The best Tenerife hotels for an all-inclusive break

Words: Gordon Scott

With its curving, sandy beaches, sparkling aquamarine waters and dramatic volcanic interior, Tenerife is the Canary Islands’ showstopper. Its incredible natural beauty and Caribbean-style glamour make it the ideal European home for Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, which has three properties on the island, each with its own distinct identity. 

Bahia Principe Explore Fantasia: best for kids

With its turreted castle, network of seven pools and lushly planted gardens, this all-inclusive hotel is the fantastical holiday you dreamed of as a child. Inspired by the fictional story of Papimber and the Garden of the Hesperides, it’s a fairytale world made real – with everything the little ones could possibly want. There’s a water park with mini waterfalls, slides and jets, a specialist kids’ club with creativity workshops and expert supervision, and another space for teens with music and table tennis. While the little ones are off living their best lives, their parents can head to the gym or the spa, or kick back at one of four bars, including the adults-only Infinity Bar. The food is super-family friendly, particularly at the poolside Dreams Factory with its burgers and crunchy fries, but there are also plenty of grownup-friendly options including a grill house and an Italian-style trattoria. The rooms have been cleverly designed with families in mind and many of them sleep up to five. If it’s available be sure to book the Castle Suite with its fantastical décor and indoor swing. 

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Bahia Principe Escape Tenerife: best for escapist adults

This adults-only all-inclusive playground brings together the best of both worlds: Canaries-style clean living and the good-time glamour of Tenerife. During the day, you can finesse your backhand on the tennis court, work up a sweat in the state-of-the-art gym or go for a romantic hike along clifftop paths with views over the majestic Atlantic. And then at night you can let your hair down with pre-dinner sunset cocktails at the poolside Bar Aqua before indulging in prime rib at the Volcán Steak House or trying out some local specialities at Gofio Restaurant, inspired by the flavours and culinary traditions of Tenerife. Want to dance the night away? Playa de las Americas with its epic nightlife is a short drive away. Which is exactly where you want it: close, but not too close. For Bahia Principe Escape Tenerife, really, is a place that prioritises calm – all traditional-style terracotta-roofed buildings surrounding serene pools and palm trees. For an elevated experience of total tranquillity, book one of its exclusive Club rooms for a sanctuary within a sanctuary. Half-board packages are also available. 

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Bahia Principe Explore Costa Adeje: best for adventurous families

Reopening in December 2026, all-inclusive Bahia Principe Explore Costa Adeje is the best base camp for families who want both an idyllic beachside location and a great springboard for discovering the unique charms of this thrilling volcanic island. Located right by the water’s edge on the characterful Costa Adeje, the resort, which takes its design cues from Guanche culture and the local landscape, is in itself a great place to explore – all pools and bridges and lushly planted walkways. The restaurants serve up globe-trotting culinary adventures, whether it’s the international cuisine at Guatatiboa Buffet Restaurant, exotic Mongolian specialities at Gamame à la carte restaurant or bold Italian flavours at Yrichen à la carte restaurant. And there’s a kids’ club inspired by the island’s rich history, which runs workshops and organised games. When you’re ready to head out, the hotel’s position on Tenerife’s southwest coast means it is perfectly placed if you want to venture south for the bustle of Costa Adeje with its traditional tapas restaurants and golden sand beaches, or north along thrilling routes up the Atlantic coast to traditional villages away from the crowds. Best of all, it’s brilliantly located for excursions to the wild drama of Teide National Park, home to Spain’s highest peak and the best views in the Canaries. 

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All British Airways Holidays packages are ATOL protected, include a generous checked baggage allowance and a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your holiday at Bahia Principe Explore Fantasia, Bahia Principe Escape Tenerife or Bahia Principe Explore Costa Adeje with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly.*

*Full balance due four weeks before departure for short-haul holidays. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. See ba.com/deposits.