Tenerife is a popular destination for travelers who seek sun, sea and sand, but also culture, nature and adventure. The largest and most diverse of the Canary Islands, Tenerife offers something for everyone, from the bustling resorts of the south coast to the tranquil villages of the north.
Whether you are looking for a family-friendly hotel with plenty of facilities, a romantic retreat with stunning views, or a boutique hotel with character and charm, you will find it in Tenerife.
Some of the most popular hotels
In this article, we will review some of the best hotels in Tenerife, based on expert ratings, guest reviews and location. We will also give you some tips on how to make the most of your stay in this beautiful island.
1. Hotel Atlantic Mirage Suites & Spa, Puerto de la Cruz
Enjoy stunning views of the ocean from this Tenerife Hotel Atlantic Mirage Suites & Spa, Puerto de la Cruz perched on a cliff. It has a modern design that belies its affordable rates. It is a peaceful retreat for adults only, with a calm pool facing south and a rooftop solarium with Bali beds, hot tubs and a cocktail bar. You can pamper yourself at the spa, dine at two hotel restaurants or try the independent fine-dining venue on the premises.
The hotel is located in a serene area, away from the hustle and bustle of Puerto de la Cruz, but close to some restaurants and bars. You can reach the resort centre by taking the Agatha Christie steps (the famous writer had a house nearby).
2. Adrián Hoteles Roca Nivaria, Playa Paraiso
This five-star hotel Adrián Hoteles Roca Nivaria, Playa Paraiso is a great choice for a family holiday with young children, mainly based on the hotel facilities. It is situated on a small, black-sand beach in Playa Paraiso, a resort that may not have much atmosphere, but offers beautiful sunsets on the west coast.
The hotel features spacious rooms, extensive gardens and a wide range of activities, such as a tennis school, a large spa, clubs for kids from ten months old, and a special play area with heated pools, waterslides and an adventure playground. You have three restaurants to pick from.
3. Royal River Luxury Hotel, La Caleta
This secluded hotel Royal River Luxury Hotel, La Caleta of villas set in tropical gardens near the Costa Adeje golf course, about a five-minute drive from La Caleta, is ideal for a relaxing getaway. The 50 roomy villas, with one to three bedrooms, all have private pools, and a stylish decor that blends Eastern and Mediterranean elements.
This hotel is for adults only, and the ambiance, especially in the restaurants (which offer Asian and French cuisine), is elegant rather than noisy. The hotel also has a spa, wine tastings on site, and its own yacht that you can rent for sailing and fishing trips.
4. Bahia del Duque, Costa Adeje
This hotel Bahia del Duque, Costa Adeje, the first luxury one in Tenerife, has a prime location, with its 15-acre grounds reaching the sweet sands of Playa del Duque. The buildings have a Spanish colonial style in pastel colours, and the four freeform pools are surrounded by lush gardens of jacaranda and dragon trees.
You can stay in rooms and suites in soft marine colours, either in the main hotel or in Casas Ducales, a more exclusive area closer to the beach with butler service and extra benefits.
Behind the hotel, there are villas with private pools. The hotel has an impressive array of 21 restaurants and bars, including the Michelin-starred, Latin-European fusion Nub, and La Heladería, which serves huge ice cream sundaes for kids.
The facilities are equally impressive; clubs for kids and teens, tennis, a pitch-and-putt golf course, one of the largest spas on the island, and even an observatory for star-gazing.
5. Barceló Tenerife, Golf del Sur
This hotel Barceló Tenerife, Golf del Sur, with a good value for money, is perfect for families with older kids who want to enjoy a variety of things to do on the south coast, between golf courses and a fishing village.
It has eight outdoor pools, a lake where you can kayak, a climbing wall and even a small nature reserve and museum on site. There, you can learn about the geological and ethnographic history of the island through a guided hike and an interactive exhibition. The hotel does not have a beach, but there is a free shuttle to Playa de las Americas.
6. Meliá Hacienda del Conde, Buenavista del Norte
This hotel Meliá Hacienda del Conde, Buenavista del Norte, for adults only, is located in the quiet northwest of the island, and combines the advantages of a rural setting with a sophisticated style. The scenery is stunning, with the Teno Mountains on one side and the Seve Ballesteros-designed clifftop golf course on the other.
The rooms are smart and modern, the spa is excellent, the infinity pool has ocean views and the bar is in a converted church, creating a cosy atmosphere. The hotel caters to those who come for the area’s great mountain biking trails, with bike rental and a repair shop on site.
7. Hovima La Pinta Beachfront Family Hotel, Costa Adeje
As the name suggests, this family-friendly hotel Hovima La Pinta Beachfront Family Hotel, Costa Adeje, bright and cheerful, is right on a golden, sandy beach surrounded by a breakwater. Kids can easily move between the pool and splash park, the beach, the small playground and the apartments, which have kitchen areas and up to three bedrooms.
The kids’ club goes from six months to 12 years, and both restaurants on site have high chairs and kids’ menus. The lobby has a huge “virtual aquarium” with touchscreen displays so guests can learn about Tenerife’s marine life.
8. Hotel San Roque, Garachico
With only 20 rooms and located in the lush, volcanic landscape of the north coast, this boutique Hotel San Roque, Garachico for adults only is the opposite of the south’s big resort hotels. A converted 18th-century mansion in the island’s most beautiful village, its interiors are elegant and mature, with Bauhaus-style furniture and modern art that match the building’s nicely restored elements. It’s not a museum, though, but a cozy, tactile place with many spots to read a book.
There’s also a rooftop sun deck and a heated pool in the courtyard, around which the restaurant tables are arranged, serving snacks all day and a menu of sophisticated Canarian dishes in the evening.
9. Ritz-Carlton Abama, Guía de Isora
This majestic, pink, Moorish-style property Ritz-Carlton Abama, Guía de Isora is in its own lavish, 400-acre area high on the west-coast cliffs with views over La Gomera. The location is a bit remote, but guests usually come here looking for a hotel-based vacation, switching between the excellent 18-hole golf course, the huge tennis academy, the ancient Rome-inspired spa or one of the seven outdoor pools.
Quite excitingly, its sandy beach is accessed by a cable car going down the cliffs. A property of extremes, it also has the biggest Ritz Kids Club in Europe and two Michelin-starred restaurants.
10. Iberostar Grand El Mirador, Costa Adeje
For something with the same stunning setting as Bahia del Duque but on a smaller scale, this hotel Iberostar Grand El Mirador, Costa Adeje for adults only and with all suites is perfect. The architecture is lavish, with arches, columns and fountains, and the suites, many with sea views, have canopy beds.
The large, two-level, heated pool is the heart of the hotel, next to the beach and with views of the cocktail bar and the more ambient of the two à la carte restaurants. There’s a small gym, but a much bigger spa; guests come here mainly to unwind.
Last thoughts
In this article, we have reviewed some of the best hotels in Tenerife, from luxury resorts to charming boutiques, from family-friendly to adult-only, from beachfront to clifftop.
We hope that this article has given you some ideas and inspiration for your next trip to Tenerife. Remember to book in advance, check the weather, and pack your sunscreen. Have a great time in Tenerife!