Hacienda del Conde Melia Collection

Hacienda del Conde Member of Meliá Collection sits on Tenerife’s north-west coast at Buenavista del Norte, beneath the Teno Mountains and well away from the busier resorts of the south. This adults-only five-star retreat combines a relaxed stay with golf on the doorstep, its 18-hole Buenavista Golf course running alongside the property. There are 117 rooms and suites, each with air conditioning, a seating area, walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with both bath and hydromassage shower. A private balcony or terrace gives time to take in the surroundings before breakfast or after a late round, while golf-view and sea-view room upgrades put the course or Atlantic closer into view.

Buenavista Golf was designed by Severiano Ballesteros and makes full use of this exposed corner of the island. The fairways move between mountain ground, clifftops and Atlantic-facing holes, with the sea a near-constant presence rather than a distant backdrop. It is a course that asks for sensible club selection when the coastal breeze gets up, particularly where the land falls away towards the shoreline. Playing from the resort means there is no transfer to organise on golf days, leaving more time for a measured breakfast and a drink afterwards. The setting has a pleasingly remote feel, yet Tenerife North Airport is around an hour by road and Tenerife South Airport is approximately 90 minutes away.

Between rounds, two outdoor lagoon-style pools provide a quiet place to unwind, while the fitness centre suits those wanting to keep moving. The YHI Spa has eight treatment rooms, alongside a sauna, steam room and Turkish bath, with massage, aromatherapy and facials among the treatments available. Dinner can range from Mediterranean cooking with Canarian influences to local and international buffet dishes, or Italian food at Il Rosmarino. A poolside bar works well after golf, while the lobby bar offers a more settled spot to linger over the evening.