Where to stay in Belize will depend on your budget and what you want to experience during your vacation. The country has various locations each offering a different side of Belize whether it is sand and beach, Maya ruins, immersive culture, jungle experience, fishing, diving, caves, total relaxation, soft and hard adventure. The country’s Caribbean coast, islands, and cayes are perfect for sand, sun, and sea activities. Belize is a medium-sized country so most tourists can get the opportunity to sample beach and jungle adventures in a small amount of time. Belize All-Inclusive Resorts can be found at the main tourist areas. On this page, we our picks for the Top Ten Beach Resorts In Belize.
A Private Island Cayo Espanto Ambergris Caye
See why so many travelers make Cayo Espanto their resort of choice when visiting San Pedro. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. As your “home away from home,” the resort rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a concierge and room service while staying at Cayo Espanto. In addition, Cayo Espanto offers a pool and free breakfast, which will help make your San Pedro trip additionally gratifying.During your visit, be sure to check out one of San Pedro’s popular tapas restaurants such as Casa Picasso and Red Ginger, all a short distance from Cayo Espanto Hotel. If you’re looking for something to do, Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a nice way to spend some time. Cayo Espanto Ambergris Caye Email: reservations@aprivateisland.com Tel: +1 888-666-4282 A Private Island Cayo Espanto
The Phoenix Resort Ambergris Caye
The Phoenix Resort is a beachfront luxury boutique resort located on Ambergris Caye, Belize. We are located on the beach in San Pedro, walking distance to just about every shop, bar, and restaurant you may want to visit. Red Ginger is our on-site restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, & room service, in addition to brunch on weekends. We also have a pool bar and rooftop lounge that is available for special events. Sol Spa is an on-site day spa. Direct telephone: +501-226-2021 https://www.thephoenixbelize.com/
Grand Caribe Ambergris Caye
The unique layout of this premier resort provides the entire 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom condos with an unobstructed panoramic view of the second largest Barrier Reef. The residences are beautifully appointed with spacious, fully equipped kitchens. The living rooms and bedrooms have flat screens and all accommodations also have iPod docking, DVD and internet service. North Ambergris Caye – Telephone 501 280 4726 https://www.grandcaribebelize.com/
Hamanasi Resort Hopkins Southern Belize
Experience the best of Belize on and offshore! Hamanasi is a naturally secluded, casually elegant eco-resort. Unwind in spacious private tree houses, beach front rooms and suites with AC, private porches and gorgeous hardwood furnishings. On property has a full service restaurant, bar, pool, lush gardens and a PADI 5-star Marine Facility. Onshore, explore Mayan ruins, Jaguar Preserve, caves, jungle rivers and rain forest waterfalls. Telephone +501-523-7073 https://www.hamanasi.com/
Xanadu Island Resort Ambergris Caye
Unique, Boutique, Romantic and Eco-friendly. Kick off your shoes and stroll amongst the natural vegetation, past the water features and onto the beach. Breathe in the fresh ocean air as you wander down the long pier to relax on the sun loungers under the thatched palapa, and gaze out over the barrier reef to the deep blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. Ambergris Caye – Contact: info@xanaduislandresort.com – 011-501-226-2814 https://www.xanaduislandresort.com/
Pelican Reef Villas Resort Ambergris Caye
Of all the luxury resorts in Belize, Pelican Reef Villas Resort is undoubtedly one of the finest. Named one of the Best Small Hotels in Belize,it stands out among other Belize Island resorts with its beautiful natural environment and world-class Ambergris Caye luxury hotel features. Telephone: +501-226-4352 www.pelicanreefvillas.com
Chabil Mar Villas, Placencia – Telephone (501) 523-3606
Turneffe Island Resort, Turneffe Atoll – Contact: info@turnefferesort.com
Victoria House, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye – dining@victoria-house.com – 011-501-226-2067
Credit Cards
A word about how to pay for your accommodations in Belize. Most hotels, restaurants, and shops accept credit cards, typically MasterCard and Visa. All inclusive resorts and larger hotels additionally accept American Express, JCB, Diners Club, or Discover Card. Surcharges of up to 3% on credit card use are becoming less common but are still applied by a few businesses – ask before using your card. The majority of Belize’s visitors, seventy-six percent to be exact, hail from the United States of America according to Belize Tourism Board figures.
When you make a reservation hotels do a pre-authorization of your credit card. This is technically a “hold” on your credit card credit line from a purchase placed there by a merchant who has initiated a charge but not completely processed it. When the merchant finalizes the transaction process, the pre-authorization amount will be replaced by an actual charge to your card. Hotels will swipe your credit card at check-in to ensure that sufficient funds are available to settle your final bill.