The Best Hotels with Pools in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Chill out by one of these spectacular hotel pools on a trip to Tenerife
Chill out by one of these spectacular hotel pools on a trip to Tenerife | Courtesy of Royal River Luxury Hotel / Expedia
Jo Fernandez-Corugedo

The best-known of the Canary Islands, Tenerife has been tempting sunseekers for decades – and after hiking up Mount Teide, the highest mountain in Spain, you’ll want to cool off. Tenerife has developed a pretty sophisticated hotel scene, catering for all bags and budgets. Of course, a resort is nothing without a fabulous pool to relax beside – and in – so we’ve scoured the island for the best hotels in which to take the plunge in style.

Royal River Luxury Hotel

Hotel, Luxury

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Courtesy of Royal River and Spa / Expedia

Oozing Med-style luxury down to its contemporary four-poster beds, this Costa Adeje beauty cocoons guests among lush palm trees and a complex of cooling pools. Between mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll swim with amazing views from the rooftop infinity pool – for extra-cool credit, book a Maldivian-style, over-water villa or a swim-up pool villa. Beach lovers can hit Playa de la Enramada, a giant charcoal-coloured stretch a five-minute drive away.

Hotel Gala

Hotel

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Courtesy of Hotel Gala Tenerife / Expedia

Two side-by-side turquoise pools command your attention, one for children, who adore the mini waterslide and fountains. To cool off further, summon a cocktail or ice lolly from the poolside bar. For foodies and fans of pampering, the chocolate body wraps at the spa are worth trying, along with pasta and paella at the restaurant – which has its own terrace. Whitewashed rooms with pops of red and balconies or terraces invite relaxation after days in the sun on Playa de las Américas.

Hotel Jardin Tropical

Resort

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Courtesy of Jardín Tropical Hotel / Expedia

Swimming in the curved pool, with its cute little grotto sections, is one of the pleasures of staying at this Moorish-style, shorefront hotel – you can see the ocean as you breaststroke. Rooms are smart and whitewashed, brightened with Med-blue hues; some have sea views and balconies. The highlight for us is the beach club, a minute’s walk away on the Costa Adeje, with a saltwater pool, Bali beds and a sea-view restaurant for fresh catch of the day.

Royal Hideaway Corales Beach

Resort

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Check in for village-style living in the heart of Tenerife’s volcanic landscapes, where sea-view rooms with terraces are as stylish as they’re sustainable, with hot tubs on the terrace. The resort has a total of eight pools, so there’ll be no missing out on splash time. If you’re an active type you can paddleboard on the lake or explore the San Blas Environmental Reserve, next door. The striking domed restaurant treats guests to à la carte dishes from around the world,

Hotel Las Aguilas

Hotel

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Courtesy of Hotel Las Aguilas / Expedia

In lushly planted, palm-filled gardens, this four-star property at the foot of Mount Teide in Puerto de la Cruz has two beautiful pools – one of these is heated, so you can swim even when the temperature dips in winter. Rooms are traditionally styled, light and cool, with tiled floors and views of the famous volcano or the sparkling sea. If you tire of sunbathing, play table tennis or a few rounds of pool, or sip a few cocktails at the Vulcan bar, home to shows and entertainment.

Hotel Botanico & the Oriental Spa Garden

Resort, Spa Hotel, Hotel

Trees reflected in the serene pool of the Hotel Botanico and the Oriental Spa Garden
Courtesy of Hotel Botanico and the Oriental Spa Garden / Expedia

How will you spend your days at this fancy hotel? In the spa, cocooned in tropical gardens with a heated pool? Or by the main pool, framed by white parasols? For lunch there’s the figure-friendly Slim Restaurant, or Asian-style noodles at the Oriental à la carte, which was opened by the Queen of Thailand. For art lovers, there’s the permanent exhibition of 19th- and 20th-century Canarian paintings to enjoy over a glass of sangria in the Bar Hall.

Mare Nostrum Resort

Resort

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This super-contemporary complex works for couples, singles and families, with large, light-filled rooms overlooking the ocean, Mount Teide or the enormous pool. Tuck into juices and salads at the poolside bar – the various hotels that make up the resort share facilities. You can indulge in the lot, including the Cleopatra Hotel’s spa and wellness centre. The beach is moments’ walk away, with sea breezes to keep you cool while sunbathing or building sandcastles with the kids.

For more options, discover these family-friendly hotels in the Canary Islands and book now on Culture Trip.

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