Few places can truly rival Tenerife as a holiday destination. The largest of the sun-soaked Canary Islands is home to a crowd-pleasing line-up of attractions, from golden sandy beaches to one of the world’s top waterparks, plus golf courses, hiking and biking trails and the dramatic, still-smouldering peak of Mount Teide volcano. You’ll also find the best selection of all-inclusive hotels the Canary Islands has to offer here, with no shortage of places with stylish design, superb food and fabulous spa and fitness facilities. Stay all-inclusive and after spending your days exploring this beguiling island and getting a feel for its culture, history and landscape, you can return to your hotel and relax, knowing there’s no more to pay no matter how many ice creams or cold drinks you fancy. Here’s our pick of the best all-inclusive hotels in Tenerife.
Main photo: Iberostar Selection Anthelia, Costa Adeje (British Airways Holidays)
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1. Iberostar Grand Salome, Costa Adeje
Best for bespoke service
Going all-inclusive in Tenerife needn’t mean scrimping on grandeur. At this seafront adult-only hotel you’ll get butler service to your suite as well as access to a Hydrowellness thermal circuit in the spa, exclusive discounts at local golf courses and preferential bookings in nearby restaurants. The chic swimming pool has loungers facing out to sea and you can choose from an eclectic range of restaurants for dinner, from Italian Portofino to Canarian Barbacoa. All suites come with indoor and outdoor seating areas and stonking sea views — and you’re just 20m from the smooth sands and calm waters of Fañabe beach.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 7
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2. Dreams Jardin Tropical Resort & Spa, Costa Adeje
Best for subtropical relaxation
Moorish flair meets a Manrique aesthetic at this sculpted snow-white palace of a hotel, its smooth curved lines and sprouting emerald foliage begging you to lounge and relax. By the lagoon-style pool you’ll find sunbeds shaded by lofty palms and a bar serving all-inclusive drinks, while in the wellness centre you can sink into alfresco spa treatments and a soothing hydrotherapy circuit. Rooms are a cut above the typical all-beige boxes of many hotels, with beautiful blue-tiled walls and smooth wooden furniture — and there’s 24-hour room service to boot. Families are well-served by the kids’ clubs (from age four) and children’s pool.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 6
3. H10 Atlantic Sunset, Costa Adeje
Best for family fun
Smooth white walls and blond wood floors lead the eye out to sea in the bedrooms of this contemporary hotel and a laid-back vibe prevails throughout, from the spacious Central Market buffet to the cool blue of the (adult-only) infinity pool. For kids there’s a small splash park and adjacent playground, a large playroom for painting and craft and a mini disco, while the kids’ club gives parents the chance to enjoy the Despacio spa, with hydro circuit, sauna and Turkish bath. Dining choices run the gamut from show cooking at the buffet to freshly baked pizzas at Stromboli and teppanyaki at Sakura (over-12s only).
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 5
4. Gran Melia Palacio de Isora, Isora
Best for special occasion trips with extended family
The standout feature at this large five-star resort is the saltwater lagoon pool that extends right along one side of the property. Overlooking the ocean on the west coast, the hotel sits between banana plantations and the little town of Alcala, which is easily walkable if you crave real island life. Some of the 484 rooms have classic decor, others have a more modern neutral look. All have a sofabed suitable for two children. Upgrade to Red Level for added luxury, more privacy and adult-only areas — a good option for grandparents who might want some peace now and again. With pools and clubs for babies and children of different ages, a great Clarins spa and DJ sessions, everyone should be happy here.
