Portofino Beach ResortvsBanyan Bay Suites
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Portofino Beach Resort scores slightly higher than Banyan Bay Suites. Portofino Beach Resort has a TripExpert Score of 77 with praise from 3 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Oyster.
Portofino Beach Resort
6 Miles North, PO Box 36, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The pool has ocean views, the restaurant and bar has both indoor and outdoor sections, and beach has firmly packed white sand and a swimming pier." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Belize Barrier Reef stretches out next to the isiand this resort calls home, Ambergris Caye, making Portofino a popular destination for vacationing divers and snorkelers." Full review
Fodor's
"This luxury-meets-adventure resort embodies much of Belize's character: cabañas with ragged crowns of thatch, wonderful staff, imperfect beaches, and exquisite water." Full review
Frommer's
"Right on the shore and with thatch-roofed cabins, wood floors, bamboo beds, and large picture windows, this intimate boutique resort has a tropical feel" Full review
Banyan Bay Suites
Coconut Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Villas at Banyan Bay is a three-pearl beachfront resort with a swimmable sandy beach -- that's no small feat on the frequently sea-grass-filled shores of Ambergris Caye." Full review
Fodor's
"The comforts of home with a tropical twist, this green tile-roofed complex south of town contains stylishly furnished two-bedroom condos with verandas overlooking the sea." Full review