The Ritz Carlton, Abama

These 50-square-metre rooms offer views over the ocean or the resort and have a bedroom with a king-size or twin beds, full marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, and a fully-furnished terrace. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, minibar, Nespresso machine, TV, bathrobes and slippers, Asprey bath amenities and nightly turndown service.

Accommodates: 3 adults.

The 70-square-metre Junior Suite has an expansive bedroom with king-size bed and panoramic ocean/resort vistas, a marble bathroom with separate tub and shower, a sitting area and a fully-furnigsed terrace. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, minibar, Nespresso machine, TV, Ihome docking station, bathrobes and slippers, Asprey bath amenities and nightly turndown service.

Accommodates: 3 adults.

This 80-square-metre suite boasts a king-size bed in the bedroom, a marble bathroom with separate tub and shower, a separate lounge and dining room and furnished terrace with breathtaking ocean/resort views. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, minibar, Nespresso machine, TV, Ihome docking station, bathrobes and slippers, Asprey bath amenities and nightly turndown service.

Accommodates: 3 adults.

With this 277-square-metre suite you will receive an abundance of VIP amenities including VIP check-in, a Personal Suite Ambassador, dinner for two in a Michelin-starred restaurant, a buggy to move around the resort and a private car and driver to explore the island. In each suite there are two large bedrooms decorated with award-winning details and a large bathtub overlooking the ocean; a full marble bathroom; a living room with dining area; a fully-equipped kitchen and a large terrace with outdoor soaking tub.

Accommodates: 4 adults.

The Royal Suite is 598 square-metres and features a furnished terrace with outdoor soaking tub and Japanese garden overlooking the ocean. There are two bedrooms – one king and one twin, each with a hydro-massage bathtub; a full marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower; open-plan living area with bar, and fully-equipped kitchen. This suite comes with an abundance of VIP amenities including VIP check-in, a Personal Suite Ambassador, dinner for two in a Michelin-starred restaurant, a buggy to move around the resort and a private car and driver to explore the island.

Accommodates: 4 adults.

The Imperial Suite is 950 square-metres and boasts a heated outdoor swimming pool on a private rooftop terrace, offering phenomenal views of the ocean and Mount Teide. There are two bedrooms, each with oversized king-size beds; a full bathroom with rainforest shower, Jacuzzi and separate soaking tub, and an open kitchen with bar. VIP amenities include including VIP check-in, a Personal Suite Ambassador, dinner for two in both Michelin-starred restaurants, a buggy to move around the resort and a private car and driver to explore the island.

Accommodates: 4 adults.

The 90-square-metre Family Suite is located in the Citadel part of the hotel, with magnificent garden views from the terrace. There is a bedroom with a king-size bed and a spacious living room with family-size sofa-bed and dining room. The full marble bathroom has separate bathtub and shower, as well as children’s bath amenities. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi; air-conditioning; minibar; Nespresso machine, kettle and microwave; x2 TVs; consoles and games; a selection of baby items; bathrobes and slippers; Asprey bath amenities and nightly turndown service.

Accommodates: 3 adults and 2 children.

This 130-square-metre suite has two bedrooms, each with king-size beds, and a large living room with family-size sofa-bed and dining area. The outdoor terrace offers tranquil views of the Persian Garden. The full marble bathroom has separate bathtub and shower, as well as children’s bath amenities. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi; air-conditioning; minibar; Nespresso machine, kettle and microwave; x2 TVs; consoles and games; a selection of baby items; bathrobes and slippers; Asprey bath amenities and nightly turndown service.

Accommodates: 5 adults and 4 children.

Nestled in the lush gardens, this 50-square-metre villa room is solely for adults, and features an exclusive swimming pool for use by this row of villas only. There is a king-size bedroom, ocean/resort views from the furnished terrace, and full marble bathroom with separate soaking tub and shower. Amenities include: exclusive daily buffet breakfast at El Mirador Restaurant; personalised check-in and personal villa attendant; complimentary buggy; complimentary drinks at pool area; selection of appetizers at pool area; complimentary WiFi; air-conditioning; minibar; Nespresso machine, kettle and microwave; TV; bathrobes and slippers; Asprey bath amenities and nightly turndown service.

