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Iberostar Selection Anthelia
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Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Five-Star
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★ 4.8
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Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Four-Star
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★ 4.4
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (4,623)
Google Rating
4.4 (528)
$300-500
Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
13 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
8.1
9.1
Service
8.3
8.2
Rooms
8.0
8.9
Pools
7.6
8.2
Luxury
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8.0
Value
8.2
9.0
Family
7.6
8.1
Romance
8.5
7.2
Nightlife
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7.6
Quiet
8.6
8.0
Adventure
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8.7
Wellness
9.0
7.1
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Quiet
Romance
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Romance
Quiet
Activities
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Spa
Water sports
Golf
Kids
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Spa
Water sports
Kids
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
Year-round Canary Islands climate
Oceanfront with heated pools
Star Prestige premium tier
Spanish and international cuisine
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
2 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
30 min from BGI
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 — Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Excellent wellness focus.
Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
Small, relaxed resort feel.
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 — Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Limited dining variety.
Some room locations are less desirable.
Not a nightlife or family-activity-heavy resort.
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