Must-see hotels in Belize

  • Pelican Beach Resort

    Dangriga

    The Pelican is the most 'upscale' choice in Dangriga but still has a faded 1950s air about it. The hotel is on the northern fringe of town, close to the…

  • Blue Creek IZE Lodge

    Southern Belize

    This IZE (International Zoological Expeditions) property enjoys a gloriously remote rainforest location on the banks of Blue Creek, deep in rural Toledo…

  • Parrot Nest Jungle Lodge

    Cayo District

    Individually designed cabañas – some on stilts, some in trees, one in a 100ft guanacaste tree – all have sturdy wood construction, tin roofs and shared…

  • Coco Plum Island Resort

    Southern Belize

    Coco Plum is the laid-back, but still luxurious little sister to flashy Thatch Caye, just a Frisbee throw away – you can wade across at low tide. The…

  • Parrot Cove Lodge

    Southern Belize

    This beachfront lodge has eight beautifully appointed rooms with air-con, full bathrooms with hot showers, TVs and coffee-makers. There's also a beach…

  • Garbutt's Marine & Fishing Lodge

    Punta Gorda

    Although primarily for guests on fishing or dive charters, Garbutt's lovely seafront rooms and stilt cabañas are available to anyone if they're available…

  • Tipple Tree Beya

    Hopkins

    This sturdy wooden beachside place features three cozy, clean, fan-cooled rooms sharing a sociable veranda beneath the owner's quarters upstairs. In an…

  • Leslies' Private Paradise

    Cayo District

    On 60 acres of jungle-covered property a short drive from Belmopan, this welcoming retreat is run by Robert and Bernadette Leslie. The three timber…

  • Paradise on the Caye

    Ambergris Caye

    Secret Beach's only accommodation offers just three fan-cooled, brightly colored stilted cabañas; one orange, one green and one teal. Two of the units are…

  • Yuma's House Belize

    Caye Caulker

    This fun and freshly painted hostel is just a few steps from the water-taxi dock, giving it a prime location in the center of town and at the water's edge…

  • Pelican Reef Villas

    Ambergris Caye

    At the far south reaches of San Pedro, this intimate resort is a tranquil option for those looking to escape the bustle of downtown without abandoning…

  • Hopkins Bay Resort

    Hopkins

    This flashy resort at the far northern end of Hopkins feels worlds away from the village life, with two pools, an absolute beachfront position and…

  • Midas Resort

    San Ignacio

    In a budget town, Midas stands out as one of San Ignacio's better midrange choices. The large pool, funky bar and friendly staff complement an interesting…

  • TBG B&B

    Belize City

    Tucked into the newer, largely residential Kings Park neighborhood, this sparkling-clean, five-room B&B is convenient for those flying into or out of…

  • Amanda's Place

    Caye Caulker

    Amanda offers a variety of accommodations on leafy grounds with a nice pool a block from the beach. On one side of the property there is a modern three…

  • Leeside Rooms

    Caye Caulker

    This charming, small guesthouse offers a pair of elegant air-conditioned rooms with small verandas that overlook the water, as well as cheaper fan-cooled…

  • Casa Placencia

    Placencia

    On the quiet northern end of town, long-running Casa Placencia offers beautifully decorated rooms with kitchenettes, cable TV and wi-fi. There's an…

  • Diamond Lodge

    Ambergris Caye

    Just south of town and tucked away from anything resembling grit, this darling new boutique hotel is adorned in contemporary furnishings, sophisticated…

  • Bella's Backpackers

    San Ignacio

    Bella's is a classic backpackers, with rustic charm, bohemian travelers of all ages floating about and a sociable rooftop chill-out area with hammocks and…

  • Whitehorse Inn

    Hopkins

    This plush new beachfront guesthouse brings a level of space and comfort at a price that's probably unmatched elsewhere in Hopkins. The four rooms in the…

  • Hok'ol K'in Guest House

    Northern Belize

    With a Maya name meaning 'rising sun,' this modern, well-run, small hotel overlooking the bay may well be the best value in town. The large, impeccably…

  • Lamanai Landings

    Northern Belize

    On the New River Lagoon about 7km south of Orange Walk, this hotel is perfectly placed for trips to Lamanai and a variety of other adventure tours. All…

  • All Seasons Guest House

    Hopkins

    With its brightly painted two-bedroom cabañas (cabins) and cozy guesthouse rooms, All Seasons has some of the cutest accommodations in the village. All…

  • Log Cab-Inn

    Cayo District

    The name says it all, with 20 well-designed cabañas built from mahogany logs and furniture crafted at the on-site carpentry workshop. All cabañas have air…

  • Tate's Guest House

    Punta Gorda

    Former postmaster Mr Tate keeps his guesthouse in immaculate condition and it's the best budget deal in the town center. The six rooms inside the mauve…

  • Hotel Maya

    Northern Belize

    Run by the very friendly Rosita May, the Hotel Maya is a long-time favorite of budget-conscious travelers. Rooms are clean and homey, and enlivened by…

  • Caye Caulker Condos

    Caye Caulker

    Inside this attractive, salmon-colored concrete block on Front St sit eight sweet retreat suites. Each has a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV and…

  • St Christopher's Hotel

    Northern Belize

    The flowering gardens and riverside setting make this otherwise nondescript hotel an attractive place to stay. The rooms themselves are spacious but plain…

  • Rainforest Haven Inn

    San Ignacio

    Rainforest Haven is a good find if you're looking for midrange comfort at an almost budget price. The five rooms have air-con, flat-screen TV with cable,…

  • Smuggler's Den

    Northern Belize

    Located around 2 miles northwest of Consejo, this family-run place has spacious thatched bungalows with kitchenettes and a lounge area set around a grassy…

  • Big Falls Extreme Adventures

    Southern Belize

    These cabañas and family rooms on the banks of the Río Grande in Big Falls offer a comfortable stay with air-con, cable TV and spring mattresses. It's…

  • Hotel de la Fuente

    Northern Belize

    This family-run hotel is well located in the center of Orange Walk, but most of the rooms are in a new building set back from the hustle and bustle (and…

  • Beya Suites

    Punta Gorda

    The garish two-story pink building facing the sea about a mile north of PG, Beya is a good find for those looking to balance comfort with value. The eight…

  • Serenade Hotel

    Placencia

    This big old two-story house on the Sidewalk has nine spacious brightly painted rooms and are very reasonable by Placencia standards with air-con,…

  • Buttonwood Lodge

    Hopkins

    The four spacious suites and one two-bedroom self-contained apartment at Buttonwood all face the sea. This is high-quality boutique accommodation located…

  • Calico Jack's Village

    Cayo District

    By day it's best known for its ziplining course, but Calico Jack's also has a range of comfortable loft rooms and two- and three-bedroom villas with…

  • Casa Blanca Guest House

    San Ignacio

    Intimate, immaculate and secure, Casa Blanca is everything you need from a budget guesthouse. Decent-sized rooms have clean white walls and crisp fresh…

  • Big Falls Cottages

    Southern Belize

    These two lovely, family-run cottages are set in a magnificent garden and come with a kitchenette and bathroom (with hot showers). They're tucked away…

  • Placencia Villas

    Placencia

    These clean, colorful, fully-equipped studios and apartments come with kitchenettes, ample parking and a leafy central courtyard.

  • Tillett's Village Lodge

    Belize District

    The Tilletts are a Crooked Creek clan who have reared some of the most celebrated bird guides in the country. Their welcoming guesthouse is a good option…

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