Top Hotels in Belize Specialty lodgings
Top Things to do in Belize
The 10 best Specialty lodgings in Belize,
According to famed diver Jacques Cousteau, the Great Blue Hole of Belize is one of the most spectacular dive sites on earth. The crystal-clear sapphire waters are home to colorful tropical fish and several species of reef sharks – ideal for brave divers who love to get up close and personal with sea life. On dry ground, diverse rainforests, mangrove swamps, and Mayan ruins are perfect for exploration. The beaches of Belize are sunny and tranquil spots for a day of relaxation.
Things to do in Belize
1. Jaguar Creek
Overall Ratings
5 based on 227 reviews
Nestled in the pristine rainforest, each of our cabanas is designed to give you a comfortable jungle experience. Each cabana can fit up to four guests comfortably; we also have a family cabana which can fit 6 guests & has 2 bedrooms. We also cater for groups on a budget with our two group cabanas which have bunk beds and hold up to 24 people. All cabanas have en suite bathrooms and hot water.
Repeat client
Reviewed By KimberlyCatanoMy family and I love this place!!! It has a beautiful environment, nature hikes, a creek to swim and tube in, yoga platform, hammocks, is in the jungle, you can see so many stars at night, wake up to the birds and fall asleep to the sounds of the night animals. Fresh air all the time. The staff are the kindest sweetest hearted people. The food is delicious. Comfy beds, warm showers. It’s central to many national parks and adventures. And they have a shuttle. I’ve stayed here solo, as a couple and with family and friends for special events. Each time is unique and special. What’s amazing is that they also support Belizean children get an education to help break the poverty cycle. My family, friends and I highly recommend this place. Kimberly and Julio Catano, family and friends
2. Caye Casa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
Caye Casa is the perfect barefoot base for the adventure of exploring San Pedro and Ambergris Caye. Make it your home away from home. Beachfront. Small. Quiet. Elegant. Private. Attractive. Convenient. Personable. Caye Casa is a Gold Standard sanctuary for the discriminating tourist yet all of San Pedro is still at your fingertips. We're close to town; yet far enough away to hear the birds in the morning and watch the blue herons fish during the day. Stroll along the beach, choose from dozens of exciting restaurants and bars, and tour operations - you're not captive. Caye Casa, your island paradise, offers all the amenities most people desire and provides you with the modern conveniences you require. There’s nothing else like it in Belize.
Oceanfront Casa
Reviewed By CatherineBHEnjoyed our 6 night stay. Our 1 bdrm suite was elegantly furnished and spacious. It had a full kitchen. We love our patio with the oceanview. The only problem is the sargussum smell which is a big problem for many Carribean islands and coasts. It is not solely the problem of Caye Casa. Jake, Justin, and the rest of the staff were friendly. It is in a nice location close to bars, restaurants, and supermarkets yet quiet at night.
3. Itz'ana Belize Resort & Residences
Overall Ratings
5 based on 111 reviews
Wayward whimsy and an adventurous spirit are welcome. Itz’ana is located in Placencia and it's the perfect base camp for everything wild and wonderful in Belize. Whether you’re better suited to seeking jaguars in the wild or sunshine aboard a sailboat, the adventures await. Itz’ana is situated where the reef meets the rainforest, and life meets luxury. Our accommodations put privacy center-stage and our amenities are intended to satisfy your every whim. From a sparkling pool, and the Caribbean Sea, to inspiring adventures, Itz’ana invites you to relax, explore, and repeat.
A Great Property Mid-Peninsula with Fine Dining and Friendly Staff
Reviewed By CaptainMattVIA gorgeous property about halfway down the peninsula. The decor of the "Great House" is quintessential Belizean, with hardwoods and open air. The room was clean and the staff very hospitable. Alfresco dining in the courtyard under the cashew trees at night was fabulous. We found the food to be worthy of any fine dining restaurant stateside.
4. El Ben Cabanas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
GREAT STAY
Reviewed By GeoffroyM40We had an extraordinary stay at el ben, the welcome we received from the staff exceeded our expectations, helpful, kind and always very available... we particularly appreciated the mark of attention that we received from Javier and all the el ben cabanas team. the rooms are perfect, large and the bed very comfortable. we will certainly come back with great pleasure, See you soon... Joe and Barbara from France
5. Laguna Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Welcome to Laguna Hotel that offers you one of the best and the most economic stay here in Ambergris Caye. At Laguna Hotel you will find out all the facilities that makes your stay much easier and funnier. Our location which is on the main road and only 1 minute far from the beach makes us so special. Laguna Hotel's economic rates makes everyone able to stay at our humble hotel.
this hotel was wonderful.
