Xanadu Island Resort

Overview

Description

Xanadu Island Resort lies hidden on an inviting palm-lined beach, overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Just a short walk to San Pedro Town, Xanadu Island Resort is close enough to enjoy the restaurants and other amenities in town, yet far enough from the hustle and bustle to be quiet and relaxed.

Rooms

All 19 of our luxurious condominium suites offer fully equipped kitchens and living/dining areas. Each suite has central air conditioning, cable TV, telephones, internet access, safes for valuables, hair dryers, iPod docking stations, beach towels, and large shaded decks overlooking the ocean, pool and/or gardens.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 15

Percentage of local employees: 100%

Xanadu has its own bird sanctuary and reverse osmosis system on site, low-flush toilets in all units, and measures in place to reduce water use, minimize waste, and limit negative impacts on the surrounding areas on and near the beautiful island of Ambergris Caye, Belize. We also use eco-friendly chemicals in our day to day operations and monitor electricity and water consumption.

“The owners, staff members, and I are justly proud of our new distinction and intend to live up to the role of mentor on Ambergris Caye as a Green Globe certified property and leader in the field,” stated Martin Goldberg, Green Team Leader and Property Manager of Xanadu Island Resort.

“ICRT-Belize is happy to be able to assist our local partners reach their goals and define our tourism product as a country and unique destination,” said Yashin Dujon, Board member of International Centre for Responsible Tourism-Belize (ICRT-Belize).

“Xanadu Island Resort is one of three properties currently certified in Belize by Green Globe, and we are working with at least two more properties to be certified in the immediate future. We have a goal to see as many properties as possible certified in the next two years as we move our marketing focus to more environmentally conscious travel agents, tourists, tour operators, and locals alike,” confirmed Mr. Yashin Dujon.

Rates

$150 and up

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.xanaduresort-belize.com/rates_2011.php (available in English, French, Spanish and other languages).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Belize City (BZE)

Nearest local/national airport: San Pedro (SPR)

Travel time to nearest airport: 7 minutes

There are a few ways for you to get to the Island from Belize City:

• You can fly out of the international airport (BZE) to San Pedro (SPR). A ticket from the International Airport is $68.75 (USD) per person one way, $128.50 round trip. Flights depart every hour at 40 minutes past the hour beginning at 7:40am, with the last flight departing at 5:40pm. Flight time is 15-20 minutes. This is by far the most convenient, comfortable and scenic way to travel to the island.
• You can take a taxi from the international airport to the municipal airport. A taxi ride takes about 30 minutes and costs around $30. Cost for a one way ticket from the Municipal Airport is $40 per adult ($75 round trip) and $31 for children ages 2-11 ($58 round trip). Flights depart every hour at 30 minutes past the hour beginning at 7:30am with the last flight departing at 5:30pm. Flight time is 15-20 minutes.
• The most cost-effective option is to take a taxi from the international airport to either the Caye Caulker Water Taxi Terminal, the San Pedro Water Taxi Terminal, or Water Jet Xpress Terminal. The taxi ride is about 30 minutes. Cost for a one-way water taxi ticket is $12.50-15 per person. Departure times to San Pedro from Belize City are 8am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm and 4:30pm (CCWT schedule) and 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm (SPWT schedule). The boat ride takes about 75 minutes. Please note, the boat ride can be long and bumpy.

Of course, you can combine any of the above options (i.e. come over on a water taxi, return via air).

When you arrive in San Pedro, take any taxi from the air strip or water taxi terminal to Xanadu and we will pay the taxi driver upon your arrival.

If you would like us to book your island flights either from the international or the municipal airport, please forward your international travel itinerary and the names of all passengers traveling and we will be happy to do so. For water taxi reservations, please contact Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association, San Pedro Belize Express, or San Pedro Water Taxi.

If you do decide to take the water taxi, please let us know which taxi you will be on and/or what time your international flight arrives in Belize City, so we know what time to expect you in San Pedro and at Xanadu.

Additional Information

Awards or Recognitions

Recognized as the "First Green Globe Island Certified Property" in Belize by the International Center for Responsible Tourism in Belize.

Additional Web sites

• www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g291962-d502818-Reviews-Xanadu_Island_Resort_Belize-San_Pedro_Ambergris_Caye_Belize_Cayes.html (available in English, French, German and Spanish). Information about Xanadu on TripAdvisor.com.

Files

• Xanadu Island Resort Brochure

Date This Information Was Provided

April 2011.

Photos courtesy of Xanadu Island Resort, Belize, for SustainableTrip.org.