Where to stay in Tenerife for families?
When going on holiday to Tenerife, Costa Adeje is always our preferred choice.
The best family hotels in Tenerife in our opinion are in Costa Adeje.
With attractions like Siam Park, Aqualand, and numerous sandy beaches that cater to children with safe swimming conditions and Soft Plays, Costa Adeje ensures that family holidays are filled with cherished memories and experiences.
Whether it is day or night we have always found it very safe and plenty to do with the kids.
Below is our favourite family friendly hotels that we have stayed in.
Iberostar Bouganville Playa Costa Adeje
- Stars: 4 stars
- Pools: 4 Pools (2 Adult, 1 with Slides, 1 splash Pool)
- Family Rooms: More than 3 people you require Interconnecting Rooms
- Board: All Inclusive, Half board, Bed & Breakfast
- Location: 200 metres from the Playa del Bobo Beach
- Aircon: In all Rooms
Accommodation Types
The Iberostar Bouganville offers various options from room only to prestige and all inclusive.
This is obviously a personal decision and one that suits your party and budget.
We opted for half board as it suited our needs and was good value.
Pool Area
There are 4 outdoor swimming pools including a heated children’s pool:
Main pool: This large lagoon-style pool is the centerpiece of the resort, perfect for swimming laps, lounging on sunbeds, or soaking up the sun.
Adults Pool: Located between the Main pool and the kids pool. It nice to relax in and the official line is that it is heated to 26 Degrees.
Kids pool: There are two children’s pools, one with slides and water features, and another splash pool for toddlers both also heated to 26 Degrees.
Rooms
If you require a family room with more than 3 of you, you will need to have an interconnecting room.
You can always lock the second room door from the inside and keep access between both rooms by leaving the connecting door open.
We found our rooms to be a good size with what you’d expect from a four star rated hotel.
The bathroom was adequate with an excellent shower, hair dryer and toiletries.
The bed was very comfortable, the air condition is very good and the TV was a good size with British channels.
There is also a small fridge in the room which was useful for keeping beer, water and soft drinks cold.
We were on floor seven facing Adeje and the views were excellent.
Access to the rooms were never a problem with lifts always available.
Meals
Breakfast
We found the meals to be very good, but when you’re there for two weeks they can be repetitive.
Breakfasts were really good with everything you’d want at that time of day.
The hotel excels with cooked, continental, cereals, fresh fruit and coffee, tea and fruit juices.
They also have Bucks Fizz for those who like an early start.
Main Meals
Main meals are wide and varied and the hotel provides for all its patrons.
There are English, Spanish and Italian options always available and themed nights such as Mexican and Sushi were very good.
There are always chefs around the serving area to assist and also at the carvery which is available nightly.
Steaks, pork and fish are freshly cooked to your liking depending on what’s on the menu. There is also a salad bar with all you could ask for.
The sweet and cheese selections are all first class.
All selections are replenished and tables are cleared and changed very efficiently.
The staff are very friendly and helpful and will help find a table at busy times.
All in all we found dining was very good and although it could be repetitive, it was of excellent quality.
Entertainment
There is an entertainments team who work tirelessly during the day to make your stay as good as possible.
Activities start around 11am for a couple of hours and again from 3pm for over an hour.
There are games to suit most and small prizes can be won.
There is evening entertainment available, but we tended to go out most nights.
There is a cabaret nightly downstairs, kid’s entertainment and music in the top lounge with a dance floor.
Kids Clubs/ Mini Disco
Summary
This is a very big hotel and is very popular.
It can be expensive depending on your accommodation option, but it’s not popular for nothing.
The staff and facilities are really good and some people never go outside once they arrive. I would firmly recommend it. It is also only about a 20 minute walk to playa de las americas, and directly across the road from Wali Haii and the Pheasant Plucker.
Hovima La Pinta Beachfront Family Hotel Costa Adeje
- Stars: 4 stars
- Pools: 3 Pools (1 Adult, 1 Kids with Slide, 1 Baby Pool)
- Family Rooms: 1, 2 or 3 Bedroom Appartments
- Board: All Inclusive or Half board
- Location: 50 metres from the La Pinta Beach
- Aircon: In all Rooms
Accommodation Types
This hotel is in a fantastic location and offers a wide range of accommodation.
For the size of our party we opted for half board in a one bedroom apartment which was good value.
Pool Area
The hotel has 3 outdoor swimming pools, the main pool, a smaller one just off this and a kids pool.
The main pool is deep in places, but the smaller one is safe for children and there is a splash pool for toddlers. All are heated.
There is a back gate that leads to the beach from the pool area that is open till 7 at night.
Rooms
Meals
Breakfast
Breakfast is very good here and the hotel has all the usual breakfast cereals and breakfast items for continental and cooked options.
They also make fresh omelettes to suit your taste.
The coffee/tea machine is Lavazza which has several great options and all types of fresh fruit and fruit juices are available.
We tended to sit outside in the morning Sun for breakfast which was good for a change.
Main Meals
Entertainment
The hotel has an entertainments team who work hard.
They encourage guests to take part and are very good at making everyone enjoy being involved.
They have games for everyone each morning and afternoon.
At least once per week large inflatables are brought into the main pool and children and adults can have lots of fun with them. We also had a foam party on the last day which was excellent.
They also have a kids club with a mini disco every evening. This comes on just before the main cabaret act which is also part of each evening’s entertainment.
Kids Club/ Mini Disco
Summary
We found the hotel to be excellent. It’s in a fantastic location with access to the lovely sandy beach la pinta and beach front bars just yards away.
