Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 16 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Iberostar Selection Sábila is an easy choice for adults who want a relaxed, well-run base on Costa Adeje. Only guests aged 16 and over can stay, the hotel sits in large gardens a few minutes' walk from Fañabé beach, and Puerto Colón, with its restaurants and bars, is within walking distance. Guests are warmest about the friendly staff and the breakfast, and they like the practical touches: an app for reserving sun loungers, wristbands instead of key cards and a spa that earns high praise. The weaker points are in the details. Several doubles turn out to be two single beds pushed together, the pools are too shallow for real swimming, and the sauna costs extra. Value for money scores lower than the rest, and housekeeping does not always keep up. Couples who want sun, a good breakfast and plenty within reach will be well looked after; families with children cannot stay.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 19 hotels we list on Tenerife is 9.0.
What Guests Loved
- The staff are the most praised part of a stay. Guests describe the team as friendly, attentive and efficient, some name individual staff members who went out of their way for them, and the Star Prestige service gets warm words.
- Breakfast is mentioned in review after review for its huge variety, with the pastries a particular weakness for some guests. Dinner from the buffet also earns good marks for choice.
Things to Consider
- Several guests booked a double and found two single beds joined together and made up separately, sometimes with a gap in the middle and mattresses they found too soft.
- The pools are pleasant for cooling off, but more than one guest points out that they are not deep enough for a decent swim.
Should you book it?
Iberostar Selection Sábila is worth booking for couples who want an adults-only hotel within walking distance of the beach and Puerto Colón — but pick somewhere else if you are travelling with children, as only guests aged 16 and over can stay.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want an adults-only hotel within walking distance of the beach and Puerto Colón
- Guests who value a strong breakfast, friendly service and a spa
Pick somewhere else if
- You are travelling with children, as only guests aged 16 and over can stay
- You want a pool deep enough for swimming laps
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Iberostar Selection Sábila from the airport?
Iberostar Selection Sábila is 16.4 km from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
How far is Iberostar Selection Sábila from the centre of Tenerife?
Iberostar Selection Sábila is 25 km from the centre of Tenerife.
How do guests rate Iberostar Selection Sábila?
On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 961 guest reviews.
How many stars does Iberostar Selection Sábila have?
Iberostar Selection Sábila is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Iberostar Selection Sábila offer?
Iberostar Selection Sábila offers 2 Swimming Pools, spa, fitness Centre, free Wifi, 2 Restaurants and bar.
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Avenida Ernesto Sartí, 5, 38660 Adeje, Spain