Adults-Only Hotels in the Canary Islands: Choose Your Island

An adults-only hotel in the Canary Islands could be right for you if you want to choose your stay by island, resort and hotel style. Our selection features 8 stays with a minimum age of 16 or 18. They include spa hotels, golf resorts and a club resort; the eight examples here are on Fuerteventura, La Gomera, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria.

First, think about how you want to spend your days: by the pool or in the spa, playing golf, joining a club programme, or exploring the highlands and walking trails. The surroundings make a difference too. Corralejo, Costa Adeje, Playa del Inglés and Vilaflor feature alongside Playa de Santiago. That makes it easier to find an adults-only hotel in the Canary Islands whose setting and facilities suit you.

Why choose the Canary Islands as a couple without children?

The Canary Islands bring very different landscapes and holiday ideas within easy reach of one another. In Lanzarote, things to do range from Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, with its black lava fields, to Jameos del Agua, a volcanic cave with an underground lake, a garden and an auditorium designed by César Manrique. Vines grow in circular hollows among dark volcanic rock in La Geria; a visit to a bodega to try Malvasía makes a lovely outing together.

Tenerife offers more than one kind of scenery too: in Parque Nacional del Teide, lava fields, striking rock formations and sweeping island views unfold around you. The dunes of Corralejo on Fuerteventura bring together pale sand hills, turquoise sea and dark volcanic landscapes. These destinations give you plenty of ideas for different days out, without tying your holiday to just one kind of excursion.

The stays in our selection reflect this variety in their facilities and setting. In Tenerife, for example, you can enjoy wellness in the highlands of Vilaflor, while other hotels in Costa Adeje or Playa de las Americas focus on pools, spa facilities or golf. There is a hotel in Puerto Calero on Lanzarote; on Fuerteventura, the selection ranges from a club resort in Morro Jable to a resort in Corralejo. For more options on the islands, browse adults-only hotels in the Canary Islands; for an overview of the whole country, visit adults-only hotels in Spain.

You can also narrow down this selection by what matters to you. Take a look at adults-only hotels with infinity pools if the pool is an important part of your holiday. For a higher star rating, explore more stays in 5-star adults-only hotels. If you are mainly looking for a spa break, compare the wellness and spa hotels. Find more Spanish island destinations in our guides to Mallorca and Ibiza.

Our pick of the best adults-only hotels in the Canary Islands

These short profiles show which kinds of holiday suit each hotel. Then compare location, star rating and minimum age in the table.

Secrets Bahia Real Resort & Spa is a five-star resort in Corralejo on Fuerteventura, with an infinity pool and spa. Its suites have a balcony or terrace, giving you your own outdoor space, while a restaurant and bar & lounge round out the facilities. It suits couples who want to combine resort comforts with wellness and enjoy staying in a lively resort town.

Canary Islands★★★★★ Secrets Bahia Real Resort & Spa 5-star Adults-Only Hotel in Corralejo, Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. Enjoy the child-free All-Inclusive at Secrets Bahía Real Resort... Learn more →

Hotel Jardin Tecina is in Playa de Santiago on La Gomera. Here, an infinity pool and spa sit alongside walking trails and a golf course. It is a good choice for active couples who want to combine time in nature with relaxation at the hotel.

Canary Islands★★★★ Hotel Jardin Tecina 4-star Adults-Only hotel in Playa de Santiago on La Gomera (Canary Islands). Enjoy your child-free resort with an infinity pool and a view. Learn more →

At Hotel Spa Villalba in Vilaflor, Tenerife, the focus is on highland wellness. A sauna, steam room and spa complement the infinity pool, and there are walking trails too. This hotel could suit you if mountain scenery and active days appeal more than a holiday centred on the beach.

Canary Islands★★★★ Hotel Spa Villalba 4-star Adults-Only hotel in Vilaflor, Tenerife: experience peace in the Canarian highlands. Enjoy the spa with thermal pool and views over t... Learn more →

Princess Inspire Tenerife is in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, and combines a pool, spa and golf. Suites and a balcony or terrace give you places to unwind at the hotel. It suits couples who want to bring relaxation and golf together in one stay on Tenerife's south coast.

Canary Islands★★★★ Princess Inspire Tenerife 4-star Adults-Only hotel in Costa Adeje, Tenerife. Experience a child-free getaway with suites featuring a whirlpool and an infinity pool wi... Learn more →

Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa is in Puerto Calero. Its facilities include an infinity pool, spa and fitness centre; suites with a balcony or terrace and a bar & lounge add to your stay. Choose this hotel if you want to combine resort comforts with exercise and wellness.

Canary Islands★★★★★ Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa 5-star Adults-Only hotel in Puerto Calero, Lanzarote. Enjoy this child-free resort with 6 gourmet restaurants and an extensive spa at the ma... Learn more →

Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort & Spa in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife, is for couples who want to combine sport and relaxation. An infinity pool, spa and fitness facilities complement the golf course.

Canary Islands★★★★ Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort & Spa 4-star adults hotel in Playa de las Américas, Tenerife (Spain). Enjoy this child-free retreat with spa and golf course right by Golf del Sur... Learn more →

ROBINSON Jandia Playa is in Morro Jable on Fuerteventura. This club resort offers sports and wellness programmes; a restaurant, bar & lounge and half-board are part of the package too. It suits couples who enjoy an organised programme of activities and a sociable club atmosphere on holiday.

