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Corona del Mar Hotel & ApartmentsvsMatachica Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Matachica Resort & Spa scores significantly better than Corona del Mar Hotel & Apartments. Matachica Resort & Spa is ranked #2 in Belize with positive reviews from 5 sources such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Corona del Mar Hotel & Apartments
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Coconut Drive, P.O. Box 37, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye 0, Belize
From $111/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's "An older seaside hotel, the Corona del Mar has cracked and grayed with age, and some of the comforters show a 1990s color sensibility, but the well-equipped suites are a stellar value for Amergris." Full review
Oyster Budget
"The beachfront Corona del Mar Hotel & Apartments is a no-frills value property about a mile south of San Pedro Town." Full review
Lonely Planet "This small hotel has recently taken over the large concrete hotel next door but remains a decent-value waterside option." Full review
Matachica Resort
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Lonely Planet
Beachfront, 5 Miles North of San Pedro, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure "Laid-back Ambergris Cay is just a 20-minute flight from gritty Belize City, but a world apart." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith " From a distance, the colourful crop of sea-facing palapas at Matachica hotel in Belize resembles a tray of inviting tropical drinks topped with tiny umbrellas." Full review
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Lounge by the freshwater infinity pool or make your way to the cool sanctuary that is the Jade Spa. You’ll be sure to find your favourite sunny nook or palm-tree shaded hideout (several, even) ….
Fodor's "Thatch casitas in shades of mango, banana, and blueberry offset by brilliant white sand give this deluxe beachfront resort a Gauguin-like quality." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Arguably the swankiest resort on Ambergris Caye, the four-pearl Matachica Resort & Spa excels at combining Belizean charm with modern opulence." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located five miles north of San Pedro Town, adults-only (16 and older) Matachica offers 32 individual casitas, villas, bungalows, and suites with sea and garden views, thatched roofs, patios, and hammocks"
Frommer's "Rooms boast sculptures, ceramics, and paintings from around the world. Every lodging here is a private bungalow or villa, and all can be considered junior suites or better." Full review
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Guests must be 16 or older.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Vying for the title of 'swankiest resort,' Matachica is extravagant, exotic and eclectic." Full review
