Must-see hotels in Belize

  • Ruby's Hotel

    Ambergris Caye

    This white-with-red-trim hotel on the beach near Wild Mango's is a local landmark and budget favorite. Unfortunately the fan-cooled rooms themselves are…

  • Jacana Inn

    Belize District

    Run by the Nicholson family, this friendly hotel sits on a gorgeous spot on the banks of the northern lagoon. While it's still a work in progress, it…

  • Tropical Paradise Hotel

    Caye Caulker

    With an ideal location on the waterside just south of the cemetery, Tropical Paradise is Caulker's 'original beach resort.' It was one of the first places…

  • Gentle's Cool Spot

    Belize District

    A quarter of a mile south of the tip of Gales Point, the accommodations includes three small rooms with cold-water showers, double beds, tiny windows and…

  • Bayview Guest House

    Belize City

    There are no actual water views at this guesthouse in the quiet residential area of Newtown Barracks but it is a short walk from some of the city's best…

  • Jeremiah's Inn

    Caye Caulker

    A good budget choice, fan-cooled rooms at this small hotel right on the main drag are comfortable enough (though somewhat spartan), surrounding a shared…

  • Glover's Guest House

    Southern Belize

    Most visitors come to Glover's Guest House on Saturday night prior to catching the boat to Glover's Atoll Resort, but the riverside guesthouse is a…

  • Butterfly Farm & Guesthouse

    Southern Belize

    Lisa runs this offbeat farm and butterfly house just out of San Pedro Columbia. The four dorm-style rooms are in a large wooden bunkhouse with clean beds…

  • Fairweather Place

    Southern Belize

    The cheapest of the Tobacco Caye guesthouses, Fairweather has four basic rooms in a rickety wooden building, each with one double bed and fan. There's a…

  • Tropical Oasis

    Caye Caulker

    Basic but centrally located and well suited to hardy backpackers, this low-key place has a ramshackle, pastel collection of semi-open huts and dorms…

  • Charlton's Inn

    Punta Gorda

    With 25 clean rooms with air-con and cable TV, not to mention a good location at the north end of town, Charlton's is a decent choice for those looking…

  • Akihito Hotel

    Northern Belize

    The cheapest of the bunch, the Akihito has a collection of very plain rooms with small bathrooms in a large concrete building on the main road. Most of…

  • North Front Street Guesthouse

    Belize City

    This family-run guesthouse is basic in the extreme with small rooms spread around an old house that could do with a hardcore tidy up. But if you don't…

  • Guesthouse Olivia

    Northern Belize

    This no-frills guesthouse has the only cheap beds near the Lamanai site. Don't expect luxury, but rest easy knowing you'll have the archaeological site…

  • Banana Beach Resort

    Ambergris Caye

    This place may be too motel-like for some tastes and could certainly do with some cosmetic work, but while it is not elegant, it's reasonable value…

  • Ionie's B&B

    Belize District

    A mile south of the tip of Gales Point, this B&B is run by friendly Ionie Samuels (also a justice of the peace, if you've got matrimony in mind). This…

  • Hotel San Pedrano

    Ambergris Caye

    There are no views from this 2nd-story, streetside hostelry, but you might catch the breeze from the balcony. Relatively spacious rooms have two or three…

  • Las Palmas Hotel

    Northern Belize

    This centrally located hotel looks a bit like a white wedding cake. Simple, clean rooms have all the basics covered but are distinctly lacking in…

  • Amaya Inn

    Punta Gorda

    There are just four basic fan rooms with shared bath here above the PG Tours office. It's only steps away from the ferry dock so is a popular crash pad…

  • Castillo Beach

    Hopkins

    You can pitch a tent on this bit of beach in front of a private residence between Hopkins and Sittee Point. Shared bathrooms and canoes available. Parties…

  • Thomas Hotel

    Ambergris Caye

    Rooms here are equipped with TV and minifridge. The comfy little balcony out back sports a wonderful view of the building next door. Bit pricey for the…

  • Rosa's Hotel

    San Ignacio

    Rosa's is a little nondescript but it's friendly, central and decent value, especially if you value air-con. Close to a nightclub that gets loud on…

  • García Sisters' Homestay

    Cayo District

    Just north of San Antonio village, the García Sisters offer rooms behind their Maya gallery and spots to pitch a tent. Traditional meals are BZ$15.

  • Hotel El Pilar

    Cayo District

    The yellow two-story building right in town is an utterly dull choice compared with nearby lodges and cabins but rooms are clean enough.

  • Bol's Hilltop Hotel

    Southern Belize

    This village guesthouse in San Antonio has very basic rooms. Meals can be obtained next door at Clara Bol's house.

  • Caye Caulker Vacation Homes

    Caye Caulker

    Manages many rental properties on the island including some lovely secluded homes in the southern reaches.

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