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Ayada MaldivesvsIberostar Selection Anthelia

Ayada Maldives
Ayada Maldives
Five-Star·4.8
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star·4.8
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Ayada MaldivesIberostar Selection Anthelia

Quick Stats

9.2
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (620)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,634)
From $209
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
105 min
Airport Transfer
13 min

All Scores

9.3
Beach
8.4
8.9
Food
8.8
9.2
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
8.2
Pools
8.9
9.3
Luxury
8.2
Value
8.0
Family
9.0
9.5
Romance
8.1
Nightlife
7.2
9.2
Quiet
7.6
Adventure
8.0
9.1
Wellness
8.7
Remote work
7.1

Vibes

Ayada Maldives
RomanceQuiet
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
QuietRomance

Activities

Ayada Maldives
SpaWater sportsKids
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
SpaWater sportsGolfKids

Ayada Maldives

  • 8 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 105 min from MLE

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

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

Pros — Ayada Maldives

  • Exceptional private-island setting.
  • Strong villas, private pools and overwater options.
  • High dining breadth for a remote resort.

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 — Ayada Maldives

  • Transfer logistics are substantial.
  • All-inclusive is optional and tiered.
  • Selected items and premium experiences can carry supplements.

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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