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Turneffe Island ResortvsPelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, Pelican Beach - South Water Caye is preferred by most writers compared to Turneffe Island Resort. Pelican Beach - South Water Caye comes in at 82 with recommendations from 4 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Turneffe Island Resort
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Turneffe Atoll, Turneffe Island, Belize
From $869/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "If you came to Belize for the diving, this is an ideal base, though fishing, snorkeling, beachcombing, and in-room massages are also top-notch. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "This luxury resort, a favorite with fans of fishing, diving, and snorkeling, is set on a 14-acre private island about 30 miles southeast of Belize City"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"At the southern tip of the atoll, the fanciest of the Turneffe resorts offers gorgeous cabañas with screened porches, wooden floorboards, and indoor and outdoor showers, all set amid coconut palms." 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
