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Matachica ResortvsSandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Matachica Resort & Spa ranks slightly better than Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant. Matachica Resort & Spa scores 78 with positive reviews from 4 publications including Fodor's, Oyster and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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
Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant Oyster Lonely Planet
Boca Del Rio, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $13/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Beach
Oyster Budget
"With rock bottom rates, a lively atmosphere, and an excellent beachfront location in San Pedro, Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant is an excellent pick for backpackers and budget travelers." Full review
Lonely Planet "The bright private rooms have big sliding doors leading onto a balcony with fine Caribbean vistas, while the air-conditioned dorms are well designed with privacy curtains and individual power sockets." Full review
