The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
In Our Opinion
‘However long you stay, you are likely to want just a few days more! There are so many activities and sports on offer to fill your days with excitement, or retreat to the comfort of the spa or a poolside lounger where you can relax the days away!’
Location
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is situated in Guía de Isora on the Tenerife’s southwest coast. It is a 25 minute drive from the airport and a 25 minute drive from Mount Teide.
Nearby Attractions Include:
- Alcala Beach – 3.7 miles
- Los Gigantes Beach – 8.1 miles
- Puerto Colon Marina – 11.7 miles
- Los Cristianos Beach – 14 miles
Room Options
Offers
Facilities
Leisure
- 7 swimming pools - 1 adults only serenity pool, 2 family pools & 4 pools for The Retreat guests
- Family area
- Free access and activities at the Ritz Kids Club. Pre-booking recommended.
- Dave Thomas designed 18 hole golf course
- Abama Tennis Academy by Joaquin Perez located nearby
- Fitness centre & group fitness classes
- Secluded botanical gardens
- Conference and meeting centre
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Abama
- Nine treatment rooms
- Turkish-style steam bath
- Finnish shower
- Cold cabin
- Sauna
- Kneipp circuit
- Hydrotherapy and chronotherapy pool
- Body and facial massages
- Beauty treatments
Services
- Free parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Gift shop
- Car hire
Workshops/Events (operated on a weekly basis)
Each workshop is free but requires a reservation and a minimum number of participants.
- Feeding the koi carp – every day at 12:00
- Live music at the lobby bar – every day at 20:00
The Retreat
As a guest of The Retreat, you are invited to enjoy a selection of exclusive services and experiences designed to enrich your stay:
- Daily Breakfast at The Retreat
- Personalised Wellness Rituals
- Daily Culinary Moments
- Sweet Corner
- Signature Cocktail of the Day
- Dedicated Retreat Ambassadors
- Access to The Retreat Experiences Space
Please note that experiences and culinary offerings may vary throughout the season.
Board Basis Options (valid for 2025 travel only)
- Half Board - Guests can enjoy breakfast and 3-course meal for dinner. With flexible Half Board guests can have a three course meal for dinner or lunch. Beverages not included.Children ages 4 to 12.99 receive 50% discount. Children aged 0-3.99 eat free of charge at any restaurant regardless of half board booking (not including beverages).
- Full Board - This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a 2-course meal for lunch (main course, dessert), and a 3-course meal for dinner (starter, main course, dessert). Beverages not included. Children ages 4 to 12.99 receive 50% discount.Children aged 0-3.99 eat free of charge at any restaurant (not including beverages).
Restaurants and Cafés
M.B
With two Michelin stars to its name, M.B is the signature restaurant of renowned Basque chef, Martin Berasategui.
Akira Back
Savour modern Japanese cuisine by Michelin Star winner, Akira Back, with each dish creative and adventurous. Open for dinner on select days.
El Mirador
Offering locally sourced seafood with North African inspired architecture. El Mirador is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on select days, and it is recommended that reservations are made for all meals. Exclusive for The Retreat guests.
Verona
This rustic restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine.
Txoko
Txoko offers a variety of Spanish dishes for dinner alongside an extensive wine selection straight from the cellar.
Beach Club
Beach Club serves food, refreshments and cocktails throughout the day with an informal dress code. The kitchen is open for dining in during the afternoons, and operates with a takeaway service from midday to late afternoon.
La Veranda
La Veranda serves a breakfast buffet on selected mornings with over 150 food specialities on offer. Exclusive for Citadel guests.
Deli Cafe
Located in the lobby area, the Deli Cafe serves delicious sandwiches, sweets, cakes and smoothies. Open for breakfast.
Lobby Bar
The Lobby Bar serves drinks accompanied by live piano music each evening with indoor and outdoor seating. Takeaway food is also available.
In-Room Dining
In-room dining is available 24/7, with warm food available at specific times only.
Verde Mar
A true delight for the senses, our Verde Mar restaurant has a vegetable-forward approach and a home-style cooking mentality that features fresh produce and locally sourced meat, fish, and vegetables. Seasonal Closure as of August 29th.
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Families
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is a fantastic resort for families and welcomes children of all ages. They offer the following facilities to ensure an enjoyable stay:
- Car seats both in transfers and for rental
- High chairs
- Bottle warmers and sterilisers
- Travel cots and bed guards
- Pushchairs and prams with parasols
Accommodation
- Children's cribs are available in all room types
- Connecting rooms are available on request
Dining
- Children's menus are available in the resort's restaurants
Ritz Kids
Ages
4-12 years
Open Monday – Sunday 10:00 to 18:00*
Takes place in a 305sqm indoor recreation space featuring a large outdoor play area.
Free access and activities. Pre-booking is highly recommended.
Activities
- Sports
- Mindfulness
- Adventure Camp
- Fantasy World
- Environmental responsibility – water/land/culture
- Construction challenge
- Science experiments
- Art
- Cinema time
- Storytelling
- Reading in the library area
- Writing
- Dance crew
- Rock & Ritz
- Music of the world
Golf
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama collaborates one of the top three golf courses in Spain, designed by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas. Having an average of 327 days of sunshine each year, this par-72 course offers stunning vistas of the Atlantic Ocean from nearly all of its 18 holes.
Features include:
- Challenging holes and varied terrain
- 22 water hazards/waterfalls/bunkers
- Hundreds of palm trees/cacti/300 sub-tropical plant species
- GPS enabled golf carts with water-cooling systems
- Golf Academy with 4 professionals to choose from
- Driving range and 3-hole practice area
- Putting green
Clubhouse amenities
- Pro shop
- Lounge area with satellite TV
- Small golf library
- Changing rooms
- Las Casa Club Bar & Restaurant
Opening times:
Tee times begin from 08:00 – 14:00 each day
Conditions:
- Green fees apply
- Handicap limit is 28 for men and 36 for ladies (certificates required)
- Compulsory dress code (polo shirts, long trousers, shorts or sport skirts, soft-spiked golf shoes and socks)
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