In the early 1980s, Francis Ford Coppola visited Belize, immediately fell in love with the location, and purchased the abandoned Blancaneaux Lodge. For more than a decade the hideaway was used as a family retreat before Francis opened his tropical paradise to the public in 1993. Read More
Inspiration comes alive at Kaana Resort and Spa, a luxe outpost where wandering spirits roam free. Nestled deep in the tropical jungle of western Belize, this boutique resort is an oasis of style, culture, personalized service, and modern amenities for well-seasoned adventurers and tastemakers alike. Its location on the doorstep of an ancient Maya city has inspired Kaana’s name, which means “Heavenly Place.” Read More
Nestled between the lush Maya Mountains and the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Hamanasi is a special place from which you can explore the best of Belize on and offshore. A secluded, intimate boutique resort located on the beach south of Hopkins, Hamanasi sits on hundreds of feet of Caribbean Sea beachfront surrounded by tropical flora on the finest stretch of beach in Belize. Read More
Belize Boutique Resort & Spa is embedded in Belize’s culture and history. The Resort has evolved into an environmentally friendly oasis of charm and distinction. Their Spa products, thoughtfully selected fresh ingredients, rich hues and fabrics and an infinite love of music and creativity has made this resort Belize leading Luxury Boutique Resort and Jungle Spa. Urban Jungle Chic has never been so casually opulent. Read More
Belize Ocean Club is located on the beachfront of Maya Beach, just a 20-minute drive from Placencia. It offers an outdoor pool, international restaurant and elegant suites with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Read More
Amidst a pristine tropical setting on a five-mile stretch of sandy beach and a short distance from the Garifuna Fishing Village of Hopkins, is Almond Beach Resort. Their intimate 12 room beachfront resort offers outstanding accommodations, lavish amenities, exciting adventures and breathtaking sunrise and sunset views of the ocean. Read More
The Roaring River Golf Course is the only mainland golf course in beautiful Belize. This executive style 18 hole (9 holes double tees boxes) course measures 3,892 yards and plays to a Par 64. The RRGC course rating is 66 with a slope rating of 116 and all greens are elevated and bunkered. Fairways are lined with superb indigenous trees and are surrounded by natural jungle growth. Read More
Aptly named for the Greek goddess who’s no less than the personification of the Earth itself, Gaia River Lodge immerses you in the Belizean rain forest, and gives you a front-row view of the majestic Five Sisters Waterfalls in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. This immersion comes at some cost, if quick and effortless travel is a priority — but it’s worth the trouble, as this kind of eco-travel experience would be simply impossible in any less remote a location.
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Belizean Dreams is an intimate, locally owned and managed all inclusive resort nestled on the coast of Hopkins Village, in southern Belize. Accommodations and packages are tailored to providing vacations to discerning travelers who crave relaxation, romance and adventure. Read More
Belizean Nirvana offers five individually furnished suites/studios each with wide verandas that are separated by removable lattice partitions for privacy. At Nirvana, you are on the beach, and after you have enjoyed your swimming in their pristine waters, you can rinse off with the outdoor showers available before you step onto your veranda to relax and enjoy your hammock. Read More
Getting to Belize is easier and faster than traveling to most any other major Caribbean destination. On the mainland, there is plenty to experience and explore in this eco tourism-friendly country – Mayan ruins, the Jaguar Preserve, countless birding expeditions, and world-class scuba diving and snorkeling. But with little effort – a 20-minute plane ride to Ambergris Caye and a 3-mile boat ride – you can bask in beauty and end-of-the-world-style luxury at Cayo Espanto resort.
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When they began farming on the banks of the Macal River in western Belize, Mick and Lucy Fleming always strove to coexist with nature, and as Chaa Creek Lodge grew, so did their appreciation and respect for Belize’s diverse ecology and rich culture. It was only natural that when the Flemings began taking in guests to create one of Belize’s first eco-resorts in 1981, they combined their love of nature with a desire to give visitors an authentic jungle experience that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and built comforts.