Reviewed By miriamo203This hotel was wonderful. We had a great 2 bedroom apartment on the penthouse level. One more floor up to roof and pool area. It was great, breezy, small pool but oh so refreshing. It was right in town, you could see the parade of golf carts going up and down. You can see the barrier reef from up the roof. We had a great time in San Pedro and at this hotel. But no elevator so you do have to walk up 4 flights of steps - great exercise!
6. La Perla Del Caribe, Gold Standard Certified Villas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 255 reviews
Strolling lazily down a tropical white sand beach, a soothing azure sea lapping rhythmically at your feet, a Caribbean breeze stealing away the cares of the world as it brushes gently across your face… This is La Perla Del Caribe Resort.This Luxury Ambergris Caye Resort is located on the north end of Ambergris Caye, the most popular vacation destination in Belize. La Perla Del Caribe captures the Caribbean ambiance of Belize in elegance and luxury. You can relax in the modern indoor-outdoor style of your private beach villa between trips to the pool and snorkeling - just offshore lies one of the top ten dive sites in the world, the pristine Belize coral reef. Or you can enjoy the vibrant life of the island – participate in village fiestas or sample local and international cuisine in the restaurants and clubs.Set off on sun-soaked Caribbean adventures to ancient Mayan ruins and scuba diving at the famous Great Blue Hole.Relax on your private mahogany sun bed and watch the herons stroll through the shallows. Laze by the pool while taking in a miraculous sunset.We are here to bring you the once in a lifetime Caribbean vacation experience, unlike any other Ambergris Caye Resort, that can only be... La Perla Del Caribe.Your Ambergris Caye Paradise
Our first trip to Belize
Reviewed By WashparkerThe place was amazing and more than we’d expected. Grocery deliver was a very nice touch. Couldn’t recommend higher. Small issues with TV; it we weren’t there for that anyway. Staff was attentive and amazing. Thank you Mikela!
7. Slickrock Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 181 reviews
Slickrock Adventures is based at Glovers Atoll, Belize. We specialize in adventure sports such as sea kayaking, windsurfing, scuba diving, surfing, paddleboarding, kayak surfing, snorkeling, kiteboarding. Located on a private island, we feature thatched cabanas, coral reef access, palm shaded sandy beaches, fresh food menu. All inclusive packages.
Precious, pristine, blissful, outstanding execution and FUN!
Reviewed By alibrygottaOne of the best vacations we've ever taken, and that is saying a lot. We both walked around totally euphoric the entire week. Because it's in a protected area it has really healthy fish and coral. Totally off the grid and gloriously isolated. But it's really the whole operation that is so exceptional. They've got incredible staff that love their job and love sharing their special place. There are SO many different water activities available, but you're free to opt out and just read or SUP on your own or whatever. And they make everything so easy and fun - For example, they taught wind surfing one day and broke it down so it was super easy and doable by all ages. One of the best parts was being part of such a nice sized group of other super cool people and super fun guides. We laughed SO much! Slickrock has been at it for a long time and have incredibly good systems in place. Perfectly sized and operated. The only thing that could use improvement is the food. Some things were a 10 out of 10 (local fish), but some were a 2 or a 3. They are really good at baking, but need to work on dishes besides bread/pastries and cheese/butter. I'd also like to see more local foods (we only had plantains once!) Being dairy and grain free usually meant going without, although occasionally they made me a potato or squash pancake, which was great. Fresh coconut water and coconut meat was SO nice! Juice mixers for cocktails have sugar and other additives so I stuck to the coconut water and healthy juice powders I brought with me. Overall, stellar operation. So easy and free and playful and fun filled. Wind only blew strong enough one afternoon for kite surfing (4/16-4/23). A foil would not work with all the coral in shallow water. Launch is tough, but the guides are eager to help. Surfing didn't pan out at all that week either, although kayak surfing was small but fun 2 days. Still loads of other activities to do. They have to burn all their trash (including plastic) so try to not bring any plastic that will end up in the trash, or pack it out with you. Scuba diving with "Off the Wall" (the other resort on the island) was fun. But we mostly like the snorkeling better because you could ask questions of the guides and learn about what you are seeing. The guides were SO knowledgable.
