Victoria House Resort Hotel Ambergris Caye
General Description Victoria House is a 41-room, luxury, boutique hotel on a beautiful white coral beach, on the island of Ambergris Caye, about 15-minutes from the San Pedro airstrip. This property is 100 miles from Belize City in Ambergris Caye.Staterooms have a limited view of the grounds/ocean and have a shared balcony.Guests fly internationally into Belize City and then must schedule a 15-minute flight to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, prior to departing for your trip. Another option is to take a water taxi to San Pedro information is available at the airport.Casual elegance is the very essence of Victoria House where the endless azure sea stretches over the Belize's magnificent barrier reef. Charming plantation style rooms are set among swaying palm trees and tropical gardens of bougainvillea, hibiscus and oleander. The ambiance is one of relaxation, privacy and barefoot elegance. Be as laid-back as you desire or as adventurous as you dare with a bounty of activities to enjoy.The hotel works with a family of experienced and respected guides who lead guests on superb snorkeling and diving trips, as well as fly-fishing adventures. The pool, restaurant and patio, overlooking the white sand beach and Caribbean are the perfect spots for bright breezy breakfasts, cool lunches and romantic dinners. Sophisticated dishes are created with an island flavor and a gracious staff and inventive Executive Chef make each meal a memorable experience at Victoria House Restaurant. Appetizers include the warm spinach tartlet with eggplant and mozzarella on a bed of mixed greens. For a main course consider shrimp beignets, Caribbean snapper, or an Aztec dish of layered tortillas, chicken, sour cream, mole, and black bean sauce. Mata Rocks Resort Hotel Ambergris Caye
General Description This cluster of white buildings, only one mile south of San Pedro, is reminiscent of a little Greek hotel. Even the decks are painted white. This is a small homegrown hotel with a friendly staff and quality product. Arrivals are given a welcome drink as they check in. The two-story building folds around a shallow pool. There is no restaurant, but a Continental breakfast is included and snacks are served at the palapa bar where guests gather for happy hour to exchange tour stories. A 20-minute walk to town holds several dining options. Using one of the complimentary bikes makes it even more convenient. Accommodations vary, but most have wood floors and brightly painted cement walls with matching spreads and curtains. Standard rooms come with queen beds and suites feature kings. All are air-conditioned with ceiling fans, TVs, refrigerators, clocks, coffeemakers and safes, and come with shower-only baths. This charming budget hotel is an excellent value, cleaner than some of the more expensive options, and run by a very friendly staff. Perfect for divers and guests who prefer to explore town a little in the evenings. This is a great value, especially compared to bigger places like Banyan Bay. Matachica Beach Resort Hotel Ambergris Caye
General Description Matachica Beach Resort is a secluded beach resort located five miles north of the quaint village of San Pedro on the island of Ambergris Caye. Matachica is set on a white sandy beach, surrounded by lush tropical greenery, and facing the world's second largest barrier reef. Belize borders the Caribbean Sea along the eastern shore of Central America just below the Yucatan Peninsula. It is the only English speaking Central American country. Belize has a relatively small population, approximated at 250,000, who speak mostly English, Spanish, and Creole. Its lands are covered by a lush rainforest. Belize is renowned by outdoor enthusiasts who come from around the globe for diving, snorkeling, hiking, jungle adventures, and more.Guests can take a sea kayak to the barrier reef and snorkel alongside beautiful coral, Manta Rays, turtles, and hundreds of species of fish. Begin the evening with cocktails in the intimate beachfront lounge, followed by a delicious full course dinner in the acclaimed MAMBO restaurant. Then enjoy a classic film in Cinema-Martini Lounge. Cinema-Martini Lounge also offers free Internet access on widescreen Apple computers. JADE SPA offers a wide range of treatments all with organic local ingredients, tropical scents, and relaxing ambiance. All accommodations are set in individual, private, air-conditioned villas featuring full baths, daily maid service, living rooms, sitting areas, private patios, feather duvets, Frette linens, towels, bathrobes, Central American interior furnishings, and views of the barrier reef.