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Matachica ResortvsPelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye
Matachica Resort & Spa and Pelican Beach - South Water Caye are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Matachica Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Pelican Beach - South Water Caye. Matachica Resort & Spa comes in at #2 in Belize with praise from 5 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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
Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
South Water Caye, Belize
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Travel + Leisure "Eight cottages set on the prettiest stretch of sand on the island. Entertainment here is of your own making—bring a book and settle back with a cold Belikin beer." Full review
The Telegraph5.0
"South Water Caye enjoys a privileged position right on the Belize Barrier Reef and is popular with snorkellers and divers looking for a low-key and affordable getaway." Full review
Fodor's "Steps from one of Belize's best beaches, where you can swim, snorkel, and dive from shore, and fish to your heart's content, is this former convent turned peaceful island retreat on 3½ seaside acres." Full review
Frommer's "Operated by the folks at the Pelican Beach Resort in Dangriga, this isolated island getaway is one of the best-run little resorts on these little cayes" Full review
Lonely Planet "The hotel is close to the airport and has clean, but uninspiring rooms with TV, air-con and colorful local artwork. Most rooms have beach-facing porches with hammocks.
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The solar-powered Pelican's eight comfortable wooden cottages at the south of the island are well spaced among the palms, giving a feeling of seclusion." Full review
