Meliá has opened Paradisus Fuerteventura, the island’s first luxury all‑inclusive resort, within Fuerteventura’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The 1978 property has been repositioned as the brand’s first wellness resort. The soft opening was on 1st August, and the hotel was officially inaugurated on 16th October 2025.
- 363 rooms.
- Four pools in total, including Europe’s largest heated saltwater pool.
- Dining: seven restaurants and four bars. Flagship MAHOS is led by chef Germán Ortega.
- €32m repositioning; premium rate strategy around €120 per person per night above competitor averages.
- Workforce now 320+ after the revamp, with 164 new roles created, including 46 positions for young immigrants formerly in care.
- Third Paradisus in the Canaries, alongside Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote and Paradisus Gran Canaria.
Facilities, design and dining
Meliá frames the relaunch as an evolution of the all‑inclusive concept, designed to connect deeply with Fuerteventura’s landscape and culture, while strengthening its long‑term commitment to the Canary Islands. Interiors use natural materials and local craft to echo the island’s volcanic‑coastal landscape.
The Reserve is the adults‑only tier offering a private lounge, exclusive pools and priority access for activities and restaurants.
MAHOS focuses on kilometre‑zero produce under Germán Ortega, and is included for guests booked into The Reserve. Programming includes sound‑healing, seaside meditation, spa rituals, and a family line‑up under Wellness for Kids & Families, such as MINI Zumba, Kids Pool Games, MINI Yoga and KIDS Pilates.
Positioning and employment
The project forms part of a €32m co‑investment alliance between Meliá Hotels International and Banca March, with the bank and its clients as co‑owners. It introduces the first luxury all‑inclusive on Fuerteventura with a premium pricing strategy. Staffing has risen from roughly 150 to over 320, with inclusive hiring initiatives embedded in the relaunch.
Context for Spain‑based travellers and frequent Canary Islands visitors
Set on wind‑friendly Sotavento, the beach’s tidal lagoon creates a second shoreline at low tide and steady conditions for windsurf, kitesurf and windfoil with the long‑running René Egli by Meliá centre.
Related developments
The neighbouring Innside by Meliá is scheduled to convert into ZEL Fuerteventura, the brand’s first lifestyle hotel on the island, positioned to complement Paradisus.
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