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Tobacco Caye ParadisevsCayo Espanto
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Cayo Espanto is preferred by most professionals compared to Tobacco Caye Paradise. Cayo Espanto comes in at #3 in Belize with approval from 6 sources including Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.
Tobacco Caye Paradise
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Tobacco Caye, Belize
From $0/night
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Beach
- Private balcony
- Canoeing
- Ocean view
Fodor's "If what you're seeking is a gently priced little shack built partly over the water, backed by coco palms, with snorkeling and swimming right out your door, this could be it." Full review
Frommer's "At the northern end of Tobacco Caye is this collection of cute-as-kittens, wooden cabins, set right at the edge of the ocean" Full review
Lonely Planet "This is the most romantic deal on Tobacco with the only overwater bungalows on the island." 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
