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White Sands Cove Resort vs Cayo Espanto

Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Cayo Espanto ranks significantly better than White Sands Cove Resort. Cayo Espanto comes in at #3 in Belize with positive reviews from 6 sources including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

White Sands Cove Resort
White Sands Cove Resort
7 / 10
Laguna De Cayo Frances, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $167 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl White Sand’s Cove Resort is a laid-back, 14-condo seafront property that's a 15-minute drive from Ambergris Caye’s San Pedro Town." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you want to get away from it all without giving up any of the comforts of home, White Sands Cove – about 2.5 miles north of San Pedro – is for you." 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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