Five star luxury with all the trimmings, no wonder Iberostar Grand Hotel Anthelia has just been added to the Great Hotels of the World collection, an alliance of luxury hotels around the world that offer conference and group facilities.

The Playa del Duque hotel has 390 rooms spread over 6 buildings and conference halls that can hold 550 people. A recent make over has added a fresh shine and a new Thai Zen space for health and well being, and the Salome V.I.P zone for general relaxation. If you want to eat, you there is no shortage of choice, with reataurants Barbacoa, Portofino, gourmet Poseidon, or buffet Zeus.

Other comforts include, Wi Fi in all rooms and public spaces, a new sporting area, amd a shuttle service to the Golf Costa Adeje course.

• FACTS AND FIGURES
• Iberostar Grand Hotel Anthelia
• Calle Londres 15
• Playa del Duque 38660
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 922713335
• E mail grand.hotelanthelia@iberostar.com
• http://www.iberostar.com/EN/Tenerife-Sur-hotels/Iberostar-Grand-Hotel-Anthelia_3_24.html

The TUI group, best known for their Thomson brand, has given annual awards to 2 Costa Adeje based hotels. The 4 star Colon Guanahani is in Fañabe and the 5 star Roca Nivaria is in Playa Paraiso, and have been picked out among the 2,000 strong hotel chain of TUI, for their service and attention to customers.

The Colon Guanahani (above) is making a habit of picking up awards, this is their 6th such honour. Roca Nivaria is only 3 years old but this is its second award during that short time. Both belong to the Adrian group of hotels, they were designed by Rafael Adrian and decorated by his wife Aurora Ruera.

They may be dwarfed by some of their neighbours, but they have some great facilities to offer. Colon Guanahani has a main restaurant close to the pool, with an intimate terrace and also the La Pergola pool restaurant for lighter meals and snacks. There are also squash and tennis courts, and for pampering there is a spa and beauty centre.

Roca Nivaria (above) has a wider selection of restaurants with the Garoe buffet on the terrace overlooking the sea, the lunch restaurant Ahemon Pool, and 2 themed a la carte restaurants, the Italian Verona and Spanish Burgos. To counter the effects of that good living, there is a large spa and indoor and outdoor sports courts.

• FACTS AND FIGURES
• Colon Guanahani
• Fañabe 38660
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 922712046 
• www.adrianhoteles.com  
• Roca Nivaria
• Avenida Adeje 300
• Playa Paraiso
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 922740202
• www.rocanivaria.com

Just a short walk up from the seafront, Tropical Park has 164 spacious and fully equipped 2 or 3 bedroom apartments giving views of the Atlantic and the island of La Gomera beyond, or inland of Mount Teide, the highest point in Spain at 3,718 metres high. Callao Salvaje is a bright modern village with a friendly relaxed feel, placed located on the south west coast of Tenerife, with easy access to all main points on the island.

It’s a great place to relax by the 2 swimming pools, but if you want to be more active, we will certainly put your energy to the test. How about trying the tennis court, the 2 squash courts, the 2 saunas, jacuzzi, gym or physio area. You can take basic courses in scuba diving a t one of the pools before moving on to the sea, and if you find you still have some energy in the evening, the disco pub will keep you dancing until 2.30am.

All the services you need are on hand, a supermarket, a poolside snack bar and restaurant grill. Callao Salvaje has a good range of bars and restaurants for you to explore, and you are on a main bus route, or just ask at the 24 hour reception if you want to go off on tour of the island. If you just want to enjoy the sun and forget all your cares, that’s fine by us, just pull up a sunbed and a drink and enjoy your holiday.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Tropical Park
• Avenida El Jable 41
• Callao Salvaje
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 902115245
• reservas@tropicalpark.com
• www.tropicalpark.com

Set in Callao Salvaje, a small select village on the west coast, Pearly Grey Ocean Club stands proud, looking out to the Atlantic and across to the island of La Gomera. The views are just one small part of your holiday experience in this lively modern community.

