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Portofino Beach ResortvsPelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye
Portofino Beach Resort and Pelican Beach - South Water Caye are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Pelican Beach - South Water Caye scores significantly better than Portofino Beach Resort. Pelican Beach - South Water Caye comes in at #7 in Belize with positive reviews from 4 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Portofino Beach Resort
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Frommer's
6 Miles North, PO Box 36, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster Mid-Range
"The pool has ocean views, the restaurant and bar has both indoor and outdoor sections, and beach has firmly packed white sand and a swimming pier." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Belize Barrier Reef stretches out next to the isiand this resort calls home, Ambergris Caye, making Portofino a popular destination for vacationing divers and snorkelers." Full review
Fodor's "This luxury-meets-adventure resort embodies much of Belize's character: cabañas with ragged crowns of thatch, wonderful staff, imperfect beaches, and exquisite water." Full review
Frommer's "Right on the shore and with thatch-roofed cabins, wood floors, bamboo beds, and large picture windows, this intimate boutique resort has a tropical feel" 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
