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Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye vs El Pescador Resort
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, El Pescador Resort scores marginally better than Pelican Beach - South Water Caye. El Pescador Resort is ranked #5 in Belize with approval from 4 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
South Water Caye, Belize
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Travel + Leisure
"Eight cottages set on the prettiest stretch of sand on the island. Entertainment here is of your own making—bring a book and settle back with a cold Belikin beer."
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The Telegraph
5.0
"South Water Caye enjoys a privileged position right on the Belize Barrier Reef and is popular with snorkellers and divers looking for a low-key and affordable getaway."
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Fodor's
"Steps from one of Belize's best beaches, where you can swim, snorkel, and dive from shore, and fish to your heart's content, is this former convent turned peaceful island retreat on 3½ seaside acres."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The hotel is close to the airport and has clean, but uninspiring rooms with TV, air-con and colorful local artwork. Most rooms have beach-facing porches with hammocks.
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The solar-powered Pelican's eight comfortable wooden cottages at the south of the island are well spaced among the palms, giving a feeling of seclusion."
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El Pescador Resort
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
PO Box 17, 2.6 miles north, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Travel + Leisure
"Located just a few miles north of the isle’s busy tourist town of San Pedro, the resort is made up of a two-story mahogany colonial lodge and three-bedroom, three-bath luxury villas."
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Fodor's
"Nearly every hotel on Ambergris Caye claims that it can arrange fishing trips, but this resort really has the best angling resources, plus plenty to do for companions with other passions (half the guests are snorkelers and divers)."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"El Pescador Resort is a family-owned fishing lodge that has operated on Ambergris Caye since 1974."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With the atmosphere of a charming old-time fishing lodge and amenities of a luxury hotel, this 42-acre property is a sweet retreat for anglers and adventurers."
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