The large pool is the centre piece of the sun terrace that faces the ocean, and with special play areas, it is perfect for families and a great setting to watch the sunsets. The 112 high standard apartments are stylish and welcoming, a real home from home. The staff at Pearly Grey are very friendly and approachable, always glad to offer help or just to get your feedback.

If you want to explore during your stay, you are in the right place. Callao Salvaje is just 20 minutes from Los Gigantes to the west, 10 minutes to Playa Las Americas in the east and 20 minutes to the south airport, so no long delays to get your holiday started. Pearly Grey has its own fleet of hire cars, if you want to get out and about, and is also on the main bus route.

Many guests decide not to stray far, and who can blame them when Pearly Grey has a hair salon, a gym, and a beauty salon. When it comes to food and drink, you are spoilt for choice. Razzmatazz restaurant and entertainment lounge will take you through the night, starting with a 5 to 6.30 Happy Hour at the bar from Sunday to Friday. Saturday is the special Welcome Barbecue on the lower pool deck with live music. Back at Razzmatazz there’s fun, games and live professional entertainment from 9pm, ending with a disco and fun with the resident comperes. Look out for Sunday nights roast buffet and Wednesdays international buffet. There’s always plenty going on, just pick your favourites.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Pearly Grey Ocean Club
• Callao Salvaje
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 922743903
• laura@pearlygrey.com
• www.pearlygrey.com

If you like to be at the centre of things, welcome to the 4 star Iberostar Las Dalias in San Eugenio, the hub of Playa de Las Americas. All roads converge on the San Eugenio shopping centre, and nestling alongside it, this 9 storey, 404 rooom hotel, is perfectly placed for the main beaches, Puerto Colon marina, and is just a few minutes walk from the main bus station.

In the summer of 2005, the hotel had a complete make over and is looking good, right from the moment you enter the lobby and reception area. Families will find Las Dalias to be the answer to their prayers as they pay special attention to the childrens needs. There is a Mini Club for the 4 to 12 year olds, with plenty of organised activities, and a childrens playground area. The large open garden area contains 2 big swimming pools, but there is also a seperate childrens pool. Parents aren’t overlooked, there is a hair salon and a bar, plus a restaurant where the family can enjoy good food.

The Aqualand park is just up the hill and the new Siam Park will be opening a short walk down the road. At night there is a wide range of entertainment at the many local bars in San Eugenio.

• FACTS AND FIGURES
• Iberostar Las Dalias
• Avenida de Los Pueblos
• San Eugenio
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 922797675
• las.dalias@iberostar.com
• http://www.iberostar.com/EN/Tenerife-Sur-hotels/Iberostar-Las-Dalias_3_27.html

It’s hard to believe that Jardin Tropical is a 4 star hotel, its facilities, service, and beachfront setting give the impression of a top of the range 5 star resort. International designer, Melvin Villarroel took an Arab theme and added in plenty of natures own handiwork, to compliment the views out over the Atlantic ocean.

The 390 rooms and suites have balconies that take in not only the sunsets over the island of La Gomera, but also the sub tropical gardens and pools of Jardin Tropical. It’s the special attention to detail that impresses the visitors to the hotel, golfers flock to this part of Tenerife, so Jardin Tropical has a special golf department to make bookings at local courses and even arrange preferential rates.

Then there is the Tropical Wellness centre, hows this sound for pampering, hot stone massage, a Turkish or algae bath, and lymphatic drainage, all in relaxing surroundings. That will set you up perfectly for the hair dressing and beauty salon. You can also treat yourself to the finest cuisine in one of the five restaurants. Los Cucurochos serves mediterranean meals and Las Mimosas offers similar but in a buffet form. Las Cuevas specialises in fish and rice, El Patio has an international flavour, and Los Rocas is a cliff side delight where the food and views are appetising.