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Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 8
5. Hard Rock Tenerife, Playa Paraiso
Best for dancing the day and night away
Who says family holidays can’t be cool? Pack your clubbing gear for a stay at the Hard Rock Tenerife, where it’s all about the music, whether you are listening to your personalised playlist by one of the pools, strumming a guitar, grooving to the sounds of the DJ on the roof terrace or watching a live band on the stage. Your offspring will love the Roxity kids’ club, where every child from six months to 16 gets the rock star treatment. With a string of fun restaurants, you won’t need to spend money eating elsewhere just to have a change. The 365 rooms and 259 suites exude disco glamour — no minimalist neutrals here.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 5
6. Barcelo Tenerife, Golf del Sur
Best for nature-loving families
The design and colour scheme at this laid-back five-star complex are inspired by the russet and ochre tones of the volcanic island landscape. Right by the sea and close to the airport, the hotel is between the resort of Golf del Sur (with a 27-hole course) and the fishing village of Los Abrigos in the south of the island. Although it is large, with 331 rooms and seven pools, the emphasis is on ecology and sustainable practices. Take the guided tour of the adjacent San Blas nature reserve, then tackle the walking and cycling circuits. The hotel’s shallow lake provides safe conditions for beginners to have a go at kayaking.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 3
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7. Iberostar Selection Anthelia, Costa Adeje
Best for families with small children
With shallow water that is just right for paddling and pottering, Fañabe is a great beach if you have small children. The five-star Iberostar Selection Anthelia is on a headland just a couple of minutes’ walk away, with the equally attractive Duque beach on the other side. Kids love the pirate pool and the stimulating activities in the Star Club. Most of the 365 rooms and suites have sea views and some are interconnecting, providing privacy and practicality; most rooms have a double plus a single bed. If you have a cloudy day, just head for the spa and sink into the hydrotherapy pool or brush up your tennis skills on the courts.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 4
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8. Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife, Golf del Sur
Best for fairytale holidays
Little ones who like to wear princess outfits every day will love the vibe at this five-star hotel, where a Disney-style castle brings a bit of magic to the central pool area and evening entertainment is like a proper theatre show. There are seven pools altogether, with a couple for children as well as a splash park — adults can escape to their own stylish infinity pool. Decor is in calming stone shades with pops of ochre in the 372 large rooms, with family options that sleep up to five. Some of the junior suites have shared pools. With a steak house and Italian and Asian options as well as the buffet restaurant, there’s no danger of getting bored with the food here. The hotel is close to a pebbly beach and ten minutes’ walk from the centre of Golf del Sur, where there are shops, bars and restaurants.
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Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 5
9. H10 Tenerife Playa, Puerto de la Cruz
Best for location in a traditional town
Right by the sea, overlooking the sculptural Lago Martianez lido in the pleasant town of Puerto de la Cruz on the north coast of the island, this four-star hotel with 324 rooms has an attractive contemporary feel. If you are wary about all-inclusives, thinking you’ll be stuck in a complex, you will love it here as you can just walk out onto the promenade with shops, bars, restaurants, several beaches and the town centre all a short stroll away. While there is a children’s pool and a range of activities, this is a good choice for couples or friends. If you fancy a change from lying by the pools in the tropical gardens, head for the rooftop chillout space, where there is a gym and spa area.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £
Restaurants 2
10. Guayarmina Princess, Costa Adeje
Best for a child-free holiday
The adult-only Guayarmina Princess is a large hotel where you can enjoy the facilities in a calmer environment than you may have experienced in family resorts. The gleaming white building, with classical Greek architectural features and two main pools, is right by Fañabe beach and has 505 rooms with chic blue and white decor — guests in junior suites have access to an infinity pool as well as another bar and restaurant. After a workout in the well-equipped gym, you could spend all afternoon in the spa, bubbling away in the pool and getting your hair and nails done. Fancy doing absolutely nothing? Just chill out on a Balinese or cabana-style sunbed. You are never far from a tempting bar either with somewhere to suit all your coffee, cold beer, cheeky cocktail and wine-o’clock requirements.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 3
11. Landmar Playa La Arena, Playa de la Arena
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Best for multigenerational holidays
