Barceló Fuerteventura Castillo is a polished, family-friendly resort on the east coast, in the Caleta de Fuste area of Antigua. It is a four-star property with 380 rooms and a beachfront setting, and the resort town of Caleta de Fuste, with its harbour, shops and restaurants, is about a five-minute walk away. The resort has three outdoor pools and a children’s pool, with loungers and umbrellas, four on-site restaurants including a buffet, and three bars. A spa offers massage and body treatments, there is a gym with Pilates classes, and the grounds include a tennis court, mini golf, a garden and a marina. Free parking and free WiFi are included, and the airport is only about eleven minutes away by car. Guests rate it 8.2 from about 836 reviews, a good score for a resort of this size. It suits families, couples who want a comfortable, active stay near the airport, and anyone who values walking distance to a lively resort town.
Location and the beach
The east coast around Caleta de Fuste is sheltered, and the beaches here are shallow and calm, which makes them popular with families and with beginners at paddleboarding and swimming. The hotel is on the water’s edge, a short walk from the town, and the nearby beaches such as Playa la Guirra are within a walk of about twenty minutes. Because it is only a short drive from the airport, the hotel works well for a first or last night as well as for a full week.
Facilities
The pools are the heart of the resort, with three outdoor pools and a separate children’s pool, and there are restaurants and bars so you need not leave the grounds. The spa and the gym suit guests who want to relax or keep fit, and the marina and mini golf add variety. The resort does not advertise a kids club, so families with young children should check with the hotel about activities. Pets are not allowed, apart from service animals.
Who it suits
Couples and families who want comfort, a calm beach and a walkable resort town, with the airport close by. It is less suited to guests who want the dunes and the surf of the north, which are a long drive away, and those guests should look at Corralejo.
Good to know
Board options vary, so check whether your rate includes breakfast, half board or all-inclusive. Catamaran cruises and boat trips leave from the nearby harbour, and a hire car makes the north and the centre of the island easy to reach. The winter season is busy, so book early for November and December.
Why stay here
- ✓Three outdoor pools and a children’s pool
- ✓Four restaurants and three bars
- ✓Spa with massage and body treatments
- ✓Gym with Pilates classes
- ✓Tennis court and mini golf
- ✓Marina next door
- ✓Free parking and WiFi
- ✓Eleven minutes from the airport
Good questions
How far is Barceló Fuerteventura Castillo from the airport?+
About eleven minutes by car, which makes it convenient for arrival and departure nights as well as a full stay.
Can I walk to the resort town?+
Yes, Caleta de Fuste is about a five-minute walk, with a harbour, shops and restaurants, and a sheltered beach nearby.
Is it suitable for families?+
Yes, it has a children’s pool and a calm beach nearby, though it does not advertise a kids club, so ask the hotel about children’s activities.
