Tenerife is a varied island where the popular south coast boasts the best beaches and nightlife while the north appeals to holidaymakers in search of an authentic Canarian feel. Either way, from the bustling Costa Adeje to scenic Puerto de la Cruz, the island has secured a well deserved place upmarket.
Leading Hotels of the World, such as Bahia or Botanico, and other 5 star venues like El Mirador draw a loyal clientele. Service, style, comfort and relaxation combine with an excellent choice of cuisine to ensure a memorable stay.
Luxury Bahia Hotel Tenerife, 5 Star Costa Adeje, Canary Islands
One of the Leading Hotels of the World, the Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque offers a range of accommodation in a maze of buildings, gathered around internal courtyards and gardens. Rooms, suites and villas with private pools and gardens cater to different tastes and budgets. The hotel aims to combine luxury and quality in Canarian style and is recognised from afar by its distinctive clock tower.
The gardens on different levels meander down to the beach, and there are five pools, fresh and seawater. The spa reflects the island’s environment with rituals based on volcanic lava, marine products and aloe vera.
There are children’s and teenagers’ clubs and eight restaurants ranging from buffet and creative seasonal cuisine to sea food, French or Italian fare, Latin flavours, tapas and other Spanish specialities.
Hotel Botanico, Puerto de la Cruz, Leading Hotels of the World
The Hotel Botanico is situated in a quiet area, close to the Botanical Gardens but within walking distance of seafront and town. The Botanico’s most striking feature is the Oriental theme around hotel and garden with Thai-style statues, Buddhas, guardians or elephants, and above all in the luxurious Oriental Spa Garden offering Thai papaya wrap, Ayurveda, thermal pools, Indonesian Bath and more in a dream exotic décor.
The hotel has 200 rooms with ocean or mountain views, and 47 suites, top of the list the 580 m² Bill Clinton Suite. Red with a touch of gold recalls the Asian theme in many areas. Three restaurants offer Asian, Mediterranean or Spanish cuisine while breakfast can be enjoyed by the pool, overlooking attractive gardens. Tennis courts and putting green are on site and there’s a free shuttle into town.
El Mirador Tenerife, Costa Adeje Luxury Hotel
The Iberostar Grand Hotel El Mirador has 126 luxurious suites in three categories, plus Presidential and Royal suites. All are tastefully furnished in colonial style, light and spacious, with terraces overlooking the ocean and the beach at Playa del Duque. Dining options include the panoramic La Pergola for fish, meat and rice dishes, El Mirador for a delicious buffet and El Cenador for gourmet Canarian cuisine with a creative touch.
The overall architecture is enticing, all winding corridors, Moorish archways and fairytale turrets beyond an unusual reception area with floating palm fronds and marble columns. Attractive swimming pools, sun terraces with Bedouin tents, gardens and boutiques complete the El Mirador picture.
Solange Hando - I am a travel writer, editor and photographer, contributing to a range of publications in the UK and worldwide.
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