Direct beachfront access to Esquinzo Beach — one of Fuerteventura's best, with soft sand and swimmable conditions on most days.
Seven pools including genuinely separate adults-only options (Club Sotavento) and a children's pirate ship pool — each section actually feels distinct.
The Esencia premium tier adds a private restaurant (Mirador) with ocean views and themed dinners that standard guests cannot access.
Match Point Sport Bar has 12 large screens — one of the better sports-watching setups in the Canary Islands all-inclusive market.
Cons
The Food Market buffet becomes chaotic during peak occupancy — long lines, crowded seating, and a canteen atmosphere that undermines the food quality.
Evening entertainment is consistently described as repetitive over stays longer than a week.
Beach sunbeds are not included — you pay approximately €15/day on top of your all-inclusive rate.
77 km from Fuerteventura Airport means a 60-75 minute transfer and limited easy access to the rest of the island without renting a car.
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
Cocina de Autor is restricted to adults and guests 18+ — families with younger children can't access the MICHELIN-starred restaurant during their stay
Summary
Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more restaurants, while Fuerteventura Princess is the larger property, while Fuerteventura Princess has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.
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
