Need to know
Rooms
10 beachfront suites and seven private villas.
Check–Out
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More details
Rates include an à la carte breakfast, including eggs however you like ‘em, pancakes, acacia bowls and more, served daily in the Calico restaurant from 6 to 10am. There’s a four-night minimum stay, extended to seven nights from 24 December to 1 January.
At the hotel
Free WiFi, laundry service (extra fee), and 1,100 acres of grounds to explore. All meals, beverages, non-motorised water sports, flights to/from Providenciales International Airport and dedicated island host service are included in the price of your stay. In rooms: air conditioning, TV, iPod docking station, mini bar, bathrobes, hair dryer, tea-making facilities, Nespresso machine, iron and ironing board, umbrella, free bottled water, L'Occitane bath products.
Our favourite rooms
The beachfront pool suites, veranda-wrapped cottages sitting right on the sands, had us charmed from the start. These palm-flanked abodes have their own plunge pools just outside, and bring the beach and ocean vistas through full-length glass doors into fresh, contemporary interiors with white vaulting and gentle pops of Caribbean colour. While they make for a wonderful couple’s getaway, if having close neighbours is not to your liking, it’s time to upgrade to a villa. If you’re travelling with a group and want to fulfil their very wildest dreams, look no further than the aptly named Dream Pavilion. This is the largest of the villas, with six fabulous bedrooms, its own private chef, two swimming pools and expansive terrace space from which to take in those panoramic ocean views.
Poolside
There’s one communal outdoor saltwater heated pool on site, open 7am to 7pm. Each residence also has its own private plunge pool or infinity pool. Guests have private beach access to the many stretches of white sand or stone around the island’s coastline.
Spa
The spa has two indoor treatment rooms and one open-air cabana, where you can pick from a menu of relaxing therapies such as deep tissue or heated bamboo massages, body scrubs and wraps (choose from chocolate, blueberry or mango) or oceanfront couple’s massages complete with champagne. You’ll need to book your treatment 24 hours in advance. Personal trainers or guided yoga sessions are available on request, and you can make use of two tennis courts and a pickle ball court.
Packing tips
Waterproof binoculars for zooming in on those frolicking humpback whales from on deck.
Also
There’s an additional fee for in-room beauty and spa treatments. The nature of the island terrain makes Ambergris Cay unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Children
While the island undoubtedly attracts adult couples and groups seeking privacy and relaxation, children are also welcome to stay here and enjoy the beach, pools and cactus-strewn landscape.
Best for
Babies and up.
Recommended rooms
There are all-inclusive villa deals designed for family stays, and groups can book neighbouring villas to get the most out of holidaying together, while maintaining some privacy. Certain rooms can accommodate little Smiths for an additional cost.
Crèche
There’s a schedule of kids’ club activities, plus 2023 plans on the way for an Explorer’s Hut, where children aged four to 12 will be able to enjoy treasure hunts and interactive games.
Swimming pool
Each suite and villa comes with either a private plunge pool or infinity pool (adult supervision required). There’s a communal heated saltwater pool for all guests to enjoy, too.
Babysitting
A babysitting service is available – contact the resort for pricing.
No need to pack
Beach towels.
Sustainability efforts
There’s a strong sustainable focus in play with the aim of preserving the natural beauty of this Caribbean island. Water is cleaned for reuse through reverse osmosis water purification and the resort generates much of its own electrical power.