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Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages
Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages
Four-Star·4.3
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star·4.8
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Gava Waterman Milna Resort & CottagesIberostar Selection Anthelia

Quick Stats

8.2
Overall Score
8.8
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.3 (1,234)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,623)
Price / Night
$300-500
No
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
Airport Transfer
13 min

All Scores

8.0
Beach
8.4
6.9
Food
8.8
Service
9.1
Rooms
8.2
8.5
Pools
8.9
Luxury
8.2
7.8
Value
8.0
8.3
Family
9.0
Romance
8.1
Nightlife
7.2
Quiet
7.6
Adventure
8.0
Wellness
8.7
Remote work
7.1

Vibes

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Activities

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Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages

  • Full-service spa

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

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

Pros — Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages

  • Attractive seafront bay location
  • Multiple pools and family-friendly amenities
  • Solid review-platform scores across Booking, Expedia, Google, and Kayak

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 — Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages

  • Food consensus appears more mixed than the location and pool consensus
  • Island logistics are more complex than mainland Croatia resorts
  • Manual review is needed because of older local environmental discussion

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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