H10 Playa Esmeralda

🔞 Adults-only hotel (18+) for peaceful escapes
🏖️ Direct access to Sotavento Beach via steps
🏅 Privilege Service rooms with lounge and restaurant access
💆 Relaxing Despacio spa with indoor pool, sauna and treatments
♻️ Certified sustainable hotel meeting GSTC-recognised standards
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 336 | Blocks: 3 | Floors: 7 | Lifts: 8
Board options: All Inclusive, Half Board, Bed and Breakfast
Minimum guest age: 18 years (adults-only)

H10 Playa Esmeralda occupies a privileged position above Sotavento Beach, one of Fuerteventura’s most iconic stretches of sand, famed for its turquoise shallows and offshore breezes. A flight of steep steps links the hotel directly to the beach, so you can swap pool for ocean in minutes.

The wider Costa Calma area is relaxed and low-rise, with a go-slow promenade, a handful of bars and restaurants, and outstanding conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. It’s one of the island’s quieter resorts – expect big skies, open horizons and more time with the trade winds than with nightclub neon.

Direct access to Sotavento Beach (via steep steps)
Costa Calma resort centre: approx. 2km
Nearest bars, shops and restaurants: approx. 2km (Costa Calma)

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 15 minutes

Costa Calma, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Three restaurants and a good mix of bars mean you can keep things low-key or dial it up a notch:

Restaurant Jandía – The main buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with live show cooking and a mix of international and Canary Island dishes. Expect theme nights, salads, grilled meats and fish, and plenty of veggie options.

Pizzeria “Stromboli” – Intimate à la carte spot serving Italian favourites with an emphasis on pizzas and pastas, backed by an open kitchen. One visit per week is typically included for All Inclusive guests (reservation required).

Privilege Restaurant “El Jable” – An à la carte restaurant reserved for Privilege Service guests for breakfast and dinner, set close to the pool with elevated international menus and quieter ambience.

Blue Bar – Smart lounge bar for pre-dinner drinks and after-dinner cocktails, open roughly 10:00–00:00.

Maxorata Snack Bar – Poolside snack bar for light lunches, burgers, salads and drinks from late morning through late afternoon.

Mike’s Coffee – A dedicated coffee bar near the pool for speciality coffees, teas and sweet treats; All Inclusive guests on Privilege can typically use this as part of their package.

Privilege Lounge – An exclusive poolside lounge for Privilege Service rooms only, serving drinks and light snacks during the day, with comfortable seating and sea views.

Smart casual dress codes often apply in the evening (no beachwear; long trousers requested for gentlemen in some venues). Reservations and inclusions vary by board basis and are subject to seasonal change.

What All Inclusive typically includes.

Outdoors, you’ll find two freshwater pools with wide terraces, sunbeds and parasols:

– A main freeform pool framed by palms and sea-facing sunbathing areas
– A second outdoor pool with integrated whirlpool zones for a gentler soak

There’s also an indoor freshwater pool (heated, located within the spa centre), ideal for cooler or windier days. Pool towels are available with a refundable deposit.

Beyond the terrace, steps lead directly down to Sotavento Beach – a huge swathe of pale sand that shifts with the tides, with shallow lagoons perfect for paddling and world-class conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Do note the access is via steep steps, so may not suit all guests.

The Despacio spa centre is the hotel’s relaxation hub, featuring:

– Indoor heated pool
– Sauna and Turkish bath
– Range of massages and beauty treatments
– On-site hairdresser (all spa and beauty services at extra charge)

Active types are well catered for:

– Air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, free weights and fixed resistance equipment (approx. 08:30–21:30)
– Tennis court, table tennis, pool table, pétanque and mini-golf (some activities with local charges)

Day and night, there’s a full entertainment programme (typically year-round) including quizzes, live music, DJ sessions and professional shows, all adapted to an adult audience.

Other handy features include a 24-hour reception, concierge services, luggage storage, kettle hire (subject to availability and charge), and optional extras such as English newspapers.

Double Room
Comfortable, light-filled rooms with either a double bed or twins.
Amenities typically include: flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, kettle, minibar (charge), safety deposit box (charge), bathroom with bath and/or shower, daily cleaning and towel change on request. Sleeps 1–3.

Double Room with Side Sea View
As above, with a side-on sea view from the balcony or terrace – a nice upgrade for those sunset hues. Available for 2–3 adults, and also in a sole use configuration for solo travellers.

Double Room with Sea View
Front-facing sea views towards the dunes and Atlantic. Same core amenities as standard Doubles, typically with a kettle and mini-bar (charge), plus bath or shower in the bathroom. Sleeps 1–3.

Superior Double Room with Sea View
More premium sea-view rooms that add bathrobes, slippers and usually enhanced coffee-making facilities. Ideal if you prefer a slightly more refined in-room experience without going full Privilege. Sleeps 1–3.

Junior Suite
More space to spread out, with a partially separate sitting area and balcony or terrace. Facilities include flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, coffee-making facilities, minibar (charge), hairdryer and bathroom with bath or shower. Sleeps 1–3.

