4 reasons to stay at an All Inclusive hotel in the Canary Islands

Choosing your board type is one of the decisions that shapes a holiday the most. In a destination like the Canary Islands, with a stable climate all year round and a hotel offering built for relaxation, more and more travellers are asking whether an All Inclusive hotel is worth booking. The answer depends on what you’re after from your trip, but there are solid reasons why this option has become the favourite of families, couples and groups of friends visiting the islands.

What are the advantages of an All Inclusive hotel?

All Inclusive brings together accommodation, main meals, selected drinks and, in many cases, activities and entertainment, all under one price. This simplifies trip planning and takes the guesswork out of daily spending. At hotels such as those run by Princess Canarias, this board type translates into a complete experience: varied dining, pools, entertainment areas and spaces to unwind, all within the resort itself. Here are the four main reasons this type of stay wins over so many travellers.

1. Better control over your budget

One thing guests value most is knowing in advance how much the trip will cost. With All Inclusive, meals, drinks and much of the leisure side are already covered by the booking, so there are no last-minute surprises on the bill.

This predictability is especially useful in two situations:

• Larger families, where spending on restaurants outside the hotel can quickly add up with children involved.
• Longer stays, where eating out every day for one or two weeks noticeably pushes up the overall trip budget.

What’s more, doing away with the daily decision of where to eat also cuts out the cost of getting there and the time spent looking for options outside the hotel.

2. More time to enjoy your holiday

Booking a table, comparing restaurants or planning each meal of the day all eat into time that many would rather spend on something else while on holiday. All Inclusive frees you from that daily admin, leaving more room for what really matters: resting, enjoying your surroundings and making the most of the hotel’s facilities.

That means:

• More hours by the pool, on the beach or in the wellness areas, with no need to worry about opening times at outside restaurants.
• Greater flexibility to make last-minute plans, since meals within the hotel are always available across generous time slots.
• Less day-to-day logistics, particularly appreciated by those travelling with young children or after a genuinely disconnected holiday.

3. Dining and activities for everyone

One of the most common misconceptions about All Inclusive is that it’s limited to a repetitive buffet. In practice, the All Inclusive hotels at Princess Canarias offer a far broader dining line-up, with speciality restaurants, live cooking stations and options for specific dietary needs, plus snacks available outside main mealtimes.

Add to that a leisure offering designed so every day brings something different:

• Pools with different settings, from family-friendly zones to quieter spaces.
• Daytime and evening entertainment, with shows and activities for all ages.
• Wellness areas, with spa facilities, water circuits or treatments, ideal for those after a moment of relaxation during their trip.
• Sports activities, such as a gym, water sports or multi-sport courts, depending on the hotel.

This combination of dining and entertainment is what turns an All Inclusive stay into a complete experience, not just a meal plan.

4. Options for every type of traveller 

Another advantage of All Inclusive in the Canary Islands is the range of formats available depending on the type of trip you’re after. A couple’s getaway isn’t the same as a family holiday or an adults-only trip, and the islands’ hotel offering has adapted to each profile:

• Families: hotels with kids’ clubs, family-friendly pools and activities designed for little ones, without adults having to give up their own space to unwind.
• Couples: calmer surroundings, with wellness areas and a dining offer that invites you to take things slowly.
• Adults Only: hotels exclusively for guests aged 16 and over, with a more serene atmosphere and services designed specifically for adults.
• Short breaks and wellness travellers: short stays focused on switching off, spa time and self-care.

This variety means All Inclusive isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula, but a board type that adapts to whatever kind of holiday each traveller has in mind.

Who benefits most from an All Inclusive stay? 

While any traveller can benefit from this board type, some profiles gain a particularly clear advantage. Families with children find that All Inclusive simplifies day-to-day logistics and keeps the budget under control. Couples looking to switch off without planning every detail of the day also rate it highly, with options such as the Day Pass for those wanting an All Inclusive experience without staying overnight. It’s also a strong fit for anyone visiting the Canary Islands for longer periods, where the savings and convenience become more noticeable the longer the stay.

Ultimately, All Inclusive makes sense whenever you’re after simplicity, predictability and a complete experience without constantly having to leave the hotel to cover day-to-day essentials.

Discover Princess’s All Inclusive hotels in the Canary Islands 

Princess Canarias has a selection of All Inclusive hotels spread across several islands, each with its own personality:

Gran Canaria: Maspalomas Princess, Princess Taurito and Mogán Princess & Beach Club offer an All Inclusive experience geared towards families and groups, with varied dining and extensive pool areas. For those after an exclusive adults-only atmosphere, Gran Canaria Princess and TUI Blue Suite Princess are hotels reserved for guests aged 16 and over.

Tenerife: Guayarmina Princess and Princess Inspire Tenerife are the island’s Adults Only options, designed for those seeking peace and quiet and wellbeing-focused services.

Fuerteventura: Club Jandía Princess and Fuerteventura Princess offer All Inclusive in a family-friendly setting, while Esencia de Fuerteventura by Princess is reserved for adults.

La Palma: La Palma Princess offers All Inclusive amid unspoilt natural surroundings, with Esencia de La Palma by Princess as the exclusive adults-only option.

If you’re considering booking a Canary Islands holiday with the peace of mind of having everything sorted from day one, discover the full selection of Princess hotels in the Canary Islands and choose the one that best suits the way you like to travel.

Categories: Canaries, Travel Tips, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Palma, Tenerife