Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace - Adults Only

This is a large property with beautiful beaches. Overall maintained well. Staff mostly very good (big shout out to Yolanda at the front desk - she is amazing) with a few exceptions. pools are nice with plenty of space. However this is where the good stuff stops. Unless you book a premium room - you’ll be looking at a ditch with graffiti overlooking a highway and a burger king. The food is some of the worst I’ve ever had. Ever. Food handling procedures are poor. Temps of food are dangerously off. I sadly am writing this having just left the property with the worst food poisoning I’ve ever experienced. Not sure how the restaurant cannot keep hot food hot or cold food cold. No one is checking temps and the quantities of food in the buffet are so large that it doesn’t turn over fast enough leaving food sitting for long periods. Don’t bother with the star prestige at this property. Makes little difference unlike some other iberostar locations. The location is remote with little around so you have no other options for food. The clientele is mostly German and staff speak German and Spanish. Many speak some English - but knowing basic Spanish goes a long way. In summary - nice property if you have the right room - generous beverages - HORRIBLE FOOD

Stayed here for four days in January. We were fortunate with the weather. The hotel is on a beautiful beach, there isn't too much around it. Check in wasn't as good as some other Iberostar's of this rating I've stayed at, a little surly and abrupt. Like checking into a Premier Inn. They don't make it clear at all during check in what's included in all inclusive (mini-bar or spa etc) so make sure to ask if they don't as it's confusing. Room was lovely, large TV with movies and Netflix, but has two single beds together, I think most are like this so worth noting if you're a couple. Pools were a touch cold for the time of year but swimable. Staff here are great, bringing round treats and regularly taking drinks orders. Spa is not worth 15 euros pp for two hours (we got a free voucher when booking). It has a lovely warm saltwater pool, but no jacuzzi, steam room smelled bad and wasn't much steam - the sauna just wasn't on at all. We were in there probably half an hour. Gym is good and well equipped. The main buffet restaurant was great, a wide selection of fresh food, some really healthy options, they changed it up every day. Wine was good and in general the waiting staff were brilliant. Japanese restaurant was worthwhile, delicious food and the chefs are very entertaining, however the staff serving were a bit haphazard and didn't quite match the standard of the setting. Entertainment was a bit Butlins, but had a charm that made us smile Great value upscale hotel