Belize's Best Resorts: Where To Stay

Belize is a tropical paradise with world-class snorkelling, sea kayaking, luxury resorts, barrier reefs, and jungle lodges. The best resorts in Belize are small, ecological, and located in spectacular rainforests or by the Caribbean Sea.

The top resort destinations in Belize include the Cayo District, Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Placencia, Dangriga, Hopkins Village, and San Pedro on Ambergris Caye.

- Matachica Resort & Spa

- Coco Plum Island Resort

- Manta Island Resort

- Belizean Dreams Resort

- Laru Beya Resort & Villas

- Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection

- Turneffe Island Resort

- The Lodge at Chaa Creek

- Cayo Espanto

- Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas

Ambergris Caye resorts

Ambergris Caye is a tropical island paradise, known for its sparkling Caribbean waters and the flourishing Belize Barrier Reef. It is a popular tourist destination, balancing sun-seeking visitors with carefully protecting the largest living coral reef in the Western Hemisphere.

Matachica Resort & Spa

Matachica Resort & Spa is an adults-only hideaway with brightly painted thatched casitas overlooking the sparkling sea. It has a spa that specialises in using local ingredients for natural therapies. You can take a private snorkelling tour, explore the island by bicycle, sip cocktails on the beach, or savour fantastic fare at the award-winning Mambo Restaurant. It is a charming, intimate, and romantic resort, perfect for honeymooners.

Xanadu Island Resort

Xanadu Island Resort is a superb group or family choice, with chic two or three-bedroom suites on the beach just a mile south of San Pedro. There is snorkelling, sailing, diving, and fishing to try, as well as kayaks, paddle boards, and glass-bottom boats for the whole family to enjoy. The family-friendly packages include exciting excursions all over the island. It is an eco-friendly pick!

Victoria House Resort & Spa

Victoria House Resort & Spa is a striking beachfront property with 42 elegant rooms, suites, and villas hidden under thatched roofs. It features cool, earthy tones in the bedrooms, wide verandahs, and gorgeous sea views. You can paddle around the pool, unwind at the spa, and try everything from scuba diving to exploring Mayan ruins. It is a luxurious pick with some of the world's best diving spots.

Las Terrazas Resort

Las Terrazas Resort is a blissful beach escape, perfect for travellers seeking barefoot luxury. It offers handcrafted Belizean mahogany furniture and modern amenities in spacious suites and fantastic private villas, some of which offer space for the whole family. The resort has a 70-metre infinity pool and provides a secluded, serene atmosphere under swaying palm trees.

Alaia Resort

Alaia Resort is a super-luxury family-friendly resort on a stunning strip of Caribbean beach. It offers impressive amenities, including a spa, a Kid's Club, and endless chic dining options. The spacious rooms, suites, and villas are designed with a fresh, modern palette, and many offer sea views. It is perfect for lazy fly-and-flop beach breaks.

Cayo District lodges

The Cayo District is the largest of Belize's provinces and is known for its ecotourism offerings. The region is teems with wildlife, including butterflies and bird life, and is surrounded by primeval rainforest and thick jungle. It is also home to Mayan ruins, notably the Mayan city of Caracol, which was originally home to a population of over 100,000.

Chaa Creek

Chaa Creek is a family-run, 'wildly civilized luxury resort' located in a 400-acre nature reserve near the town of San Ignacio. The resort offers a blend of jungle settings and proximity to civilisation, with the river Macal nearby for canoeing. Chaa Creek features deluxe cottages that provide complete privacy while being surrounded by exotic birdlife.

Mystic River Resort

A short distance downriver from Chaa Creek, Mystic River Resort is a family-friendly, luxury resort without TVs, mobile signal, or air conditioning. The resort offers a number of adventure packages led by their own in-resort guides. They also have a spa and restaurant, as well as rooms with plunge pools for added comfort.

Ka'ana Resort

For those seeking a quiet oasis close to civilisation, Ka'ana Resort is located on the highway out of San Ignacio. The resort is a great base for day tours to the Mayan ruins, horse riding in the countryside, or exploring the nearby caves and jungle. Small cottages are dotted around tropical gardens, creating an elegant and tasteful atmosphere.

Hidden Valley Inn

Hidden Valley Inn is an intimate 12-cottage resort nestled in its own unique 7000-acre forest reserve in the Maya Mountains. The inn offers a secluded sanctuary with miles of trails, crystal clear creeks, and waterfalls to explore, as well as over 81 species of wild orchids.

Blancaneaux Lodge

Located in the middle of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Blancaneaux Lodge offers 20 luxurious thatched cabanas in a riverine setting. Formerly owned by Francis Ford Coppola, the lodge features a stunning location and the option to book Coppola's private two-bedroom villa with a plunge pool and sweeping views.

Gaia River Lodge

Perched on top of the Five Sisters Waterfalls, Gaia River Lodge is a romantic retreat with a spa and a restaurant serving food from their organic garden. The lodge is an excellent spot for birdwatching, with regular visitors including Orioles, Oropendolas, and Kites. There are also superb walking trails leading through the forest from the hotel.

Placencia resorts

Placencia, a village on the southeastern coast of Belize, is home to some of the country's most popular beach resorts. The Placencia Peninsula has 16 miles of beachfront, making it a prime location for a relaxing getaway. Here are some of the top Placencia resorts:

Laru Beya Resort & Villas

Laru Beya Resort & Villas is an intimate and laid-back resort located on the outskirts of Placencia Village. The resort has 30 rooms, all with balconies overlooking the water, and some with full kitchens. The all-inclusive package at Laru Beya is one of the best in Belize, including accommodations, meals, drinks, and transfers. The one-bedroom oceanfront suites offer a king-size bed, full private bath, separate living and dining areas, and a private balcony. Rates start at $1,800 for two people for a three-night all-inclusive package.

