Banyan Bay SuitesvsXanadu Island Resort
Both Banyan Bay Suites and Xanadu Island Resort are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Xanadu Island Resort scores significantly better than Banyan Bay Suites. Xanadu Island Resort scores 82 with endorsements from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.
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
Xanadu Island Resort
Sea Grape Drive, P.O. Box 109, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $330/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Xanadu Island Resort is a simple, relaxed property with 20 spacious units resting on a pretty stretch of beach along Ambergris Caye, minutes from central San Pedro." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Near the tip of Ambergris Cay, a 25-mile-long island off the northeastern coast of Belize, Xanadu Island Resort is set along a gorgeous stretch of white sand." Full review
Fodor's
"A lovely resort that's eco-minded, relaxed, just a short walk to town, and without the pageantry of some upscale resorts." Full review
Frommer's
"There are studios, single-bedrooms and two- and three-bedroom units available. The resort has a long pier jutting into the ocean, with a wonderful swimming platform at the end." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If being surrounded by greenery is a priority, it's hard to beat this resort set in lush tropical gardens alive with bird song." Full review