One of the top picks for best hotels in Costa Adeje, the Iberostar Anthelia is a beautiful 5* resort in Tenerife. It is situated right by the beachfront of the Playa de Fanabe and is also very close to the nearby shopping centers and other attractions such as the waterparks Aqualand and Siam Park.
HOTEL TYPE
The Iberostar Selection Anthelia is a family-friendly resort but is also ideal for couples – who rate it very highly, due to its excellent location. There are several restaurants on site with a romantic atmosphere, which serve as the perfect place for an intimate, dressed-up dinner date, overlooking the ocean.
ROOMS
The rooms at the Iberostar Anthelia are minimally decorated and spacious and feature a balcony or terrace each. Every room also has a flatscreen TV and a private bathroom with a rain shower. Here you will have the option of booking a twin or double room or connecting double rooms if you are traveling with children.
AMENITIES
The Iberostar Selection Anthelia has 3 main swimming pools, one of them being a saltwater pool, as well as a children’s pool with slides. Here you can lounge by the pool bar and enjoy their selection in cocktails and snacks in between swimming and working on your tan. The infinity pool is a relaxing place to hang out, but you can stay by the shallow end if you aren’t a swimmer.
Sports buffs can find many things to keep busy with at the Iberostar Selection Anthelia, as there is a fitness center with a state-of-the-art setup, as well as a bowling alley, table tennis, and bicycle rental. A tennis court is also available for a session, as well as a wellness spa with yoga classes and massage services.
At the wellness spa, you can also avail of the many treatments, which include body wraps, body, and waxing services. Hair styling services are available at the salon, as well as hair cuts for men at the barbershop. The solarium is a great place to work on your tan, when the sun isn’t out, before sweating out toxins at the sauna.
RESTAURANT
There are four restaurants at the Iberostar Selection Anthelia, to serve you your favorites. The Zeus Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and serves breakfast and dinner treats, buffet style. The Poseidon Gourmet Restaurant serves an a la carte menu for lunch, with mouth-watering classics including Fois Gras with spiced bread and braised sea bass. The dress code here is formal, as male guests are expected to wear long pants and no beach wear here.
The Portofino Restaurant serves up Italian classics, including pasta and delicious appetizers, and is suitable for the whole family. Barbacoa is a restaurant which is open for lunch and serves meaty classics, and fresh fish served in traditional Canarian style.
You can also head on over to one of two pool snack bars, which are open from 10am to 6pm. The Barito Pool Bar serves snacks and lunch, along with refreshing cocktails and mocktails, while the Zumeria Pool Snack Bar has cocktails on the menu, which you should not miss out on.
ACCESS TO BEACH
The Iberostar Selection Anthelia is about half an hour away from the Playa de la Enramada by foot, while the Playa el Pinque is around 12 minutes away from the hotel by car. The beach closest to the hotel is the Playa del Duque, which is only 500 meters away, a quick and easy walk away. The most beautiful beach nearby is the Playa del Duque, which is a 20-minute car ride away, but well worth the effort.
HOW TO BOOK
Booking.com
This website has profiles on all of the best hotels, with reviews and testimonials from past guests, which can help you make an educated decision about what you would like to book. Booking.com also lists down all the nearby tourist attractions, making it easier for you to plan your itinerary.
Tui.co.uk
Tui, once known as the site Thomson, has exceptional deals in store, which can include flights, hotels, and car rentals. If you are interested in a cruise, then Tui can also help you book one, often at a great price. You can read up on reviews from past guests via TripAdvisor, which will help you make your decision about your reservations.
Expedia.com
Using a booking site such as Expedia can save guests some money, as great deals are offered here all year round. Those who are looking to book a package including hotel, flight, and rentals cars will especially benefit from the offers here, with discounts which are only exclusive on this site. Cruises and activities can also be reserved and booked via Expedia.
