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Cayo Espanto vs Maxhapan Cabanas

Cayo Espanto and Maxhapan Cabanas are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, Cayo Espanto is preferred by most writers compared to Maxhapan Cabanas. Cayo Espanto has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 6 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Cayo Espanto
Cayo Espanto
8 / 10
Cayo Espanto Island, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Pool
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Oyster 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith 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." Full review
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Our request as usual is met with the customary ‘no problem’.
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
94.0
"Hideaway on private four-acre islet, 10 minutes by boat from Ambergris Caye." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Billed as ‘a private island,’ this ultimate romantic retreat boasts seven delightful villas, each designed for maximum privacy and panoramic views." Full review
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Maxhapan Cabanas
7 / 10
55 Avenue Pueblo Nuevo, Caye Caulker, Belize
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Beach
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Refrigerator
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This little spot is in the center of the village and not on the water, but it makes up for it by being neat and clean and a fine value, and set in a small, shady, sandy garden." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Maxhapan has just three sweet, yellow cabañas clustered around a sandy yard complete with an elevated palapa with hammocks and a bring-your-own bar, where guests can gather. " Full review