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Iberostar Selection AntheliavsLive Aqua Beach Resort Cancún

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star·4.8
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancún
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancún
Cancun, Mexico
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only
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Iberostar Selection AntheliaLive Aqua Beach Resort Cancún

Quick Stats

8.8
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (4,623)
Google Rating
4.6 (4,842)
$300-500
Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
13 min
Airport Transfer
20 min

All Scores

8.4
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.7
9.1
Service
9.1
8.2
Rooms
8.6
8.9
Pools
9.0
8.2
Luxury
8.6
8.0
Value
8.2
9.0
Family
8.1
Romance
8.9
7.2
Nightlife
6.8
7.6
Quiet
8.2
8.0
Adventure
8.7
Wellness
8.4
7.1
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
QuietRomance
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancún
RomanceQuiet

Activities

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
SpaWater sportsGolfKids
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancún
SpaWater sportsNightlife

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

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

Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancún

  • Adults-only boutique luxury
  • Egos lounge and Feel spa
  • Oceanfront infinity pools
  • Contemporary Mexican cuisine

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 — Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancún

  • Adults-only, beachfront, all-inclusive setting in the Hotel Zone.
  • Very strong recurring praise for service and staff attentiveness.
  • Seven pools and a strong pool-service experience.
  • Convenient walkable access to La Isla Shopping Village.
  • Good Wi-Fi indicators and business/coworking amenities for light remote work.

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 — Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancún

  • Not ideal for families because the resort is adults-only.
  • Nightlife is comparatively limited and the resort trends calm rather than party-focused.
  • Food sentiment is mostly positive but not unanimous, with some complaints about vegetarian variety, drinks, and lunch quality.
  • Beach conditions can include waves and outside vendors.
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