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Turneffe Island ResortvsPortofino Beach Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Turneffe Island Resort scores slightly higher than Portofino Beach Resort. Turneffe Island Resort comes in at #11 in Belize with praise from 2 reviews including Fodor's, 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
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
