Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pedro's Hotel
Seagrape Drive, just south of the airport
T
226 3825,
W
pedroshotel.com; map p.95.
A cheerful,
fiesta atmosphere pervades this hotel and its sister hostel
across the street,
Pedro's Inn Backpackers Hostel
(same
contact details). Hotel rooms are simple but comfortable,
with a/c and cosy beds. Both the hotel and hostel have
access to two pools. The on-site
Pedro's Sports Pub and
Pizzeria
is a grea
t place
to conn
ect wit
h locals and other
travellers. Dorms
US$10
, rooms
US$60
★
condo-hotel,
Sunbreeze Suites
(
W
sunbreezesuites.com), in
the centre of town on Front St near Cari
beña St,
features
classy one-
bedroom
suites. Hotel rooms
US$175
, condo-
hotel suites
US$190
The Tides Beach Hotel
Boca del Rio, just north of the
centre
T
226 2283,
W
ambergriscaye.com/tides; map
p.95.
Family-run hotel, with comfy rooms with refrigerator
and two double beds. Rooms face the pool and bar with the
ocean beyond. Patojo's Dive shop, connected to the hotel,
has exc
ellent dive packages and diving information.
US$125
Tio Pil's Place
On the beach near Caribeña St
T
206
2059,
W
tiopilshotel.com; map p.95.
Formerly
Lily's
, this
family-owned beachfront wooden-and-concrete st
ructure
has rooms with fridge and TV; some have sea views.
US$45
The Phoenix
Barrier Reef Drive, near Caribeña St
T
226 2083,
W
thephoenixbelize.com; map p.95.
It's
rare to find a hotel of this calibre so near the town
centre. The great appeal is that you can lounge in the
gorgeous grounds, splashing in the sun-drenched
pool or unwinding at the Sol Spa - and when you're
ready for some San Pedro action, you're just a few
blocks away. The light-flooded condominiums are
massive and sleek, and there are all sorts of personal
touches, such as complimentary local mobile phones to
use during your stay and fresh hibiscus flowers scattered
daily atop your snow-white bed. The on-site restaurant,
Red Ginger
(
see p.10
4), serves excellent fresh-from-the-
sea cuisine.
US$375
Ramon's Village
Coconut Drive, near the airstrip
T
226 2071,
W
ramons.com; map p.95.
This friendly
resort enjoys a prime position, right on the beach. Roomy
thatched-roof
cabañas
have plenty of amenities, and the
leafy grounds feature a pool - presided over by “Rey
Ramon,” a huge replica of a May
a mask -
and a dock for
sunning, swimming and napping.
US$205
Ruby's
Barrier Reef Drive, south of the centre
T
226
2063,
W
rubyshotelbelize.com; map p.95.
Decent,
family-run budget hotel on the seafront. The clean (though
worn) rooms, some with a/c, get better views the higher up
you go; all a
re goo
d value, and those with shared bath
especially so.
US$40
San Pedrano
Barrier Reef Drive, at Caribeña St
T
226
2054,
E
sanpedrano@btl.net; map p.95.
Popular hotel
in a wooden building with nice rooms, some with a/c. Set
back slightly from the sea, but with fine views and breezy
verandas. S
ome ro
oms have three beds, which work well
for a group.
US$35
Spindrift Hotel
Barrier Reef Drive, at Buccaneer St
T
226 2174,
W
spindriftbelize.com; map p.95.
Right on
the beach near the heart of town, this concrete hotel offers
some rooms with great views across the sea and others
around a patio. This is also h
ome to th
e perennially popular
Wahoo's Lounge
(see p.106).
US$$50
Sunbreeze Hotel
South end of Barrier Reef Drive
T
226 2191,
W
sunbreeze.net; map p.95.
Curving
around a sandy courtyard and a pool, this well-run
beachfront hotel has comfortable rooms with large
bathrooms; some have a jacuzzi. The restaurant,
Blue Water
Grill
(see p.104), is one of the best on the island. The sister
3
SOUTH OF SAN PEDRO
Banana Beach Resort
Mar de Tumbo Beach, 1 mile
south of town
T
226 3890,
W
bananabeach.com; map
p.93.
Variety of suites, with cable TV, rattan furniture and
Mexican weavings; some with kitchens, and balconies
overlooking the grounds or facing the ocean. Good
weekly rates and off-season discounts. The
El Divino
restaurant serves up tasty seafood and cocktails. Tours
can be arranged by the friendly and e
cient in-house
Monke
y Busine
ss Travel Shoppe (
W
monkeybusinesstours
.com).
US$125
Caribbean Villas
Coconut Drive, about 1 mile south of
town
T
226 2715,
W
caribbeanvillashotel.com; map
p.93.
With ample grounds, a wildlife-viewing platform and
excellent birdwatching, this is an ideal spot for nature
lovers. There's a variety of large rooms and well-equipped
suites, all with ocean views, on the beachfront. Plenty of
peace and quiet and opportunities to relax - snooze in a
hammock
or imm
erse yourself in the hot tub. Breakfast
included.
US$110
Changes in Latitudes
Coconut Drive, about a half mile
south of town, near the Belize Yacht Club
T
226 2986,
W
changesinlatitudesbelize.com; map p.93.
Friendly
B&B set in relaxing gardens half a block from the sea -
guests can use the yacht club facilities, including the pool,
next door. Smallish but clean rooms, with use of common
area that has a full
l kitchen
. Complimentary bikes; fresh
breakfast included.
US$115
Corona del Mar
On the beach, just over half a mile
south of town
T
226 2055,
W
coronadelmarhotel.com;
map p.93.
Spacious rooms and suites with tiled floors and
Belizean hardwoods, with kitchens and TV. Rates include a
full breakfast and complime
ntary ru
m punch. Swim off the
hotel's pier, Woody's Wharf.
US$170
Mata Rocks Resort
Coconut Drive, around 2 miles
south of town
T
226 2336,
W
matarocks.com; map
p.93.
Small, long-established family resort with
comfortable rooms around the pool and bar, rum punch at