There are nice bars, restaurants and shops very close by and a large supermarket across the road.
We would recommend the hotel for family’s or couples as the accommodation is excellent.
- Stars: 3 stars
- Pools: 3 Pools (1 Adult, 1 family pool, 1 Baby Pool)
- Family Rooms: Studio,1, 2 or 3 Bedroom Apartments
- Board: All Inclusive, Half board, bed & breakfast or self catering
- Location: 100 metres from the La Pinta Beach
- Aircon: Fans are provided as there is no aircon.
Accommodation Types
This aparthotel is in a great location, just across the road from La Pinta and up a slight hill.
The aparthotel has two swimming pools, a children’s pool(for toddlers), a playground, a mini-club, and a snack bar.
There is also a restaurant and a bar which you can sit inside or outside.
Pool Area
The hotel has 3 swimming pools, the main pool (very shallow at the front), a smaller one for adults and a small one for toddlers.
In the colder months (March to April) the pool is heated. We were here in December and the pool temperature was perfect.
Rooms
We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment, however they range from studios to 3 bedroom apartments.
The apartments are spacious and well-equipped, with a kitchen, a living area, and a balcony or terrace. Most apartments have views of the pool or the sea.
The rooms don’t have aircon but all have a fan. When we went in December we didn’t miss not having the aircon.
The rooms do have free WIFI in them though.
Meals
We can’t really comment on the meals as we were self catering, but the food at the snack bar was pretty good.
There was a selection of Pizzas, chips and burgers.
Entertainment
We didn’t stay in at nights and it being December we didn’t notice any entertainment, but were told there is some in the summer months, along with kids clubs.
Summary
We loved Santa Maria, the apartment we had was spacious and the pool was fantastic. Having young kids where the shallow end of the pool starts of at only a few inches deep is very comforting. As i mentioned we didn’t stay there at night as it is in a great location if you want to visit the bars and restaurants along La Pinta Beach.
- Stars: 4 stars
- Pools: 1 Pools (1 family pool heated in winter)
- Family Rooms: Can sleep up to 4 people
- Board: All Inclusive, Half board, bed & breakfast or self catering
- Location: 70 metres from Fanabe Beach
- Aircon: In all Rooms
Overview
Located about 100 meters from Fanabe Beach, making it a perfect location for families seeking to go to the beach and enjoy some or the bars and restaurants close by.
Ideal for families as you can go all inclusive or even bed and breakfast.
Pool Area
There is one pool and in the winter months it a heated swimming pool, think it is from October to April.
Rooms
The family rooms are fairly spacious.
One negative for us was we were all sleeping in the same room, meaning when the kids went to sleep we also had to or sit out in the balcony (which wasn’t too bad an idea).
All rooms are fitted with aircon.
Make sure all the doors are closed or you won’t feel the effect very well.
Meals
We never ate in the place but the food did look decent.
It was a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner which is perfect if you have fussy kids.
Entertainment
There is a nightly entertainment show and the hotel also has mini golf, park, table tennis, football court and you can also do Archery.
Summary
This hotel is not as modern as other hotels however it is slightly cheaper and it is in a perfect location, not far from Fanabe beach, a soft play and a mini golf.
If you are ok sharing the same room as the rest of your family I would definitely recommend it as this was the only downside for us.
- Stars: 4 stars
- Pools: 2 Pools (1 large & 1 for kids)
- Family Rooms: Apartments, Bungalows & Villas
- Board: All Inclusive, Half board, bed & breakfast or self catering
- Location: 300 metres from Fanabe Beach
- Aircon: In all rooms
Overview
GF Isabel is a 4-star hotel located in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.
It is a family-friendly hotel with a variety of amenities, including two outdoor swimming pools, one being a children’s pool, a playground, hotel run kids club, and a restaurant.
The hotel also has a spa, a gym, and a tennis court.
We can highly recommend GF Isabel Hotel. It’s 10 minute walk to the beach and across road from market which is on Thursdays and Saturdays.
It’s set out like a Canarian village with apartments and bungalows.
You can do either self catering, half/full board or all inclusive.
Pool Area
There are 2 swimming pools both great for kids although 1 of them is slightly geared more towards kids as it is shallower.
Rooms
The hotel has apartments, bungalows & villas ranging from studios to 2 bedrooms.
The villas also provide you with a small area outdoors.
Some even have a private pool (whirlpool), although it is freshwater so freezing in the winter months.
Meals
The hotel has a buffet restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also a pool bar and a snack bar.
It is very kid orientated though as the restaurant offers a dedicated buffet-style area just for kids, featuring kid-approved classics like burgers, pizza, chips, and nuggets.
Entertainment
There was amazing evening entertainment, from live music to shows, every night which meant we could enjoy ourselves while the kids were safe in the grounds of the complex.
Summary
This is definitely one of the best family hotels in Tenerife. It is so relaxed and as i said earlier it is like a little village that kids love, and with great entertainment you can make an evening of it.
Having a supermarket across the road is also fantastic especially if you have a very young family. It is a slight walk to the beach and shops but the positive is that it is very peaceful.
The Best Family Hotel in Tenerife (Our opinion)
Our favourite family friendly hotel has to be La Pinta. It basically has direct access to the beach, the views from the balcony are second to none, overlooking the La Pinta beach and sea. It has 2 super pools for the kids and a splash pool for very young children.
The entertainment staff were amazing and went out their way to know your names.
The bouganville is also fantastic but having to pay for 2 rooms made it a bit pricey. In order of where we would go again factoring in everything including price our order would be.
Whatever one you pick you and the family will have a great time.
