Matachica Resort and SpavsCosta Blu Beach Resort,
Both Matachica Resort & Spa and Costa Blu Dive & Beach Resort are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Matachica Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Costa Blu Dive & Beach Resort. Matachica Resort & Spa ranks #2 in Belize with accolades from 5 sources like Travel + Leisure, Mr & Mrs Smith and Fodor's.
Matachica Resort and Spa
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Fodor's
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Fodor's Lonely Planet
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." Full review
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." Full review
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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." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Arguably the swankiest resort on Ambergris Caye, the four-pearl Matachica Resort & Spa excels at combining Belizean charm with modern opulence." Full review
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"
Frommer's "Rooms boast sculptures, ceramics, and paintings from around the world. Every lodging here is a private bungalow or villa, and all can be considered junior suites or better." Full review
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Guests must be 16 or older.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Vying for the title of 'swankiest resort,' Matachica is extravagant, exotic and eclectic." Full review
Fodor's "Palm-leaf thatch casitas in shades of mango, banana, and melon, offset by brilliant white sand, give this deluxe resort a Gauguin-like quality. An Ambergris classic since 1996, Matachica..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Some super beautiful places to stay include Matachica Resort & Spa, the Watermark Belize Hotel and Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection"
Costa Blu Beach Resort, Oyster Fodor's
Jetsetter Fodor's
| P.O. Box 1, 6.5 Mls. North, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Costa Blu Dive & Beach Resort is a homey seaside property on Ambergris Caye’s north shore." Full review
Fodor's "With tropical colors and aqua accents, this new resort invokes the ocean at every turn and makes a great resting place between your marine tours." Full review
Jetsetter "A suite in a new Caribbean resort near UNESCO World Heritage dive sites, with San Pedro transfers, a welcome drink, kayaks and more." Full review
Fodor's "With a seaside beach bar, pool, spa services, and on-site restaurant, Costa Blu makes a great resting place between your marine tours. Diving is the thing here, but even if you’re not a..." Full review