8. La Beliza Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
La Beliza Resort offers a world of tropical sun, swaying palms, turquoise water and it's the perfect- La Isla Bonita Getaway! Its location on the beautiful island of Ambergris Caye and set on a pristine stretch of beach is complemented by outstanding beachfront villas beside a serene infinity pool that adds to an already blissful Island Escape. Other features of La Beliza Resort: -Spectacular Views to the Second Largest Barrier Reef in the World -2015 TripAdvisor Winner Certificate of Excellence -Open-air Dining -Bar -Infinity Pool -Spa Services -Water Sports & Land Adventure Tour Desk
Great views and excellent service…but not a resort.
Reviewed By kellyj424We spent a week at the La Beliza resort with two teenagers. The 2 BR condo itself is spacious and the balcony overlooking the water delivers on the photos. That said, we primarily booked the property due to all the positive reviews re: the restaurant and pool bar. There is no restaurant or pool bar and many of the photos in the TripAdvisor listing are outdated - hammocks, the life size chessboard, and the volleyball net are no longer there. They do have paddle boards and kayaks that you can take out to the reef although it was windy season so we didn’t get to take advantage of that. There is no water sports/tour desk on property either (although Andrei did connect us with a great dive shop - white sands - in advance of arrival). There are restaurants about a mile in either direction (Sapphire and Box Balaam) that are both good and they will deliver but you really need cash for delivery although Sapphire was nice enough to let us wait to pay until we got more cash on a night w a crazy rainstorm. There are also a couple of convenience stores about a quarter of a mile away for basics (one takes cards, one is cash only) - drinking water (property provides a gallon and then charged), coffee, beer, and some non perishables but would highly recommend getting groceries in town at the Super Buy before coming up north. Our cab driver arranged by hotel was nice enough to let us stop when we arrived. I would also recommend bringing plenty of cash to avoid ATM fees / the only ATM we could get to work was the Belizean bank in town which had a withdraw limit. The resort is remote - 8 miles from town. 4 of those miles are on a really bad road. 4 are fine. You absolutely need a golf cart - we booked through Maya and had two bum carts so would recommend a different hardware store. Andrei (the main person on site) was super responsive to all of questions and helped us out w some recommendations. Overall, the Belizean culture is super hospitable and the food is amazing.
9. Ak'bol Yoga Retreat & Eco-Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 361 reviews
The only full service Yoga Center on the Island. Stay nightly (meals and yoga not included in room rate) Join 7 night yoga retreats with meals and yoga included, prices on our retreat schedule. Daily yoga classes open to the public at the end of our pier with mats available. Massage and snorkel trips with Ak'boL guide. We help line up all trips, so you can relax. Come unplug with us! namaste
Island Paradise
Reviewed By dechenoftheshalaThis retreat center has the most beautiful little beach on the Island. Quiet and peaceful with excellent hosts Kirsten and Miglio. I recommend staying in one of the ocean front Bungalows. Maid service provided so you have clean towels and linens everyday. The restaurant has great local food and is open air. Yoga classes provided on site under a thatched roof platform over the sea. It is so beautful!
10. Diamond Lodge Belize
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Diamond Lodge is a Boutique Lifestyle Bed & Breakfast located on the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize. Situated just moments away from the hustle and bustle of San Pedro town and the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Diamond Lodge features nine thought-fully furnished, luxurious rooms and one incredible penthouse. With a private pool, mini spa, and our own in-house Chef, we are a perfectly intimate escape for couples looking for a sunshine-filled vacation and larger groups looking for a place to call home for a special event, retreat or celebration. Diamond Lodge… where wellbeing is lifestyle.
Quiet, well kept resort!
Reviewed By Centerice99We were booked here via Padi Travel (we are scuba divers). We stayed in the Ruby room. The resort was so quiet. I saw only 2 other couples. The breakfast lounge is very clean and neat. I sat outside each morning with coffee and never saw anyone. We had drinks down by the pool one evening and were the only ones there. Previous reviews mention the loud music but we never heard any. Breakfast was delicious as well. The location is great - just 1 block from the water and our dive company (Neptune’s Cove). We stayed for 5 nights. I would definitely stay here again!
