Xanadu Island Resort, Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Caye Caulker
per person, room only
Overview
- The first Green Globe island certified property in Belize
- Stay in a unique monolithic dome structure, with beautiful arching walls
- Dive with the best local operators, known for impeccable standards of service
- Make the most of your time with a wide range of complimentary amenities
Located on Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita” and named after Samuel Coleridge’s fictional land, this superb beachfront resort is almost too good to be true. You’ll have access to tropical gardens, the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea and the Belize Barrier Reef, providing plenty of opportunity for adventure. And with plenty of complimentary facilities, you’re free to explore at your own pace, and in your own style. Join one, two, or three-tank dive trips to some of the best sites in Belize, or simply relax in the pool or hot tub. No matter what you do, as one of Belize’s leading sustainable resorts, you can rest assured that every minute of your stay is benefitting the local people, wildlife, and environment.
Rooms
Studio suite
1 x King bed, sleeps 2
Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, Fan...from $105 /night
One bedroom suite
1 x King bed or 2 x twin beds, sleeps 2
Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, Fan...from $117 /night
Loft suite
1 x King bed, sleeps 2
Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, Fan...from $129 /night
Two bedroom garden view suite
1 x Queen bed, 1 x king or 2 x twin beds, sleeps 4
Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, Fan...from $190 /night
Resort checklist
Reviews
Donna T
Xanadu Island Resort was amazing. It had everything we needed. The staff was willing to coordinate activities and give thoughtful recommendations. The beds...
Read moreDiving in Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Caye Caulker
Reef sharksYear round
Eagle raysYear round
StingraysYear round
Marine turtlesYear round
Schooling reef fishYear round
Plentiful reef lifeYear round
Like much of Belize’s barrier reef diving, you can expect classic spur-and-groove formations on the exposed side of the reef, with beautiful formations to explore and sponge-scattered coral gardens. The inner side of the reef is sheltered and shallow, while the outer side descends, plateau by plateau, into the depths of the Caribbean Sea. Here, the combination of deeper water and faster-flowing currents means pelagic fish are the main attraction, with sharks, rays and other species all on the cards.
Ambergris Caye diving
Hol Chan, at Ambergris Caye’s southern tip, was the first area in Belize to be designated as a reserve and is one of the region’s most popular dive spots. The reserve includes barrier reef, seagrass flats, and mangrove areas, and is home to tarpons, grunts, and snapper. Experienced divers can fin out to the drop-off where spotted eagle rays and schools of barracuda can often be seen.
Just south of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a site known as Shark Ray Alley has become a hotspot for Southern stingrays and nurse sharks, drawn to the area by fishermen that clean their catch. Other fish attracted to the food include horse-eye jacks, silver porgy, blue runners, and Caribbean Ballyhoo. Here, snorkellers can swim amongst dozens of these docile stingrays and slow-moving sharks in crystal-clear water as they gather in anticipation of an easy meal.
Mexico Tunnel is another famous site, featuring a 40-metre long ‘tunnel’ between two spurs in the reef. Despite the name, this tunnel is really more of a gully, providing a great experience for beginner divers, as well as those with more experience. Longspine squirrelfish, hogfish, tiger grouper, foureye butterflyfish, and blue tangs can all be seen here. For wide-angle photography, Tackle Box Canyons near San Pedro is hard to beat with dark caverns, tunnels and walls contrasting with the clear, coral-filled waters above.
Caye Caulker diving
Around Caye Caulker you can find more canyon-like coral formations at sites such as Rock Beauty, Island Queen Canyons, and Raggedy Anne. Divers based on the island can also dive Ambergris Caye just 25-kilometres to the north, and many dive centres will also offer extended day trips to famous sites such as Turneffe Atoll, Lighthouse Reef and the Great Blue Hole.
