3HB Guarana

Overview

Family Accommodation

• Family Rooms & Suites:
  The resort offers spacious family rooms and suites, with options for interconnecting rooms and plenty of space for cots and extra beds. Rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed, and equipped with blackout curtains—perfect for nap times and early bedtimes.
• Baby Equipment:
  Cots, high chairs, and baby baths are available on request. Housekeeping is attentive and happy to provide extra bedding or towels for little ones.

Dining

• Buffet & Themed Restaurants:
  Multiple dining options include a main buffet with a wide range of dishes, themed restaurants, and a dedicated children’s section. High chairs are available throughout, and staff are happy to heat bottles or baby food. There’s a good selection of soft foods, yogurts, and fruits for babies and toddlers.
• Flexible Meal Times:
  Snack bars are open throughout the day, so you can always find something for hungry little ones, even outside main meal times.

Facilities & Activities for Babies and Toddlers

• Children’s Pools & Splash Park:
  The resort boasts several shallow children’s pools and a splash park with mini slides and water features—perfect for babies and toddlers to safely enjoy the water. Poolside areas are shaded, and lifeguards are present.
• Outdoor Playgrounds:
  There’s a well-equipped, shaded playground with safe, modern equipment—swings, slides, and climbing frames—on a soft surface for safe play.
• Mini Club (for 4+, baby-friendly spaces):
  While the main kids’ club is for ages 4 and up, there are play corners and open spaces where parents can play with their babies and toddlers.
• Indoor Play Area:
  The resort has an indoor playroom with soft mats, toys, and books—ideal for downtime or rainy days.

Practicalities

• Medical Support:
  The hotel has staff trained in first aid and can assist in contacting local clinics or pharmacies in Olhos de Água if needed. There’s a 24-hour reception for urgent needs.
• Laundry & Essentials:
  Laundry service is available, and the on-site mini-market stocks nappies, wipes, baby food, sunscreen, and other essentials.
• Transport:
  The hotel can arrange private transfers with car seats, and taxis in the area are stroller-friendly. Public transport is also accessible.

Location & Local Area

• Beach Access:
  The resort is a short walk from Praia da Falésia, a beautiful sandy beach with gentle waves and plenty of space for little ones to play. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available, and there are beach cafés with baby-changing facilities nearby.
• Nearby Family Activities:
  The location is convenient for visiting Zoomarine Algarve, Aquashow Park, and the Albufeira Old Town—all popular with families and easily accessible for day trips.

Customer Service & Family Experience

• Staff:
  The 3HB Guarana team is known for their friendliness and efficiency. Many staff speak English and are proactive in helping families with babies and toddlers feel welcome and comfortable.
• Check-In/Out:
  Early check-in and late check-out are often available for families, making travel days much easier.

Travel 4 Baby Verdict

• Request baby equipment (cot, high chair, etc.) when booking to guarantee availability.
• Use the shaded pools and playgrounds during the hottest parts of the day.
• Stock up on baby essentials at the on-site mini-market or in nearby Olhos de Água.
• Take advantage of early meal times and flexible snack options for your child’s routine.