Cayo Espanto

Discover your own private island at Cayo Espanto, where paradise and luxury come together as one. This new, five star, world class resort is for the discriminating few who demand the best life has to offer. We invite you to spend enchanting evenings and unforgettable days overlooking the Caribbean while our staff overlooks nothing.

Located three miles from San Pedro in the calm waters of the Western Caribbean, off the coast of Belize, Cayo Espanto is truly a spectacular and private retreat. Although Belize is less than two hours from Miami and Houston, it remains virtually undiscovered.

Select your accommodations from our four premium Caribbean front villas or two smaller Caribbean front bungalows, all on a private island spanning four acres. Cayo Espanto, a private island paradise combines the ultimate in luxury and seclusion. With only six houses and a staff to guest ratio of two to one, you will always feel you have the island to yourself.

Travel Info

Guest will fly into Belize International Airport on US Airways, American, Continental or TACA Airlines. Flights are available from Charlotte (3 hours and 37 minutes), Miami (1 hour and 40 minutes), Houston (1 hour and 55 minutes) and Dallas (2 hours and 30 minutes).

Upon arrival, guests clear immigration and claim their luggage. Wheeled carts are provided at no charge. Guests are permitted to bring one to two bottles of liquor or eight bottles of wine into Belize per person.

Next, guests clear customs where they will be greeted by a variety of friendly baggage handlers. They will assist you with your luggage once you arrive at customs and beyond. They will do all the lifting onto and off of the customs counters for you if you allow them. Gratuity for baggage handlers is usually fifty cents - one dollar US per bag. Margie, from the Cayo Espanto Staff will meet you outside Customs. Guests flying to San Pedro, will proceed around the corner to Maya Island Air where they check in for their flight. This airline uses planes ranging in size from 20 passenger Caravans to Cessna 172s. Round trip travel on Island Air costs about $125 US. You can pay with a credit card. We will make all the arrangements for you. Flights are frequent. A five passenger Cessna 206 can be chartered for about US$350.00 (one way). This is an excellent option that can reduce wait times.

The flight time is 17 minutes and includes beautiful views of various islands and the second largest barrier reef in the world (it will be on your right). Keep an eye out for manatee as you leave the mainland and look for rays and dolphins as you get closer to the islands.

Before boarding, ask your pilot to let you know when Cayo Espanto is in view. Just before landing in San Pedro, you will see Cayo Espanto to the left (you should recognize it from photos). You will be met at the San Pedro airport by our staff and taken via golf cart directly to one of our shuttle boats just a few hundred yards away. You will enjoy a 7 minute ride to Cayo Espanto. Your luggage will be handled for you the entire time.

Cayo Espanto Rates - per villa, per night including meals and drinks*

Winter/Summer/Fall rates 2006
January 8, 2006 - December 15, 2006

Casa Manana  $1,495
Casa Olita       $1,595
Casa Aurora   $1,750/2 guests, $1,950/4 guests
Casa Estrella  $1,850/2 guests, $2,050/4 guests
Casa Brisa     $1,395.00

Full Island Rental

January 8, 2006 - December 15, 2006
$10,000 per night

Other Information

• Number of premium Villas = 4
• Number of smaller Bungalows = 1
• Max. number of guests on island = 14
• All houses are sea front and on the beach.
• All cabanas have private pools except Casa Morada.
• Casa Morada has a Jacuzzi.
• Meals and drinks (excluding wine and Champagne) are included in the above rates.
• Meals are served in the houses for private dining or on the various docks or in our dining palapa.
• A varied cuisine is available. We tailor menus for each guests.
• We can meet the need of most special diets and requests.
• Rates do not include a 25% Belize Government Tax and Service Charge.
• Rates are per Night, per Couple, per House (except full Island bookings).
• Rates include personal houseman, three tailored meals per day, snacks, all drinks (except champagne, wine and cordials), and non-motorized water sports.