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Matachica Resort vs Turneffe Flats

Both Turneffe Flats and Matachica Resort & Spa are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Matachica Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Turneffe Flats. Matachica Resort & Spa comes in at #2 in Belize with praise from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Matachica Resort
Matachica Resort
8 / 10
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
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Travel + Leisure 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 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 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 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 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"
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Turneffe Flats
Turneffe Flats
8 / 10
Turneffe Atoll, Turneffe Island, Belize
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The sound of the surf is the only night noise at this smart, red-roofed resort, where you'll commune with others who love fishing and other water activities as much as you do." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This eco-tourism resort is known for some of the best saltwater fishing, diving, and snorkeling in Belize's largest marine reserve in the Caribbean"
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is a superbly run fishing resort geared toward dedicated flat-water fly-fishing. Everything here is simple, yet luxurious...rooms are all beachfront and housed in a couple of long, low buildings" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Although its principal fame is as a fishing retreat with expert guides, this Blackbird Caye lodge also offers excellent dive trips that are less crowded than at other resorts." Full review