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Matachica Resort vs Cocotal Inn & Cabanas
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Matachica Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Cocotal Inn & Cabanas. Matachica Resort & Spa is ranked #2 in Belize with praise from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
Matachica Resort
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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Beachfront, 5 Miles North of San Pedro, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"Laid-back Ambergris Cay is just a 20-minute flight from gritty Belize City, but a world apart."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
" From a distance, the colourful crop of sea-facing palapas at Matachica hotel in Belize resembles a tray of inviting tropical drinks topped with tiny umbrellas."
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Lounge by the freshwater infinity pool or make your way to the cool sanctuary that is the Jade Spa. You’ll be sure to find your favourite sunny nook or palm-tree shaded hideout (several, even) ….
Fodor's
"Thatch casitas in shades of mango, banana, and blueberry offset by brilliant white sand give this deluxe beachfront resort a Gauguin-like quality."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Arguably the swankiest resort on Ambergris Caye, the four-pearl Matachica Resort & Spa excels at combining Belizean charm with modern opulence."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located five miles north of San Pedro Town, adults-only (16 and older) Matachica offers 32 individual casitas, villas, bungalows, and suites with sea and garden views, thatched roofs, patios, and hammocks"
Cocotal Inn & Cabanas
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Beachfront 2 1/2 Miles North, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $155 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Fodor's
"If you're looking for a small, homey spot on the beach, Cocotal could be it."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Travelers seeking a quiet hotel with a relaxing atmosphere that’s still relatively close to town needn’t look further than Cocotal Inn & Cabanas."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A wonderful antidote to bland condos, the Cocotal has just half a dozen apartments offering a cool, colonial atmosphere with fans hanging from high mahogany ceilings, potted plants, tile floors and wicker furniture"
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