In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 66 guest reviews of Iberostar Selection Sábila. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Location. The most common complaints: Many feel the price is too high for the standard. Regular guests share one crowded pool, while other pool areas are reserved for the premium room category.
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Facts we have checked
- Adults only
- Minimum age16+
- Adult facilities
Source: iberostar.com · checked 16 Oct 2026
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Iberostar Selection Sábila is an easy choice for adults who want a relaxed, well-run base on Costa Adeje. Only guests aged 16 and over can stay, the hotel sits in large gardens a few minutes' walk from Fañabé beach, and Puerto Colón, with its restaurants and bars, is within walking distance. Guests are warmest about the friendly staff and the breakfast, and they like the practical touches: an app for reserving sun loungers, wristbands instead of key cards and a spa that earns high praise. The weaker points are in the details. Several doubles turn out to be two single beds pushed together, the pools are too shallow for real swimming, and the sauna costs extra. Guests are less convinced by the value for money, and housekeeping does not always keep up. Couples who want sun, a good breakfast and plenty within reach will be well looked after; families with children cannot stay.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 19 hotels we list on Tenerife is 9.0.
- The staff are the most praised part of a stay. Guests describe the team as friendly, attentive and efficient, some name individual staff members who went out of their way for them, and the Star Prestige service gets warm words.
- Breakfast is praised again and again for its huge variety, with the pastries a particular weakness for some guests. The dinner buffet also offers plenty of choice.
- Several guests booked a double and found two single beds joined together and made up separately, sometimes with a gap in the middle and mattresses they found too soft.
- The pools are pleasant for cooling off, but more than one guest points out that they are not deep enough for a decent swim.
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Should you book it?
Iberostar Selection Sábila is worth booking for couples who want an adults-only hotel within walking distance of the beach and Puerto Colón — but pick somewhere else if you are travelling with children, as only guests aged 16 and over can stay.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want an adults-only hotel within walking distance of the beach and Puerto Colón
- Guests who value a strong breakfast, friendly service and a spa
Pick somewhere else if
- You are travelling with children, as only guests aged 16 and over can stay
- You want a pool deep enough for swimming laps
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 66 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A varied breakfast with fresh options, including plenty for vegetarians and vegans
- +Good-quality buffet food and snacks at the pool bar
- +Branded drinks and a gourmet market
- –Some found the buffet limited and average for the category
- –Only one buffet restaurant, and à la carte meals that some found expensive
”Great breakfast buffet, with a wide variety of fresh and delicious options.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, helpful staff throughout the hotel
- +Thoughtful extras such as a welcome drink, birthday cava and a room to shower after check-out
- +A handy app for paying bills and keeping track of services
- –Long waits at check-in
- –Unhelpful answers from staff and managers when problems were raised
- –Some found staff unprofessional or rude
”Fantastic service throughout, and a birthday bottle of cava was a nice touch.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +An attractive, clean pool area, including a heated pool
- +Friendly pool staff and, for some, an easy way to reserve sun loungers
- –Regular guests share one crowded pool, while other pool areas are reserved for the premium room category
- –A shallow pool that is not suitable for swimming
- –Queues and towel-reserving for sun loungers
”There is only one large, overcrowded pool for regular guests; the other pool areas are reserved for the premium category.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Comfortable, well-decorated rooms with a fresh, modern look
- +Spacious rooms, some with views of the pool and the sea
- –Double beds that are often two single beds pushed together
- –Some rooms are small and have no smart TV
- –Rooms sold as sea view that turned out to have only a partial view
”The bed was really poor: our large double was two single beds pushed together.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +A spotlessly clean hotel, according to many guests
- +Clean rooms and pool areas, with fresh towels supplied regularly
- –Housekeeping that some found below standard, with dust or dirty curtains
- –Parts of the hotel and some rooms feel dated
- –A pool in need of renovation, with missing tiles
”The pool setting was always clean, and the room was always clean with fresh towels.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A central spot, a short walk from the beach and promenade
- +Restaurants and bars right on the doorstep
- –A busy, built-up area with plenty of bustle
- –The hotel is not directly on the beach, despite how some rooms are described
”The location is amazing, a short walk to the beach front directly from the hotel.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A calm atmosphere thanks to the adults-only policy
- –Thin walls and doors, so you hear the corridor and your neighbours
- –Music from nearby bars late into the night, plus street noise
- –Loud entertainment by the pool during the day
”You could hear everything happening in the corridor; it felt as if people were talking inside our room.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some feel it is fairly priced for what it offers
- –Many feel the price is too high for the standard
- –The best areas require the premium room category at an extra cost
- –The all-inclusive package does not cover everything, and parking costs extra
”The biggest concern is the value: we paid a high price for what we got.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Iberostar Selection Sábila from Tenerife South Airport (TFS)?
Iberostar Selection Sábila is approximately 16.4 km from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Iberostar Selection Sábila?
On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 961 guest reviews.
How many stars does Iberostar Selection Sábila have?
Iberostar Selection Sábila is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Iberostar Selection Sábila offer?
Iberostar Selection Sábila offers 2 Swimming Pools, spa, fitness Centre, free Wifi, 2 Restaurants and bar.
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