Scores at a Glance
Barceló TenerifeIberostar Selection Anthelia
Overall
8.7
8.8
Beach
7.3
8.4
Food
8.4
8.8
Service
8.8
9.1
Rooms
8.5
8.2
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
8.4
8.0
Romance
—
8.1
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (4,400)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,656)
From $98
Price / Night (pp)
From $142
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
—
Airport Transfer
13 min
All Scores
7.3
Beach
8.4
8.4
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
8.2
9.0
Pools
8.9
—
Luxury
8.2
8.4
Value
8.0
8.7
Family
9.0
—
Romance
8.1
—
Nightlife
7.2
—
Quiet
7.6
8.6
Adventure
8.0
—
Wellness
8.7
8.0
Remote work
7.1
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Quiet
Yes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Barceló Tenerife
- 7 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
- Year-round Canary Islands climate
- Oceanfront with heated pools
- Star Prestige premium tier
- Spanish and international cuisine
Pros — Barceló Tenerife
- Seven official outdoor pools.
- Strong guest scores on Expedia and Booking.com.
- Excellent nature-reserve and activity setting.
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 — Barceló Tenerife
- Not a classic beach-front all-inclusive experience.
- Some guests mention rooms showing age.
- Location is quieter and less walkable than resort-town hotels.
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.