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Iberostar Selection AntheliavsNamale Resort & Spa

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star·4.8
Namale Resort & Spa
Namale Resort & Spa
Five-Star·4.7·Adults Only
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Iberostar Selection AntheliaNamale Resort & Spa

Quick Stats

8.8
Overall Score
9.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (4,623)
Google Rating
4.7 (163)
$300-500
Price / Night
No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
13 min
Airport Transfer
10 min

All Scores

8.4
Beach
7.2
8.8
Food
9.3
9.1
Service
9.7
8.2
Rooms
9.2
8.9
Pools
8.2
Luxury
9.4
8.0
Value
8.5
9.0
Family
8.1
Romance
9.6
7.2
Nightlife
7.6
Quiet
9.3
8.0
Adventure
8.9
8.7
Wellness
9.7
7.1
Remote work

Vibes

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
QuietRomance
Namale Resort & Spa
RomanceQuietAdventure

Activities

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
SpaWater sportsGolfKids
Namale Resort & Spa
SpaWater sports

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

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

Namale Resort & Spa

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 2 pools
  • 2 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 10 min from SVU

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 — Namale Resort & Spa

  • Adults-only luxury all-inclusive with a 525-acre setting
  • Only 22 units, supporting a private and personalized atmosphere
  • Large spa, hydrotherapy facilities, two pools, tennis, water sports, and Kava Bowl activities
  • Strong honeymoon and romance fit

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 — Namale Resort & Spa

  • Beach quality is a tradeoff compared with the resort's stronger service, spa, and activity strengths
  • High price point
  • Coordinate needs main-entrance verification before completion
  • Fiji is not yet in the current Grand Escape country vocabulary
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