El Pescador ResortvsCayo Espanto
El Pescador Resort and Cayo Espanto are both recommended by experts. Overall, Cayo Espanto is preferred by most writers compared to El Pescador Resort. Cayo Espanto comes in at #3 in Belize with recommendations from 6 reviews like Mr & Mrs Smith, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
El Pescador Resort
PO Box 17, 2.6 miles north, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Travel + Leisure
"Located just a few miles north of the isle’s busy tourist town of San Pedro, the resort is made up of a two-story mahogany colonial lodge and three-bedroom, three-bath luxury villas." Full review
Fodor's
"Nearly every hotel on Ambergris Caye claims that it can arrange fishing trips, but this resort really has the best angling resources, plus plenty to do for companions with other passions (half the guests are snorkelers and divers)." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"El Pescador Resort is a family-owned fishing lodge that has operated on Ambergris Caye since 1974." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With the atmosphere of a charming old-time fishing lodge and amenities of a luxury hotel, this 42-acre property is a sweet retreat for anglers and adventurers." Full review
Cayo Espanto
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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Hideaway Report
94.0
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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