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Hotel GuaranavsMarriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve
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Scores at a Glance
Hotel GuaranaMarriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve
Overall
8.6
8.4
Beach
·
8.0
Food
8.4
7.6
Service
·
8.3
Rooms
8.4
8.8
Value
8.6
7.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Guarana | Measure | Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.5 (3,163) | Google Rating | 4.4 (280) |
| From $124 | Price / Night (pp) | From $62 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Hotel Guarana | Measure | Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve |
|---|---|---|
| – | Beach | 8.0 |
| (better)8.4 | Food | 7.6 |
| – | Service | 8.3 |
| 8.4 | Rooms | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.7 |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)9.0 | Family | 8.5 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hotel Guarana leads on 6 and Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve leads on 2.
Vibes
| Hotel Guarana | Measure | Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve |
|---|
Activities
| Hotel Guarana | Measure | Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Hotel Guarana
- 5 pools
- 4 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from FAO
Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve
- 10 pools
- Full-service spa
Pros · Hotel Guarana
- True all-inclusive
- Four restaurants and four bars
- Five-pool setup
- Kids club ages 4-12
- Tiki Splash Park ages 4-15
Pros · Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve
- Large residence layouts with kitchens and balconies.
- Ten-pool resort complex with family facilities.
- Good golf and Salgados nature-reserve access.
Cons · Hotel Guarana
- Not beachfront
- Specialty buffets are reservation and occupancy dependent
- Imported premium liquor not evidenced
- Seasonal closure
Cons · Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve
- All-inclusive status is confusing and not official-default.
- Outdoor pools may be cold outside peak summer.
- Dining can feel expensive outside package rates.
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