Best family hotels in Tenerife: resorts, villas and all-inclusive stays, reviewed by parents

If your kids spend most of their holiday time in the pool, a stay at the Adrián Hoteles Roca Nivaria might just blow their mind as they'll have access to a water and adventure park within the grounds. RoniAventura features heated pools, waterslides, a sunken ship, climbing walls and suspension bridges.

But there's more to this hotel than slides. Overlooking Playa Paraiso Beach (with direct access via a lift), it also has its own spa (with a heated infinity pool, a hot tub and a mud bath), plus a tennis court, a giant chess board and archery facilities.

If you're on a budget, it's worth considering staying in an apartment so that you can keep costs down by cooking the occasional meal yourself, and the Royal Sun Resort in Los Gigantes is a great shout according to Mumsnetters. There are one- and two-bed apartments and each is kitted out with a fully equipped kitchen and there's plenty of space for families with a lounge area and a private terrace.

The complex has its own pool, bar and restaurants as well as a gym and a squash court so you get the facilities of a hotel combined with the space and privacy of an apartment. There's plenty going on in the evenings too, including live entertainment.

Mumsnetters note that it's on top of a hill and in a quiet spot so it's quite different to a large, busy resort with waterslides but the views are stunning and the nearby bus route makes it easy to explore the island.

Looking for the flexibility of a villa but don't want to do away with the services and amenities that come with a hotel stay? The Hotel Suite Villa Maria on the Costa Adeje is well worth a look. Each villa is kitted out with a kitchen and an outdoor terrace and some come with a hot tub or a private pool. The sea views from here stretch to the neighbouring island of La Gomera.

If you don't want to cook every night, there's a restaurant that serves traditional Canarian dishes and hotel-style facilities include two swimming pools, a spa and the Pispita Kids' Club for children aged 4-12.

For active kids and water babies, Villa Mandi in Playa de Las Americas is hard to beat. It's within a five-minute drive of Siam Park - officially rated as one of the world's best waterparks - and by staying at the hotel you get unlimited access throughout your holiday. There's a free (five-minute) shuttle ride down to the beach and you're right next door to a top golf course if you want to practice your swing in the sunshine.

The low-rise terracotta blocks feel more like a Mediterranean village than a resort hotel and palm trees dot the grounds. You'll likely spend A LOT of time at the waterpark but there are also four pools on site, including a baby splash pool, and a kids' club operates between May and October. The main restaurant serves classic buffet dishes and there's a traditional bar and a poolside bar.

Travelling with kids can be stressful and expensive, which is why going all-inclusive is so appealing. Knowing that everything has been pre-paid and having the flexibility to dine when it suits your schedule can really put your mind at ease on a family holiday.

Located in a quiet, residential area of Costa Adeje, the all-inclusive Tagoro Family & Fun Costa Adeje has been specially designed for families with brightly coloured rooms (some with built-in playrooms), each with its own private balcony or terrace.

There are four outdoor pools (two for adults and two for children) and a brilliant kids' club with a ball pit and a craft area for younger kids and an interactive zone for teens with TVs, games consoles and a projector screen. There's also a mini football pitch and a tennis court.

If you want to leave the hotel and explore, then Fañabé Beach is a 10-minute walk away and the Gran Sur Shopping Centre is right next door.

If you're trying to convince your teen that going away with mum and dad is a good idea, then booking a stay at the Hard Rock Hotel should make it easy to entice them. The buzzy beachfront resort is home to no fewer than four pools (including a saltwater lagoon), a choice of restaurants, a spa and a beach bar that plays host to live bands and DJs. Each room is kitted out with surround sound systems and rain showers.

While kids' clubs are usually centred around activities for younger children, the Hard Rock Hotel has a dedicated club for teens that's aptly called Teen Spirit. Here you'll find games consoles, simulators, drum kits and guitars as well as a full sports programme.

If you ask us, nothing says luxury quite like the words 'private swimming pool' and if you stay at Hotel Baobab Suites in Costa Adeje, then it's possible to book a pad with your own pool.

Mumsnetters think that having the option of a private pool makes all the difference if you're travelling with testing toddlers. But if your budget can't quite stretch to it then don't worry, there are two heated outdoor pools for everybody to use.

Each suite has a living area and a fully-equipped kitchen. If you don't fancy making your own breakfast, but you'd like to eat in the privacy of your suite, then you could get one of the hotel's breakfast boxes delivered. There are sports and fitness activities available including spinning, pilates and beach volleyball. There's a sports and leisure centre too, where you can play squash, tennis and boules. This property has its own kids club as well, plus a wellness and beauty centre.

Smarter than your average concrete hotel block, the Dreams Jardin Tropical resort is made up of low-rise Moorish-style buildings with lush landscaping and grotto pools. There are cosy nooks slung with hammocks as well as chunky daybeds for lounging by the pool. It's a 10-minute walk from the nearest beach (popular Puerto Colon) and a minutes' walk from the San Eugenio shopping centre in Costa Adeje for a mid-holiday retail fix. There's a kids' pool and child-friendly entertainment on-site and bike hire and watersports can be arrange for an additional fee. The hugely popular Siam Waterpark is a 20-minute walk away.

Los Cristianos is a popular resort for families and if you've set your heart on this part of Tenerife, then you should consider staying at the Paradise Park Fun Lifestyle Hotel. This place is affordable, it has five swimming pools and it's close to the beach. There's also a waterpark close by and the Golf del Sur golf course is a short drive away.

The hotel has a mini club for kids aged 4-12 and a club for teens as well. The evening shows will entertain the whole family.

If you're looking for a great all-inclusive hotel in Costa Adeje, then it's worth considering the Iberostar Waves Las Dalias. It's a 10-minute walk from Playa del Bobo beach and around the corner from the San Eugenio Shopping Centre. There's a children's swimming pool and a kids' playground on-site as well as a kids' club boasting 140+ activities for kids aged four to 17. All rooms come with a balcony and the interconnecting suites are handy if you're staying with teens. Live shows provide evening entertainment and as it's an all-inclusive hotel, you won't have to worry if the kids are asking for yet another packet of crisps, or their fifth Fanta Orange.

Mumsnetters have positive things to say about the Hotel Best Jacaranda, which undoubtedly lives up to its name. Located on Tenerife's southwest coast between Costa Adeje and La Caleta, this massive (550+ rooms) resort offers a huge array of fun stuff for families to do. There's a theatre bar for entertainment and shows, a piano lounge, separate kids' and teens' clubs (with obligatory discos and foam parties), sports facilities including tennis courts, volleyball and boules, and no fewer than six pools, one with its own waterfall. It's a 10-minute walk from Fanabe Beach and for aqua adventures, you're a 10-minute drive from not one but two waterparks (Siam Park and Aqualand).