Hotel Riu Palace Jandia stands directly on the Jandía seafront in the far south, with steps from the hotel down to the beach at the El Matorral end of the long stretch of white sand. The hotel lists it as a five-star luxury property, and Riu describes it the same way. Guests rate it highly, scoring it 9.0 from about 113 reviews, with cleanliness and service the strongest points. It has a large outdoor pool that is heated in winter, a children’s pool, a sun deck and a poolside bar with tapas. Dining is a buffet with live cooking stations and a fusion gourmet restaurant, and there is a spa and wellness centre and a gym. Rooms include doubles with sea views, accessible rooms and larger suites.
Location and getting around
The hotel faces the beach, and El Matorral is a couple of minutes’ walk, which means you can step out to sand, sunbeds and calm, shallow water. The beach runs for over four kilometres towards Morro Jable, so you can walk along the shore to the harbour, the old town and the promenade, where the dolphin boats leave. The airport is on the other side of the island, an hour or more away by road, and Cofete is a rough track away over the mountains, best done on a guided 4x4 trip.
The rooms
The room types include double rooms with sea views, accessible rooms with a partial ocean view and two-bedroom senior suites with sea views, so there is space for families or friends travelling together. Rooms have air conditioning and the usual comforts, and a lift serves the building. Ask for a higher floor and a sea view if the outlook matters.
Who it suits
Couples and families who want a comfortable, full-service hotel with a spa and a heated pool for cooler days, and who prefer to be on the beach rather than in town. The children’s pool suits families, but the hotel is not a theme-park resort, so those looking for a big kids’ programme should check the details. The southern end of the island is calm in the evenings, with a relaxed, mostly northern European crowd in winter.
Good to know
The pool’s winter heating is a real advantage in November, when the sea is mild and the wind can make the beach feel cool. Board arrangements vary by rate, so check whether your booking includes breakfast, half board or all-inclusive. The winter-sun season is busy, so book early, and ask about beach shelter and windbreaks, since the wind blows most days in the south.
Why stay here
- ✓Directly on the beach, steps to the sand
- ✓Outdoor pool heated in winter
- ✓Children’s pool and sun deck
- ✓Poolside bar with tapas
- ✓Buffet with live cooking stations
- ✓Fusion gourmet restaurant
- ✓Spa and wellness centre
- ✓Gym and bicycle rental
Good questions
Is Hotel Riu Palace Jandia on the beach?+
Yes, it is directly on Jandía beach, with steps down to the sand and El Matorral about two minutes on foot. The beach runs for over four kilometres towards Morro Jable.
Is the pool heated in winter?+
Yes, the large outdoor pool is heated in winter, which helps in November when the wind can make the beach feel cool. There is also a children’s pool.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, it has a spa and wellness centre and a gym. Check treatment times and any age rules when you arrive.
