San Pedro Holiday Hotel (Ambergris Caye; tel. 226-2014; www.sanpedroholiday.com): This brilliantly white three-building complex with painted purple and pink trim sits in the center of San Pedro town. This was the first hotel on Ambergris Caye when Celi McCorkle opened it over 40 years ago, and it's still one of the best. Grab a room with an oceanview balcony and you'll be in tropical vacation heaven.
Tides Beach Resort (Ambergris Caye; tel. 226-2283; www.ambergriscaye.com/tides): Every room comes with either a private or shared balcony or veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The hotel and its in-house dive shop are run by the very friendly and highly respected local couple of Patojo and Sabrina Paz.
Seaside Cabanas (Caye Caulker; tel. 226-0498; www.seasidecabanas.com): This place offers up comfy rooms, a fabulous location, and a complete range of amenities, all at a great price. Located in the heart of downtown Caye Caulker, it also boasts one of the few pools on the island.
Blue Crab Resort (Seine Bight Village; tel. 523-3544; www.bluecrabbeach.com): Simple, comfortable, and cool rooms located on a beautiful and isolated patch of beach make this a wonderful option. Throw in an excellent restaurant serving eclectic international fare, and you've got the makings of a perfect getaway. This place is located just a little bit north of the traditional GarÃfuna village of Seine Bight.
Coral House Inn (Punta Gorda; tel. 722-2878; www.coralhouseinn.net): By far the best option in the town of Punta Gorda itself, this little bed-and-breakfast is set right on the edge of the ocean. The hotel offers neat rooms, a refreshing pool, and free Wi-Fi access throughout its rooms and grounds.
Cahal Pech Village Resort (San Ignacio, Cayo District; tel. 888/790-5264 in the U.S. and Canada; or 824-3740 in Belize; www.cahalpech.com): With a commanding hillside perch, this collection of individual cabins and hotel rooms is an excellent option in the San Ignacio area. The resort is located just beyond the entrance to the Cahal Pech Mayan ruins, and a whole host of tours and activities can be arranged here.
Black Rock Jungle River Lodge (Cayo District; tel. 824-2529; www.blackrocklodge.com): Located down a long dirt road on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Macal River, this place offers up all the benefits and amenities of a top-notch ecolodge at very reasonable rates.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
