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Ocean Tide Beach ResortvsMatachica Resort
Both Ocean Tide Beach Resort and Matachica Resort & Spa are praised by writers. On balance, Matachica Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Ocean Tide Beach Resort. Matachica Resort & Spa ranks #2 in Belize with accolades from 5 publications including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Ocean Tide Beach Resort
Fodor's
Oyster
Boca del Rio Dr., San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
Fodor's "Top picks here are the second- and third-floor oceanfront rooms, which have balconies overlooking the beach. This is one of the island's best values in pricey San Pedro. " Full review
Oyster Budget
"Ocean Tide Beach Resort is a solid lower-middle-range option in San Pedro." 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
