Hotel Royal Suite

Situated in the tourist area of Costa Calma, the resort attracts families and mature couples looking for a quiet resort. The lobby is furnished with black wrought iron patio furniture sets, plus a leather massage chair and potted plants. Outside, communal areas are well-established with towering palm trees, and are well-maintained on the whole, but during our 2017 visit we noticed broken glass on paths near bedrooms, and a few areas where cleanliness could be improved. Guests (a mix of families and older couples) can be found relaxing by the outdoor or indoor pools. Sports facilities like the tennis and volleyball court are popular with older children. Overall, a reasonable choice for a relaxed family holiday, with plenty of activities in and around the resort. 

Located in the popular tourist town of Costa Calma, the Royal Suite Hotel is around a 17-minute walk from the nearest beach. Costa Calma doesn't have a main town center, but there are several shops, supermarkets, and restaurants nearby. The Oasis Park Fuerteventura (a hands-on zoo) is an eight-minute drive away. The dramatic landscape of the Jandía Natural Park is around 30-minutes drive from the hotel. The pretty town of Morro Jable is a 30-minute drive away, to see the traditional Canarian architecture and quaint harbor area. Travelers who enjoy exploring might drive around 65 minutes to the south of the island to see the Punta Jandia Lighthouse. Fuerteventura Airport is around an hour away by car.

The 166 suites at the Royal Suite Hotel are all similarly decorated in a traditional Canarian style, with colorful patterned bed linens and curtains. Fresh white walls and painted wooden furniture prevent the spaces from feeling too dated. All rooms are suites with a separate living room and bedroom, and two single beds pushed together. Living rooms have two sofa beds, a coffee table, and an LCD television. In-room amenities include a mini-fridge and telephone, but no air-conditioning or ceiling fans. Wi-Fi and safe use are available for a fee. En-suite bathrooms have a shower and half-sized bath tub. Bathrooms include marble vanities with sink, hairdryers, and toiletries. Furnished balconies or terraces mostly overlook the grounds. 

This all-inclusive has a good selection of amenities for vacationing families and couples. There's a spacious outdoor and indoor pool and two children's pools. The main outdoor pool has ample space for guests to enjoy the water or relax on sun loungers. The second pool is enclosed under a static canopy, which might suit those who prefer to swim in the shade. Nearby there is a small whirlpool, showers, and additional sun loungers. A cabin with two small saunas is available is on offer. The pool bar serves drinks, including spirits, throughout the day. Guests can help themselves to a selection of sodas, juices, beers, wines, and alcohol with mixers. 

The resort has one main restaurant where a hot and cold buffet (a rotation of Italian, Spanish, Chinese, and international cuisine) is available on an all-inclusive basis, with local alcohol included. The main buffet restaurant is air-conditioned, and has a casual Mediterranean vibe, with terra-cotta tiles under foot, and an outdoor terrace for al-fresco dining.

The combined bar and theater area has a large stage and neon lighting, and feels a tad dated. It serves it purpose as the center of the resort’s entertainment program, and includes a mini-disco and cabaret shows. The bar has a pool table, vending machines, and a self-service fruit juice station. 

Sports facilities include the gym with a cross trainer and a small collection of bikes and weights. Outside, there are a volleyball court and a full-size tennis court. The kids' club has a ball pit, and plenty of space for games and arts and crafts activities. Outside a playground has slides and swings, but could do with a refresh. The recently renovated function room is used as an indoor lounge bar with armchair seating and a couple of TVs. A doctor is occasionally on-site if guests need medical attention. There's a laundry room, car rental service, and a luggage storage room. Free parking is available nearby, although space can be limited.