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The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
Guía de Isora, Spain · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
The only hotel in the Canary Islands with three Michelin-starred restaurants under one roof: M.B. holds two stars under Erlantz Gorostiza for Martín Berasategui, and Akira Back Tenerife holds one, a concentration of culinary honours that sits inside a Moorish-inspired resort above the volcanic Atlantic coast, with an 18-hole Dave Thomas golf course at the foot of the grounds.
- 462 rooms
- Opened 2005
- Neighborhood: Carretera General
- Rooms from 538 sq ft (50 m²)
- Architect: Melvin Villarroel
- Interiors: Arquiconcept; Johanna Travers; Guadarte (coordinated by Melvin Villarroel)
About The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
- Opened in 2005 with Moorish-inspired architecture incorporating Guanche tribal heritage and feng shui principles, beside a Dave Thomas-designed golf course.
- Its restaurant M.B. holds 2 Michelin stars under chef Erlantz Gorostiza for Martin Berasategui, and Akira Back Tenerife holds 1 star.
History
Opened in 2005 as a pioneering luxury resort on Tenerife's Canary Island, featuring Moorish-inspired architecture blending with the volcanic landscape and subtropical gardens. Designed as a landmark destination with iconic style, it incorporates elements of Guanche tribal heritage and feng shui principles in its rooms. It does not occupy a historic building but was created as a contemporary luxury property adjacent to an 18-hole golf course designed by Dave Thomas.
The setting
13 km from Mount Tejina.
Restaurants and bars
- M.B. — Restaurant · Spanish · Chef Martín Berasategui · Two MICHELIN Stars
- Akira Back Tenerife — Restaurant · Chef Akira Back · One MICHELIN Star
- Txoko — Restaurant · Chef Martín Berasategui
- El Mirador — Restaurant
- Verde Mar — Restaurant · Farm-to-table (local produce)
Experiences
- Cycling to Mount Teide — Cycling from the resort to Mount Teide, listed among the activities available around the hotel.
- Whale watching in a private catamaran — Whale watching in a private catamaran, presented as an available activity.
- Helicopter tour around the island — Helicopter tour around Tenerife, presented as an available activity.
- Sailing, diving and hiking expeditions — Sailing or diving trips and hiking expeditions can be arranged at the guest's request.
- Golf — Award-winning 72-par golf course.
- Tennis — State-of-the-art tennis courts.
Amenities
- spa
- fitness center
- multiple pools
- beach access
- golf course
- Ritz Kids
- concierge
- 24-hour room service
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Kids' club
- Fine dining
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2017, (2022)
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