El Pescador ResortvsThatch Caye, A Muy'Ono Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, El Pescador Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Thatch Caye Resort. El Pescador Resort scores 82 with recommendations from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet 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
Thatch Caye, A Muy'Ono Resort
9 miles off the coast - South Water Marine Reserve | Cocoplum Chain, Coco Plum Cay, Belize
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Jetsetter
"Private island paradise off the coast of south-central Belize for divers, nature lovers and seclusion seekers." Full review
Fodor's
"Thatch Caye is all about you and your private island vacation, so you can head out for a day of fishing, diving, sea kayaking, or snorkeling and return to supremely comfortable accommodations." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most luxurious of the South Caye private island resorts, Thatch Caye has 13 beautiful thatched-roof, air-conditioned cabañas built from local hardwoods and set on stilts over the ocean." Full review