Ambergris Cay

Ambergris Cay is an incredible and unique getaway—a private island that offers a level of seclusion, relaxation, and luxury that’s hard to find anywhere else. From the moment we arrived, we felt like we had stepped into a peaceful, untouched paradise. The resort is truly exclusive, private, and with a pristine beach and no crowds—just pure tranquility. Beachfront Bungalow Experience Our 1,600 sq. ft. beachfront bungalow was spacious, private, and luxurious, with a heated plunge pool, hammock, and lounge chairs overlooking the ocean. A personal golf cart made exploring easy. The only drawback was the shallow water in front of our bungalow (1-2 feet deep)—great for floating on a raft but not for wading or swimming. Dining & Atmosphere Breakfast was excellent, with classic favorites and chef’s specials. Room service lunch was good but sometimes arrived cooler than expected. The pizza at the Clubhouse, was great. Dinner was exceptional—fresh seafood (especially lobster & grouper), a beautiful beachfront setting, and attentive service from Chantel made every meal feel special. Service & Arrival Experience The service was outstanding. Our Island Host, Clemente, went above and beyond, ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience. Activities & Excursions Hangover Floating Bar – A fun, must-do experience on crystal-clear waters. Tennis & Fitness Center – Well-equipped gym with stunning ocean views. Sunset Cruise – Disappointing; the boat remained mostly stationary. Bonfire at Monck Beach – Disappointing. No seating, and we were the only ones there. Accessibility Considerations Private pool has five steps, no handrails— my wife needed assistance. Indoor shower is slippery, and water splashes onto the floor. Final Thoughts Ambergris Cay is a hidden gem—a private island retreat offering peace, luxury, and unmatched seclusion. The only downside is the shallow beach, but everything else was near perfect. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. We hope to return someday!

I can’t say enough great things about Ambergris Cay. It is absolutely breathtaking. My daughter and I had the best time ever. The experience, the peacefulness on the island, the above 5 star service, the activities, the food, the drinks, the spa was like no other. Garey and Chef Jason made this an unforgettable experience for me and my daughter. Her birthday cake was delicious;) The boat staff were so helpful and kind, honestly everyone we met was just great!! We highly recommended anyone staying here.

This review is no reflection of the staff or the service received. Everyone was amazing and felt like we were all family. I know the staff gets a bonus of sorts if there name is called out during reviews; I have no issue doing this (no I’m not a bot, I’m a human who knows how the service industry works!) So a very special thanks to; Evelyn, Francena, Louis, Miguel, Jocelyn, Pedro and the happiest human alive, James our host. Love you all. The villas are amazing, seriously amazing. Your own pool, seating area, quiet beach, hammock. Rooms are spacious; although need some better attention to stuff as it falls apart (who puts tiles back together with Caulking???) But none of that affects your experience. You’ll get your own golf cart; which you’ll need because everything is a drive but Calico. There is lots to do during the day; pickleball, tennis, sup’s, kayaks, e-bike and walking. Our biggest issue with the resort is the vibe, or lack thereof. Now we did pick the week after Christmas break when everyone is back to routine and the resort was at only 40%. So the feeling of being on your own island is cool, until it’s not. Our first few nights we were basically the only ones left at the restaurant by 8pm, 8! Like is everyone going to bed at 8:30?! We did have a saxophone player a couple of nights, but he started at 7:30 and ended at 8:30. The nights there was a bone fire, my husband and I were the only ones there to enjoy it! We’ve relaxed/played all day together; it would be nice to do something besides go to bed by 9! Everyday we saw just a handful of people; which just killed the vibe a bit. As we had so much time to explore the island; we noticed a lot of missed opportunities to really give the resort some punch. Like there are little beaches everywhere that would be perfect for picnics and lounge chairs, there is a pier by the villas that would amazing for a sunset bar. So again, the place is amazing. But we were so starved for vibes we were ready to get back home mid week. The food is actually pretty good for only having one restaurant; I would say better then average for most dishes. The wine list is small and most night they didn’t have the bottle we were looking for. What we liked the most is the portion sizes; they were absolutely perfect, enough to eat but not enough that you felt like a stuffed pig. We did have an opportunity to enjoy a couples massage at the spa; the ladies there are fantastic! I would say it’s another part of the resort that could use attention. We did the Champagne journey and after our massages we were left in the room to enjoy our champagne and strawberries…while sitting on the massage tables? Not sure why they didn’t move us to a better location. All in all, I think it’s a great introverted location. Or I can see a destination wedding or maybe a large family retreat. Things you wouldn’t need a resort vibe for. The best part of our holiday was the endless exploring and the hangover bar!