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Club Med CefalùvsIberostar Selection Anthelia

Club Med Cefalù
Club Med Cefalù
Cefalù, Sicily, Italy
Five-Star·4.6
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star·4.8
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Club Med CefalùIberostar Selection Anthelia

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,535)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,623)
$500-800
Price / Night
$300-500
No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
90 min
Airport Transfer
13 min

All Scores

8.8
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.1
8.7
Rooms
8.2
Pools
8.9
Luxury
8.2
Value
8.0
Family
9.0
8.6
Romance
8.1
Nightlife
7.2
8.2
Quiet
7.6
8.3
Adventure
8.0
Wellness
8.7
Remote work
7.1

Vibes

Club Med Cefalù
QuietAdventureRomance
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
QuietRomance

Activities

Club Med Cefalù
Water sportsSpaKids
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
SpaWater sportsGolfKids

Club Med Cefalù

  • Clifftop Mediterranean village
  • Sailing school and water sports
  • Italian cooking classes
  • Panoramic pool on the bluff

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

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

Pros — Club Med Cefalù

  • Highly scenic cliffside setting near Cefalù.
  • Strong guest ratings for location, sleep quality, rooms, cleanliness, and service.
  • Good fit for active couples and families with older children.

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 — Club Med Cefalù

  • Not a classic wide-sand beach resort.
  • Transfer time is meaningful from both Palermo and Catania.
  • Value scores trail the strongest categories in published guest ratings.

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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