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Turneffe Island ResortvsEl Pescador Resort
Turneffe Island Resort and El Pescador Resort are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, El Pescador Resort scores slightly better than Turneffe Island Resort. El Pescador Resort ranks #5 in Belize with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Turneffe Island Resort
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Turneffe Atoll, Turneffe Island, Belize
From $869/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "If you came to Belize for the diving, this is an ideal base, though fishing, snorkeling, beachcombing, and in-room massages are also top-notch. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "This luxury resort, a favorite with fans of fishing, diving, and snorkeling, is set on a 14-acre private island about 30 miles southeast of Belize City"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"At the southern tip of the atoll, the fanciest of the Turneffe resorts offers gorgeous cabañas with screened porches, wooden floorboards, and indoor and outdoor showers, all set amid coconut palms." Full review
El Pescador Resort Travel + Leisure Fodor's
Oyster Lonely Planet
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
