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Cayo Espanto vs X'tan Ha Resort

Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Cayo Espanto is the choice of most reviewers compared to X'tan Ha Resort. Cayo Espanto is ranked #3 in Belize with endorsements from 6 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Mr & Mrs Smith 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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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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X'tan Ha Resort
X'tan Ha Resort
7 / 10
PO Box 1, 7.2 Miles North, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $117 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The oceanfront, three-pearl X’Tan Ha Resort has one of Ambergris Caye’s best beaches: It’s well maintained, great for swimming, and features water volleyball as well." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A beachy villa near the world’s second-largest barrier reef, with a welcome drink, transfers and more." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Fronted by a fine stretch of white sand this low-key resort features neat wooden cabañas trimmed with bright colors." Full review