Caribbean Villas Hotel

Ambergris Caye


Boasting one of the widest stretches of beach south of town and two pools, this well-run resort is good value especially for families, who'll love the El Diablo Aqua Park. It's got a giant slide into the sea, a 300ft zip-line to the beach and a couple of trampolines. The new sushi restaurant on the property is also recommended.

Rooms are simple but comfortable; go for one in the original concrete buildings – they have sea views and get more light than those in the new wooden structure. The suites are a particularly good deal with some holding up to six guests.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Ambergris Caye attractions

1. House of Culture

0.99 MILES

Find out more about the fascinating culture found in San Pedro at this cultural center near the football field. Frequently changing displays celebrate…

2. Catholic Church

1.09 MILES

San Pedro's modern Catholic church has a central location on the waterside and is a local landmark.

3. Tackle Box Canyons

1.18 MILES

About a mile offshore from downtown San Pedro, this great site offers big, steep coral grooves. There are swim-throughs in many places along the drop-off…

4. Tuffy Canyons

1.19 MILES

About 1.6 miles south of San Pedro, this dive site is marked by deep grooves and a long, narrow tunnel. This high-walled passage leads to an opening at…

5. Cypress Garden

1.33 MILES

Due to chumming, this San Pedro dive site was once the spot to see nurse sharks and grouper. The feedings have stopped and the fish have moved elsewhere,…

6. Esmeralda

1.72 MILES

Right in front of the town school, this 50ft to 75ft dive features a spectacular series of deep canyons covered with flourishing soft corals. There is an…

7. Tres Cocos

1.88 MILES

The dive site is a bit deeper than most around San Pedro, with coral heads rising up to 50ft and a wall with spurs that spill out from 90ft to 120ft, but…

8. Boca del Rio

2.44 MILES

The underwater terrain at Boca del Rio, a half-mile northeast of San Pedro, is a spur-and-groove system, featuring rolling coral hills and sandy channels…