Junior Suite with Sea View
All the advantages of a junior suite plus a wider ocean panorama. Some units include USB charging points and upgraded amenities. Sleeps 1–3.

Privilege Double Room with Sea View
These rooms unlock the full Privilege Service benefits:
– Access to the Privilege Lounge with drinks and snacks
– Breakfast and dinner in the Privilege Restaurant “El Jable” (reservation required)
– Nespresso coffee machine with capsules topped up daily
– Pillow menu, bathrobes and slippers
– Turndown service, welcome gift, pool towels
– Complimentary late check-out (subject to availability)

Room amenities add USB charging points, a free in-room safe and enhanced toiletries. Sleeps 1–3.

Junior Suite with Privilege Service
The most exclusive option combines suite-style space with Privilege extras. Expect a larger terrace (some with sunbeds), USB charging ports, Nespresso coffee machine, pillow menu, upgraded bathroom amenities and all Privilege Lounge access perks as above. Sleeps 1–3.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🏋️ Air-conditioned gym with cardio and weights
🎾 Tennis, table tennis, pétanque and mini-golf (some charges apply)
🎱 Pool table* for friendly competitions
🌊 Easy access to windsurfing, kitesurfing and other watersports on Sotavento Beach (via local providers)
🎤 Daily and evening entertainment including quizzes, live shows, live music and DJ sets (programme varies seasonally)
🧘 Space to roll out a mat for your own stretching or yoga with Atlantic views

🛎️ 24-hour reception and concierge
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
🧴 Despacio spa treatments, Turkish bath, sauna and beauty salon*
💇 On-site hairdresser*
🔐 Safety deposit boxes in rooms*
☕ Kettle hire on request* (if not already in room type)
🧼 Daily housekeeping; towel change on request
♻️ Certified sustainable hotel practices aligned with GSTC-recognised standards

*Local charges apply.

Good to know: Costa Calma sits on Fuerteventura’s south-east coast and is renowned for its watersports – including the annual World Windsurfing & Kiteboarding Championships on nearby Sotavento Beach.

– Language: Spanish
– Currency: Euro (€)
– Time difference from UK: None (GMT year-round)
– Typical UK–Fuerteventura flight time: around 4–4.5 hours
– Approximate resort transfer: 1 hour 15 minutes by coach

H10 Playa Esmeralda is adults-only (18+), making it best suited to couples and friends. Local shops, cafés and bars are around 2km away in Costa Calma, reachable by taxi or a longer walk.

*Hotel facilities, services and entertainment are subject to seasonal schedules and may change without notice. Some activities and services incur local charges. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

H10 Playa Esmeralda Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is H10 Playa Esmeralda adults-only?
Yes. H10 Playa Esmeralda is an adults-only hotel with a minimum age of 18 years, making it ideal for couples and friends looking for a peaceful, child-free environment.

2. How do you get to the beach from the hotel?
The hotel is built on a low cliff above Sotavento Beach and offers direct access via a set of steep steps. Once at the bottom, you’re on a vast stretch of natural sand with shallow waters and great conditions for watersports. Guests with limited mobility may find the steps challenging.

3. What board bases are offered at H10 Playa Esmeralda?
You can book All Inclusive, Half Board, or Bed and Breakfast. All Inclusive usually includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, at least one à la carte dinner per week in Pizzeria “Stromboli” (with reservation), snacks between meals for a minimum of three hours per day, and a selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served for at least 12 hours daily. Exact inclusions can vary by season.

4. What do Privilege Service rooms include?
Privilege Service rooms and junior suites offer a more premium experience: access to the Privilege Lounge with drinks and snacks, breakfast and dinner in the Privilege Restaurant “El Jable” (reservation required), pillow menu, Nespresso coffee machine with daily capsules, welcome gift, pool towels, late check-out (subject to availability), bathrobes and slippers, upgraded toiletries, turndown service and in-room USB charging points. They also benefit from a complimentary in-room safe.

5. How long is the transfer from Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)?
The transfer from Fuerteventura Airport to H10 Playa Esmeralda in Costa Calma is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by coach, depending on traffic and other hotel drop-offs. Private transfers may be slightly faster.

6. Is there Wi-Fi at H10 Playa Esmeralda?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in guestrooms and most public areas, so you can stay connected while you unwind.

7. Does the hotel have a spa and gym?
Yes. The Despacio spa centre offers an indoor heated pool, sauna, Turkish bath, massages and beauty treatments, plus a hairdresser, all at extra cost. There is also an air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, free weights and strength equipment that guests can use without charge.

8. Is H10 Playa Esmeralda suitable for guests who like activities and entertainment?
Definitely. Alongside the pools and beach, the hotel offers regular daytime activities and daily evening entertainment such as quizzes, live music, DJ sets and professional shows, plus on-site sports like tennis, mini-golf, table tennis and pétanque (some with local charges). The atmosphere remains adult-focused and relaxed rather than overly lively.

9. Is H10 Playa Esmeralda a sustainable hotel?
Yes. H10 Playa Esmeralda is labelled as a Certified Sustainable Hotel, meaning that at the time of assessment it met a GSTC-recognised standard. This reflects eco-minded practices such as energy and water saving, waste reduction and responsible destination management.