Fuerteventura Princess

If your ideal post-dive routine involves a shower, something cold to drink and no further logistical heroics, Fuerteventura Princess has the right shape. The hotel sits directly on the beachfront, with several outdoor pools, gardens, terraces and enough room to spread out rather than queue for every small pleasure.

It is a large, practical resort with plenty for families as well as couples: evening entertainment, a snack bar, a gym, spa facilities and a choice of places to sit. The hotel's information is available in English, which helps when you are sorting out the basics before arrival, though the available data does not identify the languages spoken by the hotel team.

Your base is in Playa Jandía, on the south of Fuerteventura, with the hotel itself set on the beach. Esquinzo Beach is roughly 0.1 mile away, while Boca de Esquinzo Beach is about 1.5 miles away. Playa del Matorral lies around 1.7 miles from the hotel, and Morro Jable Beach is about 3 miles away.

The setting is more resort coast than town-centre wander. Jandía is around 4 miles away, and the nearby choices for eating and drinking include Caretta Beach at roughly 0.5 mile and Bar Safari at about 1.3 miles. Fuerteventura Airport is around 36 miles away, with the road journey listed at about 45 miles and roughly one hour by car.

The rooms are arranged for straightforward recovery rather than boutique theatrics. Air conditioning matters when the Atlantic has not made the day particularly cool, while a balcony or terrace gives you somewhere to sit with a coffee instead of balancing it on the bathroom shelf. Rooms include a television with satellite channels, a seating area, a desk, an electric kettle and a drying rack for clothes.

For two adults, a Standard Twin Room keeps things simple with twin beds and the everyday essentials. If the view is part of the reason for coming to Fuerteventura, the sea-view version is the obvious choice. Families have larger room layouts with double or twin beds alongside sofa beds, giving everyone more space to stop living out of the suitcase.

Bathrooms come with a bath or shower, towels, toiletries and a hairdryer. Daily housekeeping is part of the routine, and some rooms open towards the sea; choose accordingly if morning light and an Atlantic outlook will improve the first coffee of the day.

The stay runs on an all-inclusive basis, with breakfast included and a continental breakfast option. Two restaurants cover the main meals, including an international buffet, so you can refuel without turning dinner into another expedition. A snack bar is available when lunch feels too far away, and there is also a bar for the less ambitious evening plan.

Evenings bring entertainment alongside the food, with live music or performances, themed dinner nights and a nightclub or DJ setting. Special-diet menus are available on request, and a pool bar keeps the distance between sun lounger and drink pleasingly short.

There is one practical dinner rule worth packing for: men need long trousers and a shirt or T-shirt with sleeves in the evening restaurant. The buffet may be international, but it still has a dress code.

Several outdoor pools give you an easier alternative to the sea when you want a gentle swim without dealing with waves, sand or a full kit of decisions. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available, with terraces, gardens and a solarium for the less energetic part of the afternoon. A pool bar is close at hand, because even rest can require refreshments.

The gym offers fitness facilities, classes and yoga, while the spa area includes a sauna, steam room, hot tub, relaxation space, beauty services and massages. Tennis courts, table tennis, darts and billiards add a little movement for days when sitting still becomes suspiciously difficult; tennis equipment and billiards carry an additional charge.

Evenings can stay low-key with the shared lounge and television area, or move towards live entertainment, sport broadcasts and the nightclub. Families also have a kids' club, games room, indoor play area, playground and children's pool, so travelling with younger divers does not mean handing the whole holiday over to the nearest screen.

Check-in starts from 15:00 and check-out runs until 11:00. A 24-hour reception handles tourist information, car hire, luggage storage, concierge requests, currency exchange and invoices, while an ATM and minimarket are available on site. Cash is accepted as a payment method.

Wi-Fi is available in public areas for an additional charge. The hotel also offers daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services, a safety-deposit box and accessible facilities, including wheelchair access, lifts to upper floors and adapted bathroom features. A wake-up service is useful for early departures, although the airport transfer itself is not described here.

Children of any age are welcome, with cots and extra beds available according to the room option and availability. Pets are not allowed. For dinner, remember the long-trousers-and-sleeves rule; it is the sort of small detail best discovered before the suitcase is zipped shut.