We visited Riu Palace Tres Islas in Fuerteventura last August for a weeks break. The previous year we also went to Fuerteventura but stayed at a hotel called Bahia Real Atlatis Palace further into Corralejo's town.
The resort is located 3 km from Corralejo, 35 km from airport and is situated in the middle of 10 sq m of sand dunes, with the beach on your doorstep.
On our previous holiday in Fuerteventura, each day we walked to the Blue Flag beach which is where Hotel Riu Palace Tres Islas sits on and we decided that year that the following year we would stay at that hotel.
We booked flights and the hotel ourselves and got a taxi from the airport to the hotel. The cost will be between 30 - 40 Euros for the journey each way. We could have got a bus as the bus stop was nearby. The taxi ride to the hotel can best be described as 'white knuckle' - I guess the driver was keen to get us there quickly, and I'm sure we passed through the sound barrier at one point.
Our first thought on arrival was that we needed a drink - which promptly arrived free of charge on a silver tray within minutes. We sat and relaxed in the foyer whilst our bags were carried to our room and the check in process was swift and painless.
You couldn't get a hotel closer to the beach for a start. The hotel rises up out of the sand dunes, what more can I say - no busy main roads. Everyday, there are usually locals who go kite surfing which is an amazing thing to see.
have to say this is the perfect place for relaxation, good food, drink and just taking it easy. There were no yobs, noisy and out of control children, just well dressed and well mannered people. In fact this is definitely not the sort of hotel for children as there are no facilities. The sister Hotel, Riu Oliva just a 5 minute walk further up the beach caters much more for families and children (we had a look around and this was also a great hotel - just caters for a different market). The majority of people we met were German, as it is a German hotel.
The hotel staff were always warm and friendly, the food was buffet style for breakfast and evening meal. I have to say the choice was always good, with a wide range to cater for all tastes, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Waiters clear your plates away promptly and attentively.
For lunch there is choice of toasted sandwiches at the pool bar - or a barbecuerestaurant overlooking the pool.
The beach consisted of beautiful fine golden sand (not rocky) with a stretch of walkable beach for about 2 miles, there is a nudist section further along.
Evening entertainment was laid on too. This was very low key and optional. There is also a piano bar with a live pianist every night.
In order to get into Corralejo, you would have to get a taxi, probably costing around 5 euros each way. Hotel was quiet with mainly middle aged couples staying there and very few children. Corellajo has a good harbour area with plenty of shops and restaurants.
The airport is excellent - with good seating areas, large variety of shops and duty free. Fuerteventura is a very quiet island and relaxing and I enjoyed my stay there. Would recommend to anyone considering the area and enjoys the beach to be on your doorstep.
I hope you have found my review of the Riu Palace Tres Islas to be of some use, please feel free to rate my review or leave any comments. Kind regards
Pictures of Hotel Riu Palace Tres Islas, Fuerteventura
view from balcony
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