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( 15-19 of 38 )
“Loved Ambergris Caye & Pelican Reef Villas”

Pelican Reef Villas Resort

5 of 5 stars
Columbus, Ohio
Apr 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I, along with our two teenage daughters, spent a week on Ambergris Caye over Spring Break in March, 2008. We stayed at Pelican Reef in a pool-front, ocean view 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. The condo was beautiful and very comfortable. The kitchen was perfectly appointed if you are interested in cooking, which we did not do. I loved the many balconies in our condo. The bathrooms were lovely and perfectly sized with tons of towels in both linen closets. Also, a washer and dryer right in the condo sure came in handy. The beds were very comfy too. The resort was quiet at night and aside from the sounds of kids splashing in the pool, was pretty quiet in general.

The staff at Pelican Reef are eager to accommodate anything you need. Lori organized a day trip to the mainland for my husband, complete with flight, taxi, and guide for a photographic outing. He got some great pics, and fell in love with the friendliness of the locals.

The town of San Pedro was a lot of fun. We rented a golf cart for the week through Pelican Reef and made regular trips into town to people watch, eat, and browse shops. We also used the kayaks Pelican Reef provides (at no charge) to paddle out into the Caribbean Sea to the Barrier Reef. It was beautiful. Other outings included a half day snorkel outing, and a full day Mayan tour. Both trips were a lot of fun. The tour guides (arranged by Lori at Pelican Reef) were outstanding, professional, fun, and extremely knowledgeable.

We were a little taken aback by the price of groceries on the island. My daughter's and I particularly found the $15 (Belize currency) Chips Ahoy cookies, a topic of endless jokes throughout the week when any of us ate one. It was much less costly to eat in the local restaurants. I didn't check out some of the small convenience type stores on the island....perhaps they have some lower prices. Not sure. Do try the French Bakery just North of the airport on Ambergris...the pastries, breads, and pizzas were blissful and reasonably priced. The place is gorgeous too and the woman working there was very kind. The name is Hacal Kiik Bakery & Cafe. Definitely go there.

I don't recall the bartender's name at Pelican Reef, but he was so friendly, helpful, and makes great Coco Loco's! We miss them terribly! There's always fresh coffee at the bar in the morning too.

We can't wait to return to Pelican Reef. It was a very relaxing, low-key, fun, family trip. Enjoy!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clean, modern, location, small & intimate feel, reasonably priced, friendly & helpful staff
    • Disliked — Nothing!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
KimberlyMJ's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 25, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Walkin on the Beach Down at Pelican Reef !!”

Pelican Reef Villas Resort

Mar 20, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

A very pleasant, secure place to stay with first rate service and a view, beach and snorkling pier that is perfect!!! Eliazar at the poolside bar can take care of about everything! The owners, Joe & Rhonda, are friendly, helpful and on site. Manager Lori is also personable and will clue you in on what there is to do. They feel like friends & family now!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The people at the resort
    • Disliked — leaving it for the airport!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BirthdayInBelize's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 20, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Concerts / Music festival
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“The best place on the Island”

Pelican Reef Villas Resort

Mar 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I just got back from one of the best vacations ever. Pelican Reef is everything eveyone has mentioned and more. Lori and Eliazar are just wonderful. Honestly, when we arrived and were greeted by them, we immediately felt relaxed and at home. In fact, the place is a family affair and we got to know Lori's parents a little too.
The accomodatations are beautiful, very comfortable and roomy. We had a great time exploring the Island in our rented golf cart and laying on the beach.
Thanks for the great time Lori! We look forward to coming back.
Susan

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The rooms were beautiful
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
LibrarianCalifornia's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 17, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Great Place”

Pelican Reef Villas Resort

Mar 11, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

First I want to thank Lori, Mr. Joe and Eliazar for making our stay at Pelican Reef excellent. My girlfriend and I just returned from a week at the Pelican Reef Villas. The service and hospitality is first class. The condos are very nice and the people that work at the resort are hands down some of the best I have ever dealt with. In my opinion this is the best place to stay on the island. It's a 5 minute golf cart ride to the heart of town, the beaches are cleaned at least twice a day and they will bend over backwards to make your trip enjoyable.

We will definitely be back next year.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything....If I had to chose I would say the people.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bhdunbar's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: January 02, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Excellent Choice!!”

Pelican Reef Villas Resort

Mar 3, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Excellent choice!! I would absolutely recommend this resort to anyone. Well worth every penny. The staff and management can answer any and all questions you may have as well as assist you with any tours you may be interested in. The views are spectacular and the entire resort well kept. The units are beautiful with anything you could need or want. With the granite surfaces, top of the line appliances and fixtures, huge jetted bath tub, the private balconies. The unit we were in had a full size washer and dryer, that was great. We didn't really need to pack near as much as we did. The units have full kitchens and the staff can help you locate a local grocery store if you want to save on eating out or just have plenty of snacks on hand. The large refrigerator came in handy for all the left overs as well. There were lots of great restaurants and the staff was helpful with recommending plenty of choices. It was truly beautiful and relaxing. The place had a welcoming feel. I felt very at home. The owners and the staff are very nice we enjoyed meeting them all. We had a wonderful time and we are looking forward to going back again soon. It was UnBelizable! :)

tips:
- pack light, you don't need much
- come prepared to relax and have fun
- take the flight from BZE to San Pedro
(15 min flight much better than the 2 hr water taxi)
- rent the golf cart for the week - its the best deal
(the staff sets it all up and it was perfect, that is the way everyone gets around and it's fun too!)
- you have to check out the reef and the sharks and stingrays
- we took the zip line tour and loved it

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the beach access and views, friendly staff, great rooms with eveyrthing you could want
    • Disliked — that I couldn't stay longer
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
airwlk2613's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 03, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Other
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Coconut Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize