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The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama or Bahía del Duque?
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama and Bahía del Duque are both five-star resorts with ten restaurants or bars, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a full spa, a kids' club and a beach of their own. Both suit couples and families who want everything on site. The real difference is the coast. The Ritz-Carlton is on the west side at Abama, with 459 rooms high above Abama Beach, while Bahía del Duque is in Costa Adeje with 484 rooms laid out like a Canarian colonial village, opening straight onto Playa del Duque.
The Ritz-Carlton suits guests who want a clifftop resort with seven pools, an adults-only Retreat and golf next door. Bahía del Duque suits those who want to step from the gardens onto the sand, with Tenerife South airport about 20 minutes away, six pools and a Mini Club for ages 3 to 12.
Abama, Alcalá and Abama · 5
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
Clifftop 5-star resort at Abama with Michelin-starred dining, seven pools, an adults-only Retreat and its own beach club below.
Choose it if you want a clifftop resort with seven pools, an adults-only Retreat, Abama Golf next door and a beach club on Abama Beach.
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 to walk from the gardens onto Playa del Duque, with Tenerife South airport 19 minutes away and a Mini Club for ages 3 to 12.
Side by side
| Fact | The Ritz-Carlton | Bahía del Duque |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Abama, Alcalá and Abama | Playa del Duque, Costa Adeje |
| Type | Hotel, 5 stars Grand Luxury | Hotel, 5 stars |
| Rooms | 459 | 484 |
| Guests | All ages | All ages |
| Meal plans | Not confirmed | Bed and breakfast, Half board |
| Beach | On Abama Beach | On Playa del Duque |
| Pools | 7 | 6, heated |
| Spa | Spa | Spa |
| Kids’ club | Yes | Yes |
| To Tenerife South airport | About 32 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
The Ritz-Carlton looks out to La Gomera from above Abama Beach, with The Beach Club on the sand below the resort and Abama Golf next door. Bahía del Duque has more than 63,000 square metres of gardens running down to Playa del Duque, with direct access to both halves of the beach.
Rooms and size
The Ritz-Carlton has 459 rooms around a main citadel building, with villas in the gardens and some suites with private pools. Bahía del Duque has 484 rooms: 386 rooms and 58 suites, plus the Casas Ducales area with its own service and 40 villas with plunge pools.
Food
The Ritz-Carlton's M.B is Michelin-starred, and the line-up runs from Japanese at Akira Back to Basque at Txoko, vegetarian at Verde Mar and Italian at Verona. Bahía del Duque has ten restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Nub, a Japanese room and a beach club, plus 13 bars and lounges. Both have a restaurant on the sand.
Children and families
Both look after children well. The Ritz-Carlton has Ritz Kids and a splash park. Bahía del Duque has a daily Mini Club for ages 3 to 12, a Teen Club and a heated children's pool. The Ritz-Carlton also has an adults-only Retreat with its own infinity pool for parents wanting a quieter hour.
Questions
Is The Ritz-Carlton Abama or Bahía del Duque closer to the airport?
Bahía del Duque. It is about 21 km and 19 minutes by road from Tenerife South (TFS). The Ritz-Carlton, Abama is about 35 km and 32 minutes from the same airport, on the west coast.
Which has more pools, The Ritz-Carlton Abama or Bahía del Duque?
The Ritz-Carlton has seven pools, including an adults-only infinity pool at The Retreat and an indoor pool in the spa. Bahía del Duque has six pools, two saltwater and three heated, including the children's pool.
Do The Ritz-Carlton Abama and Bahía del Duque have Michelin-starred restaurants?
Yes, each has one. The Ritz-Carlton has M.B, which is Michelin-starred. Bahía del Duque has Nub, which is also Michelin-starred. Both also have ten restaurants and bars in all, so there is plenty of choice beyond them.
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