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Turneffe FlatsvsPortofino Beach Resort
Both Turneffe Flats and Portofino Beach Resort are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Portofino Beach Resort is preferred by most professionals compared to Turneffe Flats. Portofino Beach Resort comes in at 77 with praise from 3 publications like Fodor's, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Turneffe Flats
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Turneffe Atoll, Turneffe Island, Belize
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's "The sound of the surf is the only night noise at this smart, red-roofed resort, where you'll commune with others who love fishing and other water activities as much as you do." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This eco-tourism resort is known for some of the best saltwater fishing, diving, and snorkeling in Belize's largest marine reserve in the Caribbean"
Frommer's "This is a superbly run fishing resort geared toward dedicated flat-water fly-fishing. Everything here is simple, yet luxurious...rooms are all beachfront and housed in a couple of long, low buildings" Full review
Frommer's "Located on a tiny private caye at the southern tip of the Turneffe Island Atoll, this is the swankiest outfit on the outer atolls" Full review
Lonely Planet "Although its principal fame is as a fishing retreat with expert guides, this Blackbird Caye lodge also offers excellent dive trips that are less crowded than at other resorts." Full review
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
