Must-see hotels in Belize

  • Blancaneaux Lodge

    Cayo District

    Owned by movie director Francis Ford Coppola (who keeps a personal villa, 'the Francis Ford Coppola Villa,' complete with attendant and private pool;…

  • Glover's Atoll Resort

    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…

  • Serenity Sands

    Northern Belize

    Located about 3 miles north of Corozal Town, this B&B is off the beaten track, off the grid and out of this world. The remote beachside setting – guests…

  • Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Jungle Lodge

    Hummingbird Highway

    Hidden away in dense jungle off the Hummingbird Hwy, Ian Anderson's is a 90-sq-mile private estate that acts as a base for a variety of exclusive jungle…

  • Belize Boutique Resort & Spa

    Belize District

    Located in splendid isolation, this resort takes the jungle-lodge-and-spa concept to extremes of expensive pampering. There are luxurious amenities and a…

  • Cerros Beach Resort

    Northern Belize

    About 3.5 miles north of Copper Bank, on the coast and surrounded by jungle, this rustic little beach resort is a wonderfully remote spot. It has…

  • Lodge at Chaa Creek

    Cayo District

    Consistently rated among the best lodges in Belize, and with good reason, Chaa Creek's tropical gardens and beautifully kept thatched cottages are spread…

  • Copal Tree Lodge

    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…

  • Chan Chich Lodge

    Northern Belize

    Located in the middle of a 200-sq-mile private reserve in the far western corner of Orange Walk District, this is one of Belize's original ecolodges. The…

  • Black Rock Lodge

    Cayo District

    High up the Macal in beautiful Black Rock Canyon, this is a stunning setting for a jungle adventure. Slate-and-wood cabins are fan-cooled and have lovely…

  • Turneffe Island Resort

    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…

  • Victoria House

    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…

  • Oasi

    Caye Caulker

    Set around blooming tropical gardens featuring an inviting pool, this excellent guesthouse has just four elegant apartments with lovely wide verandas …

  • Savanna Guest House

    Belize District

    Opened by Richard and Carol Foster, the naturalist filmmaker couple whose productions led to the creation of the original Belize Zoo, Savanna Guesthouse…

  • Turtle Inn

    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…

  • Ak'bol Yoga Resort

    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…

  • San Ignacio Resort Hotel

    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…

  • Villa Boscardi

    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…

  • Sea Dreams Hotel

    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…

  • Jungle Cocoon

    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…

  • Almond Tree Resort

    Northern Belize

    Tucked away on the bay south of town, Almond Tree is a gorgeous little 10-room resort and Corozal's most luxurious central offering. Most of the stylish…

  • Caye Casa

    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…

  • Matachica Beach Resort

    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…

  • Maya Beach Hotel

    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…

  • Caye Reef

    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…

  • Daydreamin' Bed & Breakfast

    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…

  • 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…

  • Thatch Caye Resort

    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…

  • Manatee Lodge

    Belize District

    The only midpriced lodge in the area, Nancy Bailey's Manatee Lodge takes up the tip of the Gales Point peninsula and is situated in a beautiful garden…

  • 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…

  • Beck's Bed & Breakfast

    Belize District

    Tucked into a five-acre plot in Crooked Tree's interior, this pine forest–shrouded B&B offers the town's most sumptuous digs. The colonial-style home…

  • Beaches & Dreams

    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…

  • Mahogany Hall

    Cayo District

    This beautiful three-story eight-room colonial mansion sits on the eastern bank of Mopan River, about a mile from Bullet Tree Falls village. Rooms feature…

  • Pelican Beach Resort

    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…

  • D's Hostel

    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,…

  • Coral House Inn

    Punta Gorda

    This sublime seaside inn at the southern end of town boasts a lovely garden and in-ground swimming pool. Enormous rooms are stylishly designed, giving the…

  • Coconut Row Guesthouse

    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…

  • Blue Belize Guest House

    Punta Gorda

    It's impossible not to feel a calming sense of space and relaxation at Blue Belize, with its waterfront location, lush garden and enormous rooms in a pair…

  • Hibiscus Hotel

    Belmopan

    Close to Belmopan's lively marketplace, this neat little place has just six motel-style rooms. Comforts include king and twin-sized beds, flat-screen…

  • Placencia Hostel

    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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