Enyesque Canarian à la carte dinner included once per stay for 7-night all-inclusive guests — a meaningful food quality upgrade.
Five pools including two heated indoor options — useful given the Atlantic wind conditions that make outdoor pools cold.
The Jandia Peninsula's consistent wind conditions make this the top location in Spain for kitesurfing and windsurfing.
My Favorite Club lounge access and dedicated dining areas genuinely reduce the friction of crowded pool and restaurant spaces.
Comprehensive thermal spa circuit with sauna, steam, Turkish bath, and hot tub.
Cons
Outdoor pools are unheated and frequently described as cold — the Atlantic trade winds keep temperatures lower than guests expect.
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) is 76–85km away — the longest transfer in the Alua portfolio, up to two hours.
Entertainment primarily in French creates a language barrier for non-Francophone guests.
The return walk from Playa Esquinzo-Butihondo is a steep uphill — not manageable with prams or limited mobility.
Buffet food quality is the most consistent complaint — cheap, repetitive, and low-variety.
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Pros
The only all-inclusive in the world simultaneously holding Forbes Five Stars, AAA Five Diamonds, and a MICHELIN-starred restaurant — a genuine distinction, not a marketing claim
Cocina de Autor's 8-10 course tasting menu with wine pairing is fully included in the all-inclusive rate — at a standalone restaurant this would cost hundreds per person
Every suite starts at 1,081 sq ft with ocean views, private terrace jacuzzi, and 24-hour butler concierge — the entry suite here exceeds most competitors' top categories
Three-tier infinity pools naturally segregate family, activity, and adult-only zones without restricting access — practical design rather than strict policy
Cons
Beach is not swimmable — Los Cabos Pacific currents make ocean swimming dangerous; the infinity pools are where guests actually swim
Summary
Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Los Cabos is the larger property, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.
Cocina de Autor is restricted to adults and guests 18+ — families with younger children can't access the MICHELIN-starred restaurant during their stay
Rates start around $1,600/night in low season and $1,800+ in peak winter — a significant commitment that requires being genuinely invested in the Five Diamond experience to justify
