities
- Football
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Fitness
- Massage*
- Turkish bath (hamam)
- Hot tub
- Sauna
- Entertainment programme for children
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent1,118 reviews
Excellent
67%
Very Good
22%
Average
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
A good hotel for families with young children
This is a large well managed hotel, but pretty much everything is very much focused on young children. The only adult only areas are the gym and a brief swim time in the indoor pool in the mornings.
The restaurants are generally very good, but standards slipped occasionally. There was undercooked chicken once in the curry and the rice was undercooked. The person collecting the plates seemed completely nonplussed about this when we mentioned the issue so doubt this was ever fed back. Also the mini-disco is outside right next to the restaurant so you have to eat your dinner listening to 'delights' like Baby Shark... The oriental buffet was excellent.
A major positive in the pool area was the amount of sun loungers, there was never a need to get up at crack of dawn to reserve one. However, the pool areas are really noisy, the animation team pumps out really loud music through most of the day. Because of the layout, it is impossible to escape the noise. Also, none of the pools are reserved for adults only.
The evening entertainment is pretty poor. This is also taken over by the childre. One night there was a decent singer, but parents allowed their toddlers to run around, chase each other and scream throughout the performance. This is of course not the hotel's fault, but demonstrates the ambience of the place.
The sustainability efforts are pretty good, we loved the refillable water bottles, saves a lot of plastic.
The cleaners work really hard and everywhere is pretty spotless.
The village itself has nothing much in it (assume due the number of all-inclusive resorts), but the large beach reached by the steps is fabulous.
Vilamoura and Albufeira are both a short taxi ride away.
Overall we had a lovely holiday, but would definitely only recommend the hotel for families with young children and babies.
Review by Turisti2010 Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birthday Cake provided for guest
I’d like to say a big thank you to Adriana in Guest Relations for providing a birthday cake/card & wine for my relative who stayed for 10 days. Adriana was efficient and very helpful and kept me informed at all times. Thanks again.
3HB hotel review
Very friendly staff. Food was excellent, particularly liked the oriental restaurant.
Joao from the pool side bar staff was always friendly and stopped for a chat when collecting the glasses.
Always had a good selection of food available.
The room and pool areas were always kept very clean. New towels in the room whenever we needed them.
Overall would recommend this hotel for families or couples that don’t mind having children around.
Review by Rob W Reading, United Kingdom
Great family holiday
Coming near the end of our seven day family holiday. Hotel is lovely and clean Staff are lovely and very hard working - thank you for the fizz and card for my birthday and the lovely call wishing me Happy Birthday, it was a lovely touch.
Entertainment team are great and always on the go, lots of activities for all.
Grandaughter loved the Tiki splash park, the large children's pool next to the Tiki splash (part of the pool has over head coverage (great for little ones). Pool party was great, be ready to get splashed. Plenty if sunbeds around the hotel grounds.
Food has been great, always a good choice.
One thing I would suggest, if you can use the stairs then do so. Lifts can take a while to get which we found with having a 4 month old baby and pram.
Review by amandadQ5637VB Northwich, United Kingdom
Definitely not a 4 star
Def not a 4 star plus More like a 3 star Poor area not much going on average bars and restaurants Bit tired and tacky We went out for evening meals to Villamoura by taxi
Rooms clean Pool area clean and plenty of beds Food plenty but average felt like a canteen environment We were all inclusive and the cocktails poor and local cider not good Has better entertainment elsewhere We had just come back from another 4 star in Portugal two weeks earlier and it was far far superior Never go back
Review by Lynne8121 Durham, United Kingdom
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