Reviews of Pelican Beach Resort South Water Caye This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
14 Miles Offshore Dangriga, at top the Belize Barrier Reef, South Water Caye, Dangriga, Belize
#5 of 5 hotels in Dangriga
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 10 hotel reviews
7.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.1
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Comfort
8.1
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
7.2
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
6.1
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Reviewed: February 23, 2023
Jacob
United Kingdom7 Reviews21 helpful votes7.0“Lovely place to stay but be careful when booking”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Private Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property is a 45min boat journey from Dangriga and the owners charge an extortionate fee to transfer you to the island, my experience has been tainted somewhat because after leaving I have ended up having a heated discussion about this with the property owner, and I would advise anyone booking to understand that there will be a large cost to transfer you to the Island, which is not listed on booking.com currently The owner initially quoted me $600 for the transfer, I discussed with them and they lowered it to $400, but while I was there, other guests had paid $320. It is a 45min transfer and they charge guests to restock the island. The owner send some questionable messages and justifications when I asked about this cost The boats are owned by the hotel and go daily to take food and water to the island Overall this affected my experience, the island is great, the staff are great, the food is great, but the management will take advantage if they can, so just be wary about the cost of the transfer when booking as it isn’t clearly in the policies and it’s a large extra cost
The place is beautiful, snorkelling in coral about 100m off the beach, the food is good and the rooms are simple but comfortable. the staff are also really great, the are mostly young lads who have a great sense of humour
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: February 11, 2023
Silvia
Germany20 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“the place itself is beautiful and it was a special experience to be on such a small and secluded island. But the food si”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Private Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
-at breakfast you choose between salty or sweet. both choices are very small and the fruit plate is ridiculous. Lunch is supposed to be a "light meal" but we got unhealthy dishes (pork tacos, beef fajitas) in small portions. No salad, fruit etc. For dinner you can only choose between meat or fish/shrimps, everything else is set. - the boat transfer is not privat. They transport goods and people, but you pay the trip. no water or anything for guests on board.
very relaxing and beautiful island. the staff is great.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Rebecca
United States8 Reviews2.0“We left early!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not a great stay for families. Pictures are misleading! They look gorgeous but facilities really doesn’t look like it at all. Rooms are sparse and run down. Rusted and paint peeling. There was mold in the shower and a push pedal toilet. We were told to take a shower turning the water off while you soaped up. We would have been better off camping. Part of the island has abandoned structures. It seemed like a scene from Percy Jackson waiting for some creature to pop out. The island is super small. No place to really even walk around. It was a really hot time of year and no AC. The hostess said they give extra fans on hot nights. It was over 100’ so I am not sure how hot it has to be for an extra fan. Options for kids were nil. Corn hole with bean bags falling apart. One bucket and one shovel to play in the sand but the shovel handle was broken. Kayaking and paddle boarding but in only a super small area. They did have snorkeling trips, but over priced. $70 for an 1.5 hours. The food….. ug! Set menu and no options. Take it or leave it. Food was heavy such a pull pork tocos or an overcooked burger and frankly just barely edible. No modification choice. We stayed one night and asked to leave. I am sad that we chose this place as we wasted a family vacation, money and had to scramble for another place to stay during a busy time. We have travelled extensively and have been to spartan accommodations, but this was the worst.
The view was beautiful. Jillian was very nice and tried to work with us to find kid food options as not many. She also helped arrange a boat to take us back early. Steep $600 price tag for total boat transfer.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Arlene
United States7 Reviews3 helpful votes10“Ver comfortable accommodations, relaxing spot for great snorkeling and kayaking.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Private Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
Suggestion on tipping staff were steep >$100/day/couple.
Location was great! Staff was fantastic!!!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Jan
Netherlands206 Reviews31 helpful votes5.0“great island worn down resort”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Reef Crest View Rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
the price was really high for the offered package the building was very old the view from the room was completely obstructed the room is extremely basic the tours were relatively expensive boat transfer was very expensive no cushions on hard wood beach beds lots of sand flies
its a great island location the personnel goes above and beyond to make the stay memorable nice bar only 30-40 minute boat ride secure parking at the main land lodge free canoes and paddle boards
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Craig
United States3 Reviews10“Love to retire in Belize!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Cottage
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really 😃
Clean , beautiful, Everyone was friendly and hospitable. Peace and quiet. No tv , great. Food was very good and sufficient, bartender was great and excellent array of drinks. Rebeca and her family were there and very nice in deed. Definitively I want to go back . Craig Debler
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 21, 2023
Kamil
United States12 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Reef Crest View Rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
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Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Beverly
United States3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Private Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: August 20, 2023
Purita
United Kingdom15 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Private Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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