ROBINSON ESQUINZO PLAYA - All Inclusive

This is a beachfront all-inclusive resort for a holiday where the practical bits are kept close: meals, drinks, pools, sport and evening entertainment all sit within the same property. The atmosphere is active rather than hushed, with live shows, a nightclub and organised activities running alongside quieter corners in the garden and on the sun terrace.

You can arrive here as a couple, a solo diver or with family and choose how much of the programme you want to use. Children aged 3 to 12 have their own daily activities, while adults have tennis, fitness sessions, the spa and live entertainment. The hotel's website is available in English, which is useful when you are checking the finer points before travelling.

The resort is in Morro del Jable, on the south side of Fuerteventura, directly beside Esquinzo Beach. Boca de Esquinzo Beach is around 0.6 miles away, while Tierra Dorada Beach is about 1.7 miles away. Playa del Matorral lies roughly 1.8 miles from the property, giving you a few alternatives when you fancy a change of sand.

You have a small selection of places to eat and drink nearby, although the all-inclusive setup means you do not need to go hunting for dinner. Restaurante Marabú is around 0.3 miles away, Caretta Beach about 0.4 miles, and Bar Safari roughly 1 mile from the resort. Fuerteventura Airport is about 36 miles away, with the drive taking around 58 minutes.

The room choice covers solo stays, couples and families, with the larger family categories giving you more space to spread out after a day in the water. If the view matters, the sea-view double and family rooms put the Atlantic into the picture; if you are travelling alone, the single rooms keep the booking simple without asking you to pay for space you will not use.

Wooden floors, a balcony or terrace, television and a fridge give the rooms a straightforward holiday setup. The fridge is the useful detail when you return warm, thirsty and slightly overcooked by the Canarian sun. A private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer, toiletries and towels, while some room categories also include a bathrobe.

There is a seating area with a sofa in the rooms, together with a wardrobe, fan and socket beside the bed. You can also use Wi-Fi throughout the property, and the rooms are non-smoking. Check the exact room description carefully when booking: the bathroom arrangements and sleeping layout vary between categories, so the right choice depends on whether you are travelling alone, as a couple or with family.

All-inclusive is the working principle here. Buffets, snacks and most drinks are available throughout the day, which suits the classic post-dive problem: arriving hungry at an inconvenient hour and needing food before the sensible part of the evening can begin. Breakfast covers continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices, served buffet-style.

There is a restaurant, a bar, a snack bar and an on-site coffee house, so you have more than one way to refuel without leaving the resort. A minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities are also available in the accommodation.

For a change from the standard buffet, La Vita gourmet restaurant offers a more specialised meal, while champagne and selected wines are available for a separate step up from the usual all-inclusive drinks. Themed dinner nights add a little variety without requiring you to dress as if you are attending a board meeting.

Two outdoor swimming pools with sea views give you an easy place to spend the afternoon, and there is a separate children's pool for younger guests. Sun loungers, umbrellas, pool and beach towels, a garden and a sun terrace cover the important business of lying down and recovering properly.

The Wellfit Spa brings together a relaxation area, sauna, spa facilities, beauty treatments and massages, including back, foot, full-body and couples treatments. Personal training, fitness classes, yoga and a fitness centre are available if your idea of recovery involves making your muscles work again. It is an ambitious position, but at least the options are clear.

Away from the pools and spa, you can use the tennis courts, table tennis, games room and billiards, or take part in sailing and windsurfing. The resort also runs live music, musicals, evening entertainment, film nights and a nightclub, while cycling, hiking and fishing are available off site.

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out runs until 11:00. The minimum age for check-in is 18, while children of any age are welcome; cots can be requested for children aged 0 to 1, subject to the selected accommodation. Extra beds are not available.

A 24-hour reception, luggage storage, tour desk, wake-up service and car hire make the arrival and departure routine fairly easy to manage. Free public parking is available on site without a reservation, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Laundry, packed lunches, a minimarket, a safety deposit box and accessibility facilities are also available.

The property accepts card payments, while cash is not accepted. Pets are not allowed. If you arrive with a group booking, bookings covering more than five rooms follow different policies, so check the conditions attached to your chosen accommodation before confirming.