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Luxury Hotels in Tenerife
Spain
Discover the Best
Tenerife has a way of making luxury feel entirely natural. Sun-drenched ocean views, sophisticated resort settings and a hospitality culture that places genuine, personal service at the heart of everything — it all comes rather effortlessly here. At the island's finest hotels, you'll find design that draws inspiration from the Atlantic and the volcanic landscape, suites with private terraces and pools, and a dining scene that has firmly put the Canary Islands on the culinary map. Five stars actually means something on Tenerife: heated infinity pools all year round, butler service, award-winning spas and the kind of quiet, anticipatory attention that sorts things before you've even thought to ask. What follows is a carefully considered selection where standards are genuinely uncompromising.
Why Stay Here?
Seafront positions with sunset views across to La Gomera
Heated infinity pools and adults-only zones throughout the year
Michelin-recognised restaurants and ambitious wine lists
Acclaimed spas offering thalassotherapy and traditional Oriental rituals
Butler service, suites and private-pool villas
MICHELIN Key distinctions and consistently high guest ratings
Activities including golf, tennis, padel, boat trips and yoga
Sustainability credentials and energy-efficient operations
Our Selection Criteria
Ratings and standards
Our selection focuses on five-star and five-star GL properties with consistently outstanding guest reviews. As a benchmark, we look for ratings of around 9.0 or above on leading booking platforms, alongside recognition from independent guides such as the MICHELIN Key and other international distinctions.
Distinctive advantages
We favour hotels with a clear sense of identity: on-site restaurants of real culinary ambition, award-winning spas, heated infinity pools all year round, suites or villas with private pools, butler or dedicated host service, and well-defined adults-only spaces that complement family-friendly areas elsewhere on the property.
Location and surroundings
Where a hotel sits matters enormously. We prioritise seafront positions along Costa Adeje, La Caleta and Guía de Isora — areas that combine reliable sunshine with elegant promenades — as well as more classic settings around Puerto de la Cruz, which offers lush botanical surroundings and a noticeably quieter pace. Proximity to the airport, beach and quality restaurants is taken as read, as is walkability and access to activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
The south coast — particularly Costa Adeje and the La Caleta and Guía de Isora stretch — is the natural choice for seafront luxury with reliable sunshine. Puerto de la Cruz, on the north coast, suits those after a more traditional setting with botanical gardens and a calmer atmosphere.
If you're travelling over Christmas and New Year or during the main school holidays, booking six to nine months ahead is strongly advisable. At other times of year, two to four months in advance is generally sufficient, though earlier is always better for the most sought-after properties.
Most beaches in Spain are publicly accessible by law, so truly private stretches are rare. That said, a number of the top hotels operate their own beach clubs with reserved sun loungers, dedicated service and food and drink brought directly to you.
Comprehensive spa facilities are standard at this level, typically including saunas, steam rooms, hydrotherapy circuits and a full programme of classes — yoga, Pilates and personal training among them. The very best spas on the island are destination experiences in their own right.
Absolutely. Many of the luxury resorts cater thoughtfully for families, with children's clubs, dedicated family pools and dining options that work for all ages — whilst still maintaining separate adults-only areas for those who want a quieter retreat.
Yes. At most five-star resorts, at least one pool — and often several — is heated throughout the year, ensuring a comfortable swimming temperature regardless of the season.