The Best Hotels to Book in Tenerife for Every Traveller

Found in a restored 18th-century Canarian manor, Hotel Emblemático San Marcos is a beautiful adults-only retreat that makes the most of its rich heritage. Quality over quantity is definitely the mantra here, with just six expertly designed guestrooms that include a host of welcome additions, including a private terrace, extra storage space and large windows, which bathe the space in natural light. Just a short trip out of the historic Icod de los Vinos region, the hotel is a great place for guests wanting to explore the island’s fascinating history.

A sun-soaked sanctuary found on the edge of Santiago del Teide, this hotel in Tenerife is the ideal place for guests looking to focus on some rest and recuperation. The rooms are open with thoughtful designs, and the personable staff have a great knowledge of the surrounding area. If you’re looking for a bite to eat, make sure to stop by the fantastic in-house restaurant, serving a delicious range of vegetarian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Welcoming guests for a little over 30 years, Europe Villa Cortes offers a fun and fresh villa option, just a short walk from some of Tenerife’s most picture perfect beaches. The guest rooms are filled with traditional Mexican furniture and a vibrant design, while still offering the amenities common to a modern stay, including satellite TV, room service and complimentary wifi. Well suited for active guests, the hotel is just a short distance from scuba diving, golf, cycling and plenty of nearby hiking trails.

Situated on the edge of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the five-star Iberostar Grand Mencey is part of the architectural heritage of the city. Set in a grand building, it offers stylish and sleek rooms with either city or garden views. The range of facilities include a spa, paddle tennis courts and a gym. There are also four restaurants to choose from, each offering a variety of Canarian, Spanish and international cuisine.

Located on the northern coast of the island in the town of Garachico, the Hotel San Roque is set around a beautiful courtyard. An adults-only hotel, it makes for an ideal romantic break where you can enjoy candlelit al fresco dining, massages in the spa and swimming in the pool. The rooms are spacious, decorated in soft colours and feature wood furnishings. Nearby, you can play golf, go wine tasting or hike in the natural park.

You’ll find La Quinta Roja in a historic building in the town of Garachico. The rooms are cosy and rustic with wooden rafters, and some even have stone walls. It’s ideal for nature and adventure sport lovers, being so close to Teno Rural Park, the natural pools of El Caleton and lots of hiking and biking trails.

Right in the centre of the island, the Parador de las Cañadas del Teide is inside the Teide National Park. Housed in a lodge between the Çhaorra Caldera and Montaña Blanca, it offers spectacular views of the volcano, the highest mountain in Spain. Inside, there’s a cosy lobby with a stone fireplace and lots of wood, as well as a stylish lounge area. The rooms are a good size and feature huge beds. Other facilities include an indoor pool, a classy restaurant and a bar area.

This adults-only five-star resort is one of the most upscale hotels in Tenerife, situated on the northwestern edge of the island, close to the Buenavista Golf Course. It offers views over the Atlantic and rooms in colonial-style buildings with typical Canarian architecture. Couples can spend their time here dining at the Salazar Restaurant, enjoying a cocktail at the El Pandano Pool Bar and relaxing at the YHI Spa.

Found on the western coast within the Golf Costa Adeje, the Royal Gardens comprises 28 individual villas. The resort exudes luxury, with a number of Balinese and Thai wood carvings and statues dotted around the premises. Many of the villas also have their own private pools, and there’s Golden Pond Spa and Jardin Restaurant.