Almond Beach
Almond Beach is a moderate, family-run resort in the small village of Hopkins, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Local craftsmen built most of the furniture, with many of the products locally sourced. The rooms are simple with baby-blue walls and brown and gold accents. There is a small pool and spa, both of which are great places to unwind. The packages include transfer from the international airport, all meals and two daily yoga classes. For an additional fee the hotel will organize outings through the jungle, snorkeling and exploring ancient Mayan ruins.
Almond Beach
Hopkins Village, Belize
(866) 624-1516
almondbeachbelize.com
Chabil Mar Villas Resort
At the Chabil Mar, guests chose from one of four types of villas: luxury, superior, deluxe or honeymoon. There are oceanfront or oceanview villas available. The villas have large, comfortable beds, full kitchens and nice-sized living areas. Guests can do as little or as much as they want, including spend the say at one of the two infinity pools, enjoy a massage; or for a more adventurous afternoon, there are jungle excursions, snorkeling or diving.
Chabil Mar Villas Resort
Placencia Peninsula Road
Placencia, Belize
+011 (501) 523 3606
chabilmarvillas.com
Matachica Beach Resort
The Matachica is located near the town of San Pedro, near Belize's Great Barrier Reef. Thatched roof shacks house luxurious spaces complete with antique pillars and plush lounge chairs. The candy-colored shacks are furnished with dark wood furniture, and romantic, white mosquito nets. The restaurant specializes in contemporary cuisine, with many of the ingredients sourced from their private garden. The spa offers body and face treatments with organic, local ingredients.
Matachica Beach Resort
5 miles north of San Pedro
Ambergris Caye,
Belize
+011 (501) 220 5010
matachica.com
Mopan River Resort
The Mopan River resort sits on 90 acres of private reserve. This lakeside resort is all-inclusive and is moderately priced, with comfortable rooms furnished from local wood with basic amenities. The surrounding area is covered in groves of coconut palms and tropical fruit trees. There is a medium-sized pool on-site, and packages are inclusive of all meals, local beer and specialty cocktails. There are daily-guided expeditions that include kayaking, cave exploring and visiting Ancient Maya ruins.
Mopan River Resort
Riverside North
Benque Viejo del Carmen
Cayo, Belize
+011(501) 823 2047
mopanriverresort.com
