It is an attractive beach, but I wouldn't say Captain Morgan's has the "greatest beach on the island." Nice to look at, but kind of a mucky bottom on the water off the beach.
Lots of places have beaches that are equal to it or perhaps nicer in some ways. Victoria House and Mata Chica, for two. Mar de Tumbo south is a good beach, and way up north are some nice stretches of beach.
Our revised star ratings for the top hotels in Belize (including those on Ambergris Caye) are:
Five Stars HHHHH
One of the top hotels in the Caribbean. It is professionally run and guest-focused with an unusually striking location, architectural design and/or facilities. It likely has superior amenities and, while expensive, offers value for the money.
Blancaneaux Lodge, Mountain Pine Ridge
Cayo Espanto, Ambergris Caye
Inn at Robert's Grove, Seine Bight (Placencia)
Lodge at Chaa Creek, San Ignacio
Four Stars Plus HHHH+
One of the very best hotels in Belize, with a dependably high level of hospitality, an emphasis on service to guests and a superior location or architectural design. It likely has amenities not available in lower-rated hotels, such as a noteworthy restaurant or sophisticated decor.
Caye Chapel Golf Resort, Caye Chapel
Chan Chich Lodge, Gallon Jug
Ek 'Tun Lodge, San Ignacio
Hamanasi, Hopkins
Mata Chica, Ambergris Caye
Radisson Fort George, Belize City
Victoria House, Ambergris Caye
Villas at Banyan Bay, Ambergris Caye
Four Stars HHHH
One of the best hotels in Belize, with a dependably high level of hospitality, an emphasis on service to guests and a superior location or architectural design.
Banana Bank Lodge, Belmopan
Banana Beach, Ambergris Caye
duPlooy's, San Ignacio
The Great House, Belize City
Jaguar Paw, Belmopan
Jaguar Reef Lodge, Sittee Point/Hopkins
Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort, Hopkins
Kitty's Place, Placencia
Lamanai Outpost Lodge, Indian Church
Luba Hati, Seine Bight (Plancencia)
Mopan River Resort, Benque Viejo del Carmen
The Palms, Ambergris Caye
Ramon's Village, Ambergris Caye
Rum Point Inn, Placencia
--Lan Sluder
Belize books and publications by Lan Sluder:
Belize First Magazine (
http://www.belizefirst.com)
Fodor's Belize & Guatemala Guide (new 4th edition coming this summer)
Adapter Kit: Belize (the first and only comprehensive guide to living, retiring, working and investing in Belize -- a best-seller on Amazon.com)
San Pedro Cool (the first and only visitor guide to Ambergris Caye)
Belize First Guide to Mainland Belize
UpClose Central America
Belize Book of Lists