Scores at a Glance
Bluebay Beach Resort & SpaIberostar Selection Anthelia
Overall
8.7
8.8
Beach
8.7
8.4
Food
8.6
8.8
Service
8.9
9.1
Rooms
8.5
8.2
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
8.5
8.0
Romance
8.6
8.1
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,577)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,656)
From $152
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
8.7
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.8
8.9
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
8.2
8.5
Pools
8.9
—
Luxury
8.2
8.5
Value
8.0
8.4
Family
9.0
8.6
Romance
8.1
—
Nightlife
7.2
8.6
Quiet
7.6
8.4
Adventure
8.0
—
Wellness
8.7
—
Remote work
7.1
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Golf
Yes
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
- Year-round Canary Islands climate
- Oceanfront with heated pools
- Star Prestige premium tier
- Spanish and international cuisine
Pros — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Beautiful Kiwengwa beachfront and tropical gardens.
- Friendly staff and strong food feedback.
- Good family and couples fit with suites, kids club, spa and watersports.
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 — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Swimming can vary by tide.
- All-inclusive drink range may not satisfy premium-liquor expectations.
- Some room and facility age comments appear across guest sources.
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.