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spick-and-span cabañas with a/c, kitchens, in-room safe
and other wonderful extras, including purified water in the
rooms and free kayaks. Also, each cabaña has a porch with
hammock, where y ou can gently swing to the sounds of the
nearby sea. US$59
De Real Macaw Guest House Front St, south of the
Split T 226 0459, W derealmacaw.biz. Cosy, good-value
rooms and thatched cabañas facing the sea. Variety of
accommodation, including beachfront rooms with a/c,
cabañas with ceiling fa n and a condo with hard wood floors,
kitchen and TV. Rooms US$25 , condo US$130
Iguana Reef Inn At the back side of the caye, across
the football field T 226 0213, W iguanareefinn.com.
One of the more luxurious hotels on the island, with well-
furnished suites with tiled floors, local artwork, a/c and
ceiling fans, queen-sized beds - and great sunset views.
They rent kayaks, and also have a pool and complimentary
continental breakf asts. Plus , you can enjoy fresh tropical
cocktails at the bar. US$160
Mara's Place Near the Split T 600 0080, E maras
[e-mail]. Simple, family-run wooden
cabins facing the sea, with private bath, TV and porch. It's
also one of the closest spots to the Split, where you can
splash around in the water (and sip cocktails at the Lazy
Lizard ). US$45
Maxhapan Cabanas Avenida Pueblo Nuevo, just south
of the cemetery T 226 0118, E maxhapana04
@hotmail.com. This is one of those lovely island spots
where the owner is as much a draw as the accommodation.
The delightful Louise welcomes you to her charming
bright-yellow cabañas , which have a/c, coffeemaker
and mini fridge. It's not on the beachfront - but the water's
just a short b ike ride away (complimentary bikes for
guests). US$50
Ocean Pearl Royale Hotel Towards the back of the
island, two blocks from the Split T 226 0074,
E [e-mail]. Simple but comfy, well-tended
rooms, some with a/c. The owners can offer plenty of
local i nforma tion and there's complimentary coffee in the
lobby. US$35
Sea Dreams Hotel Hattie St, near the Split T 226
0602, W seadreamsbelize.com. Inviting, breezy
cabañas , around a banyan tree-shaded courtyard, with
a/c, plus coffeemaker and locally produced coffee and
bottled water. With its private pier where you can watch
the glorious Caribbean sunsets, this is the kind of place
that inspires relocation - for longer stays, there are
roomy one- and two-bedroom apartments. The
co-owner runs Anglers Abroad (see oposite), an d is one
of the island 's top ex perts in fly fishing. Cabañas US$90 ,
apartments US$115
★

cable TV and veranda with hammocks. Beautifully
decorated both inside and out in rich colours, and arranged
around a pool. Take a break o ver cockta ils at the Uno Mas
bar; complimentary breakfast. US$105
★

Tropical Paradise Luciano Reyes, just south of
cemetery T 226 0124, W tropicalparadise
-cayecaulker.com. One of the originals - and still going
strong. Individual cabañas , each with a short flight of
wooden steps straight up from the sand, are basic but
have all the amenities you'll need, including a/c,
coffeemakers and coffee, cable TV and fun touches like
towel art - towels shaped into local animals (monkeys
and the like) by the cleaning staff. Another bonus: the
adjoining outdoor restaurant, with views over the leafy
cemetery and sea, serves excellent local food - try the
lobster om elette f for breakfast and the chicken with rice
and beans. US$40
Yuma's House Belize Front St, near Front Dock
T 206 0019, W yumashousebelize.com. Formerly Tina's
Backpacker's Hostel , this lively spot, visible from the water
taxi dock, features a relaxing beach house with dorm
beds as well as private rooms. You can cook in the
communal kitchen, and outside is a pretty gard en with
hamm ocks an d a dock for sunbathing. Dorms US$14 ,
rooms US$33

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SOUTH OF THE CENTRE
Anchorage Resort South of the centre, past the
school, near the airstrip T 226 0304,
W anchorageresort.com. Clean, if plain, tiled rooms with
decent beds, private bath, fridge, cable TV and balconies
overlooking the sea in a three-storey concrete building
in pal m-shad ed grounds. The higher rooms have great
views. US$85
Barefoot Beach Hotel On the beach, just south of the
school T 226 0205, W barefootbeachbelize.com.
Comfortable, colourful rooms with private bath, a/c and
small fridge in a concrete house on the beach. There are
also ro omy w ooden co ttages a nd a sun-splashed dock.
Rooms US$85 ,cottages US$130
Lazy Iguana Bed & Breakfast At the back of the
island, just north of the airstrip T 226 0350,
W lazyiguana.net. Lovely B&B, with four comfortable,
well-maintained a/c rooms, each with a private bathroom.
The top floor has a thatched deck with hammocks to
enjoy 360-degree views over the sea and the lagoon. Wake
up to a breakfa st of fresh fruit, baked goods and brewed
coffee. US$110
Tree Tops Guesthouse On the beachfront, past the
cemetery T 226 0240, W treetopsbelize.com. Bright
and clean rooms with fridge and ceiling fans, and lovely
rooftop a/c suites with fantastic views, all set in a small,
peaceful, palm-shaded garden. D eservedly popular, so
booking ahead is advised. US$115

Seaside Cabañas Just steps south of the Front Dock
T 226 0498, W seasidecabanas.com. Well-designed and
furnished rooms and thatched cabañas , all with a/c, fridge,