Looking for a little luxury for your stay in Tenerife: meticulous designs, dream pools, unforgettable sea views?
Here is our selection of the best 5-star hotels in Tenerife: resorts, boutique hotels, villas and family hotels. In any case, they’re our favourites so far!
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
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5-star hotels in Tenerife: summary
Tenerife has many 5-star establishments around the island. The highest concentration is in Adeje, in the south of the island around Playa del Duque.
If you don’t want to read the whole article, here are our 3 recommendations based on your expectations:
- Corales Beach Hotel Royal Hideway
Very quiet hotel, adults-only, for food lovers.
See photos and availability - Hotel Vincci Selección – La Plantación del Sur
Typical decor, guaranteed charm.
See photos and availability - GF Victoria Hotel –
For families who want to give their children a huge play area.
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1. Hotel Corales Beach – Royal Hideaway (La Caleta)
Why stay there?
With its bright, contemporary architecture, Hotel Corales Beach stands out from other Costa Adeje establishments. Nestling to the north of the resort at La Caleta, it enjoys a quieter, more peaceful atmosphere. This haven of peace offers exceptional services and a whole concept based on local gastronomy. These include the one-star Restaurant San-Hô, and the illustrious 2-star Restaurant El Rincón de Juan Carlos.
Luxury touches we love
- Design and avant-garde architecture,
- Spacious suites with private terraces,
- A top-of-the-range spa offering holistic treatments,
- Exceptional on-site catering,
- Original gastronomic experiences.
Beach and pool access
Located on the seafront, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Playa de la Enramada.
The facility boasts several pools, including a superb panoramic one. Comfortable deckchairs let you sit by the water and enjoy the view.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: La Caleta,
- Restaurants, including 2 Michelin-starred
- Family rooms: no (adults only)
- Other amenities: gym, wellness center, exclusive access to Tenerife golf courses, culinary experiences featuring local gastronomy and mixology, hair salon, boutiques, parapharmacy
- Parking: yes, private and paying
See prices, photos and availability – and book now!
2. Hotel Vincci Selección – La Plantación del Sur (Playa del Duque)
Why stay there?
Overlooking the Costa Adeje seafront, this prestigious resort seduced us with its typical Canary Island decor and tropical plants. Off-center from the bustling promenade, this hotel is a haven of peace. The many pools and the Nammu Spa invite you to relax and unwind.
Luxury touches we love
- Rooms are decorated in an elegant, traditional colonial style,
- Swimming pools with panoramic ocean views,
- A top-of-the-range spa offering a personalized thermal circuit,
- Great on-site catering.
Beach and pool access
The resort is close to Playa del Duque, but you have to cross a major road to reach it, which isn’t very pleasant. Instead, check with the hotel, which offers a shuttle service to the beach.
The facility boasts several pools of varying shapes and sizes on different levels, including a children’s pool.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Playa del Duque
- Restaurants
- Family rooms
- Children’s facilities: clubs, arcade games, entertainment program
- Other facilities: bars, panoramic terraces, gym, spa area
- Parking: yes, private and free
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- There’s a lot of demand and it’s an island, so book early.
3. GF Victoria Hotel (Playa del Duque)
Why stay there?
Designed for families, this unusual resort impressed us with the quality of its leisure facilities. It boasts a water park that children love, and a mini-adventure park where they can try their hand at rock climbing. Certain areas of the resort are reserved exclusively for adults, so you can spend some quality time together during your vacation.
It is also home to Restaurant Donaire, one of our favourite restaurants in Costa Adeje!
Luxury touches we love
- Mini water park for kids,
- The many swimming pools,
- The top-of-the-range spa offering holistic treatments,
- The beauty salon offers everything from haircuts to manicures,
- Great on-site catering.
Beach and pool access
This large resort is equidistant from Playa del Duque and Playa Fañabé. It’s about a 10-minute walk to reach them.
- several indoor and outdoor pools,
- a mini water park with slides of all sizes and colors, water jets and bridges,
- an artificial surfing pool,
- a suspended swimming pool for adults in a glass basin attached to the hotel’s façade,
- a naturist pool on the 7th floor.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Playa del Duque
- Restaurants, including a gourmet restaurant
- Family rooms
- Children’s facilities: clubs for all ages, digital leisure room, mini-golf, table tennis, open-air children’s park (climbing walls, tree houses and suspension bridges).
- Other facilities: bars, wellness and spa area, sports and fitness rooms, sports lessons, multi-sports field, hairdressing salon, tennis or paddle courts, Japanese garden, entertainment program
- Parking: yes, free and private
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4. Adrián Hotels Jardines de Nivaria (Playa de Fañabé)
Why stay there?
Located just north of Playa de Fañabé, this luxury hotel charmed us with its tranquility and location. Ideal for relaxation, it boasts 2 superb outdoor pools, one with a small waterfall, as well as private access to the beach. We really liked our room, with its traditional Canary Island decor and pleasant balcony.
Luxury touches we love
- Ideal oceanfront location,
- Rooms are decorated in an elegant, traditional colonial style,
- The 2 magnificent swimming pools,
- A top-of-the-range spa with a thermal circuit,
- Great on-site catering.
