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Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star·4.8
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Iberostar Selection AntheliaSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Quick Stats

8.8
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (4,623)
Google Rating
4.6 (405)
$300-500
Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Grand
13 min
Airport Transfer
20 min

All Scores

8.4
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
9.0
9.1
Service
9.4
8.2
Rooms
9.2
8.9
Pools
9.1
8.2
Luxury
9.3
8.0
Value
8.5
9.0
Family
8.1
Romance
9.6
7.2
Nightlife
8.0
7.6
Quiet
8.7
8.0
Adventure
8.2
8.7
Wellness
9.0
7.1
Remote work
7.4

Vibes

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
QuietRomance
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
RomanceQuiet

Activities

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
SpaWater sportsGolfKids
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
SpaWater sportsGolf

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

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

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

  • Private white-sand beach
  • Unlimited spa access
  • 8 specialty restaurants
  • Swim-out 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 — Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

  • Excellent adults-only romance fit on Juanillo Beach.
  • Strong recurring praise for service, staff warmth, and butler or concierge attention.
  • Polished suite product with swim-out, plunge-pool, bungalow, and Preferred Club options.
  • Ten dining venues and six bars plus Preferred Club bar access.
  • Located in the gated Cap Cana community near Punta Cana airport.

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 — Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

  • Not family-friendly because the resort is adults-only.
  • Preferred Club can materially increase price and may be worth it mainly for guests who use the private areas.
  • Cap Cana feels secluded and resort-contained rather than walkable to town.
  • Nightlife is polished and resort-based, not a high-energy party scene.
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