Awards

Award-Winning Caribbean Private Island Resort

We are not the only ones who think Cayo Espanto is the “World’s Best Private Island.” Our awards speak for themselves.

2023 Awards

Condé Nast Johansens: Awards for Excellence 2023

Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2023

TripExpert 2023 Experts’ Choice Award

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Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023

2022 Awards

Condé Nast Johansens: Awards for Excellence 2022

TripSavvy 2022 Editors’ Choice Awards

World Culinary Awards: Belize’s Best Hotel Restaurant

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2021 Awards

Condé Nast Johansens: Awards for Excellence 2021

World Culinary Awards: Belize’s Best Hotel Restaurant

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2019 Awards

Virtuoso Ultraluxe Travel Latin America & Caribbean

2018 Awards

Caribbean Wedding Industry Awards – Caribbean Honeymoon Resort of the Year for Belize

Established to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence in the wedding industry across the Caribbean

Belize Tourism Board Small Accommodation of the Year

2017 Awards

Andrew Harper Top 100 Hideaways in the World

Andrew Harper rewards this accolade to a property with fewer than 50 rooms and exhibits exceptional character, a commitment to classic hospitality and offer a profound sense of place.

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Andrew Harper Travel Directory

Andrew Harper recommends smaller, one-of-a-kind luxury properties where travelers can expect a high level of personal service.

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Virtuoso Best of the Best

Discover incredible worldwide destinations with detailed information on more than 1,100 Virtuoso-preferred hotels and resorts.

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USA Today 10 Best Waterfront Villas

Trusted Travel and Lifestyle Advice from USA Today.

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2016 Awards

GAYOT Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts Worldwide

GAYOT is a trusted guide to the good life and provides first-hand access to the world’s most exciting places.

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Conde Nast Johnansens Best Service

A global collection of luxury hotels, spas and venues approved by local experts.

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Destination Wedding & Honeymoons – 27 Best All Inclusive Resorts for Honeymoons

2015 Awards

World Travel Awards Belize’s Leading Spa Resort

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

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2014 Awards

Fodor’s Travel Top 100 All-Inclusive Hotel

Fodor’s Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler’s trip.

2013 Awards

Condé Nast Johansens Best Hotel and Most Romantic Hideaway

A global collection of luxury hotels, spas and venues approved by local experts.

Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Winner & Top 10 Hotels for Romance – Central America

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of every trip.

Islands Magazine Top 10 Best Private Islands in the World

World Travel Awards Belize’s Leading Spa Resort

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

2012 Awards

World Travel Awards Belize’s Leading Hotel and Spa Resort

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence: Most Romantic Hideaway

A global collection of luxury hotels, spas and venues approved by local experts.

Booked.net Hotel Reservations Great Service Award

Trip Advisor – Certificate of Excellence

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of every trip.

2011 Awards

World Travel Awards Belize’s Leading Hotel

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

Condé Nast Traveller World’s Best Private Island Resorts

A global collection of luxury hotels, spas and venues approved by local experts.

MSN Travel UK: 15 of the World’s Most Romantic Hotel Rooms

Condé Nast Johansens Recommended Best Belize Luxury Hotel and Spa

A global collection of luxury hotels, spas and venues approved by local experts.

Andrew Harper Travel Directory

Andrew Harper recommends smaller, one-of-a-kind luxury properties where travelers can expect a high level of personal service.

2010 Awards

World Travel Awards Belize’s Leading Spa Resort

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

Away.com Perfect 10 Private Island Resort

Fodor’s Choice

Fodor’s Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler’s trip.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Top 10 Hotels to Propose

Celebrates stylish places to stay and telling their tales – a chance to shine the spotlight on some of the most incredible escapes in our hotel collections.

2009 Awards

Islands Magazine Worlds Best Private Island

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Robb Report Best of the Best

Robb Report is the manual of modern luxury, with its fingers on the pulse of the latest superlative products and experiences that today’s modern consumers seek.

Condé Nast Traveller Gold List

A global collection of luxury hotels, spas and venues approved by local experts.

Andrew Harper Hideaway of the Year

Andrew Harper recommends smaller, one-of-a-kind luxury properties where travelers can expect a high level of personal service.

Travel and Leisure Editor’s Pick

2008 Awards

World Travel Awards Belize’s Leading Resort

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

Forbes Traveler The World’s Best Hotel

Islands Magazine Best of the Caribbean

Islands Magazine Top 12 Private Islands in the World

2007 Awards

World Travel Awards Belize’s Leading Resort

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

World Travel Show Caribbean Resort of the Year

Islands Magazine Top 10 Great Escapes

Belize Tourism Assocation Chef of the Year

Belize Tourism Association Hotel of the Year

2006 Awards

World Travel Awards Belize’s Leading Resort

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

World Travel Show Best Spa

Modern Bride Honeymoon Destination of the Year

2005 Awards

World Travel Awards Belize’s Leading Resort

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

2003 Awards

Forbes Magazine Best All-Inclusive Resort

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2000 Awards

Andrew-Harper Hideaway of the Year

Andrew Harper recommends smaller, one-of-a-kind luxury properties where travelers can expect a high level of personal service.

Cayo Espanto

A PRIVATE ISLAND