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Cayo Espanto vs Victoria House Resort & Spa

Both Cayo Espanto and Victoria House Resort & Spa are recommended by writers. On balance, Victoria House Resort & Spa is preferred by most writers compared to Cayo Espanto. Victoria House Resort & Spa is ranked #1 in Belize with accolades from 7 publications including Hideaway Report, The Telegraph and Fodor's.

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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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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Victoria House Resort & Spa
Victoria House Resort & Spa
9 / 10
22 Coconut Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $266 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Plantation-style beach retreat on Belize’s Ambergris Caye, with two pools and a restaurant, just off the world’s second largest barrier reef." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"With its tropical seaside grounds, sophisticated vibe, and colonial styling, the three-and-a half pearl Victoria House is one of Ambergris Caye’s more romantic options." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
6.0
"A well-established four-star resort near San Pedro with spacious, palm-dotted grounds set beside an immaculate white-sand beach." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"With its bougainvillea-filled gardens, this resort south of San Pedro is stately and secluded." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This elegant beach resort is one of the oldest on the island, but is meticulously maintained and shines like new." Full review
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