Canary Islands★★★★ ROBINSON Jandia Playa 4-star Adults-Only hotel in Morro Jable, Fuerteventura. Enjoy the premium club resort without children, with a sports and wellness programme... Learn more →

Gran Canaria Princess is in Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria. A sauna, steam room and spa complement the pool, while suites with a balcony or terrace give you your own outdoor space. Its central location suits couples who want to combine a lively resort town with wellness at the hotel.

Canary Islands★★★★ Gran Canaria Princess 4-star Adults-Only hotel in Playa del Inglés on Gran Canaria. Enjoy this child-free holiday with spa and several pools at this resort in the... Learn more →

If you are looking for a hotel with a pool and wellness facilities, you could also compare our spa and wellness breaks for couples. For a selection focused on minimum age, see adults-only hotels for guests aged 16+. Remember to check each hotel's own minimum age.

Things to do in the Canary Islands: ideas for two

The outings in this section take you to volcanic landscapes, the coast, art and wine country. When choosing your hotel, you can also think about which island destinations appeal to you most.

Through the lava fields of Timanfaya – Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, Lanzarote

Drive through black lava fields in Parque Nacional de Timanfaya and see how closely fire and sea meet on Lanzarote. Look out for the changing shapes and colours along the way: the landscape looks different at every turn.

Above the clouds at Teide – Parque Nacional del Teide, Tenerife

In Parque Nacional del Teide, you will find sweeping lava fields and unusual rock formations, with views opening up across the island. At Roques de García, watch how the landscape changes shape.

Dunas de Corralejo by the Atlantic – Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo, Fuerteventura

The dunes of Corralejo bring together pale sand hills, turquoise sea and dark volcanic landscapes. A walk along the beach gives you a different view of Fuerteventura from the island's towns.

Underground at Jameos del Agua – Haría, Lanzarote

At Jameos del Agua, the route leads into a volcanic cave with an underground lake and garden. The auditorium designed by César Manrique is part of this place too, where art and nature come together.

La Geria and Malvasía

Vines grow in circular hollows among dark volcanic rock in La Geria. A visit to a bodega and a glass of Malvasía make a delicious end to your outing.

Our tip for adults: Charco de los Clicos in the evening light

At Mirador de El Golfo, take in the green lake in the volcanic crater, the black sand and the Atlantic as the day draws to a close. Then follow the path down to the coast to watch the sunset.

Getting there and practical tips

Depending on your island, you can fly into Tenerife South (Tenerife Sur) (TFS), Gran Canaria (LPA), César Manrique-Lanzarote (ACE) or Fuerteventura (FUE). Tenerife also has a second airport, Tenerife North (TFN).

The hotels are in Corralejo, Playa de Santiago, Vilaflor, Costa Adeje, Puerto Calero, Playa de las Americas, Morro Jable and Playa del Ingles.

How to choose the right hotel

A good choice starts with the kind of days you want, rather than a long list of facilities. Follow these steps to narrow down your options:

1. Decide on your daily pace. Do you want to go on excursions and walks, play golf, join a sports programme or focus on wellness? The hotels differ in these areas.
2. Choose the right setting. A resort town such as Corralejo or Playa del Inglés offers a different setting from Vilaflor or Playa de Santiago. Decide whether you prefer a resort town or the highlands and nature.
3. Match the islands to your ideas for days out. Timanfaya, Jameos del Agua and La Geria are on Lanzarote; the dunes of Corralejo are on Fuerteventura, and Teide is on Tenerife. Starting with the island where your must-see spots are can help you narrow down your options.
4. Check the minimum age before booking. This selection includes hotels for guests aged 16 and 18+. If people in your party have different ages, this is an important detail.
5. Decide which facilities you will actually use. Pools, spa facilities, golf, fitness and club programmes are very different kinds of holiday. A hotel with a golf focus is a better fit for days on the course than a resort whose main facilities you are unlikely to use.
6. Choose a room where you can unwind. Several hotels offer suites or rooms with a balcony or terrace. Consider whether having extra outdoor space matters to you.

If you are still weighing up different types of adults-only hotel, our guide Why adults-only? 7 reasons to holiday without children explains what to consider when choosing this kind of break. For hotels focused on wellness, our guide to wellness hotels without children offers more ideas.

Frequently asked questions

Are there adults-only hotels in the Canary Islands?

Yes. Our selection features 8 hotels for guests aged 16 or 18+ across the Canary Islands. The examples here are spread across five islands.

What is the minimum age at the hotels featured?

The eight hotels in this guide have a minimum age of 16 or 18. The age limit at each individual hotel applies.

Which hotels are suited to a wellness break?

Several of the hotels featured combine a pool with spa facilities. The table shows which also offer golf, walking, fitness or a club programme.

Which adults-only hotels are suited to golf?

Hotel Jardin Tecina, Princess Inspire Tenerife and Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort & Spa all have a golf course as part of their offering.

What can we do during a stay on Lanzarote?

Timanfaya, Jameos del Agua and La Geria offer different ideas for days out: lava fields, a volcanic cave and a wine-growing area.