Scores at a Glance
Hotel GuaranaAlvor Baía Resort Hotel
Overall
8.6
7.7
Beach
—
6.4
Food
8.4
6.7
Rooms
8.4
8.1
Value
8.6
7.6
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
7.7
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (3,103)
Google Rating
4.4 (3,325)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $66
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
54 min
All Scores
—
Beach
6.4
8.4
Food
6.7
8.4
Rooms
8.1
9.0
Pools
8.7
8.6
Value
7.6
9.0
Family
8.4
—
Quiet
7.1
Vibes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
—
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Guarana
- 5 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from FAO
Alvor Baía Resort Hotel
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 54 min from FAO
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 — Alvor Baía Resort Hotel
- Large suite inventory and spacious family-friendly layout.
- Major pool complex with a 100-metre outdoor pool and children’s pool.
- Official all-inclusive plan includes meals, snacks, drinks, kids club, Wi-Fi and beach shuttle.
Cons — Hotel Guarana
- Not beachfront
- Specialty buffets are reservation and occupancy dependent
- Imported premium liquor not evidenced
- Seasonal closure
Cons — Alvor Baía Resort Hotel
- Not directly on the beach.
- Food feedback is more mixed than pool or room feedback.
- Some facilities, including spa and gym access, are extra.