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Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star·4.8
NEMA Design Hotel & Spa
NEMA Design Hotel & Spa
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Iberostar Selection AntheliaNEMA Design Hotel & Spa

Quick Stats

8.8
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (4,623)
Google Rating
4.5 (995)
$300-500
Price / Night
No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
13 min
Airport Transfer
20 min

All Scores

8.4
Beach
7.8
8.8
Food
8.4
9.1
Service
8.9
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.9
Pools
8.6
8.2
Luxury
8.5
8.0
Value
7.4
9.0
Family
8.1
Romance
8.9
7.2
Nightlife
7.6
Quiet
8.4
8.0
Adventure
8.7
Wellness
8.7
7.1
Remote work
7.1

Vibes

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
QuietRomance
NEMA Design Hotel & Spa
RomanceQuiet

Activities

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
SpaWater sportsGolfKids
NEMA Design Hotel & Spa
SpaGolfWater sports

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

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

NEMA Design Hotel & Spa

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 4 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 20 min from HER

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 — NEMA Design Hotel & Spa

  • Adults-only design-hotel atmosphere with strong privacy and calm.
  • Very convenient Heraklion airport transfer compared with many Cretan resorts.
  • Strong recurring praise for staff, cleanliness, rooms, breakfast, and pool areas.
  • Spa and wellness identity is more developed than at many beach hotels of similar size.
  • Direct beachfront access in Analipsi.

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 — NEMA Design Hotel & Spa

  • Beach quality receives more mixed guest feedback than the rooms, service, and pool.
  • Some guests question value in higher-priced or all-inclusive-style packages.
  • Room count and restaurant count have changed across listings, so exact operating scale should be reconfirmed seasonally.
  • Not ideal for families with children under 16 or travelers seeking a large, high-energy resort.
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