Cocotal Inn & CabanasvsPortofino Beach Resort
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cocotal Inn & Cabanas is preferred by most reviewers compared to Portofino Beach Resort. Cocotal Inn & Cabanas has a TripExpert Score of 77 with accolades from 3 publications including Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Cocotal Inn & Cabanas
Beachfront 2 1/2 Miles North, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $155/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Fodor's
"If you're looking for a small, homey spot on the beach, Cocotal could be it." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Travelers seeking a quiet hotel with a relaxing atmosphere that’s still relatively close to town needn’t look further than Cocotal Inn & Cabanas." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A wonderful antidote to bland condos, the Cocotal has just half a dozen apartments offering a cool, colonial atmosphere with fans hanging from high mahogany ceilings, potted plants, tile floors and wicker furniture" Full review
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