Avenida Jahn Reisen 1, Urb Canada del Rio, Costa Calma, Spain | (251) 219-4428
Unpretentious all-inclusive resort set in lush gardens
Direct access to the beach (though rocky entry)
Rooms open to balconies or terraces -- some with sea views
Child-friendly facilities include kids' club and splash pool
Water sports center with kayaking and jet-skiing
Free Wi-Fi in some rooms (though can be slow)
Only pool is saltwater
Buffet food gets repetitive
Generally dated look and feel
This 300-room, mid-range all-inclusive resort is within walking distance of Costa Calma town, and has direct access to the beach. While much of the property feels stuck in the '80s, the resort is colorful and cheerful with well-tended gardens. Rooms tend to be basic, with some bathrooms in need of renovation, though many have sea views. There's a kids' play area on the sand, and water sports are available, though note that the beach has a rocky section by the water. For a nicer stretch of beach check out the slightly pricier H10 Tindaya Hotel, which also has more pools.
Disclaimer: This content was accurate at the time the hotel was reviewed. Please check our partner sites when booking to verify that details are still correct.
Scene
Family-friendly, all-inclusive resort with colorful though dated vibe
While the rather drab, low-rise entrance area of the Fuerteventura Playa doesn't impress, once inside it's hard not be a little impressed by the sea of marble that cascades through the hotel's lobby area. The resort was opened in the '80s, and the overriding impression is that little has changed since, with much of the furnishings dateable to that era. Despite this, the resort is bright and pleasant with a fun, laid-back atmosphere and an emphasis on cheerful decor. This all-inclusive property also features particularly well-maintained gardens -- brimming with colorful flowers, palm trees, and sub-tropical plants. Clientele comprises vacationers from around Europe (mostly Germans and Italians), including a good number of families with kids.
Location
Direct access to the beach, and walking distance to Costa Calma town center
The hotel is located towards the north end of the popular tourist resort town of Costa Calma, on the southwest coast of Fuerteventura. While Costa Calma doesn't have much in the way of a town center, there are a few shops, supermarkets, and restaurants within walking distance. At the back of the property is an entrance providing direct access to the beach -- though it's to the north of the main stretch of Sotavento Beach (which can be accessed within a few minutes' walk). The Oasis Park Fuerteventura and surf beach Playa de la Pared are both around 10 minutes by car, while the rugged beauty of the Jandía Natural Park is a 20- to 30-minute drive. Fuerteventura Airport, however, is a fair distance away at around an hour by road.
Rooms
Basic modern rooms with simple amenities and balconies or terraces
Most of the hotel's 300 rooms feel quite basic, with dated, modern furnishings and wood floors; some, however, are more recently renovated and have a much more contemporary look. Amenities are modest -- phones, safes, and flat-screen TVs with one English-speaking channel -- though all rooms open to furnished balconies or terraces, some with sea views. Bathrooms are straightforward, with wall-mounted hairdryers, shower/tub combos, and simple toiletries, and some are looking shabby in parts. Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms, though it's generally very slow.
Features
Good facilities for kids, plus water sports center on the beach
As an all-inclusive property, most of the meals are served buffet-style in the hotel's main restaurant, where reports suggest the food quality is adequate though items can get repetitive. There's also an a la carte Italian restaurant (not included in the plan) which must be booked in advance. The hotel has just one main swimming pool -- which is saltwater -- with a poolside bar and separate splash pool for kids. The beach is part sand and part volcanic rock (entry to the water can be a little rocky). Children are well catered for, with a colorful kids' club and a playground on the sand, though the daily entertainment for adults is poor. Sea-based activities such as jet-skiing and kayaking can be organized at the water sports center on the beach, and there are two tennis courts.