Warm bright colours, airy rooms and suites, conference and banquet facilities all add to the attractions for holiday and business visitors. Jardin Tropical is in a prime location, close to the sea, and a short drive from the airport and main motorway to the north, but many of the guests don’t stray far from the comfort and beauty of the resort.

• FACTS AND FIGURES
• Jardin Tropical
• Calle Gran Bretaña
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 922746000
• hotel@jardin-tropical.com
• www.jardin-tropical.com

To the west side of Costa Adeje, La Caleta village is where Canarian tradition and charm meets modern leisure driven accommodation, and Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa offers you 5 star comfort backed by a whole range of activities and fine foods.

Prepare for your busy days, on a Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, there’s one in each of the 284 rooms and suites. Of course you might just want restful days and that’s easily taken care of at the Pool Village, which has 3 heated outdoor pools in leafy surroundings. The children can make good use of the kids club, with its own pool and play area, or try a family challenge on the mini golf. For the full size game, the 27 hole Golf Costa Adeje is just a short chip away.

When you feel hungry, you can chose from 4 restaurants, La Venta offers Spanish cuisine and live entertainment, there’s the Kamakura Japanese restaurant, El Parador for buffet or a la carte service, and the Vivace pool restaurant for light snacks, steak and seafood, and delicious views. How about a relaxing drink in good company, the Coral pool bar will please everyone with ice cream and snacks poolside and later La Glorieta lobby bar has the finest cocktails and is open until 1am.

Don’t feel guilty about over indulging, just get along to the spa for a thorough top to toe healthy treat. From a steam bath to a sauna or a gym workout to a treatment pool, they have the full range of well being services. The resort also has a hair salon, a gift shop and 24 room and reception services.

• FACTS AND FIGURES
• Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa
• Calle La Enramada 9
• La Caleta
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 922162000
• lacaleta@sheraton.com
• www.sheraton.com/lacaleta

Even in a stylish area like Bahia del Duque, this 5 star top of the range hotel is something special. The majestic design of the 19 buildings is complimented by the explosion of natural colour provided by the expansive sub tropical gardens, featuring 300 species of plants, and swimming pools. Bahia del Duque beach is one of the finest on the south coast and you can walk straight out to the sand from the resort.

The 311 rooms and 46 suites offer balconies or patios and the highest possible comforts. The resort is proud of its reputation for attentive service, and that theme runs throughout the resort. All your food and drink needs are well looked after with 8 cafe bars and 8 restaurants featuring the finest of local Canarian and international cuisine, inside or out over looking the pool.

There is a wide choice of entertainment in the resort or at many of the local night spots in this select area of the coast. Shopping is a pleasure with the prestigious Plaza del Duque a short walk away, and packed with designer labels. There is a new way to pamper yourself in the resort this summer with the opening of a spa built on 3 levels and staffed by beauty experts. For pure style and comfort the Gran Hotel is the last word in luxury.

• FACTS AND FIGURES
• Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque resort
• Avenida Bruselas
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 922719421
• info@bahia-duque
• www.bahia-duque.com

A spacious 4 star family hotel in a quieter area of Costa Adeje but just a short walk to the main commercial area of Bahia del Duque, and about 15 minutes walk down to the large, safe bathing beaches.

Hotel Ocean Resort has 2 main pools, one heated in winter months, and a childens pool. There’s plenty for the sporty types, tennis and football courts, and indoor games such as table tennis and billiards, plus a gym and jacuzzi.

Food and drink outlets are plentiful, with 2 bars and a piano bar, the restaurant can fill you up with local Spanish fare or if you prefer, something a little more international, and the kids are sure to head for the barbecue.

Entertainment is covered with daytime activities for the young ones and night time cabaret for all the family. If you are into dancing the night away, the main clubs are just a short, cheap ride in a taxi, and the main bus stops are nearby if you fancy exploring.

• FACTS AND FIGURES
• Hotel Ocean Resort
• Avenida Moscu 111
• Costa Adeje
• Tel (0034) 922719675
• info@hoteloceanresort.com
• www.hoteloceanresort.com