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Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye vs Turneffe Flats

Turneffe Flats and Pelican Beach - South Water Caye are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Pelican Beach - South Water Caye is the choice of most professionals compared to Turneffe Flats. Pelican Beach - South Water Caye comes in at #7 in Belize with recommendations from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye
Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye
8 / 10
South Water Caye, Belize
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
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Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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. " Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
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