In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 73 guest reviews of Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Location and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: The main pool is worn, with stains and peeling paint on the bottom. Reception sometimes forgets guests or ignores room requests.
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Facts we have checked
- Adults only
- Minimum age16+
- Adult facilities
Source: melia.com · checked 16 Oct 2026
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only is an adults-only hotel for guests aged 16 and over, made for couples and friends who want a calm resort with a view. It sits on the hillside above the Golden Mile in Costa Adeje, built around 12,000 m² of tropical gardens and two pools, with the coast spread out below and Mount Teide behind. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, the clean and spacious rooms and the breakfast, and those who stay with The Level value the private lounge, the separate pool and the evening cocktail hour. The hillside that gives the views is also the main trade-off. Getting around means steps and lifts, and the walk down to the sea and back is steep, so the free shuttle to Playa del Duque is the easy way to the beach. In busy periods the sunbeds go early. For a quiet stay with attentive service it is a well-run base; anyone who struggles with slopes should look at a flatter setting.
Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 — the average across the 19 hotels we list on Tenerife is 9.0.
- The hotel climbs the hillside of Mirador del Duque, so the gardens, the pools and many balconies look out over the coast to the sea and up to Mount Teide. Guests name the views again and again among the highlights of their stay.
- The staff are the most praised part of a stay, from the welcome on arrival to the restaurant and pool teams. Several guests mention individual staff members by name, and guests celebrating a special occasion felt that every detail had been taken care of.
- Because the hotel is built into the slope, getting between the pools, the restaurants and the rooms means steps or the lifts, and several guests found the inclines steep. Worth knowing if walking is hard for you.
- The hotel has a rule against reserving sunbeds with towels, but guests say it is not always enforced, and some found no free sunbeds at the pool after breakfast.
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Should you book it?
Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only is worth booking for couples who want a calm adults-only resort with sea views — but pick somewhere else if you are travelling with children – all guests must be 16 or over.
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- Couples who want a calm adults-only resort with sea views
- Travellers who want The Level's private lounge, pool and cocktail hour
Pick somewhere else if
- You are travelling with children – all guests must be 16 or over
- Steps and slopes are hard for you, or you want to walk straight onto the beach
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 73 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
- +An excellent, varied breakfast buffet with everything fresh
- +A good evening buffet and tasty poolside bites such as burgers and sandwiches
- +Coffee, tapas and drinks all day for guests on The Level
- –Some found the buffet repetitive or served cold
- –The breakfast coffee comes from a machine and disappoints
- –Little to eat between the end of breakfast and lunch
”The breakfast and evening buffet selection in the main restaurant was excellent.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive staff, many of them praised by name
- +A welcome with cava and a cool towel
- +An upbeat entertainment team with workouts, workshops and games
- –Reception sometimes forgets guests or ignores room requests
- –Housekeeping skips rooms, and water and towels have to be requested
- –A pushy sales pitch for a membership programme
”The customer service was incredible. They anticipated your every request.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Several attractive, heated pools
- +Plenty of easy relaxing by the pool
- –The main pool is worn, with stains and peeling paint on the bottom
- –Loungers are reserved early and the pool area gets overcrowded
- –The quieter pool and better loungers are reserved for guests who pay extra
”The pool is not in good condition and urgently needs renovating.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Large, bright and airy rooms and suites
- +Very comfortable beds and pillows
- +Lovely views from many rooms, plus Rituals toiletries
- –Some rooms face the car park, a delivery area or the stage by the bar
- –Faults such as weak air conditioning, a broken phone or a leaking shower
- –Twin beds instead of the double that was requested
”The room was large and airy, lovely and clean, and the bed was very comfortable.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Many guests found the hotel very clean and well maintained
- +Modern, stylish facilities
- –Dirty glasses, cups and cutlery in the restaurant
- –Patchy room cleaning and dirty corridors
- –Wear and tear, such as torn curtains, mould in the air conditioning and ants
”Dirty cups and cutlery, and lipstick marks on glasses, as nothing was washed properly.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A hillside setting with views of the sea and Mount Teide
- +Within walking distance of the beach
- –Lots of steps and steep slopes inside the hotel
- –A hilly walk back up from the seafront
”Beautiful, clean and close to the beach, with a lovely view from the hotel.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A peaceful adults-only atmosphere
- –Loud corridors and noise on lower floors
- –Music from the stage by the bar can be heard in nearby rooms
”Being adults-only made it a very peaceful environment.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Many extras cost more, from the better pool and loungers to drinking water
- –Several feel the price does not match a five-star standard
- –A room move to escape problems came with a charge
”Almost everything is built around paying extra, from better loungers by the pool to a better dining experience.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only from Tenerife South Airport (TFS)?
Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only is approximately 17.3 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 Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only?
On Booking.com it scores 8.7/10 from 1,003 guest reviews.
How many stars does Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only have?
Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only offer?
Meliá Jardines del Teide - Adults Only offers adults Only (16+), 2 Swimming Pools, spa & Wellness Centre, fitness Centre, free Wifi and 4 Restaurants.
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Urbanización Mirador del Duque, 38670 Adeje, Spain