Best Luxury Hotels in Canary Islands

The lagoon pool here was designed by famed Canarian architect Cesar Manrique, bordered by tropical gardens and two of the island’s loveliest golden beaches. A great choice for families, there’s a host of sports and activities for all ages, as well as a kids’ and adults’ entertainment programme. An all-day dining venue and Italian eatery are available at this stunning Costa Teguise property, alongside the nearby town centre options.

Also in Puerto del Carmen, Lani’s Suites are just 10 minutes from the airport beside an exclusive private beach. It’s an adult-only resort, exuding glamour and sophistication. Guests can book massages at the spa, and enjoy a chic gastronomic experience in the glass-fronted sea view restaurant. 25 designer suites come with a welcome half bottle of cava, champagne flutes, a Bluetooth speaker and a Nespresso machine.

Fresh from a brand new contemporary refurb, this five-star hotel has three restaurants, a sleek ocean-view infinity pool area flanked by palms, a second rooftop-pool terrace, a nightclub and a cocktail bar. It’s found just a short walk from the lively Puerto del Carmen, on the edge of a sandy beach. Consistently rated as ‘excellent’ on TripAdvisor, Hotel Fariones’ 213 rooms all come with a balcony or terrace.

Costa Teguise on the island’s western edge is the setting for this seaside Radisson Blu Resort. While close to the town’s amenities, the property has three places to eat, four swimming pools, a wellness centre, a programme of entertainment laid on nightly, and direct access to Bastián Beach, so you needn’t go far. 226 bedrooms are spread over three floors and two buildings, all of which received a complete sleek makeover in 2022. Choose a junior suite with king-size or twin beds, or a swim-up suite with your own terrace that leads onto one of the pools.

Right beside a quiet stretch of Jandia Beach, the Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace is modern, airy and low-rise with all-inclusive or part-board options. It’s an adult-only resort surrounded by landscaped gardens, with a pool bar, programmes of entertainment and a spa offering water journeys. Meals are served in the main buffet and an à la carte Japanese restaurant. Upgrade to one of the Star Prestige rooms if you’d like access to an exclusive area of the hotel.

This hotel and spa have been designed with adult travellers in mind. The town of Corralejo can be reached by foot in under 10 minutes. Its waterside terrace is adorned with crisp white day beds and sun loungers, plus there are two relaxing lagoon-like pools. The hotel has 245 rooms set across just three floors (with lifts to all), for a low rise aesthetic. Both dining and drinking can take place on the outdoor terraces, while indoors, La Cupula De Carles Gaig serves dishes designed by a Michelin-starred chef. Currently undergoing its latest refurbishment, Secrets Bahía Real Resort & Spa re-opens in December 2021.

Perched on the island’s east coast in Caleta De Fuste, the Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach Resort features a traditional Canarian style of architecture with wooden balconies. The hotel is made up of 266 bedrooms and suites, with four eateries (including a Spanish buffet, pan-Asian and Mediterranean restaurants), a tennis court, a fitness centre, multiple outdoor pools and the Hespérides Thalasso Spa with a thermal circuit. The Fuerteventura Golf Club is accessed via a free shuttle bus and offers discounted green fees to guests. Sheraton resort is super family-friendly with a Yambaland mini-club, a Maxi Club and a cinema and disco in the evenings.