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.
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Pros
Pink Gin Beach is genuinely calm and swimmable — sheltered cove geometry prevents the choppy surf that affects more exposed Caribbean beaches.
Ten restaurants for 257 rooms is a high ratio, resulting in shorter waits and more consistent kitchen quality than larger Sandals properties.
Five-minute airport transfer is among the shortest in the Sandals chain — no long bus rides after a redeye.
SkyPool suites with private infinity plunge pools are architecturally distinctive and not replicated at most other properties.
PADI scuba diving up to two dives/day is included — at $80–100 per dive externally, this adds real value for certified divers.
The property's smaller, quieter personality makes it work well for couples who want intimacy over high-energy activity.
Cons
The Sandals app reservation system is unreliable — restaurants show as fully booked while tables are available, and closures go unannounced.
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more restaurants, while Fuerteventura Princess is the larger property, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more dining venues, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa offers more activities.
"Partial ocean view" and even some "ocean view" rooms deliver disappointing sightlines — verify the specific building and floor before booking.
Butler Elite categories represent a meaningful price jump; the value is clearest for guests who actually use 24-hour room service and prefer to delegate planning.
Beach lounger availability at the South Seas pool requires early claiming (pre-8:30 AM on busy weeks) — not ideal for late risers.
Older sections of the property show maintenance wear relative to the newer Italian village buildings.
