We were married at this resort on Feb 16, 2008. We did a LOT of research to select where to stay and where to get married in Belize. We were thrilled with our choice!!!! We cannot say enough good things about the service we received. 25 family members and friends also stayed at the resort, and the staff went above and beyond to track down family members stuck in the US due to flight delays and assure a safe and speedy arrival in Ambergris Caye. The setting was picture perfect for what we had in mind for our tropical island wedding and winter getaway, with well-kept, clean suites. Patios were perfect for enjoying the fresh air or catching a nap in the hammock with the trees and landscaping providing enough privacy that you may forget other people are staying at the resort. Having the full kitchen was great for preparing a few meals and snacks in. Xanadu is in a great location, within walking or biking distance of town without being in the midst of everything. Any tours or dinner reservations could easily be booked directly by the staff, and as avid scuba divers, we appreciated the convenience of being picked up right on the dock at this resort. A fabulous, worry free wedding & honeymoon. We are sad to leave and already talking about when we'll be back. We cannot thank Su, Stacey, Ingrid, and the rest of the staff enough for all they did!!!!!!!!!!

We went to Ambergris Caye for Jerry Jeff Walker's Camp Belize and stayed at Xanadu. It was a very beautiful and peaceful resort. Our suite overlooked the Caribbean and we could see the barrier reef from our balcony. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant or bar, but it is a short walk along the beach to a number of excellant dining venues. The staff at Xanadu went above and beyond to make us feel like family. We would definately recommend this property to anyone.

We stayed for one week at Xanadu followed by a week at a fishing resort in the north called El Pescador. We loved Xanadu. Getting there required 3 planes and the last, a Tropic Air shuttle, waited for us even though our plane was delayed and it was the last flight of the night. The office was open and check-in was smooth. We booked at the last minute and only got a room because of a cancellation. Stacey was amazing and booked us right away and helped with transfers and fly-fishing reservations.

First impressions - the hotel is really condos. Simple but comfortable. 2 bedrooms with a full kitchen. We ordered groceries and they were delivered and in our room upon arrival. We ordered a golf cart and that was waiting as well. Cute pool. No beach - but we knew that.

When we wanted a beach we wandered down to Banana someting or other with the restaurant Rico's just to the south. Cute beach and the kids actually got in the water. The only time the entire trip. And you can order drinks on the beach there. We overhead someone else saying that it is only a one star timeshare property - but for amenities it blew away Xanadu. Although Xanadu - the property itself - is beautiful and welcoming we really wish they had a social meeting spot,,, just a place to order a margarita and visit. It really is just a group of condos. No vacation vibe, no music, no drinks. And don't get me wrong I am NOT looking for Club Med. Just a drink after a long day. Or coffee in the morning.

The location is the best on the island. Close enough to visit town but removed and private enough to feel safe and comfortable. Town is fun and on cloudy days we had a blast shopping and getting ice cream. We bought additional groceries at the store and took the golf cart to see a local feeding of the crocodiles. The kids loved it. I would recommend getting the golf cart. Not too expensive and worth every penny - getting in the golf cart to go to dinner was motivation enough for the kids to get ready. They LOVED it!

Restaurants we loved - Sunset Grill and feeding the tarpon, The Patio. We also tried to go to Azul but it was closed - I had read about it and really wanted to try it. We also loved Sweet Basil. For the restaurants on the North end - take a private water taxi. Fast and private.

The island itself is a work in progress. There is a lot of construction. Some half finished and abandoned. There is an old boat tied to the pier directly in front of Xanadu that is the uglest thing I have ever seen. We took a picture of it as a metaphor to Ambergris - half finished. And there is trash everywhere. Running on the beach - there is a trail along the entire shoreline - is great exercise but kind of depressing. We also joked about the local "rush-hour" where all locals ride their bikes up north for construction jobs along this trail - literally hundreds of men!

Important notes - you will not swim in the ocean. Make sure your hotel has a good pool becuase the ocean is full of trash and seaweed. Or plan a snorkeling trip. We did Shark Ray alley and it was cool. It was the only time I got in the ocean.

We checked out Victoria House - another hotel hightly rated. It was very cute and manicured. Farther from town. But honestly you can find a million hotels like it in Florida.. why go all the way to Belize? It is farther from town and the road is horrible. Cute but missing the local vibe that Xanadu has. Although if I went back I would check into both.

Major bonus!!! We took the best trip of our lives - kudos to Astrum Helicopters and Kevin our pilot!!!! We flew over to Lamanai and got a birds eye view of the reef and the island. Then to the mainland and we saw the ruins by air. We landed in a field and a private airboat awaited us for an eco-tour of the savannah. Followed by a personal tour of the ruins and then lunch in the beautuul Lamanai Lodge. First class all the way. My 7 year old son sat up front with the pilot on the return flight and it was the highlight of his life. He asked so many questions and also bought an amazing print of the ruins to be framed for his room. Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!

In closing, we liked Ambergris so much that we stayed an additional week (at a different resort as Xanadu was full.) The island is beautiful although it needs some love (and filled trash bags) to be considered first class. But then again, you get what you pay for and the rooms at Ambergris are a bargain. Save your money and do something really cool like an Astrum Helicopter tour!! Have fun!

We just returned from our first trip to San Pedro and our stay at Xanadu Resort. Xanadu was just as it said on their website---rejuvenate mind,body and soul. Our room was spacious,clean and decorated nicely. The property was tropical and very inviting. The stress of our daily lives was taken away almost immediately. The staff at Xanadu could not have been more helpful. They gave us great recommendations for restaurants and other activities. Bicycles were free of charge and a great way to see the island. The golf cart rental was on the property making it very convenient.

We can't wait to come back to Belize and Xanadu !!!