Southern Belize
Occupying the Glover's northeast cay, this little backpackers' island paradise is the perfect, affordable island getaway. The private 10-acre island has…
Must-see hotels in Belize
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Southern Belize
Formerly Belcampo Belize, Copal Tree Lodge enjoys a superb hilltop setting overlooking miles of protected jungle stretching down to the Gulf of Honduras…
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Belize
At the southern tip of the atoll, the fanciest of the Turneffe resorts offers gorgeous cabañas with screened porches, wooden floorboards, and indoor and…
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Ambergris Caye
This elegant beach resort is one of the oldest on the island, but is meticulously maintained and shines like new. It's fronted by a beautiful, wide beach…
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Caye Caulker
Set around blooming tropical gardens featuring an inviting pool, this excellent guesthouse has just four elegant apartments with lovely wide verandas …
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Placencia
The last word in ultra-chic luxury (with price tag to match), this Balinese-themed lodge is owned by the family of Francis Ford Coppola, where the…
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Ambergris Caye
Yogis, rejoice! Ak'bol, or 'Heart of the Village,' is a sweet retreat in a near-perfect location about 1 mile north of town on the North Island. The seven…
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San Ignacio
The most upscale hotel in San Ignacio by a considerable margin (Queen Elizabeth stayed here, as the photos in the lobby attest), this is boutique luxury…
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Belize City
Set in a secure middle-class suburb, this guesthouse and its charming hosts will smooth away any stresses that Belize City's rougher edges might induce…
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Caye Caulker
A lovely guesthouse on the north side of the island, Sea Dreams offers a rare combination of easy access and sweet tranquility. Spend the day lounging…
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Caye Caulker
Jungle-shrouded and dripping with character, this octagonal bungalow has to be Caye Caulker's most romantic stay. The bedroom is spacious, with lovely…
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Ambergris Caye
At the quiet northern end of San Pedro town, Caye Casa stands out for its simplicity, sophistication and utter loveliness. The sweet colonial-style…
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Ambergris Caye
Vying for the title of 'swankiest resort,' Matachica is extravagant, exotic and eclectic. This place is serious about the idea of tropical luxury, so down…
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Placencia
The Maya Beach has 10 delightful, individually furnished and decorated rooms facing the beach. The smallest is cozy but most are spacious and thoughtfully…
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Caye Caulker
The six apartments at Caye Reef have been designed with the utmost attention to detail – from the original artwork hanging on the walls to the swinging…
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Ambergris Caye
With just four tidy cabins and a delicious cafe perched around a small, relaxing pool, this North Island getaway is easily one of Ambergris' most charming…
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Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
Southern Belize
The premier resort of the area, Hamanasi (Garifuna for 'almond tree') combines the amenities of a top-class dive resort with an array of inland tours and…
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Southern Belize
The most luxurious of the South Caye private island resorts, Thatch Caye has 13 beautiful thatched-roof, air-conditioned cabañas and overwater bungalows…
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Aurora & Ernesto's Nu'uk Che'il Cottages
Southern Belize
Spread around a verdant garden about 500yd (450m) along the sanctuary road, Nu'uk Che'il is owned by Ernesto and Aurora Saqui. There's camping and a range…
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Southern Belize
Beaches & Dreams is a sweet little family-run resort with direct beach access, an inviting pool area and the highly regarded Barracuda Bar & Grill. Rooms…
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Southern Belize
The solar-powered Pelican's eight comfortable wooden cottages at the south of the island are well spaced among the palms, giving a feeling of seclusion…
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Dangriga
Dangriga's one and only hostel is a local institution, kept in great condition by friendly owner Dana. The eight-bed dorm has individual fans and lockers,…
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Hopkins
The colorfully painted Coconut Row boasts some of the finest beachfront rooms in Hopkins. The five main rooms are spacious and spotless, and come with air…
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Placencia
Backpackers have more options in Placencia now, with the opening of this excellent place. Run by welcoming local Chris, it's more like a guesthouse than a…
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Hopkins
Hopkins' only hostel is indeed a funky place, with a tightly packed village of rustic timber cabin rooms and dorms inhabiting a leafy garden. Backpackers…
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Belize
Billed as ‘a private island,’ this ultimate romantic retreat boasts seven delightful villas, each designed for maximum privacy and panoramic views. Each…
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Southern Belize
Luxury, environmentalism and intense beauty meet on the banks of the Moho River a few miles north of the village of San Felipe. All of Cotton Tree's 11…
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Caye Caulker
Set on sandy grounds fringed with palms, the Iguana Reef is both upscale and informal. It's the kind of place you can roam around barefoot by day, but you…
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Ambergris Caye
Who knew a thatched-roof cabin could be so chic? With high ceilings and elegant wood floors, huge picture windows, Mexican tiles and Guatemalan rugs,…
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Ambergris Caye
One of the best deals on the island, this attractive colonial-style hotel is set back from the ocean, leaving a wide, sandy swath shaded by coconut palms…
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Ambergris Caye
A tight budget no longer means having to bed down in a stifling room on a backstreet. San Pedro's only waterfront hostel is easily its best. The bright…
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Caye Caulker
A dreamy new addition to the southern stretches of Caye Caulker, with just a few hotel rooms and cottages offering a highly personalized experience. The…
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Ambergris Caye
A wonderful antidote to bland condos, the Cocotal has just half a dozen apartments offering a cool, colonial atmosphere with fans hanging from high…
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Caye Caulker
Sun-yellow stucco buildings shaded by thatched-palm roofs exude a tropical atmosphere at this beachfront beauty. The interior decor features desert colors…
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Ambergris Caye
This cozy hotel consists of just six cabañas, a taco bar, and a lap pool and swim-up pool bar designed to encourage guests to make friends. Studio-style…
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Southern Belize
The Toledo Ecotourism Association (TEA) is a well-meaning community organization that manages guesthouses in several Maya villages, but various…
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Ambergris Caye
This new 60-acre resort 2.5 miles south of San Pedro is now the largest resort in Belize, and its glistening white colonial structures are an ode to…
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Ambergris Caye
For something completely different, check out this far-flung resort situated within the Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve. It's nothing too fancy, and there's…
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Belize City
Available at the city's top hotel are 102 conservatively decorated rooms with all the comforts. While offering international-class service, the Radisson…
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Belize
The biggest place to stay on the island has 12 hardwood rooms with ocean views and private bathrooms in the main lodge and 12 smaller rooms with shared…
