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Iberostar Selection AntheliavsUNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star·4.8
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only
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Iberostar Selection AntheliaUNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

Quick Stats

8.8
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (4,623)
Google Rating
4.6 (5,124)
$300-500
Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
13 min
Airport Transfer
90 min

All Scores

8.4
Beach
8.5
8.8
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
8.8
8.2
Rooms
8.9
8.9
Pools
8.9
8.2
Luxury
8.8
8.0
Value
7.6
9.0
Family
8.1
Romance
8.9
7.2
Nightlife
6.8
7.6
Quiet
7.8
8.0
Adventure
8.0
8.7
Wellness
8.7
7.1
Remote work
6.4

Vibes

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
QuietRomance
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
RomanceQuietAdventure

Activities

Iberostar Selection Anthelia
SpaWater sportsGolfKids
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
SpaWater sportsDiving

Iberostar Selection Anthelia

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

UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

  • Adults-only locally inspired luxury
  • Personal host concierge
  • Art walks and tequila tastings
  • Esencia spa with cenote pool

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 — UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

  • Strong adults-only positioning with a polished, modern Mexican design identity.
  • Spacious 624-square-foot entry-level rooms with terraces and upscale bathrooms.
  • Five-restaurant dining program with strong multi-source praise.
  • Three-pool layout gives guests a choice between more social and more relaxed areas.
  • Strong spa, wellness, fitness, and hydrotherapy offering.
  • High review volume and broad agreement across TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit, and professional travel sources.

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 — UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

  • Beach conditions can be affected by seasonal seaweed and Riviera Maya surf conditions.
  • Not a town-walkable resort.
  • Value can feel weaker when rates are high or when guests experience service inconsistency.
  • Some guests report pressure around membership or vacation-club presentations.
  • Wi-Fi evidence is mixed; Booking.com shows a weaker Free WiFi subscore than the resort’s general luxury positioning would suggest.
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