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Azul ResortvsCayo Espanto
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Cayo Espanto ranks significantly better than Azul Resort. Cayo Espanto ranks #3 in Belize with approval from 6 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Azul Resort
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
North Beach, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Restaurant
Travel + Leisure "In the case of Azul's private villas, the old adage “you get what you pay for” is certainly applicable." Full review
Fodor's "This small resort has two-level, 3,000-square-foot, two-bedroom villas on 10 private acres of beachfront." Full review
Cayo Espanto
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Cayo Espanto Island, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Oyster Luxury
"Opened in 1998 and located on a private island near Ambergris Caye, the luxury Cayo Espanto's seven air-conditioned villas have wraparound porches, private docks, and ocean-view plunge pools." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just three miles from San Pedro, the secluded Cayo Espanto private island resort has seven villas, each with private beach access and a personal houseman." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Cast three miles off the Belizian coast, Cayo Espanto is a hyper-luxurious hideaway of butler-serviced villas with just seven exclusive villas on a private island trimmed with white sand beaches." Full review
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Our request as usual is met with the customary ‘no problem’.
Hideaway Report94.0
"Hideaway on private four-acre islet, 10 minutes by boat from Ambergris Caye." Full review
Lonely Planet "Billed as ‘a private island,’ this ultimate romantic retreat boasts seven delightful villas, each designed for maximum privacy and panoramic views." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This palm-studded, all-inclusive private island resort just off the coast of Belize is punctuated with just seven villas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set on its own private four-acre island off San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Cayo Espanto offers luxury beachfront one and two-bedroom villas as well as an overwater bungalow with a private dock"
Travel + Leisure "Set on its own private, four-acre island off San Pedro in Ambergris Caye, Cayo Espanto offers luxury beachfront one- and two-bedroom villas, as well as an overwater bungalow with a private dock"
Frommer's "Seven bungalows are spread across this 4-acre private island. Each is luxurious, elegantly appointed, set on the ocean’s edge, and staffed by at least one houseman" Full review
