The Best Luxury Hotels in Fuerteventura

Of the three Iberostar resorts in this southernmost corner of Fuerteventura, the Palace is the most serene and sophisticated. Like its sister properties, it sits at the end of a miles-long stretch of beach, from Playa de las Gaviotas, a one-minute walk from the hotel, to Playa Morro Jable. All 437 rooms and suites have comforts like coffeemakers, balconies and large Smart TVs. There are four pools and the spa features a jetted pool and thermal circuit. The main restaurant has a team of show cooks preparing made-to-order fish, steak and pasta, plus room service is an option around the clock.

The traditional Gran Hotel Bahia Real is in Corralejo, Fuerteventura’s largest resort area. The hotel draws families and couples with its prime beachfront location on quiet Playa de la Barreta, with views of Isla de Lobos, all-inclusive and half-board plans, plus a 33,000sqft (3,066sqm) spa and huge pool area that never feels overcrowded. You can stroll along the private pier at sunrise for stunning views of the ocean.

Bahiazul Villas & Club isn’t just one of the top hotels in Fuerteventura, it’s one of the best in all of the Canary Islands. This stylish collection of villas is close to the action of Corralejo but at enough of a distance to provide peace and quiet. All 95 accommodations are bi-level villas with three bedrooms, open kitchens, private pools, and roof decks. The buffet restaurant serves breakfast, free with all bookings, and dinner, while the spa has a sauna and Turkish bath and offers treatments using Canarian aloe, salt and volcanic stones.

Thanks to the fact it is one of the first hotels in the north of Fuerteventura, Avanti has a prime beachfront plot in Corralejo, around which the town has developed over the decades. It has just 14 rooms, an adult-only policy and boutique vibe which make it stand out in an area where Spanish and international hotel chains are prevalent. You will love the attention to detail here, including in-room Nespresso coffee, Rituals bath products, turndown service and ‘maxi bars’ for whipping up cocktails.

Judging from the outside, Barceló Corralejo Bay might seem like a generic all-inclusive, but its local flair and adult-oriented nature distinguish it from the pack. Bright, modern rooms start at a generous 450sqft (42sqm) and come with bathrobes and slippers, coffee and tea replenished daily and furnished terraces or balconies. The indoor/outdoor spa and water circuit are highlights, alongside the suites with private hot tubs overlooking the ocean.

Part of the Spanish R2 brand, this large colonial-style resort on the hillside of Costa Calma has tiered botanical gardens, a series of lagoon-style pools for adults and kids – one with an infinity edge looking over the ocean – and a large variety of onsite food and drink options. Activities like mini golf, archery, tennis and Zumba are available. Most of the guest rooms have wonderful sea views from their balconies.

Elba Palace is situated in the middle of Fuerteventura Golf Course, one of the most highly regarded in the archipelago. Don’t fret if you’re a non-golfer because there are Balinese-style sun beds for unwinding with a book, as well as a pool and a spa with a sauna and steam room, tennis courts and daily fitness classes. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the wine cellar, with more than 300 varieties to sample, plus an extraordinary collection of more than 1,000 brandies.