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Pelican Beach - South Water Caye

3.0 of 5
South Water Caye, Belize
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Cheltenham
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

It's taken a while to write this review. We visited as a family of four in late August 2012 after spending a week in the rain forest. We were on the caye for 4 days and it proved to be just what we wanted. Relaxing, beautiful, fascinating, other-worldly, and the most welcoming place we've ever visited. August is low season... More

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Long Beach, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Our 4 day stay on Pelican Beach was awesome. The boat ride out was shorter than expected (about 45 min or so) and you're pretty much in instant chill mode once you hit the island. The rooms are nice and large with private bathrooms (at least in the duplex cottage we were in). Probably the most attractive thing about the... More

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This island resort is wonderful for families. It is safe and you can snorkel right off the beach. The service is great and the staff is very accommodating. Manager Daniel Rath offered world class services equivalent to what we could get at any five stars except more personable. This island is also good for romantic getaways because it has fantastic... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We took an early morning boat out to South Water Caye and arrived before our room was ready. But this wasn’t a problem, as we sat on the deck with the complimentary fruit juice and enjoyed the quiet. When we did get to go to our room, it was wonderful – on stilts over the water and set apart from... More

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

The Island is the best! The service and the food was over the top! Very healthy menu with fresh fish caught the same day! Fresh fruit at every meal and the cuisine was of the area! We asked many times what we were eating and loved it! The service was wonderful! The managers and staff go out of their way... More

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Sunningdale, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

OK, so first up - this was not cheap but it was worth it. Imagine - a pristine sandy beach, hammocks tied between palm trees, clear and clean water that you can see straight through, a mass of tropical fish, rays and the odd reef shark that you can snorkel to from the beach in a 2-3 minutes. if you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

We had a wonderfull time at the Pelican Beach resort. We stayed in a cabin over the water with great views. In the tree next to us an oprey was resting every night. Snorkeling at the Island is very good, but also go to the further reefs and you will love the underwaterlife, Great for fishing and there are kayaks... More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Our family loved this hotel. Incredibly secluded - like on a deserted island. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Arranged snorkeling and fishing trips. Dinner is limited menu, but good quality and authentic cuisine. My kids loved that you could swim and snorkel right from the beach. Very quiet and peaceful -- no TVs or AC - just relaxation.

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

My sister and I are just back from a fabulous snorkeling trip to Belize. We stayed at the Pelican Beach Resort on South Water Caye (an outpost of the Pelican Beach Resort in Dangriga). If you are into snorkeling, this is the place to go. You can easily swim to the reef right off the beach. (My sister and I... More

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Bar Harbor, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

With great anticipation, my husband and I returned to Pelican Beach on South Water Caye for a third visit. The first two stays were fantastic and this time measured up entirely. We have really found a place that matches our tropical island fantasies. Read the description and reviews carefully to be sure that Pelican Beach is a match for you.... More

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Also Known As:
Pelican Beach - South Water Caye Hotel
Pelican Beach - South Water Caye Hotel South Water Caye
Pelican Beach - South Water Caye Belize
Address: South Water Caye, Belize
Region: Belize > Belize Cayes > South Water Caye
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Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in South Water Caye
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Two special locations, one great vacation - South Water Caye and Dangriga! South Water Caye, our island getaway-seaside cottages and rooms with fantastic views and cooling trade winds. On a gorgeous beach, atop the barrier reef and within South Water Caye Marine Reserve. Snorkel from shore, dive, fish, kayak or do nothing at all. Environmentally-friendly facilities with separate student group accommodations. For the simple pleasures - spending time together, sharing new adventures and making new friends. ... more   less 

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