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Tobacco Caye Paradise vs Cayo Espanto

Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Cayo Espanto is preferred by most professionals compared to Tobacco Caye Paradise. Cayo Espanto comes in at #3 in Belize with approval from 6 sources including Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.

Tobacco Caye Paradise
Tobacco Caye Paradise
8 / 10
Tobacco Caye, Belize
From $0 /night
  • Restaurant
  • Family Friendly
  • Beach
  • Private balcony
  • Canoeing
  • Ocean view
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Fodor's Fodor's
"If what you're seeking is a gently priced little shack built partly over the water, backed by coco palms, with snorkeling and swimming right out your door, this could be it." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"At the northern end of Tobacco Caye is this collection of cute-as-kittens, wooden cabins, set right at the edge of the ocean" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is the most romantic deal on Tobacco with the only overwater bungalows on the island." Full review
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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