Five-star resort · Guía de Isora · south-west Tenerife
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
Five-star oceanfront resort wedding venue at Guía de Isora on the south-west coast of Tenerife
Written by Wes, founder · Reviewed by Vicky, wedding planner · Updated
About the venue
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama, Guía de Isora
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is a five-star oceanfront resort at Guía de Isora on the south-west coast of Tenerife, about 25 minutes from Tenerife Sur airport, looking across the Atlantic to La Gomera with Mount Teide behind. Its terracotta, Moorish-inspired buildings sit among subtropical gardens, pools and a private beach, with Michelin-starred dining and a 2,500 m² spa, and wedding settings include the Persian Garden and the clifftop El Mirador. Guests can stay on site in 459 rooms, suites and penthouses, and wedding packages and capacity are on request.
Abama rises from the volcanic coast of south-west Tenerife, between the Atlantic and the slopes of Mount Teide, with La Gomera on the horizon. The resort is built in terracotta tones with Moorish-inspired towers and courtyards, set among banana plantations, a golf course and subtropical gardens full of palms, waterfalls and native plants. Tenerife's climate means weddings work almost all year round.
The resort is laid out in three parts. The Citadel is the lively centre, with its restaurants, lounges and the big lagoon pool. The Retreat is a quieter area of two-storey casitas on the hillside with their own pools and adults-only spaces, and The Penthouses & Suites Collection offers one- and two-bedroom suites, some with private pools.
For weddings, the resort's own team shapes each celebration around the couple. Tables have been laid in the Persian Garden, and El Mirador, the clifftop restaurant and lounge, has some of the best ocean views on the estate, out to La Gomera at sunset. Abama Beach, reached by a small train through the gardens, has its own beach club.
Food is one of Abama's strengths: the resort is known as one of Europe's leading culinary destinations, with Michelin-starred restaurants alongside farm-to-table and beach dining. There are 459 rooms, suites and penthouses, seven pools, a 2,500 m² spa and fitness centre, Abama Golf, Ritz Kids and a splash park, so the whole wedding party can stay and spend the week.
Our take
What we love about The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
Abama brings five-star Tenerife together in one place. Here is what we love.
1
Ocean sunsets
Looking out to La Gomera from El Mirador.
2
Michelin-starred food
One of Europe’s leading culinary resorts.
3
Everyone on site
459 rooms, suites and penthouses.
4
Year-round sun
Tenerife weather in every season.
The spaces
Where each part of the day happens
Settings around the resort.
Ceremony or dinner
Persian Garden
A walled garden among subtropical planting.
Drinks or dinner
El Mirador
Clifftop restaurant and lounge facing La Gomera.
Beach club
Abama Beach
The resort's own beach below the gardens.
Reception
The Citadel
The terracotta heart of the resort.
Gallery
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama in pictures
Venue features
Venue features at The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
- Five-star resort
- Ocean views
- Persian Garden
- El Mirador clifftop restaurant
- Abama Beach
- Michelin-starred dining
- 2,500 m² spa
- Seven pools
- Golf course
- Adults-only Retreat
- Kids club
Guide prices
How much does a wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama cost?
Guide prices from the venue. They change with the season, the day of the week and your guest numbers, so we confirm a written quote for your date.
| Wedding packages | On requestFrom the resort |
|---|---|
| Rooms | On requestBook direct or via Marriott Bonvoy |
Stay and travel
Where guests stay and how they get there
Guests stay at the resort in 459 rooms, suites and penthouses, from rooms in The Citadel to casitas in The Retreat and penthouses with private pools. More hotels are along the coast at Playa San Juan and Costa Adeje.
The bedrooms
- The CitadelRooms and suites · In the main Moorish-style building
- The RetreatTwo-storey casitas · Private pools and adults-only areas
- Penthouses & SuitesOne and two bedrooms · Some with private pools
Accommodation nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Abama459 rooms and suites · On site
- Playa San JuanSeaside hotels · About 10 minutes
- Costa AdejeWide choice · About 20 minutes
Getting there
- Tenerife Sur airport (TFS)About 25 minutes
- Tenerife Norte airport (TFN)About 1 hour 15
- Costa AdejeAbout 20 minutes
Things to do
For guests around Guía de Isora
On site there's Abama Golf, the spa and the beach club. Beyond the resort, guests can stargaze on Mount Teide, whale-watch off the coast, visit the old port of Garachico or take the ferry to La Gomera.
- Mount Teide
- Stargazing
- Whale watching
- Garachico
- La Gomera ferry
- Abama Golf
Good to know
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama FAQs
How many guests can the Ritz-Carlton Abama hold?
Capacity depends on the space and is confirmed by the resort's wedding team.
How much does it cost?
Wedding packages are quoted on request by the resort.
Can guests stay at the resort?
Yes, there are 459 rooms, suites and penthouses.
Who does the catering?
The resort's own chefs, which include Michelin-starred restaurants.
When is the best time to marry in Tenerife?
Almost any time. The south-west of Tenerife has mild, sunny weather all year.
How far is it from the airport?
About 25 minutes from Tenerife Sur airport.
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