Evening theatre productions (Drago, Toy Circus, Imox) are genuinely high-quality — multiple guests compare them to professional touring shows.
Kids Club accepts children from age 3, earlier than most Canary Islands all-inclusives, and the magician greeting at check-in is a memorable first impression.
Five pools are heated in winter, making this a viable winter family destination when other resorts' outdoor pools are cold.
The Castle Suite is one of the most distinctive accommodation options in Tenerife all-inclusives — themed down to the costume dressing room and Moët welcome.
Baby stations with microwaves and sinks are positioned around the resort — a practical detail that matters when travelling with infants.
Buffet breakfast quality is consistently praised; the lunch and dinner buffet are more variable but the live cooking stations add variety.
Cons
Pool deck surfaces are described as dangerously slippery in multiple guest reviews — reported injuries including a fractured wrist. Pack pool shoes.
À la carte restaurants are limited to 2–3 reservations per stay and fill within hours of guests arriving — latecomers to the app queue may get the times they don't want.
The nearest sandy beach is 8 km away, and the on-site seafront is pebble. This is not a beachfront all-inclusive.
Elevator availability in the accommodation blocks is repeatedly cited as a problem, particularly for guests with strollers.
Couples seeking a quiet adults-only atmosphere will find the property overwhelmingly family-focused, despite the adults-only pool zone.
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Pros
The only all-inclusive in the world simultaneously holding Forbes Five Stars, AAA Five Diamonds, and a MICHELIN-starred restaurant — a genuine distinction, not a marketing claim
Cocina de Autor's 8-10 course tasting menu with wine pairing is fully included in the all-inclusive rate — at a standalone restaurant this would cost hundreds per person
Every suite starts at 1,081 sq ft with ocean views, private terrace jacuzzi, and 24-hour butler concierge — the entry suite here exceeds most competitors' top categories
Summary
Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more restaurants, while Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife is the larger property, while Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.
Three-tier infinity pools naturally segregate family, activity, and adult-only zones without restricting access — practical design rather than strict policy
Cons
Beach is not swimmable — Los Cabos Pacific currents make ocean swimming dangerous; the infinity pools are where guests actually swim
Cocina de Autor is restricted to adults and guests 18+ — families with younger children can't access the MICHELIN-starred restaurant during their stay
Rates start around $1,600/night in low season and $1,800+ in peak winter — a significant commitment that requires being genuinely invested in the Five Diamond experience to justify
