Riu Palace Jandia

My partner and I visit this hotel annually, as soon as we arrive its like a second home. Most staff members have worked there for years, which is always a sign of a happy environment. The hotel is practically on the beach, the pool and sea view rooms have great views, the sunsets are not to be missed. The restaurant is AMAZING! Its not your regular buffet, each evening the food is different, there is so much lovely fresh fish, meats, salad whatever you could want! I am allergic to dairy, the staff are very attentive, all the waiters speak Spanish, German and English, they recommended dishes to me each night so I wasn't eating anything unknown or having the same thing every day. This hotel is an absolute JOY!

We had a lovely holiday, staying at this hotel, but would we go again, probably not. The hotel is kept very clean and cleaners always seemed to be doing their work, which is nice to see, if you are rather fussy, like myself! I did see one early morning before our trip, one of the waiters picking up the bread with his bare hands, so I reported this, as it is not acceptable. The hotel is lovely, but as others have stated, it is dated and you can see that it needs money spent on it. Each evening there is some entertainment with singers, mostly singing English songs, which is nice, because we could join in. We went a few times to the only local pub in the area, which was clean, not very inviting staff, but they did their job. You can sit in or outside. The music was good. Can't remember the name, but its the only one about 10 minutes walk from the hotel. Now, if you have any problems with stairs, this is not the hotel for you if you wish to go to the shops or market across the road, unless you get a cab there each time, as the steps are OMG! They make for a good workout. The steps are also used to go to the beach. The sea and beach are exceptionally clean and stunning water, however, let me tell you, I was not impressed that people are totally naked and this is not a nudist beach area. They tend to go between where the lifeguards sit, I think, so as not to be seen. There are children around, and I find that creepy. Lucky it wasnt in England, or I would have a few choice words for these people, who should go to the proper area for them only. We did the trip to Unexplored Fuerteventura, which was perfect. We were gone about 8 hours and back well in time for the late dinner. You did not have to stay in 1 place too long, so it did not get boring. It covered a beautiful, small old church, aloe vera growing place, a stunning cave with a little climbing, if you are up to it. Lunch at a restaurant was nice and was in with the price, which was just under 60 Euros each. Dinner is in 2 sittings in the evening. You have your own table each night, but breakfast time, you sit where you want. 1830 and 2030 is for dinner. We preferred the late sitting. Children at the hotel were so well behaved, even though it was before the schools broke up, they were great and well behaved. The people staying at the hotel were all nice in that no one was loud or appeared overbearing and seemed decent eg no roughians or drunks to be noticed. The room was clean and toilet paper always there. The safe in the room was about just under 40 Euros. There is a fridge, which was ok. Lovely big balcony and it has a washing line, 2 recliners and a table for us 2. The beds are big and comfy. Most staff friendly, especially the head guy in the hotel bar, who was always up for a joke. Food was nice in the restaurant, but I found things like the rice was cooked in oil, which I didnt like, otherwise food was nice and plentiful. They did not mind you taking bread rolls or fruit for your lunch. Alot of staff dont speak English. Anyway, we enjoyed ourselves and I have to say that if you want sunbeds, they are never short, and even if we came out late, there was always loads free. We visited beginning of July. You get 3 tickets when you arrive, just hand to the towel guy by the pool, you get your towels, next day hand them back in and you get clean replacements, no extra charge. You get the mattress for your sunbed and you have your own umbrella. Nice pool, but very cold when you first get in, but loads of room, as was mostly empty. The jacuzzi only came on automatically at 4pm. The market is good, but don't buy from the first person and they love to haggle/barter. Be firm with how much you want to pay. Shop around for prices. My other half enjoyed a fish foot spa near the hotel on the main strip. Was very reasonably priced and a very nice lady worked there. Was about 12 Euros. Enjoy if you go and have fun! We feel that our batteries have been fully re-charged and now back to blighty. x