Fantasy Island Beach Resort Dive and Marina

Fantasy Island Beach Resort, Dive and Marina is an all-inclusive property on a private beach at Cayo Ezequiel, near French Harbour, on the island's south shore. The rooms listed are standard rooms with a king bed and a bay view, or two queens with an ocean view, each around 236 square feet. The all-inclusive plan covers buffet meals, snacks and beverages, with some restrictions, and gratuities are included. The resort has three outdoor pools and a children's pool, a bar and restaurant, a marina, a terrace and gardens, and offers scuba diving, snorkeling and horseback riding. The guest score is 6.4 from 132 external reviews, which is lower than most resorts in this guide.

Location and getting around: the resort is on a small cay near French Harbour, away from the West Bay and West End hubs. The airport is about 28 minutes by car, and a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, on request during the day. Self-parking carries a daily fee. The location suits travelers who want to stay put, dive, and see the island on a few organized trips rather than a stream of walks to restaurants.

The rooms and the feel: the rooms are straightforward, with air conditioning, and the appeal is the setting, the marina and the all-inclusive format. It is the least expensive of the all-inclusive options in this guide, and the lower review score suggests expectations should be set accordingly. Read recent guest reviews before booking.

Good to know: check-in runs from 3 pm to 11:30 pm and after-hours check-in is not available, so plan your arrival. Check-out is at 11 am, pets are not allowed, and free cancellation is offered on select rates. Free Wi-Fi covers public areas only. Because the resort is farther from the West Bay beaches, budget time and taxi fares if you want to visit them. It suits divers and travelers on a modest budget who prefer a secluded cay.