The year-round sunshine, soft-white beaches and attractive landscapes - from tropical forests to volcanic lava - have helped make Tenerife the most popular of all the Canary Islands. And with shallow waters and plenty of child-friendly activities, it is a clear favourite with families. The best family hotels on Tenerife vary from rural retreats to five star luxury beach resorts and everything in between!
The most popular resorts are in the south west around Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje. Here you will find plenty of soft-white sands, safe swimming pools, watersports - including surfing and sailing - and some of Tenerife’s best family hotels with a choice to suit all budgets. Dolphin- and whale-watching trips are also on offer.
The island is big on water-parks and theme-park fun from the beautiful, designer pools at the Parque Maritimo César Manrigue in the capital Santa Cruz, to beach playgrounds and go-karting around the southern resorts. Around the latter you will also find attractions such Jungle Park with its exotic animals and birds, and camel-riding.
Use our guide to the best family hotels on Tenerife to plan your break. But don't forget that if you want to visit during the peak seasons, you'll need to be organised and book well ahead.
Garachico (El Guincho)
A sedate manor house set with lush grounds, close to the beach, and surrounded by nature reserves. Traditional elegant bedrooms have pastel painted walls and attractive furnishings. Swimming pool, terraces and gardens. A family spot at a great price.
Puerto de La Cruz
A FIve Star spa hotel in the city centre with lovely sea views, excellent restaurants, kids club, penthouse suites, and botanical gardens. Simple yet elegant rooms and suites have private balconies, some with hot tubs, all the mod cons, and far reaching views out to sea. A luxury beach holiday.
Tenerife (Calle Greñamora, 1)
A contemporary classic resort on the sea front. Close to a nature reserve, golf course, watersports, the hotel is an ideal spot for families. Modern rooms and suites have private balconies with sea views. Excellent restaurant, pool and spa.
Costa Adeje
A stellar beachside resort that will cater to everyones needs with grace, style, and aplomb. All the creature comforts of a five-star hotel including deluxe private villas and eight restaurants set on six hectares of incredible subtropical gardens. A seaside stunner.
Costa Adeje
Villa Cortes is a vision of luxury in Playas de las Americas, equipped with all the bells and whistles of a five-star resort. All your culinary needs are met by six restaurants and a further four bars add a bit of kick to the atmosphere. A place to relax, whether it's on the beach or in the spa.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A stylish, modern hotel set in the midst of Tenerife's capital. It's architectural style is an evocation of colonial times, yet inside the rooms are minimalist and comfortable. Relax by the expansive lagoon pool or hit the roulette tables in the hotel's casino. Luxury at a low price.
Tenerife
A quaint and easy-going hotel, set in a restored 17th century manor house. The comfortable rooms boast a lovely blend of wooden vaulted ceilings, stone floors, funky furniture and antiques. Enjoy traditional recipes at the tasty seafood restaurant brimming with character and unpretentious charm.
Costa Adeje
A luxury hotel boasting stunning sea views. True to its five star accolade find every conceivable wish provided on site from exquisite cuisine to putting green. Grown up rooms are minimalistic yet cosy and feature large private balconies. Just a two minute walk from the beach. Fabulous.
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