Ritz Carlton Abama

Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, is famous for its volcanic landscapes, golden beaches, and bustling seaside towns. Hike through Mount Teide National Park, explore charming villages, or soak up the sun on Playa de las Américas. There are numerous resorts on the island that cater to every type of traveller: from family-friendly stays with multiple pools and supervised activities, to golf resorts and quiet retreats for couples. Accommodation options include stylish modern suites with ocean views and luxe villas with private terraces. Most of the top resorts on Tenerife offer multiple dining options and spa facilities, allowing you to relax and enjoy the island at your own pace.

For families

Roca Nivaria

  • Perched just steps from the beach, Roca Nivaria is a five-star resort offering sea-view rooms with spacious balconies and sleek, cosy interiors. Suites are ideal for families of four plus there's a kids club, mini golf, and a playground; adults can unwind at the spa or practice putting on the green. A real crowd-pleaser which works for all ages.
  • Ultra-modern suites with chic white interiors and minimalist design set the tone at Baobab Suites. For families there's a kids club, children’s menu, and spacious apartment-style suites, while couples can indulge in private pools, hot tubs, and panoramic sea views.
  • Set in a quiet corner of Costa Adeje, Royal Hideaway Corales Suites offers contemporary white-on-white suites with panoramic ocean views. Enjoy cocktails poolside, explore indoor and outdoor swimming pools, or dine across nine restaurants. There are unique spaces and clubs for younger children and teenagers, so your kids will have a great time, whatever their age. Perfect for families and adults alike, with a spa for total relaxation and tranquil hideaway vibes.
  • Set across six hectares of lush gardens, Bahia Del Duque features Andalusian-style interiors with terracotta floors, wooden beams, and elegant villas. Children are really well catered for with the Mini Club, babysitting services and the Teen Club, while the beach, spa, and Michelin-starred dining add a touch of luxury.

For golf lovers

Hacienda del Conde

  • Hacienda del Conde is a secluded adults-only retreat with plush rooms, two pools, and a full-service spa. Golfers will love the Ballesteros-designed seaside course. Three on-site restaurants cater to diverse tastes. Explore nearby Garachico village or sail along the dramatic cliffs of Los Gigantes. Ideal for romantic escapes and serene relaxation.

For coastal luxury

Jardines de Nivaria

  • Steps from the sand, Costa Adeje Gran Hotel is a modern resort boasting sea-view rooms and multiple pools. Dine at three restaurants or unwind with cocktails across three stylish bars. The rooftop pool and exclusive nudist area add an extra twist to luxury lounging.
  • At Jardines de Nivaria seafront sophistication meets contemporary design with tiled floors, modern art, and private balconies. Lounge by the expansive pool, pamper yourself at the spa, or enjoy the on-site restaurants and bars. Active guests can take advantage of floodlit tennis courts nearby.
  • Perched on a clifftop, Ritz Carlton Abama is a Moorish-inspired resort featuring colonial-style rooms with private balconies. Ten restaurants — including Michelin-starred M.B and Kabuki — cater to food lovers, while the spa and championship golf course complete the indulgent escape. Stunning ocean views frame every moment.

For a romantic escape

Royal Gardens Villas & Spa

  • Step into vibrant luxury at Villa Cortes, just a five-minute stroll from the beach. Lounge on sun-soaked Balinese beds, sip cocktails at lively bars, and savour flavours across six restaurants. Romantic courtyards, Arabic tiles, and fragrant gardens set the mood, while a spa and tennis courts complete the indulgent escape.
  • Secluded Balinese-style villas with private pools make Royal Gardens Villas & Spa a haven for couples. Plush interiors, flowing drapes, and ornate furnishings create an intimate vibe. Dine at the Spanish restaurant, sip cocktails in the atmospheric bar, or unwind in the deluxe spa, with stunning coastal views adding extra romance.
  • Red Level Gran Melia Palacio de Isora is an adults-only retreat that impresses with chic rooms, eight bars, multiple restaurants, and a lagoon-style infinity pool. Some suites feature private whirlpool terraces, while 24-hour butler service ensures a highly personalised stay. Perfect for romance.

Still not sure?

Top 11 Tenerife Resorts

Bahia Del Duque

Costa Adeje

A stellar beachside resort that will cater to everyones needs with grace, style, and aplomb. All the creature comforts of a five-star hotel including deluxe private villas and eight restaurants set on six hectares of incredible subtropical gardens. A seaside stunner.

  • Families - Family heaven, with huge private villas, a playground, a pool and babysitting, as well as a range of bars and spa treatments.
  • Foodies - Dine in the superb Michelin-starred Nub restaurant which merges Chilean, Italian and traditional Tinerfeño cuisine
  • Beach Life - With direct private access to the whole of the Del Duque beach, on the most exclusive stretch of the Costa Adeje.
  • Great walks - Take a walk through the extensive botanical gardens and down to the beach.
from £439 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Royal Gardens Villas & Spa

Costa Adeje (Calle Alcojora, s/n)

The Royal Gardens Villas combine luxury and intimacy, on the Costa Adeje. Each villa is uniquely decorated with ornate Balinese style furnishings, flowing drapes, and plush carpets. Indulge yourself at the atmospheric cocktail bar, Spanish restaurant or deluxe spa. An tranquil coastal gem.

  • Total relaxation - With a deluxe spa and massage treatment as well as private villas with pools, it's perfect for a relaxing break in the sun.
  • Honeymoons - Intimate Balinese-style villas with private pools and incredible views, perfect for romantic escape.
  • Swimming Pool - All the villas have their own private pool, though the smaller ones are little plunge pools
  • Sailing - Visit Los Gigantes cliffs, the perfect backdrop for a boat trip.
from £469 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Ritz Carlton Abama

Tenerife

A spectacular, Moorish-inspired five-star resort overlooking the Atlantic. Plush Colonial-style rooms with private balconies and pampering en suites. The hotel covers all the bases with ten restaurants, a deluxe spa, a championship golf course and much more. An opulent escape.

