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Portofino Beach ResortvsXanadu Island Resort
Portofino Beach Resort and Xanadu Island Resort are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Xanadu Island Resort ranks significantly higher than Portofino Beach Resort. Xanadu Island Resort has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 4 sources like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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
Xanadu Island Resort Oyster Travel + Leisure Fodor's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Sea Grape Drive, P.O. Box 109, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
From $330/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
Oyster Mid-Range
"Xanadu Island Resort is a simple, relaxed property with 20 spacious units resting on a pretty stretch of beach along Ambergris Caye, minutes from central San Pedro." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Near the tip of Ambergris Cay, a 25-mile-long island off the northeastern coast of Belize, Xanadu Island Resort is set along a gorgeous stretch of white sand." Full review
Fodor's "A lovely resort that's eco-minded, relaxed, just a short walk to town, and without the pageantry of some upscale resorts." Full review
Frommer's "There are studios, single-bedrooms and two- and three-bedroom units available. The resort has a long pier jutting into the ocean, with a wonderful swimming platform at the end." Full review
Lonely Planet "If being surrounded by greenery is a priority, it's hard to beat this resort set in lush tropical gardens alive with bird song." Full review
