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Cayo Espanto vs Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye
Both Cayo Espanto and Pelican Beach - South Water Caye are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Cayo Espanto is the choice of most reviewers compared to Pelican Beach - South Water Caye. Cayo Espanto ranks #3 in Belize with positive reviews from 6 reviewers including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Cayo Espanto
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
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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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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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Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye
Travel + Leisure
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South Water Caye, Belize
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Travel + Leisure
"Eight cottages set on the prettiest stretch of sand on the island. Entertainment here is of your own making—bring a book and settle back with a cold Belikin beer."
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The Telegraph
5.0
"South Water Caye enjoys a privileged position right on the Belize Barrier Reef and is popular with snorkellers and divers looking for a low-key and affordable getaway."
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Fodor's
"Steps from one of Belize's best beaches, where you can swim, snorkel, and dive from shore, and fish to your heart's content, is this former convent turned peaceful island retreat on 3½ seaside acres."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The hotel is close to the airport and has clean, but uninspiring rooms with TV, air-con and colorful local artwork. Most rooms have beach-facing porches with hammocks.
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The solar-powered Pelican's eight comfortable wooden cottages at the south of the island are well spaced among the palms, giving a feeling of seclusion."
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