Hotels in Ambergris Caye
In San Pedro
There's a score of hotel options right in the heart of San Pedro town. Most are geared towards budget travelers, although a few of these are quite comfortable and charming. Most of the more upscale resorts are located a little bit further north or south of town.
Tip: Almost every hotel on Ambergris Caye, and certainly all of the resorts, offers scuba packages. If you plan to do a lot of diving, this is the way to go, as these packages can sometimes provide substantial savings over paying as you go. However, you can also buy dive packages from many of the individual dive operators, either in advance or upon arrival on the caye.
Expensive -- The Mayan Princess (tel. 226-2778; www.mayanprincesshotel.com) is a large, contemporary resort with comfortable rooms and plenty of services and amenities, set in the heart of town.
Inexpensive -- There are quite a few budget options on Ambergris Caye, and almost all of them are concentrated in the compact downtown area of San Pedro. True budget hounds should just walk around and see who's got the best room for the best price.
On North Ambergris Caye
This is where you'll find most of the larger, more isolated, and more upscale resorts on Ambergris Caye. If you stay here, you will have to rely on your hotel or on the local water taxis to get to and from San Pedro town.
In addition to the hotels listed, El Pescador (tel. 800/242-2017 in the U.S. and Canada, or 226-2398; www.elpescador.com) is a lovely and luxurious resort primarily geared towards hard-core fishermen and women.
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Blue Tang Inn
Cheery décor, cheery staff¬—the Blue Tang burrows its way into the hearts of most of the guests who stay here. Housed in a three-story oceanfront building, within walking distance of town, lodgings are all suites, and spacious ones at that, each with a kitchenette, dining area, and…$$$Near San Pedro
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Cayo Espanto
Whether you’re a bona fide member of the jet set or you just want to pretend, this is the place for you. Seven bungalows are spread across this 4-acre private island. Each is luxurious, elegantly appointed, set on the ocean’s edge, and staffed by at least one houseman, who can be…$$$Off-shore - Hotel
Cayo Frances Farm & Fly
Those who really want to get away from it all should look no further than Cayo Frances Farm & Fly, a fly-fishing camp 12 miles north of San Pedro accessible only by boat. It makes for a relaxing departure from civilization, and the kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding are…$$$North of San Pedro - Hotel
Hotel San Pedrano
San Pedrano is often the least expensive, decent option on the island. It’s near the beach and run by one of the friendliest, most helpful staffs in Ambergris Caye. While most rooms don’t have a great view, the vista from the wide veranda, overlooking the rooftops of adjacent…$In San Pedro - Hotel
Las Terrazas
And here’s another Ambergris Caye lodging that seems to be channeling the Greek isles with its collection of whitewashed buildings right on the beach. Inside, all are handsomely decorated, with high-quality furnishings, fixtures, and amenities. Rooms are all condo units with full…$$$North of San Pedro - Hotel
Mahogany Bay Village
Belize’s long-awaited, first large-scale resort is finally open on Ambergris Caye as of January 2018. A grand archway greets guests before they head down a long driveway to the 206-unit resort and its 20,000 sq. ft. Great House, a building designed in the British Colonial style and…$$$South of San Pedro - Hotel
Mata Rocks
The blinding white paint and angular architecture of this intimate hotel conjure images of the Greek isles, as does the serenity of its location, about 2.4 km south of San Pedro. As a thoughtful touch, the hotel lends bicycles for free, so that guests can get into town easily. As…$$$South of San Pedro - Hotel
Matachica Resort and Spa
"Perfect" is a strong word, but this wonderful resort may come close. The staff is superb. Some seem to have the supernatural ability to know what guests want moments before they themselves do. The grounds, which include a beach, two swimming pools, and a Jacuzzi are serene, pretty…$$$On North Ambergris Caye - Hotel
Portofino Beach Resort
Right on the shore and with thatch-roofed cabins, wood floors, bamboo beds, and large picture windows, this intimate boutique resort has a tropical feel. Every room here is massive, designed with rounded features that create a relaxing flow. The Tree Top suites are second-floor units…$$$Northern end of Ambergris Caye - Hotel
Ramon's Village
The handiwork of local son Ramón Núñez, this place is appropriately named, as there is a small-village feel to the collection of Tahitian-inspired thatch-roofed bungalows and suites. It’s a little gimmicky, and feels like a theme park at times, but it’s a well-run operation that sees…$$$Southern Edge of San Pedro - Hotel
Ruby's
No Wi-Fi, no air conditioning, no TV’s….but no distractions from the charms of Belize. That about sums up Ruby’s where the rooms are basic, but very clean and the welcome is warm. The long-established hotel is within walking distance of the airstrip (it’s the three-story whitewashed…$In San Pedro - Hotel
San Pedro Holiday Hotel
You can’t miss this brilliantly white three-building complex, with painted purple and pink trim, in the center of town. Ms. Celi McCorkle opened this hotel almost 50 years ago, the first on the island, and the operation has the same festive and lively air that it’s had for years.…$$In San Pedro - Hotel
The Phoenix
This is the most upscale accommodation with the closest walking distance to the downtown area, and it looks like it: the stark contemporary architecture here is striking. Within the buildings walls are mostly two-bedroom/two-bath condo units, although there are a few smaller and a…$$$Near San Pedro - Hotel
Victoria House
This elegant and exclusive island retreat features a varied collection of rooms, suites, and villas. Everything is done with a refined sense of style and attention to detail (think: canopy beds, quality wooden furnishings, soothingly quiet color schemes). The resort is set on an…$$$South of San Pedro - Hotel
X’Tan Ha
Wooden two-story buildings painted bright purples, blues, and reds make up this waterfront resort 7 miles north of San Pedro town. Though more sparsely decorated than other resorts in the area, every room here is oversized, with its own private veranda and a kitchenette, making it a…$$North side of Ambergris Caye - Hotel
Xanadu Island Resort
Many honeymooners choose the Xanadu, and once you visit you’ll understand why: the gardeners here have cunningly arranged the lush plantings so that each unit gets a sunset view, but also has enough privacy for, well, honeymooners. As for those gardens, they’re edenic in the verdant…$$$South of San Pedro
