Hotel Guarana
Last verified July 2026. Dining is the weakest mark at 8.4. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Official all-inclusive page lists Milharo, Oriental, Mediterraneo and Azeitona restaurants plus Sports Bar, M Bar and Pool Bar; specialty buffet dinners depend on occupancy and reservation.
Pools & waterplay
With waterpark, waterslides, heated
Official page lists two main outdoor pools, two children's outdoor pools and one indoor heated pool; leisure page adds Tiki Splash Park with slides and jets.
The beach itself
Near Praia dos Olhos de Agua and Algarve beaches; cliff and coastal access and Atlantic conditions vary by beach and season.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Hotel Guarana
All 6 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Sleeps 2 | 226 ft²21 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedconnecting |
| Standard Pool View | Sleeps 2 | 226 ft²21 m² | 1 bedroom | Pool view |
| Family | Sleeps 4 | 269 ft²25 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Family Plus | Sleeps 4 | 334 ft²31 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Suite | Sleeps 4 | 441 ft²41 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Standard Interconnecting | Sleeps 4 | 452 ft²42 m² | 2 bedrooms | Not published2 baths · connecting |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 4 max
Before you book
Two things the research turned up about Hotel Guarana that the brochure does not say.
Hotel Guarana is now branded 3HB Guarana and operates as an all-inclusive 4-star Algarve resort.
It is strongest for families who want kids club, splash park, multiple pools and easy all-inclusive logistics.
Most loved
3 themes- Pools, indoor heated pool and Tiki Splash Park
- Family rooms, kids club and playground
- Cleanliness and staff friendliness
Most complained about
3 themes- Not directly beachfront
- Specialty buffet openings depend on occupancy and reservations
- Pools and facilities can be busy during school holidays
Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is thin, so official and OTA review-platform evidence carries the consensus.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
- Resort website (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it. Some of these are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.
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Apr to Oct
Real seasons here: highs run from 61°F in January to 86°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 61 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit | 66 degrees Fahrenheit | 70 degrees Fahrenheit | 73 degrees Fahrenheit | 81 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 81 degrees Fahrenheit | 73 degrees Fahrenheit | 66 degrees Fahrenheit | 61 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 6 days | 5 days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Cool | Cool |
Getting there
35 minutes from FAO
- Nearest airport
- FAO · Faro Airport
- Transfer
- 35 min · costs extra
- Address
- Quinta do Milharó, 8200-591 Olhos D'Agua, Portugal
- Phone
- +351 289 598 140
The ride from FAO is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Portugal
- Language
- Portuguese (English widely spoken in the Algarve)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR) – cards widely accepted
- Power
- 230V, Type C/F plugs (US devices need an adapter)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Faro (FAO)
- Flight time
- ~7–9h from the US East Coast (often one stop)
Who it suits
One of the 5 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Hotel Guarana; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into FAO, 35 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $666.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Hotel Guarana
5 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 1 more we track
Open a category
Value8.6High confidence
- Pool Count
- 9.0
- Four Restaurants
- 8.5
- Family Facilities
- 9.0
- All Inclusive Scope
- 8.7
- Not Beachfront Penalty
- 6.5
Dining8.4High confidence
- Restaurant Count
- 8.6
- Reservation Limits
- 7.2
- All Inclusive Hours
- 8.5
- Local Spirits Limit
- 7.0
Rooms8.4High confidence
- Room Types
- 8.5
- Suite Space
- 8.4
- Family Options
- 8.8
- Interconnecting Rooms
- 8.5
Pools & Spa9.0High confidence
- Kids Pools
- 9.0
- Pool Count
- 9.0
- Splash Park
- 9.0
- Indoor Heated Pool
- 8.8
Family9.0High confidence
- Family Rooms
- 8.8
- Kids Club Ages
- 9.0
- Tiki Splash Park
- 9.1
- Babysitting Extra
- 7.2
What it does best
- True all-inclusive
- Four restaurants and four bars
- Five-pool setup
- Kids club ages 4-12
- Tiki Splash Park ages 4-15
Where it costs you
- Not beachfront
- Specialty buffets are reservation and occupancy dependent
- Imported premium liquor not evidenced
- Seasonal closure
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- FamilyOfficial room page supports 25 sqm and occupancy for two adults plus two children and one baby.
- Best Room Category For Families
- SuiteOfficial room page supports 41 sqm, independent living room, sofa bed and capacity for two adults plus two children and a baby.
Everything we read on Hotel Guarana
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Hotel Guarana, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningBuffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, themed dinners, snacks and late snacks are included within official all-inclusive hours. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial bar lists wine, beer, soft drinks, water, local spirits, national liqueurs, cocktails, coffee and tea; unrestricted imported premium spirits were not evidenced. | Partly included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa area and gym access are included with rooms, but massages and treatments are extra cost. | Partly included |
| Kids' clubOfficial Kids Club is for children ages 4 to 12. | Included |
| Airport transfers | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Hotel Guarana
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program, ages 4-12
- Drop-off care from
- Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
- Teen program
- Exists, but low-key; don't book around it
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Rooms that fit a family
- 4 categories, incl. Standard Interconnecting, Family
- Heated pools
- Yes, seasonal indoor pool schedule; hotel closed mid-November to late March per Expedia
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Hotel Guarana?
- Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Hotel Guarana is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms, and connecting rooms are available (usually request-only, so confirm at booking).
- Does Hotel Guarana have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Hotel Guarana runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4-12. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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