In the west of the island right by Arena beach and close to Los Gigantes cliffs, this large four-star hotel has the option of staying in the adult-only Platinum Club section. The older members of your family might just appreciate having some gin-and-tonic time by an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, away from the full-on action. The children, meanwhile, can have a go at archery or tennis, get stuck into a baking workshop or hurtle down the chutes in the kids’ pool. The contemporary, uncluttered look in the rooms (with a sofabed for one or two children) means you start relaxing the minute you walk in.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price £
Restaurants 3
12. Adrian Hoteles Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel, Playa Paraiso
Best for sporty families
At the five-star Roca Nivaria on the west coast, you can alternate between trying different activities and sitting back and gazing at the ocean views from your sunbed by one of the infinity pools. Get some tennis tuition while the kids zoom down the zip line or challenge themselves on the climbing wall in the RoniAventura area. A lift whisks you down to the cove below the hotel, or you can jump on the shuttle bus to sandy Fañabe beach. A lot of rooms have a sea view, which gets better the higher you go. Superior rooms have a single as well as a double bed and junior suites can take two extra beds.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 4
13. Green Garden Eco Resort & Villas, Playa de las Americas
Best for comfortable villa accommodation
This four-star hotel is next to Golf Las Americas and close to the Siam waterpark with a shuttle bus to take the hassle out of getting there. The bus goes down to the beach too, which is about a quarter of an hour away. Accommodation is in 121 villas with neutral contemporary décor and kitchen facilities. Some are designed for families with small children and those with two bedrooms have a private pool and sleep up to five. Vegan, coeliac and other diets are catered for in the restaurant. An outdoor gym, yoga sessions, a spa and good cycling facilities should cover most interests. Green Garden tries to use local produce, has no single-use plastics and employs energy-saving practices. Charging points for electric cars are also available.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £
Restaurants 1
14. Gran Oasis Resort, Playa de Las Americas
Best for families with young children
The Gran Oasis Resort has a warm family feel and plenty of activities. Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos are about half an hour’s walk away — you can just jump on the shuttle bus to get the beach — and the hotel is next door to Golf Las Americas. The oasis theme runs throughout the property, with lots of palm trees around the two pools in the tropical gardens. Smaller children can splash around in the padding pool, while there are lots of activities to help older kids burn off excess energy — including a mini disco to wear them out before bed.The 206 stylish suites (some duplex) in low-rise white buildings have one or two bedrooms and sleep up to six. While there is only one restaurant, food is also available at the two pool bars. The hotel has a beauty area with treatments but no indoor spa pool.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price £
Restaurants 1
15. Iberostar Selection Sabila, Costa Adeje
Best for design-conscious couples
Sabila means aloe vera, which sets the soothing tone in this five-star, adult-only hotel with stylish, minimalist decor and good eco credentials. Just start your stay with an aloe vera massage in the spa to sink into the laid-back mood. When your energy levels are restored, join a yoga or Pilates class or play a round at Golf Las Americas, one of several courses nearby. Modern, fuss-free rooms have an attractive feature wall. Those in the Star Prestige section have the best ocean views as well as access to a private lounge and a rooftop solarium with a pool, Balinese beds and a bar.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £££
Restaurants 3
16. GF Gran Costa Adeje, Costa Adeje
Best for great location
You get five-star facilities with a jolly family atmosphere and a friendly team at this hotel on the hillside by El Duque beach in the Fañabe area of Costa Adeje, where the 458 rooms and suites are light and spacious with classic decor. With four swimming pools, crazy golf, tennis courts, a gym and a spa, there is more than enough to keep everyone smiling. La Finca buffet offers plenty of choice and La Laja’s à la carte restaurant is excellent (not part of all-inclusive packages unless you book a suite, but a discount is available).
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price ££
Restaurants 3
17. Barcelo Santiago, Puerto de Santiago
Best for Tenerife’s best views
Between Los Gigantes and Playa de la Arena on the west coast, Puerto de Santiago has a more authentic feel than some other resorts. A few minutes’ walk from the beach, the hotel is built into the hillside and many of the 400 rooms — with contemporary Scandi decor — have fabulous views of Los Gigantes cliffs, the island of La Gomera or Mount Teide. Some of the garden rooms have a hot tub on the terrace. You can enjoy the view from an outdoor table in the buffet restaurant too, where the pizzas baked to order in the Italian corner are very popular. Whatever your children are into, there is sure to be something they like at the Barcy club, with activities based around ecology, science, theatre, dance and art. All-inclusive guests can use the adjacent tennis courts for no extra charge.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price £
Restaurants 2
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