Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelIberostar Selection Anthelia
Overall
9.3
8.8
Beach
8.6
8.4
Food
9.5
8.8
Service
9.6
9.1
Rooms
9.4
8.2
Luxury
9.4
8.2
Value
8.2
8.0
Romance
9.5
8.1
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (354)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,656)
From $437
Price / Night (pp)
From $142
No
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
20 min
Airport Transfer
13 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.4
9.5
Food
8.8
9.6
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
8.2
8.3
Pools
8.9
9.4
Luxury
8.2
8.2
Value
8.0
—
Family
9.0
9.5
Romance
8.1
—
Nightlife
7.2
9.4
Quiet
7.6
—
Adventure
8.0
8.9
Wellness
8.7
—
Remote work
7.1
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Golf
Yes
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
- Year-round Canary Islands climate
- Oceanfront with heated pools
- Star Prestige premium tier
- Spanish and international cuisine
Pros — Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
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 — Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
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.