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Iberostar Selection Anthelia
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Sandals Dunn's River
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Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star
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★ 4.8
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Sandals Dunn's River
Five-Star
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★ 4.8
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Adults Only
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Sandals Dunn's River
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (4,623)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,497)
$300-500
Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
13 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.7
9.1
Service
8.7
8.2
Rooms
9.0
8.9
Pools
9.1
8.2
Luxury
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8.0
Value
7.9
9.0
Family
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8.1
Romance
9.3
7.2
Nightlife
8.3
7.6
Quiet
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8.0
Adventure
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8.7
Wellness
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7.1
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Quiet
Romance
Sandals Dunn's River
Romance
Lively
Activities
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Spa
Water sports
Golf
Kids
Sandals Dunn's River
Spa
Golf
Water sports
Nightlife
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Year-round Canary Islands climate
Oceanfront with heated pools
Star Prestige premium tier
Spanish and international cuisine
Sandals Dunn's River
Adults-only all-inclusive
5 pools
12 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Butler service
Swim-up suites
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 — Sandals Dunn's River
Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
Adults-only couples-focused setting.
Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
Excellent pool and room-category variety.
Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.
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 — Sandals Dunn's River
Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
Premium suite categories are expensive.
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