Ambergris Cay Private Island – All Inclusive – Pls Island Hopper Flight Included

“Overview”

Amazing location and very secluded. Great for couples. Service is top notch, staff is impeccable. Great amenities. Very relaxing and would highly recommend.

“Amergris Cay - A Special Place”

Ambergris Cay was everything we expected and more. I regularly read TripAdvisor reviews to select the best vacations I possibly can and Ambergris Cay met or exceeded all of our expectations. On the way to AC we flew in a 6 seater. It is a quick 20 minute flight and the view of crystal clear blue w… Mehr

Ambergris Cay was everything we expected and more. I regularly read TripAdvisor reviews to select the best vacations I possibly can and Ambergris Cay met or exceeded all of our expectations. On the way to AC we flew in a 6 seater. It is a quick 20 minute flight and the view of crystal clear blue waters is amazing. Upon landing the check-in process was friendly and easy. We then met our island host Clemente who took care of us with a very friendly, efficient approach. The first thing he did was teach us how to drive our cart and gave us a quick tour of the island. He was always there when we needed him and left us alone when we needed space. Can we have some binoculars to check out the wildlife - sure, how about some snorkel gear- absolutely, can we have a snack by our pool - be right there, and lastly can we have a cooler with some snacks/drinks for when we explore island - no problem. He took really good care of us and we appreciated it. We booked a beach bungalow and it was modern, clean and spacious. We enjoyed our pool, the 4 seating areas, the outdoor shower and walking the beach from right outside our door. For the vast majority of time we felt like we were along on island. We walked alone on the beach, drove on roads without any traffic, took tours by ourselves, etc...It couldn't have been more relaxing. The island itself is beautiful and I think we explored all of it. We tried to drive our cart down every path looking for adventure. We went to the abandoned mansion, to see the flamingos, to see very isolated beaches, to the ruins and to see some very private sand bars. I am not sure if my wife and I have ever had so much relaxation and fun. We saw so much nature, the shell finding was amazing and the water/beaches were beautiful. We did two excursions: the floating tiki bar and whale watching. The floating tiki bar is a 15 minute boat ride away and you stay for a couple of hours with provided food and drinks. We enjoy it a lot and a nurse shark spent a lot of time entertaining us. The whale watching was nothing short of amazing we followed 4 whales as they jumped out of the water, slapped their tales, spouted water into the air, etc...We were lucky enough to have Leo on both our tours. He is the friendliest guy and not only did he take good care of us on the boats but he offered to take us to the private sand bar. We met Pedro on the the tiki bar trip but then saw him working the restaurant the rest of our trop and he is the nicest guy. The food at Ambergris Cay is fantastic. I have gluten and dairy allergies and that can some time be a struggle. Not at Ambergris Cay - they not only always made sure I had food to eat, confirmed that it was safe for me and it was always great. My wife and I literally at the same breakfast and lunch every day because it was so good that we didn't want to change. My wife liked the frittata for breakfast and the fish tacos for lunch and I had the omelette for breakfast and the jerk chicken tacos for lunch - amazing. Dinners were consistently very good and they had no issues modifying any dish for me. The service for all meals was amazing. Special shoutouts to Evelyn, Francinia, Alahandro and Luis for taking such good care of us. Evelyn and Francinia really went out of their way to remember our preferences and get to know us as people. GK and Steve were the friendliest bar tenders who went out of their way to serve us. They both said "please sit down and I will bring your drinks". It didn't matter if we were alone by the main pool or sitting in the beautiful area outside the restaurant. We booked a romantic bonfire dinner which is held on a dock over the water surrounded by torches. We met with Chef Srinivas at lunch that day and he went out of his way to create a menu that we would enjoy. The food was plentiful delicious and all suitable for my dietary restrictions. Francinia took care of us during our dinner and was just the right mix of attentive and invisible for a romantic dinner. As we served dessert, they lit a large bonfire behind us on the beach and it was a beautiful end to a great dinner. We didn't want to leave and almost couldn't because of a blizzard in the northeast but we did in there new 17 seat plane which was 11 seaters better than the 6 seater :) Management on the island faces a challenge - maintain perfection or grow. They were building new facilities while we were there and they did it without disturbing any part of our vacation which was amazing. The question is how much building can they do without impacting what makes the island special today. Having a beach, a tour, a road, a pool, etc... all to yourself is a special experience. I'd hate to see them build to the point where they become a resort. I am sure I am forgetting something or someone but just know that this was an unforgettable vacation that was near perfect in every way. Thank you to Ambergris Cay and all the people that make it a unique and special place.

