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Iberostar Selection Anthelia
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JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
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Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star
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★ 4.8
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JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Five-Star
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (4,623)
Google Rating
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$300-500
Price / Night
$800+
No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Grand
13 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.5
8.8
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
8.6
8.2
Rooms
8.9
8.9
Pools
9.3
8.2
Luxury
9.0
8.0
Value
7.6
9.0
Family
8.7
8.1
Romance
8.6
7.2
Nightlife
6.8
7.6
Quiet
8.8
8.0
Adventure
8.7
8.7
Wellness
9.1
7.1
Remote work
7.4
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Accessibility
7.0
Vibes
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Quiet
Romance
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Adventure
Romance
Quiet
Activities
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Spa
Water sports
Golf
Kids
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Spa
Water sports
nature
Golf
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Year-round Canary Islands climate
Oceanfront with heated pools
Star Prestige premium tier
Spanish and international cuisine
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
315 guest rooms
11 dining options
17 swimming pools
16000 sq ft spa
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.
Pros — JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Large luxury all-inclusive footprint with extensive pools and dining.
Strong wellness positioning with a substantial spa and fitness program.
Beachfront Costa Elena location with nature and water-sport appeal.
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.
Cons — JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
Limited mature guest-review history.
Remote location may feel isolated for travelers who like to explore towns independently.
Likely premium pricing compared with established regional all-inclusive options.
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