Cayo EspantovsOASI
Cayo Espanto and OASI are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Cayo Espanto scores slightly higher than OASI. Cayo Espanto comes in at 83 with approval from 6 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.
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
OASI
Avenida Mangle, Caye Caulker, Belize
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"Four excellent efficiency apartments have accents of driftwood or bamboo, petite kitchens, and a shady garden; each uniquely decorated with intimacy and privacy in mind." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Set around blooming tropical gardens featuring an inviting pool, this excellent guesthouse has just four elegant apartments with lovely wide verandas (hung with hammocks, of course)." Full review