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Set on a 3,000-acre sustainable farm, surrounded by a 15,000-acre rainforest preserve, and comprised of twelve privately sited, low-impact, high-pleasure suites, Copal Tree Lodge, a Muy’Ono Resort is, quite simply, one of the leading eco-hotels on the planet. That’s no small distinction, and it’s reason enough to visit, but Copal Tree Lodge is also a regular entry on the bucket list of travel-savvy gourmands, wildlife enthusiasts, birders. Read More
El Secreto Hotel is a charming 5-star venue with 13 rooms to stay in. Operating in Ambergris Caye since 2012, this property features an Egyptian architecture and modern comforts. This venue provides a safety deposit box, a lift and a gift store and rooms include a comfortable decor.
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Itz’ana is the perfect base camp to everything wild and wonderful in Belize. Whether you’re better suited seeking jaguars in the wild or sunshine aboard a sailboat, the adventures await.
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Situated right on the white sandy beach, Las Terrazas is a resort in the proper sense of the word — there’s a huge infinity pool, a fine-dining restaurant, a spa and wellness center, the works. That’s why it’s surprising to realize that there are only 37 guestrooms. Read More
Matachica offers a luxury beach resort that makes the ideal destination for a romantic honeymoon, girls’ getaway, mother-daughter weekend or celebration with friends. They are located just 5 miles from San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. One quick transfer—which they will arrange for you—takes you from city to sea, where their warm staff looks forward to helping you create amazing experiences during your stay and memories that last a lifetime. Read More
Nestled within a private 200-acre reserve on the Placencia Peninsula, Naia Resort and Spa is an intimate, natural playground where guests can enjoy an authentic Belize experience on land and at sea. Offering barefoot luxury, Naia extends along a mile of palm-studded beach and has 35 secluded Beach Houses - each offering breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. Read More
Styled after the Tahitian cottages on the Polynesian island of Bora Bora, Ramon's Village cabanas are built from native materials by craftsmen utilizing the same skill and techniques the islanders used in the days of the great sailing ships. Read More
Situated in Belize City, 10 km from Belize Harbour, Seaside Chateau features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Walk along the resort streets as the white beach sand squish between your toes as you take in the breath-taking views of this unspoiled area surrounded by 40ft tall White Mangroves or look up to see the many parrots, hummingbirds or seagulls flying by.
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The idea of an eco-resort in Belize is not an unfamiliar one, and it’s appealing enough as it is. Thatch Caye, however, distinguishes itself with a private-island location, and a positively idyllic one at that — all the photos you see were taken within a 25-minute boat ride from the property, and in this part of the world a 25-minute boat ride is roughly equivalent to a brisk stroll down to the corner. Read More
On the very edge of Belize’s Placencia Peninsula, in the heart of Placencia village rests a new luxury beachfront paradise known as The Ellysian Boutique Hotel. With picturesque beachfront ocean views and its back patios perch in Placencia Village, its serene charm offers the splendor of a modern stay with easy access to the local village life. Read More
The Great House Inn is located in the historic Fort George Area: The Fort George area, a peninsula ringed by Marine Parade Boulevard and Fort Street, is one of the most pleasant in Belize City. Meander in the neighborhood and you’ll pass some impressive homes and buildings, including The Great House Inn, now the only colonial guest house. Read More
The hotelier Francis Ford Coppola is generally better known for his films, and for a thriving sideline in Northern California wines. But his foray into the hospitality sector in his beloved Belize can be counted as one of his hits. After winning praise for his rustic, elegant Blancaneaux Lodge, built in 1993, he added to the empire with Turtle Inn, a wonderfully quirky, environmentally friendly beach hotel on an unspoiled patch of rainforested Caribbean coastal paradise. Read More
Spectacular, private, and located on a breathtaking Caribbean island, the award winning Victoria House beach resort features 42 rooms offering a variety of world-class accommodations. Whether you stay in a spacious pool villa, luxurious suite, well-appointed Stateroom, or a romantic tropical Casita, Victoria House provides the perfect venue for total relaxation and comfort. Read More