Celebrated Globally Treasured Locally
Award-Winning Belize All Inclusive Resort
At Manta Island Resort, your private island getaway isn’t just memorable, it’s award-winning. We are honored to be recognized by some of the world’s most trusted travel publications and platforms. These awards celebrate the dedication of our team, the beauty of our island paradise, and the unforgettable experiences we create for every guest.
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Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award
Your Votes, Our Honor
Manta Island Resort is proud to be named one of the best resorts in Central America in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are one of the travel industry’s most respected accolades. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Condé Nast Traveler readers vote for their favorite resorts, hotels, and destinations worldwide. Earning a spot on this list reflects not only the natural beauty of our island but also the consistently exceptional service provided by our team.
Accolades in 2025
- Ranked #14 Best Resort in Central America
- Honoring the very best in global travel, voted on by thousands of readers
Accolades in 2024
- Ranked #8 Best Resort in Central America
- Recognized for our unique private island experience on Glover’s Reef
Known for celebrating the best in global travel, the Readers’ Choice Awards are entirely determined by the votes of passionate travelers. Being ranked year after year is a true honor and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to creating unforgettable private island escape, and now you can experience for yourself what makes our private island escape award-winning by booking your stay today.
Awarded by the World’s Largest Travel Community
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Real Stays, Real Praise
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice honors accommodations that consistently earn outstanding reviews from real travelers worldwide. These awards aren’t decided by judges or panels, they are based entirely on the authentic experiences of guests who stayed with us and then chose to share their stories online. Earning this recognition means that our guests not only enjoyed their time on the island but also felt compelled to recommend us to others, helping new travelers book with confidence. This Best of the Best recognition placed us among the top 1% of hotels globally, spotlighting Manta as a standout newcomer delivering world-class hospitality from the very beginning. Since then, continued Travelers’ Choice honors in 2022 and 2023 reaffirm our commitment to creating unforgettable private island experiences that exceed expectations year after year.
In 2021, Manta Island Resort was distinguished with a place on Tripadvisor’s exclusive Hottest New Hotels in the World list, an elite award given to only a handful of exceptional new properties worldwide.
- 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award Winner
- 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award Winner
- 2021 Hottest New Hotels in the World
Ready to experience what travelers worldwide are raving about?
Join the guests who helped make us an award-winning resort. Contact us today to start planning your unforgettable private island escape at Manta Island Resort.
