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Cayo Espanto
At a Glance
- Over-the-top luxury and service
Pros
- Island is on the back side of Ambergris Caye, not on the main Caribbean Sea
Cons
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Cayo Espanto Review
Espanto means fright in Spanish, but there's nothing to be frightened of on this tiny island 3 mi (5 km) west of Ambergris Caye, except possibly the wallop to your wallet if you stay here. This super-luxury resort with seven villas, all there is on the small island, has a staff-to-guest ratio of two to one. The villas come complete with splash pool, Egyptian cotton linens, and a personal houseman. Several villas have walls that literally fold back to let in the Caribbean sun. As a guest, you meet with the chef to plan your day's meals, which are delivered to your own waterside table. For all this personal care you'll pay a small fortune, with nightly rates starting at BZ$3,212 double including 24% tax and service. Some guests arrive by helicopter; Astrum Helicopters in Belize City provides transport for BZ$2,500 for up to four persons.
- Address: 3 mi (5 km) west of Ambergris Caye, Cayo Espanto | Map It
- Phone: 221/3001; 888/666-4282 in U.S.
- Website: www.aprivateisland.com
- Location: Ambergris Caye and San Pedro
Contact Information
- 7 villas.
- Rate includes all-inclusive.
- Credit cards accepted.
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