With its white sandy beaches,  ancient Maya ruins, and famous coral reef, Belize is a favorite destination all year long. Visitors come to enjoy the tropical breeze, snorkel along its many cayes or get a taste of its colorful past. Once known as British Honduras, this small country in Central America is home to a diverse population that comes from its enigmatic Maya civilization but also from its Caribbean and Creole ancestors.

Locals and guests enjoy snorkeling on the scenic seas, sailing around the cayes, or relaxing at one of the country’s many resorts. In San Ignacio, a small town on the Macal River, the marketplace overflows with a happy mixture of dialects, foods, and wares. In Placencia, a small beach town on the Caribbean coast, manatees and saltwater crocodiles swim just off the mainland. Divers flock to the coral reef, and music lovers dance to tribal drum beats at concerts and in the streets.

Other popular sites include the Maya sites at Cahal Pech, the country’s mysterious network of caves, and the Big Blue Hole off the coast of Belize. Guided tours, shuttles, and rentals are available at most resorts, and guests can choose from a selection of luxury accommodations and amenities, including some all-inclusive packages.

Seven Cool Places to Stay in Belize In 2025

Victoria House

Victoria House, an intimate beach resort on Ambergris Caye is the perfect spot for honeymoons and couples’ getaways. With its tropical gardens, restaurant, bar, and private beach, the resort sits close to the world-famous Belize Barrier Reef. Guests enjoy a variety of luxurious rooms and suites and a wide range of activities ranging from aerial tours and zip-lining to a relaxing day of yoga or reading by the pool.

Chabil Mar

Chabil Mar, a luxurious beach boutique resort on the Placencia Peninsula, is the closest full-service resort to Placencia Village. With everything from gardens and villas and sandy beaches, this unique destination offers its guests a taste of Belizean art and artifacts. Picture sipping your drink on a veranda, enjoying tropical flowers or sitting beneath the cool breeze of a ceiling fan. Now add fine dining, luxury amenities, and adventures for your special retreat.

Belize Boutique Resort and Spa

Belize Boutique Resort and Spa is a quiet jungle resort with convenient shuttle access to the Belize International Airport. Off the beaten path and in a rain forest, the highly rated resort is run by a family and geared to give you an authentic tribal experience, including honeymoon suites with canopied beds and thatched ceilings, two-bedroom villas, and a penthouse with a bird’s-eye view of the wildlife and foliage-covered countryside. Nearby is the ancient Maya site of Altun Ha.

Cahal Pech Village Resort

Cahal Pech Village Resort, located above the twin towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio in western Belize, is the place to enjoy the old Maya stomping grounds, sleep in family cabanas or private rooms, and gaze at mystical sunsets and sunrises from the hillside location. Car rentals, tours, wedding packages and spa services are available. The Ix’tabai restaurant onsite features authentic food and drinks served on a veranda with stunning views.

Table Rock Jungle Lodge

Table Rock Jungle Eco-Lodge in the Cayo District is a sustainable lodge that sits under a canopied rain forest. A 100-acre environmentalist’s dream on the ancient Macal River, the resort has 10 cozy cabanas, a rain forest cabin and a three-bedroom house on the bluff overlooking the river. With food from local farms served in a thatched-roof restaurant and access to authentic adventures with highly trained guides, guests can enjoy everything from wedding packages to equestrian adventures.

Mariposa Beach Resort

Mariposa Beach Resort, an idyllic beachfront boutique in Placencia, offers guests a chance to sleep in private tree houses or suites, dine with an ocean view, and spend leisurely days relaxing by the pool. Lodgers may also enjoy the spa, yoga, scuba diving, or sightseeing. Tours, car rentals, golf carts and shuttles are available. Guests also enjoy a free breakfast and Wi-Fi. Rooms include tree houses, deluxe studio suites, and an executive penthouse.

Black Orchid Resort

Black Orchid Resort, a 15-minute drive from the Belize International Airport but an eternity away from the hustle and bustle of the city, features a gourmet restaurant, conference center, bar, spa, and swimming pool. Guests can choose one of 16 rooms, 7 luxury suites, or two villas. Accommodation packages and tours of historical sites and Belize City are available. Activities include fishing, observing nature, snorkeling, diving, and more.

From spelunking and zip lining to couples’ massages and candlelight dinners, you’ll find an affordable package for your next trip. Visit the ancient Maya temple at Xunantunich, see one of the country’s three coral-encircled atolls, or check out the Big Blue Hole explored by French explorer Jacques Cousteau in his ship, the Calypso. Meet the locals at a street festival, enjoy Belizean music, or stroll along the world’s narrowest street in Placencia. Belize is one of Central America’s greatest treasures and one of the world’s unique wonders.

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