Accommodates: 3 adults.

Nestled in the lush gardens, this 80-square-metre villa suite is solely for adults, and features an exclusive swimming pool for use by this row of villas only. There is a king-size bedroom, ocean/resort views from the furnished terrace, a separate lounge area and full marble bathroom with separate soaking tub and shower. Amenities include: exclusive daily buffet breakfast at El Mirador Restaurant; personalised check-in and personal villa attendant; complimentary buggy; complimentary drinks at pool area; selection of appetizers at pool area; complimentary WiFi; air-conditioning; minibar; Nespresso machine, kettle and microwave; TV; bathrobes and slippers; iPod docking station; Asprey bath amenities and nightly turndown service.

Accommodates: 3 adults.

The Villa Deluxe Rooms are 50 square-metres and comprise a spacious king-size bedroom, marble bathroom, living area, dining room, furnished terrace and access to an exclusive pool in the upper row of Villas and to the infinity pool at El Mirador (adults-only). Amenities include: exclusive daily buffet breakfast at El Mirador Restaurant; complimentary WiFi; air-conditioning; minibar; Nespresso machine, kettle and microwave; TV; bathrobes and slippers; iPod docking station; Asprey bath amenities and nightly turndown service.

Accommodates: 3 adults.

The Villa One Bedroom Suites are 80 square-metres and comprise a spacious king-size bedroom with panoramic views, marble bathroom, separate living area with sofa-bed, dining room, furnished terrace and access to an exclusive pool in the upper row of Villas and to the infinity pool at El Mirador (adults-only). Amenities include: exclusive daily buffet breakfast at El Mirador Restaurant; complimentary WiFi; air-conditioning; minibar; Nespresso machine, kettle and microwave; TV; bathrobes and slippers; iPod docking station; Asprey bath amenities and nightly turndown service.

Accommodates: 3 adults and 1 child.

Citadel Club Level Room provides an exclusive sanctuary consisting of a private guest lounge, 19 deluxe rooms and 2 suites, with a dedicated team on hand to ensure your stay is taken to the next level of comfort. Designed with the experience of relaxing inside a ‘hotel within a hotel’ in mind, Citadel Club Level maintains a sense of the resort’s island setting whilst offering customised experiences and benefits including access to the lounge, complimentary culinary offerings throughout the day, a fine selection of beers, spirits, wines, liqueurs and non-alcoholic beverages, a dedicated concierge and more.

Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Abama is an award-winning affair. Two of the have 9 restaurants/bars,  M.B. has two Michelin-stars, in fact. M.B. serves innovative Basque cuisine, whilst Abama Kabuki is popular for its mouth-watering selection of Japanese-fusion dishes. Other highlights include El Mirador for delectable seafood and Italian restaurant Verona.

Ritz Kids is one of the largest children’s clubs in Europe, designed for children aged between 4 and 12. With a fun-filled mix of educational activities such as astronomy and underwater adventure, younger guests can learn and make new friends at the same time. Teenagers can also head to the Teen Club that opens during the main school holidays, and children aged from 7 to 16 years may also go to the spa with mum or dad for a treatment or yoga class.

Onsite at Ritz-Carlton, Abama guests can experience true relaxation in an award-winning spa. Inspired by Tenerife, treatments include a massage using lava sand and powerful heated volcanic stones to rejuvenate, and a ritual using natural indigenous ingredients found on the island. There is a wellness experience, too, including a water circuit emulating a Roman Bath, a Turkish-style herbal steam bath, and a hydrotherapy and chronotherapy pool.

Designed by Dave Thomas, this 18-hole, par 72 golf course is set into the mountains and features the most fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean and tiny island of La Gomera. The layout at Abama is commonly considered to be the best in the Canary Islands and ranks amongst the top 35 in Spain. Set around 22 lakes, sub-tropical plants and lush trees, the course enjoys wide fairways and large greens. The 10th hole is the signature hole, with a dogleg to the left and a threatening sequence of lakes.