El Pescador Lodge & Villas

We’ve traveled to many beautiful places over the years, and had we not experienced El Pescador, some of them might have felt truly great. But after staying here, nothing else compares. It’s the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. The boys spend their days fishing while the girls lounge by the pool, enjoy massages, shop in town, visit the chocolate factory, or head to Secret Beach. There’s something for everyone — and every single detail feels effortless. Other resorts might look more luxurious on the surface, especially in other countries, but the experience at El Pescador is on a whole different level. The staff are what make it unforgettable — they all know your name, treat you like family, and go above and beyond with genuine warmth and care. Every special request is met with a smile, and the service is consistently outstanding. It’s also wonderfully casual — you can walk straight from the boat to dinner in your fishing clothes and feel completely at home. The family-style meals are intimate and absolutely delicious. I’m a picky eater, and I still look forward to every dinner. Honestly, I can’t imagine going anywhere else on the island to eat — or to stay. El Pescador is more than a resort — it’s an experience we’ll keep coming back to, again and again.

We didn’t want to leave! Eben & the entire El Pescador family were so welcoming from the moment we landed in San Pedro. We were immediately greeted with open arms and whisked away to an awesome adventure! The accommodations are top notch, the food is to die for, and the fishing and excursions are phenomenal! This place does not disappoint. The entire facility is clean and very well kept. The lodge family is there for you every minute. Our fishing guide Cesar is the best! We caught different species on the fly. He knows these waters like the back of his hand and is an expert boat handler and an excellent teacher. As a fly angler I really enjoyed his passion and patience. My wife snorkeled, went on a catamaran excursion, and had a massage. We spent the day in San Pedro shopping, chilled at the bar, swam in the pool, enjoyed reading under the palm trees, and soaked in the island life. We will return. To Eben and the entire El Pescador family…thank you for making our experience so memorable!

My wife and I just spent a week at El Pescador Resort on Ambergris Caye. We stay at the lodge a couple of times each year and it keeps getting better with every visit. The lodge staff are fantastic. So courteous, friendly and helpful. The food is outstanding. It is one of the highlights of each visit. I have a food allergy and the lodge does a great job at providing great food alternatives. The accommodations are very nice (we stay in a villa) and I don’t feel we are sacrificing any creature comforts. I work remotely and the lodge’s internet infrastructure was recently upgraded. It’s pretty fast now.||||We enjoyed snorkeling at Mexico Rocks via the lodge’s new dive/snorkel outpost. It was fantastic. Highly recommended. For me, though, the fly fishing is the main draw. This is the best saltwater fishery I have ever experienced. If your goal is to chase tarpon and permit, this is the place. I landed many large tarpon and permit this week. I couldn’t have done it without an exceptional guide.||||We’ll be back again in November. Can’t wait.

Chemistry---|I have been fortunate to travel to many destinations, fishing, lodges and resorts. It is not the "stars" or the "brands" it is the chemistry and caring of the staff that they can create within a facility that make your stay in remote places memorable. No where have I experienced this better than El Pescador. I brought my son, who is a novice fly fisherman for our first -of what will likely be many-visits. The staff and guides were wonderful to him and the resort can provide experiences for guests of all levels of angling experience. |Unlike many fishing destinations-there is plenty to do here on the island for the non-angler or spouse. Snorkeling is world class, local "vibes" in town are nearby and memorable. The resort pools and other amenities are top notch. |Go.

Great Experience. This is an excellent fly fishing lodge. Our guide was helpful and had us on fish every day. First time for permit and tarpon and was lucky enough to get 2 Grand Slams. |Staff is great |Will come back.|Would practice double haul as it is needed with wind

El Pescador is a hidden gem in Belize! We were part of an Orvis trip where some of the people were fishing and some were doing other excursions. The service was exceptional. Everyone was so helpful with suggestions for activities, helping with missing luggage, and even providing gluten free and vegetarian meals for our family. The food was so delicious and served family style so you got to know the other guests which was an extra bonus. The fishing was absolutely fantastic with many of the guests getting grand slams catching tarpons, permits, and bonefish. The guides were experts and we all had fun and successful fishing days. Overall, I would recommend El Pescador to couples, individuals, and families! It has something for everyone!

We recently returned from our 4th visit to El Pescador over the past 7 years. We love it. We think everything about El Pescador is fantastic! From the pick up at the airport, to relaxing at the pool, to fantastic dinners, etc. The fishing is about as good as it gets. The guides know their stuff and are going to show some great fishing. The lodge and scenery are fantastic. The atmosphere (vibe) is just what one could hope for. But what makes this place extra special are the people. And we mean everyone, from the management to the cooks to the groundskeepers and so on. They make you feel like family. And we look to them with the same feeling. And because it is so great, we make new friends among El PEscador staff and other visitors every time. We cannot wait to return!! The only possible issue I can think of is sargassum. It is a relatively new for Belize. Some years are worse than others and El Pescador is doing what they can, but it is not a local problem.

Everything that is done here at El Pescador is all high quality. The food is absolutely delicious,rooms are comfortable, the guides they have put on the fish but unfortunately they can’t the fish jump on your line, their guides not gods. This place is thee best in Belize. I will come back as often as I can maybe more!!!