Beach and pool access
You’ll enjoy private elevator access to the promenade overlooking Playa de Fañabé. Alternatively, Playa del Duque is just an 8-minute walk from the hotel.
The resort boasts 2 huge pools winding between palm trees and rocks.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Playa de Fañabé
- Restaurants
- Family rooms
- Children’s facilities: playground, table tennis, minigolf
- Other facilities: shopping center, bars, gym, sports club, beauty and spa area, billiards, squash and tennis courts
- Parking: yes, private and paying
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5. Hotel Europe Villa Cortes GL (Playa de las Americas)
Why stay there?
This 5-star beachfront palace transported us to Mexico with its decor inspired by the conquistador Hernán Cortés. We were seduced by the harmonious blend of contemporary luxury and Mexican cultural influences. The resort boasts an exclusive beach club with a natural pool facing the ocean. Gourmets will particularly appreciate the star-rated Restaurant Taste 1973. Would you be tempted by the ultimate luxury experience during your stay in Playa de las Américas?
Luxury touches we love
- Ideal oceanfront location
- Unique decoration
- The ocean-facing pool
- The Michelin-starred restaurant
Swimming pools and beach access
- Large heated outdoor pool
- Children’s pool with small waterfalls
- OA Beach Club with oceanfront natural pool
- Direct access to the seafront promenade leading to Playa de las Américas and Playa del Camisón
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Playa de las Americas
- Family rooms: yes
- Restaurants: yes, including starred Restaurant Taste 1973
- Xoam Spa & Wellness Center: steam room, Jacuzzi, massages and treatments
- Other facilities: bars, tennis court, gym, terrace with Balinese beds
- PRM accessibility: the official website states that the hotel is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Parking: private paying garage
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6. Hotel JOIA El Mirador by Iberostar (Playa del Duque)
Why stay there?
Exclusively for adults, this luxury resort overlooks Playa del Duque and cultivates the art of well-being. True to its name, Hotel JOIA El Mirador offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. A choice address for couples looking for a romantic cocoon by the water!
Luxury touches we love
- Ideal oceanfront location
- The superb pools
- Adults-only luxury suites for maximum privacy
- Romantic and refined decor
- A fine choice of on-site catering
Beach and pool access
The hotel offers direct access to the seafront promenade overlooking Playa del Duque. It’s also a 15-minute walk from Playa de la Enramada.
The facility boasts 2 swimming pools, including a panoramic outdoor pool.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Playa del Duque
- Restaurants
- Other facilities: bars, panoramic terraces, outdoor Jacuzzis, 1000m2 spa area, fitness room, squash court
- Parking: yes, private and free
See prices, photos and availability – and book now!
7. Hotel JOIA Salomé by Iberostar (Playa de Fañabé)
Why stay there?
Nestled north of Playa de Fañabé, Hotel JOIA Salomé overlooks Costa Adeje’s seafront promenade. Designed exclusively for adults, it offers an intimate atmosphere ideal for a romantic getaway. Couples will appreciate the beach area with deckchairs and parasols, as well as the wellness center where they can enjoy treatments and massages.
Luxury touches we love
- Ideal oceanfront location,
- The magnificent panoramic pools,
- Luxurious suites reserved exclusively for adults for optimum privacy,
- The huge spa area offering a complete thermal circuit,
- Great on-site catering.
Beach and pool access
The resort faces directly onto Playa de Fañabé, and boasts a private beach with deckchair hire available. Playa del Duque is also just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
On the premises, you’ll find 2 panoramic outdoor pools.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: South – Playa de Fañabé,
- Restaurants,
- Family rooms: no (adults only),
- Other facilities: bars, outdoor Jacuzzi, panoramic terraces, sports classes, 1000m2 spa area, gym, tennis and paddle courts, table tennis,
- Parking: yes, private and free.
See prices, photos and availability – and book now!
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8. Aparthotel Baobab Suites
Why stay there?
Nestled in the hills above Costa Adeje, Aparthotel Baobab Suites offers contemporary, elegant suites, some with private pools. Minimalist in design, the accommodations are fully-equipped and spacious. They guarantee greater independence and privacy during your vacation. The Nirama wellness center invites you to relax, and the health club encourages physical exercise with innovative classes such as aero-yoga and ballet fit.
Luxury touches we love
- Spacious suites with terraces, some with small private pools,
- Breathtaking ocean views,
- The magnificent pools,
- The top-of-the-range spa offering holistic treatments,
Beach and pool access
The resort is close to Playa del Duque, but you have to cross a major road to reach it, which isn’t very pleasant. Take the car or public transport instead.
The hotel boasts 2 superb outdoor pools. It also offers suites with private plunge pools.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Costa Adeje heights, Playa del Duque,
- Restaurants,
- Family rooms,
- Other amenities: bars, private catamaran, wellness center, sports club, sports lessons, padel court, gourmet box delivery, hair salon, bike station (parking, repair shop, cleaning area),
- Parking: yes, private and chargeable.
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9. Hotel Crystal Los Gigantes (Los Gigantes)
Why stay there?
