Portofino Beach ResortvsSandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant
Portofino Beach Resort and Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant are both rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Portofino Beach Resort scores slightly better than Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant. Portofino Beach Resort comes in at 77 with approval from 3 publications such as Oyster, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Portofino Beach Resort
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
Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant
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