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“This place is horrible, because....”

It's horrible because I've never experienced a place I didn't want to leave. I'll probably be depressed for a few weeks. lol. Seriously, this place was super nice. The atmosphere is amazing, I was lucky to come when it was perfect weather. I never liked a beach atmosphere, or a tropical place. M… Mehr

It's horrible because I've never experienced a place I didn't want to leave. I'll probably be depressed for a few weeks. lol. Seriously, this place was super nice. The atmosphere is amazing, I was lucky to come when it was perfect weather. I never liked a beach atmosphere, or a tropical place. My experience here completely changed my whole way of looking at future vacations. I usually base any trip around food, and being a smaller private island, I wasn't sure how the food would be. In Feb. of '26, it was beyond exceptional. It was basically perfect. Every meal I had for each of 5 days. I've searched far and low for the best restaurant experience I can have in life, and this one tops them all.......easily. I'd like to tip my hat to the best kitchen staff I've ever experienced. The people who work here are exceptional as well. Whoever does the hires, does a great job picking the most pleasant people you can come across. Very professional & they know their job well. We had James as our host, and he's very warm, friendly, and an island host anyone would hope for. Notable servers were Evelyn, and Vishnu. Both were incredible to talk to, and our favorite ones at dinnertime. Cindy is a great hostess. Mark and Romaine were awesome out at sea, they make you feel incredibly comfortable and conversation was great as well. Very lucky to have them take us out on an excursion. Leo and Kaden, "the Conk Man!" (maybe spelled wrong) were too awesome. They were such a vibe, super cool dudes that made the sunset boat cruise very memorable. I have zero complaints, and a million compliments to the excellence of staff, and the amazing, talented chefs. I have such a respect for the people of T&C. The islands culture has obviously created some of the worlds most amazing people. One thing I think can ruin this island, is overbuilding on it. They already started with more bungalows, and I think that's too much addition. I understand investors want to make money, but I wouldn't come back if it got any bigger than what it is now. The open space and feel you're on a private island is very nice right now, it would be a shame if the overall feel of the island changes with more buildings, feeling like you're at a commercial resort, rather than a secret island getaway. Then again, even if it doesn't change I probably wouldn't come back, because I would never again want to experience having to leave!!!! It's DREADFUL and I almost cried!!!

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“Almost great!”

Overall, we had a wonderful trip and this resort offers the seclusion, privacy, and beauty that is hard to beat. I have a few notes on areas of the experience that need some work before I would call the resort 5 stars. That said, there are some highlights that contributed to a great trip. Highligh… Mehr

Overall, we had a wonderful trip and this resort offers the seclusion, privacy, and beauty that is hard to beat. I have a few notes on areas of the experience that need some work before I would call the resort 5 stars. That said, there are some highlights that contributed to a great trip. Highlights: -James, our butler/island host. James is a 5-star+ host, and AC is incredibly lucky to have him. James was the perfect mix of available, thoughtful, and attentive but not intrusive. He anticipated our needs, and had snacks waiting on our room, decorations for our celebration, and anything we needed at the ready. He was absolutely phenomenal and elevated the experience for us more than anything else. Everything you hope for in a luxury stay. -The Clubhouse - our lunches here were the culinary highlight, and the clubhouse is a cool place to hangout. We really wished it were open at night -Golf carts/ island exploration - this was a unique highlight, as we were able to venture off and see the whole island on our own -bungalow/privacy of accommodations - although the bungalows are close together, they still feel very private. The room was large and well appointed, bed comfy. That said, j think the housekeeping could be a bit more above and beyond at this price point (ie. organization during turn down, replacing towels frequently, etc.) -Hangover bar - this was fun and unique, service was great, we wished it lasted longer Areas to improve -Food program. Outside of lunch, the food program really lacks. Only the one restaurant Calico is open for dinner and over 4 days, there was limited menu variation, very little fish options (the “catch of the day” was the same for multiple days which is…suspicious), and overall very few if any of the dishes really executed. For the emphasis there is on the room, and spending time at your bungalow, we also wished there were more room service options, particularly snacks to order on the beach throughout the day. The food is the biggest reason we would not return. -dinner service - I can tell the staff is trying and they are very friendly, but the majority just need more training. Drinks were often wrong, and the service was slow and klunky at times. The liquor is also hardly top shelf, and the wines could be improved. Again, this is a beautiful and unique resort with areas that shine. I hope they improve the food program so we would feel more confident recommending it to others

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