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Aquila Elounda VillagevsIberostar Selection Anthelia

Aquila Elounda Village
Aquila Elounda Village
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star·4.8
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Aquila Elounda VillageIberostar Selection Anthelia

Quick Stats

8.5
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,408)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,634)
From $79
Price / Night (pp)
From $142
Yes
Adults Only
No
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
60 min
Airport Transfer
13 min

All Scores

8.8
Beach
8.4
8.4
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.1
8.3
Rooms
8.2
8.6
Pools
8.9
8.4
Luxury
8.2
Value
8.0
Family
9.0
9.0
Romance
8.1
Nightlife
7.2
8.8
Quiet
7.6
Adventure
8.0
8.5
Wellness
8.7
Remote work
7.1

Vibes

Aquila Elounda Village
RomanceQuiet
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
QuietRomance

Activities

Aquila Elounda Village
SpaGolfWater sports
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
SpaWater sportsGolfKids

Aquila Elounda Village

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 2 pools
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from HER

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

  • Year-round Canary Islands climate
  • Oceanfront with heated pools
  • Star Prestige premium tier
  • Spanish and international cuisine

Pros — Aquila Elounda Village

  • Adults-only setting on Mirabello Bay.
  • Private beach and three-level infinity pool.
  • Premium All-Inclusive plan includes all-day dining and premium beverage access.

Pros — Iberostar Selection Anthelia

  • Excellent beachfront Costa Adeje location with direct access to Fañabé Beach and the promenade.
  • Very strong guest sentiment for staff, service, cleanliness, and food.
  • Extensive pool setup, including saltwater, freshwater, and children's pools with slides and pirate-ship features.
  • Strong family programming through Star Camp and child-friendly facilities.
  • Spa, hydrotherapy, fitness, tennis, paddle tennis, yoga, Pilates, and nearby golf support a strong wellness and activity profile.

Cons — Aquila Elounda Village

  • Not every dining or beverage item appears fully included.
  • Airport transfer is arranged separately.
  • Room-category intelligence needs deeper manual enrichment before Gold Standard completion.

Cons — Iberostar Selection Anthelia

  • Some rooms and decor can feel dated compared with newer five-star Tenerife resorts.
  • This is a large, family-friendly resort, so it may not suit travelers seeking an adults-only or boutique atmosphere.
  • Several specialty restaurants are not included in all board types, so inclusions can be confusing without checking the booked plan.
  • The beach is convenient and swimmable, but the resort experience is stronger than the beach itself for travelers seeking a remote, pristine shoreline.
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