




In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 61 guest reviews of Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park. Guests in the sample highlight Food & restaurants, Service & staff and Condition & cleanliness. The most common complaints: A lively family resort with a constant programme, which some find too loud. Some find the buffet average and repetitive over a longer stay.
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- All inclusive
Source: iberostar.com · checked 9 Sept 2026
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Families drawn to comprehensive kids' programmes and nightly shows will find this a highly suitable match. Guests enjoy renovated interiors on the Jandía beachfront and three buffet meals. Note that the concept is strongly family-skewed, meaning couples may prefer a sister property's adults-only deck, and there is no à la carte dining.
Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 — the average across the 11 hotels we list on Fuerteventura is 8.7.
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- The concept covers buffet meals at Maday, the Erbania snack bar between them, local-brand drinks, kids' club and evening shows.
- The Star Camp kids' club keeps children entertained, and the nightly shows are included in the all-inclusive concept.
- This is the family engine of the Gaviotas pair — for grown-up calm, book Playa Gaviotas' Star Prestige instead.
- Meals are buffet-style at Maday, with the Erbania snack bar in between; the concept includes no à la carte restaurants.
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- Families drawn to Star Camp and nightly shows
- Guests who want buffets, snacks and drinks all included
- Beach lovers wanting the Jandía beachfront
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Reviews from Google“We had a wonderful stay at Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park and overall we were extremely happy with our holiday. The hotel is beautiful, very well maintained and especially suitable for families with children. The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff throughout the hotel were always kind and helpful, and we really enjoyed the facilities, the pools and the overall experience. Travelling with our 10-month-old daughter, we found the hotel to be a great choice for a family holiday. A special mention has to go to the entertainment team, who really added something extra to our stay. A big thank you especially to Mike and David, always friendly, enthusiastic and full of energy. I had a wonderful yoga class with David, which I really enjoyed, while Mike definitely made me work hard during his aqua bike classes 😅 — challenging and tiring in the best possible way! I also joined several other activities and always had a great time. The whole team knows how to involve guests without ever being pushy, which we really appreciated. The only disappointing part of our stay was the late check-out. We asked about it in advance, but unfortunately it was not possible. We completely understand that availability cannot always be guaranteed, but travelling with a 10-month-old baby and having an evening flight at 8 pm, having to leave the room so early made our last day quite difficult. For a hotel that is otherwise so well suited to families, it would be wonderful if more flexibility or a dedicated solution could be offered to families with very young children in this situation. Apart from this, we had a fantastic experience and would like to thank the entire team for making our holiday so enjoyable. We leave with many lovely memories and would happily come back!”
“Thank you for such a wonderful stay! The hotel is beautiful and all the staff work so hard with the catering, cleaning and activities. Fantastic variety of food, the beach is really close by and the tennis court is great. I especially enjoyed the fitness classes with Diana (beach pilates, aquabike and tabata!) She has such a warm personality and makes everyone feel very welcome! Thank you also to our cleaner, Tania, who went above and beyond, even surprising us by making a little elephant out of towels and a pair of sunglasses! We had wonderful massages from Claudia and Anna - honestly the most relaxed I've ever been! There is such a calm and happy energy in the hotel - nothing feels too big of an ask. The hotel is definitely more aimed at family visitors, however we went as a couple and still thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend!!”
“Fabulous! That is the right word to describe what we have been experiencing at this hotel since our arrival. Excellent food, cleanliness, comfortable rooms, and very helpful staff. Special thanks to Mike from the animation team. He is doing his best to entertain the guests and make them feel special. We truly enjoy every activity he leads. Do not hesitate - just visit this hotel!”
“Amazing hotel for parents with small kids. Everything was spotless clean. The food was very high quality with variability every day. The animation and possibilities for children were unbelievable - We have never been in a hotel like this. There is pretty much no chance of being bored in this resort. Only possible downside was the proximity to the beach (15 min walk) and that sun loungers on the beach were expensive to rent (however this is not to fault the hotel as the beach belongs to the council). Overall amazing experience and great memories for us and for our kids !”
“We have just returned from a week stay at gaviotas park and just wanted to rave about how good it was for a family of 5 (2 adults, 7y old and 4y old twins). This is an amazing hotel for kids, from slides in reception to pop up activities throughout the day. We didn’t use the kids clubs because there was enough around to keep the boys entertained all day including the arcade, games room, pools and the park by the sea! My boys spent most of their time in the sea/pool, with evenings spent enjoying the kids disco before the main entertainment at 9! The food was great- something for everyone, and the boys loved having snacks and ice creams on tap all day!! Honestly I would highly recommend this hotel for families with younger kids! I can’t fault it! I definitely would return in a heartbeat!”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 61 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Generous, varied buffet with plenty of choice at every meal
- +Freshly prepared dishes, from sushi to roasts and grilled meat
- +All-inclusive covers branded drinks, plus an outdoor barbecue evening
- +A play corner in the restaurant keeps children busy while parents finish eating
- –Some find the buffet average and repetitive over a longer stay
- –The coffee is widely criticised
- –Few options for allergies or special diets
”The food was exceptional, with an incredible choice at every meal, from delicious sushi and freshly prepared dishes to fresh roasts.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Exceptionally friendly staff who are patient with children
- +Thorough, friendly housekeeping
- +A warm welcome and quick check-in
- +An entertainment team that keeps both children and adults busy
- –Entertainment and activities are largely geared towards German-speaking guests
- –Reception can be unhelpful with problems and requests such as a late check-out
- –Room cleaning times can be irregular
”I have never come across such friendly staff in a hotel, whether at reception, in housekeeping or in the dining room.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Plenty of pools for all ages, with water slides children love
- +Dedicated children's pools and play areas
- +A wide, clean and uncrowded sandy beach close by, sheltered from the wind
- –The outdoor pools close early in the evening and can get crowded
- –The pool water can feel cold
- –Sun loungers are reserved long before the pools open
”There are many swimming pools suitable for all ages, from toddlers to adults.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, modern rooms with comfortable beds
- +Renovated family rooms and roomy junior suites
- +Large bathrooms with good showers
- –Weak air conditioning in some rooms
- –The sofa bed is less comfortable than a proper extra bed
- –Kitchenettes come without crockery or cutlery
”The hotel room was very spacious with a modern, tasteful design and all the necessary equipment, and the bed was super comfy.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotlessly clean rooms and common areas
- +Modern, well-maintained and recently renovated resort
- –Parts of the hotel could do with a renovation
- –Unpleasant smells near the indoor pool and the children's area
”Clean and well-maintained resort, with friendly staff and good food.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A short walk to a broad, clean sandy beach
- +Beautiful surroundings in the south of the island
- +A good base for exploring nearby beaches by car
- –The path down to the beach is steep and hard work with a pushchair
- –A long way from the airport
”Very well located close to the beach, a very pretty beach with few people.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- –A lively family resort with a constant programme, which some find too loud
- –Thin walls and connecting doors let in noise from neighbours and the corridor
- –Evening shows can be heard clearly from nearby rooms
”Everything could be heard, so it was impossible to sleep or feel comfortable in the room.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +The all-inclusive genuinely includes everything
- +Good value for money
- –An extra charge for the indoor pool and spa area
- –Arcade games for children cost extra
”The indoor pool is paid and not very inviting, and the kids' arcade games cost money every time.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park from Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)?
Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park is approximately 63 km from Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park?
Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,494 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.6/10 from 172 guest reviews.
How many stars does Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park have?
Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park is a 4-star hotel.
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