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Barceló Tenerife

Five-Star·★ 4.5

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Five-Star·★ 4.8

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

8.7

8.8

Overall

7.3

8.4

Beach

8.4

8.8

Food

8.8

9.1

Service

8.5

8.2

Rooms

—

8.2

Luxury

8.4

8.0

Value

—

8.1

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Barceló Tenerife	Measure	Iberostar Selection Anthelia
8.7	Overall Score	8.8 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.5 (4,672)	Google Rating	4.8 (4,951) (better)
(better)From $151	Price / Night (pp)	From $300
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Oceanfront
Mid-size	Resort Size	Grand
–	Airport Transfer	13 min

Barceló Tenerife

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Family Suite. Adult limit unverified.

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Iberostar Selection Anthelia

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 3 people in one accommodation. Double Room Garden View; Double Room Side Sea View. Adult limit unverified.
Categories spanning multiple rooms: Family Room: 2 separate rooms or suites; confirmed capacity 6 across all 2.

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Barceló Tenerife

Highlights

7 pools
4 places to eat
Full-service spa

Why choose it

Seven official outdoor pools.
Strong guest scores on Expedia and Booking.com.
Excellent nature-reserve and activity setting.

Keep in mind

Not a classic beach-front all-inclusive experience.
Some guests mention rooms showing age.
Location is quieter and less walkable than resort-town hotels.

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

Highlights

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

Why choose it

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.

Keep in mind

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.

All Scores

Barceló Tenerife	Measure	Iberostar Selection Anthelia
7.3	Beach	8.4 (better)
8.4	Food	8.8 (better)
8.8	Service	9.1 (better)
(better)8.5	Rooms	8.2
(better)9.0	Pools	8.9
–	Luxury	8.2
(better)8.4	Value	8.0
8.7	Family	9.0 (better)
–	Romance	8.1
–	Nightlife	7.2
–	Quiet	7.6
(better)8.6	Adventure	8.0
–	Wellness	8.7
(better)8.0	Remote work	7.1