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Bahía del Duque or Iberostar Selection Anthelia?
Bahía del Duque and Iberostar Selection Anthelia are both five-star family resorts in Costa Adeje, both on the beach, both with a kids' club, a full spa and about 19 minutes by road from Tenerife South airport. They are neighbours on the Playa del Duque stretch of coast. The real difference is the style and the meal plan. Bahía del Duque is a village-style resort of 484 rooms with ten restaurants and breakfast or half board. Anthelia sits on Playa de Fañabé, with five restaurants and an all-inclusive option.
Bahía del Duque suits families and couples who want variety, with six pools, villas and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Anthelia suits families who want the beach, a pirate-ship pool and age-based clubs for 4 to 17 in one place, and anyone who likes the idea of all inclusive.
Playa del Duque, Costa Adeje · 5
Bahía del Duque
A five-star resort styled as a Canarian colonial village, opening straight onto Playa del Duque, with ten restaurants and private villas.
Choose it if you want ten restaurants, including Michelin-starred Nub, villas with plunge pools and direct access to both halves of Playa del Duque.
Playa del Duque, Costa Adeje · 5
Iberostar Selection Anthelia
A five-star beachfront family resort on Playa de Fañabé, with a pirate-ship splash pool, kids' clubs by age and a full spa.
Choose it if you want an all-inclusive option, a pirate-ship pool and Star Camp clubs for ages 4 to 17 on the sand of Playa de Fañabé.
Side by side
| Fact | Bahía del Duque | Anthelia |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Playa del Duque, Costa Adeje | Playa del Duque, Costa Adeje |
| Type | Hotel, 5 stars | Hotel, 5 stars |
| Rooms | 484 | Not confirmed |
| Guests | All ages | All ages |
| Meal plans | Bed and breakfast, Half board | All inclusive |
| Beach | On Playa del Duque | On Playa de Fañabé |
| Pools | 6, heated | Not confirmed |
| Spa | Spa | Spa |
| Kids’ club | Yes | Yes |
| To Tenerife South airport | About 19 min by car | About 19 min by car |
| Book through | Expedia or the hotel | Expedia or the hotel |
Drive times are routed without traffic or snow. Checked October 2026.
Where they differ
Beach and setting
Bahía del Duque opens onto both halves of Playa del Duque from 63,000 square metres of gardens. Anthelia is set in gardens on Playa de Fañabé, in the heart of Costa Adeje, with the promenade leading to Playa del Duque one way and Torviscas the other. Both put you on the sand.
Meal plans
Bahía del Duque offers breakfast included in every rate, with half board adding dinner at selected restaurants. Anthelia offers an all-inclusive plan, which adds an à la carte dinner on stays of seven nights. If you want one price covering food and drink, Anthelia is the one.
Food
Bahía del Duque has ten restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Nub, a Japanese room and a beach club, along with 13 bars and lounges. Anthelia has five restaurants and three bars. For a long stay with a different table each night, Bahía del Duque gives more choice.
Children
Bahía del Duque has a daily Mini Club for ages 3 to 12, a Teen Club and a heated children's pool. Anthelia runs Star Camp for ages 4 to 7 and 8 to 12, a teen club for 13 to 17, and children's pools with slides and a pirate ship. Interconnecting family rooms suit bigger groups at Anthelia.
Questions
Is Bahía del Duque or Iberostar Anthelia better for all inclusive?
Iberostar Selection Anthelia, which has an all-inclusive plan that adds an à la carte dinner on stays of seven nights. Bahía del Duque offers breakfast included or half board, and does not offer all inclusive.
Which has more restaurants, Bahía del Duque or Iberostar Anthelia?
Bahía del Duque, with ten restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Nub. Iberostar Selection Anthelia has five restaurants and three bars. Both are on the beach and both have a full spa.
Are Bahía del Duque and Iberostar Anthelia good for teenagers?
Yes, both have a club for them. Bahía del Duque has a Teen Club, and Anthelia has a Star Camp club for 13 to 17. Anthelia also has slides in its children's pools, while Bahía del Duque has six pools in all.
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