  • Foodies - The hotel offers ten restaurants with MB having two michelin stars, and the Japanese Kabuki has been awarded one michel star.
  • Hideaway - A secluded clifftop property overlooking a banana plantation and the neighbouring island of La Gomera.
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
from £355 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Hacienda del Conde

Tenerife (Buenavista del Nte.)

A fabulous five-star hotel off the Tenerife tourist trail. With plush rooms, three restaurants, two swimming pools and an extensive spa, it caters to all preferences. Golfers will cherish the superb Ballesteros designed course facing the sea. Adults only - perfect excuse to leave kids at home.

  • Romantic Break - With intimate luxurious suites, an extensive range of restaurants and an adults only policy it's perfect for a romantic break.
  • Total relaxation - Soak up the soothing seculuded atmosphere, excellent service and deluxe spa with a range of treatments.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the picturesque seaside village of Garachico, five miles from the hotel.
  • Sailing - Sail around the coastline to the stunning cliffs of Los Gigantes.
from £210 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Villa Cortes

Costa Adeje

Villa Cortes is a vision of luxury in Playas de las Americas, equipped with all the bells and whistles of a five-star resort. All your culinary needs are met by six restaurants and a further four bars add a bit of kick to the atmosphere. A place to relax, whether it's on the beach or in the spa.

  • Beach Life - Just a five minutes walk from the beach, with a funky beach bar, a beach club restaurant and sun terraces with Balinese beds.
  • Honeymoons - A vibrant and opulent escape, filled with Arabic tiles, romantic courtyards, fragrant gardens and plush suites.
  • Great walks - Make the most of the picturesque walking routes along the surrounding coastline.
  • Tennis Court - Enjoy a game of tennis on one of the hotel's courts.
from £250 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Red Level Gran Melia Palacio de Isora

Tenerife

Luxury abounds at this edge of the Atlantic hotel. It's home to a wealth of riches with chic rooms, eight bars, a superb spa and a handful of restaurants. Luxuriate by the lagoon-style infinity pool or on the beach in front of the hotel. Attentive 24hr private butlers gives it all a personal touch.

  • Romantic Break - An adults only relaxing haven, with hammam, nightclub, hot tub, spa, an extensive range of restaurants and 24 hour butlers!!
  • Beach Life - One minute walk from the the manicured sands of Playa Jaquita, with plenty of watersports and stunning views of the bay.
  • Surfing - The surrounding coastline is great for surfing, grab a board and catch some waves!
  • Private Hot Tub - Some rooms come with large private terrace with outdoor whirlpool bathtub
from £367 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Costa Adeje Gran Hotel

Costa Adeje

An impressive grand hotel just a short stroll from the beach. The modern rooms are built to maximise comfort and many boast great views of the sea. Relax by one of the hotel's pools or wander down to the beach before choosing from three restaurants and three bars in the evening. Five-star quality.

  • Total relaxation - Unwind in style with an extensive range of bars and restaurants, a deluxe spa and even a rooftop pool and nudist area!
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Sea Views
from £162 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Baobab Suites

Costa Adeje

A spectacular ultra-modern hotel on the outskirts of Costa Adeje. The suites boast cutting-edge contemporary design features, minimalist furnishings and chic white colour schemes. Relax by the pristine swimming pools or enjoy cosmopolitan Canarian cuisine. A suave seaside escape.

  • Families - The freedom of an apartment, combined with the luxury of a hotel, with free kids club, children's menu and year round sun.
  • Romantic Break - Pamper yourselves with deluxe seafacing suites, boasting decked balconies, private pools, hot tubs and excellent food.
  • Great walks - Take a day trip to El Teide, a magnificent natural park full of great walking trails.
  • Spa
from £224 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Jardines de Nivaria

Costa Adeje ( Santa Cruz de Tenerife)

A five star luxury hotel with an unbeatable location on the seafront of the Costa Adeje. Smart rooms are contemporary in style with tiled floors, modern art and private balconies. Unwind by the stunning pool or in the spoiling spa. A collection of excellent bars and restaurants. Very chic.

  • Total relaxation - From spa to an enormous outdoor pool this is a space designed for unwinding.
  • Beach Life - Just a short walk from a stunning sandy beach.
  • Tennis Court - On site flood lit tennis courts to keep the active occupied.
  • Spa
from £173 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Roca Nivaria

Costa Adeje

A luxury hotel boasting stunning sea views. True to its five star accolade find every conceivable wish provided on site from exquisite cuisine to putting green. Grown up rooms are minimalistic yet cosy and feature large private balconies. Just a two minute walk from the beach. Fabulous.

  • Total relaxation - A beach front property complete with an excellent spa. The perfect place to get away from it all.
  • Families - Great choice of family suites plus kids club, mini golf, playground and much more for all ages.
  • Kids Club - Catering for ages 0-12 you'll find a mini club and separate babies club.
  • Spa
from £120 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Royal Hideaway Corales Suites

Costa Adeje (Playa La Enramada, la Caleta, Costa Adeje )

A luxurious collection of suites boasting spectacular sea views. Accommodation is unashamedly contemporary with white on white style throughout and minimalist furniture. Sip cocktails by the pool, indulge in the spa and feast in any one of the nine restaurants.

  • Hideaway - A luxury getaway on a quiet part of the island.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
from £280 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Written by Amelia Shirley

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