Elba Palace Golf Boutique Hotel

"This is a very traditional hotel with a lot of great facilities, the staff were exemplary and the golf course and practice facilities were very good, the greens in particular were excellent. There were some areas on the fairways that were patchy but we played pick and place so this didn’t impact our game. The bunkers are the only part of the course that really lets it down, there is very little sand making it impossible to play a regular bunker shot. One thing that was a real issue is that this hotel disables the air conditioning during the winter, the weather during out stay (early December 25) was very warm which was great for golf but not so great when trying to sleep as the bedroom was unbearably hot, the prevalence of mosquitoes meant that opening the windows at night was not an option. Had the air conditioning been turned on this would have been a five star review and this would be a favourite destination for winter golf. As it is we are unlikely to return unless the hotel changes its policy regarding air conditioning during winter months."

"Very relaxing golfing holiday good hotel very clean and comfortable quiet and peaceful. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The food is of good quality. If you like mixed couples golfing this is the place for winter sun."

"We stayed here on a half-board basis. As long-time Fuerteventura fans, we’ve been trying out the island’s higher-end hotels, and the arrival hall here certainly makes a strong first impression. The location is ideal for anyone who enjoys golf or wants to give it a try. Our room was spacious and pleasant as well. Dinner, however, fell short. The buffet starters felt ordinary, and the main dishes were often disappointing. We enjoy good food and usually look for quality restaurants at home, so this was a letdown. Staff interactions were mixed: some were genuinely friendly, while others seemed worn out and rather impersonal. For example, at checkout no one asked if our stay had been satisfactory, and a few responses during the stay were quite curt (our arrival also felt impersonal - the person had no time to give us an explanation but we should read the paper). In the room, the air conditioning didn’t work—apparently it’s turned off in winter, which was unfortunate. The pool area was refreshing, but the sunbeds really need a morning clean; a few had clear traces (sh*t) of pigeons. If this were a 4-star hotel, I’d give it a 4/5. But for a 5-star, I expected more."