Chabil Mar Villas

Chabil Mar Villas offers customizable seven-night all-inclusive packages with themes like adventure, fishing, diving, sailing, and wellness. Transportation within Belize, themed activities, and most meals are included. Guests also have access to kayaks, bicycles, paddle boards, and two seaside infinity swimming pools. The spacious one and two-bedroom villas offer partial or full views of the water. Chabil Mar is located about a three-hour drive or a 40-minute flight from Belize City.

Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas

Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas is located just north of Placencia and features a stunning stretch of white-sand beach. The resort offers residential-style accommodations, with bungalows that can sleep between two and six people. The all-inclusive package includes complimentary transfers, unlimited meals, drinks, non-motorized sports, and Wi-Fi. Sirenian Bay has several dining options, including Inky's, Snooty's, the Beach Grill, and Three60 Martini Bar. Rates start at $2,400 per room for a four-night stay.

Placencia is easily accessible, with a 40-minute flight or three-hour drive from Belize City, making it a convenient and popular destination for those seeking a beach vacation in Belize.

Hopkins resorts

Belize is known for its world-class snorkelling, sea kayaking, luxury resorts, barrier reefs, and jungle lodges. Hopkins, a village on the edge of Belize, is rated as the friendliest city in Belize and is known as the real Belize. Here are some of the best resorts in Hopkins:

Hopkins Bay, a Muy'Ono Resort

Rated as the best value in Hopkins by Tripadvisor, this resort is ideally situated at the edge of Belize on the Caribbean Sea. It features well-appointed one, two, and three-bedroom accommodations, multiple pools, and complimentary activities. The resort is committed to environmental conservation and curates once-in-a-lifetime experiences for its guests. Hopkins Bay is located in the heart of the Garifuna village of Hopkins, which is known for its authenticity and voted as the friendliest city in Belize.

Belizean Dreams Resort

This intimate beachfront resort is located in Hopkins, a southern Belize fishing village that is considered the centre of the local Afro-Caribbean Garifuna community. The property offers nine villas and seven boutique rooms ranging in size from one to three bedrooms. Guests can choose from a variety of all-inclusive packages that cover dining, transportation, tours, and activities, in addition to access to the pool, kayaks, bicycles, and snorkelling gear.

Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort

This eco-resort is nestled in 21 acres of rare coastal forest with a variety of birds, flora, and orchids, located on a 12-mile stretch of beautiful beach near Hopkins. It offers 23 spacious accommodations and limitless adventures, including deep-sea diving.

The Lodge at Jaguar Reef

The Jaguar Reef Lodge & Spa is located on Belize's beautiful coral reef in Hopkins. It features quick beach access, two outdoor swimming pools, and an on-site restaurant. The private pool and beach are highly rated by guests.

Almond Beach Resort at Jaguar Reef

Almond Beach Resort has a private beach area, secured by a barrier reef, making it ideal for swimming and surfing. The property has free Wi-Fi, spa facilities, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Villa Margarita at Jaguar Reef

Located in Hopkins, a few steps from Hopkins Beach, Villa Margarita provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace, and a restaurant. The location is highly rated, and guests appreciate the comfortable beds and the helpful concierge service.

San Pedro resorts

San Pedro is a town on Ambergris Caye, an island off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea. It is a popular destination for beach resorts. Here are some of the best resorts in San Pedro:

Matachica Resort & Spa

An ultra-chic bungalow-style resort with a laid-back island vibe and a pristine, luxury beachfront setting. The resort is made up of 32 individual palapa-topped casitas and is reserved for adults only. The luxury bungalows range from charming casitas to more opulent luxury villas. Villas have 2,500 square feet of space, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a rooftop terrace for panoramic water views. The resort provides spa treatments and offers complimentary bicycles to explore Ambergris Caye. The resort's Mambo restaurant has alfresco dining and a brand-new bar, Danny's Tree Bar, which serves cocktails and light bites throughout the day. Rates start at $570 per night, with full board available for $185 per person, per night.

Alaia Belize

A modern oceanfront resort that is a chic escape just a 20-minute boat ride from the popular snorkeling spots Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. It is also very close to Ambergris Caye's main town, San Pedro. The resort has 155 guest rooms, ranging from standard studio rooms to palatial beachfront villas with private plunge pools. Guests can book the "Ultimate All-Inclusive" experience, which includes all meals and snacks, water activities, beach chairs, all alcoholic beverages, transfers to the airport, and a 10% coupon for cabana rentals and the spa. Rates start at $1,053 per room per night.

Xanadu Island Resort

An island getaway a short walk from San Pedro, overlooking the Caribbean and the Barrier Reef. The resort features 18 thatched-roofed domes housing luxurious suites with fully equipped kitchens and modern amenities, along with a variety of activities to enjoy.

Las Terrazas Resort

A spacious and extremely clean resort with full kitchens and washers/dryers in each room. The resort offers a beautiful pool and easy access to the Coco beach. It is also a great place to relax or explore the surrounding area with a golf cart.

Sun Breeze Hotel

A highly-rated oceanfront hotel with nice, clean rooms and helpful, friendly staff. It is located on the beach and is just a walk away from San Pedro.

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