Xanadu Island Resort

Xanadu is an outstanding resort with an amazing staff. I stayed here in August and did a week of fly fishing for Permit. This resort is perfect for anglers because your guide picks you up from the dock right in front of the resort. You also have a full kitchen for making coffee and breakfast early in the morning before each day of fishing. Additionally, there is a water spigot in front of each suite that I used for rinsing my rods and reels each day. Super convenient. Another great touch, was Xanadu providing me with a coffee grinder so I could try the local coffee beans. The booking process and communication was excellent and everyone from the front desk to the folks that cleaned my suite, were really fantastic. I can’t say enough good things about Xanadu and will definitely be staying here on all my future fly fishing trips.

I am so glad I took a chance and followed trip advisor reviews and stayed at Xanadu Island Resort! I couldn't love this place more. The landscaping was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! I got to wake up every morning to such lush scenery.  Stayed in the studio room and it was the perfect amount of space for 2 people. Had a full kitchen with everything we needed to reheat food/ make breakfast in the mornings. There is no restaurant on site but there is a food shack called Martha's food  right in the entrance that has local cuisine and fresh juice. You can walk along the beach very easily to other restaurants. We enjoyed the Beach Bar and Grill that is right next door that had delicious chicken and rice and stew beans. I typically don't need that many amenities in a hotel because I spend most of my day running around but this place made me want to actually stay in sometimes! It was so cozy and immaculately clean. When I first walked in it felt so relieved that I was staying here for the rest of the week.   The staff couldn't have been more accommodating! They answered every question and concern with so much patience and assistance to ensure I got everything I needed. We had a free taxi to and from the airport. They organized our golf cart rental and helped us extend it. They tried effortlessly to get us a snorkeling trip to Mexico Rocks but we had inquired a bit too last minute. They have tons of excursions they offer at a discount and can book for you. I'm such an A type planner and it felt so nice to be able to relax because I knew they would figure it out for me. The property was so nice I enjoyed spending a full day just lounging around.  There is no direct access to the ocean, they have a seawall but that didn't bother me at all. The sargassum is at bay due to the seawall and I was still able to enjoy the small stretch of sand they had without the seaweed smell being noticable. The day I arrived the sargassum smelled like seaweed and after about an hour I didn't notice it anymore. When it's brought out of the water and sits under the sun it does smell like rotten eggs ( they didn't do this at our place but at places around). Unfortunately it seems like a tireless effort because a person can only remove so much but it didn't impact my trip one bit and I'm so thankful I was able to visit.  Highlights:-free bike, kayaks, and paddle boards (used the bikes when I didn't want to rent a golf cart )-AC , fans, and humidifier worked perfectly-compost bins -water dispenser in room  -TV on a rolling cart  -Full patio with hammock  -Safe-robes -hot tub that looks out into the beach  -perfectly tempered pool with small flotation devices  -dock for lounging and getting picked up for excursions-every staff member was more than accommodating -bar -bbq  -free beach towel rental -binder full of menus for restaurants; provided with a map that the hotel staff gave us some local recs to -beach loungers with umbrellas    Finally a place where the photos match perfectly!

Spent a week here recently and the place exceeded our expectations. Beautiful, clean, 2 bedroom unit. Large pool with shady areas from the numerous palm trees. Excellent bar service. They took care of tours, snorkeling and our plane ride back to Belize city. Everyone was friendly and we could not have chosen a better place to stay. It’s out of the way just enough to avoid the his to Lenox town, yet only a 2 minute golf cart ride to stores, restaurants and bars. Would stay there again in a minute.

I can’t wait to get back. I loved this place. It’s peaceful and very tranquil. If you are looking for a boutique resort with an absolute gorgeous atmosphere and a great staff, this is it. It feels like you are staying in the jungle, away from all the hustle and bustle but still in the middle of town. The location is excellent, everything you need is walkable. The architecture of the rooms and the cleanliness of the whole resort are wonderful. The restaurant at their sister resort, Villa Abrazos next door was phenomenal. It was one of the best meals I’ve had in the last 6 months of all my travels. It is a must do. If you’re looking for tranquility, nature, beach and a secluded place to stay, thats in the middle of town, this is it!

This resort was just perfect. Although it looks remote and is very quiet and serene, you’d never guess that just outside the entrance is a store, bakery, fruit stands and a supermarket. There is no better location. Literally 5 minutes to the airport and town. The resort will book your airfare and golf cart for your stay, plan all your tours and even order in your food for you. I have never stayed anywhere with such outstanding customer service. From the office staff to the bartender and security you will be in safe hands. Do not hesitate to book your stay here. We stayed in a studio, #4 and my brothers family stayed in the two bedroom two bathroom unit, #1. Both were beautiful, comfortable and steps away from the pool, beach and office. The bed was also very comfy! I whole heartedly recommend lil Alfonse for snorkeling and Searious adventures for your mainland tours. Both were great! I have dubbed Alfonse as the Steve Irwin or snorkeling because of his enthusiasm. It is contagious and refreshing!

Great place to visit. Great atmosphere and the staff are amazing and very friendly, from the guys caring your luggage to the people in the office. They go above and beyond for their guests. Winston is always around and ready to serve up whatever drink you please. Can't beat it.