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 Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Fuerteventura Princess is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
