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Cayo Espanto vs Matachica Resort
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Matachica Resort & Spa ranks slightly better than Cayo Espanto. Matachica Resort & Spa comes in at #2 in Belize with approval from 5 reviewers like Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Cayo Espanto
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Lonely Planet
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Cayo Espanto Island, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Oyster
Luxury
"Opened in 1998 and located on a private island near Ambergris Caye, the luxury Cayo Espanto's seven air-conditioned villas have wraparound porches, private docks, and ocean-view plunge pools."
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Travel + Leisure
"Just three miles from San Pedro, the secluded Cayo Espanto private island resort has seven villas, each with private beach access and a personal houseman."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Cast three miles off the Belizian coast, Cayo Espanto is a hyper-luxurious hideaway of butler-serviced villas with just seven exclusive villas on a private island trimmed with white sand beaches."
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i
Our request as usual is met with the customary ‘no problem’.
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Hideaway on private four-acre islet, 10 minutes by boat from Ambergris Caye."
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Lonely Planet
"Billed as ‘a private island,’ this ultimate romantic retreat boasts seven delightful villas, each designed for maximum privacy and panoramic views."
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Matachica Resort
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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Beachfront, 5 Miles North of San Pedro, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"Laid-back Ambergris Cay is just a 20-minute flight from gritty Belize City, but a world apart."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
" From a distance, the colourful crop of sea-facing palapas at Matachica hotel in Belize resembles a tray of inviting tropical drinks topped with tiny umbrellas."
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i
Lounge by the freshwater infinity pool or make your way to the cool sanctuary that is the Jade Spa. You’ll be sure to find your favourite sunny nook or palm-tree shaded hideout (several, even) ….
Fodor's
"Thatch casitas in shades of mango, banana, and blueberry offset by brilliant white sand give this deluxe beachfront resort a Gauguin-like quality."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Arguably the swankiest resort on Ambergris Caye, the four-pearl Matachica Resort & Spa excels at combining Belizean charm with modern opulence."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located five miles north of San Pedro Town, adults-only (16 and older) Matachica offers 32 individual casitas, villas, bungalows, and suites with sea and garden views, thatched roofs, patios, and hammocks"
