Bahía del Duque is the splurge stay of the south coast and one of the most celebrated resorts in the Canary Islands. Instead of a single tower, it is laid out as a cluster of buildings in nineteenth-century Canarian style, with coloured façades, wooden balconies and towers, spread through more than sixty-three thousand square metres of tropical gardens that run down to Playa del Duque, one of the best beaches in Costa Adeje. There are five pools, including saltwater pools and a heated children’s pool, and a long list of restaurants and lounges, among them Nub, which holds a Michelin star. The Bahía Wellness Retreat has an outdoor thalassotherapy circuit, treatments, yoga and Pilates. Sports facilities include tennis, padel and squash courts, a pitch and putt, a jogging circuit and even an astronomical observatory, and there are clubs for children and teenagers. It is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
Location and getting around: the resort is on Avenida de Bruselas at the northern end of Costa Adeje, with direct access to Playa del Duque and the seafront promenade. You can walk along the promenade to the shops and restaurants of Fañabé and Torviscas, and Siam Park and the Puerto Colón marina, where whale-watching boats leave, are a short taxi ride away. Tenerife South airport is about twenty-five minutes by car, and many tours to Teide and the north pick up nearby.
The rooms: the rooms and suites are spread through the different buildings of the resort, many with balconies or terraces over the gardens or the sea. For more privacy, The Villas at Bahía del Duque, a separate enclave with its own pools and services, is bookable on its own.
Who it suits: couples on a special trip, families who want a full-service resort with clubs and pools, and anyone who wants a beach on the doorstep and fine dining without leaving the grounds.
Good to know: the gardens are large, so some rooms are a fair walk from the beach or the main restaurants; ask for a room close to what matters most to you. Check which restaurants are included in your board and reserve the à la carte restaurants early in busy periods.
Why stay here
- ✓Direct access to Playa del Duque
- ✓Five pools including a heated children’s pool
- ✓Bahía Wellness Retreat with thalassotherapy circuit
- ✓Michelin-starred Nub restaurant
- ✓Tennis, padel and squash courts
- ✓Pitch and putt and jogging circuit
- ✓Mini club and teen club
- ✓Tropical gardens of over 63,000 square metres
Good questions
Is Bahía del Duque on the beach?+
Yes, the resort has direct access to Playa del Duque and the seafront promenade in Costa Adeje. The beach is one of the best in the south of the island.
Is Bahía del Duque good for families?+
Yes, it has a heated children’s pool, a mini club and a teen club, plus plenty of space in the gardens. Couples can find quieter corners and the wellness retreat.
Does Bahía del Duque have a Michelin-starred restaurant?+
Yes, Nub holds a Michelin star and is one of many restaurants and lounges at the resort. Book it well ahead.