Opening in 2023, this luxurious complex of 19 apartments embodies hotel excellence on Tenerife’s west coast. We really liked its minimalist, clean-lined design: white walls and glass panels. Each apartment has its own private pool or Jacuzzi, for total privacy. The unobstructed views of the Los Gigantes cliffs from the terraces are breathtaking. A unique experience.
Luxury touches we love
- Modern design,
- Breathtaking ocean views,
- Private swimming pools,
Swimming pool and beach
- Private swimming pool for each apartment
- Large communal pool
- Sun loungers and parasols provided
- Marina de Los Gigantes 10min walk (on slope)
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Los Gigantes
- Restaurant: breakfast of regional specialities
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: fitness center, private terraces, minimum stay 5 nights
- PMR access
- Free parking
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10. Hotel Botanico y Oriental Spa Garden (Puerto de la Cruz)
Why stay there?
This 5-star hotel has it all! As well as offering magnificent views of the ocean and Mount Teide, it boasts an impressive infrastructure. Here you’ll find 4 restaurants, each with a different specialty (Spanish, Italian or Asian cuisine). We particularly appreciated the hotel’s elegant decor, as well as that of our room. The walls were adorned with antique paintings of tropical birds. This gave the room an exotic, immediate vacation feel! Our balcony overlooked the hotel’s lush gardens. Finally, don’t hesitate to wander around the hotel: we found a pool table and couldn’t resist playing a game!
Luxury touches we love
- Canarian decoration
- Lush vegetation
- Close to the botanical gardens
- The restaurants
Swimming pool and beach
- A 3500m2 spa (pools, Japanese sauna, Turkish baths, treatments),
- 3 outdoor pools,
- nearest beach (Playa del Castillo) 10 min. drive.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz
- Restaurants: yes
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: swimming pools, spa, fitness center, tennis court, billiards, table tennis
- Parking: private and free
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11. Hotel Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey (Santa Cruz)
Why stay there?
The only 5-star hotel in Santa Cruz, this establishment has embodied Canarian colonial elegance since 1950. Nestled along the famous Rambla de Santa Cruz next to Parc García Sanabria, we fell under the spell of its interior courtyard adorned with climbing plants. We were particularly taken with its refined yet traditional decor, combining noble materials, moldings and antique furniture. Hotel Grand Mencey is also home to Restaurant Papa Negra, and 3 other restaurants. In addition to its superb outdoor swimming pool, it hides a magnificent spa area where you can recharge your batteries after a long day of sightseeing!
Luxury touches we love
- Spacious suites with terraces, some with small private pools,
- Breathtaking ocean views,
- The magnificent pools,
- The top-of-the-range spa offering holistic treatments,
Pool and spa
- 2 pools: one outdoor and one indoor
- Spa Sensations with 14 private treatment rooms
- A wide range of wellness and beauty treatments
- In-room massages available
- Special massages for families with children
Practical information
- Neighborhood: north of downtown Santa Cruz
- Restaurants: 4 (Los Laureles, Los Menceyes, Kon-Tiki and Papa Negra)
- Family rooms: yes
- Other amenities: casino, tennis and paddle courts, gym with trainer
- PRM accessibility: wheelchair accessible
- Parking: private, paid and secure
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12. Hotel Bahia del Duque (family friendly)
Why stay there?
Overlooking Playa del Duque, one of the resort’s most beautiful beaches, this 5-star hotel is distinguished by its elegant Canarian architecture and exceptional service. The resort is home to the star-rated Restaurant Nub and other fine restaurants.
Luxury touches we love
- Ideal oceanfront location,
- Architecture inspired by traditional Canarian villages,
- The top-of-the-range spa with an innovative thalassotherapy course,
- Direct access to Playa del Duque,
- Excellent on-site catering.
Beach and pool access
The hotel has direct access to the seafront promenade overlooking Playa del Duque, and is also a 15-minute walk from Playa de Fañabé.
Equipped with 5 magnificent pools, including one for children, the establishment is ideal for families in search of relaxation and entertainment!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Playa del Duque,
- Restaurants, including one with Michelin stars,
- Family rooms,
- Children’s facilities: kids’ and teenagers’ clubs, ping pong, giant chess set,
- Other facilities: astronomical observatory, bars, tropical gardens, wellness and spa area, thalassotherapy, gym, sports classes, tennis courts,
- Parking: yes, private and free
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Other luxury hotels in Tenerife
Other 5-star hotels
- Royal River – Adults only – Check photos and availability
- Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort & Spa (5 stars, adults only) – See prices, photos and availability
- Los Jardines Abama Suites – Check photos and availability
- Grand Tacande See photos, availability
- etc…
4-star with 5-star rooms.
Frankly, we’ve also found 4-star hotels that, thanks to their design and small size, offer a 5-star experience (but without the pool). For example:
- La Laguna Gran Hotel – in its historic part, the rooms are incredible. We were transported back in time – Check photos and availability – and book!
- The Park Suites by IRES LAR (Santa Cruz) – boutique hotel occupies one of the first houses built in the historic Barrio de los Hoteles – Check photos and availability
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