El Pescador ResortvsXanadu Island Resort
El Pescador Resort and Xanadu Island Resort are both praised by travel writers. Overall, El Pescador Resort scores marginally higher than Xanadu Island Resort. El Pescador Resort has a TripExpert Score of 82 with recommendations from 4 reviewers like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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
Xanadu Island Resort
Sea Grape Drive, P.O. Box 109, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $330/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Xanadu Island Resort is a simple, relaxed property with 20 spacious units resting on a pretty stretch of beach along Ambergris Caye, minutes from central San Pedro." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Near the tip of Ambergris Cay, a 25-mile-long island off the northeastern coast of Belize, Xanadu Island Resort is set along a gorgeous stretch of white sand." Full review
Fodor's
"A lovely resort that's eco-minded, relaxed, just a short walk to town, and without the pageantry of some upscale resorts." Full review
Frommer's
"There are studios, single-bedrooms and two- and three-bedroom units available. The resort has a long pier jutting into the ocean, with a wonderful swimming platform at the end." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If being surrounded by greenery is a priority, it's hard to beat this resort set in lush tropical gardens alive with bird song." Full review