Small Boutique hotels in BELIZE

Twelve well appointed cabanas thatched in the traditional Maya style surrounded by 130,000 acres of undisturbed jungle. The lodge is built in the plaza area of an ancient Mayan site. Miles of jungle trails give way to the excellent birding, animal observation, and nature hikes. Enjoy Horseback trips through the jungle, canoeing on one of the lakes, hiking trails, guided nature walks, archeology tours, Gallon Jug Farm tours, night drives and walks. At the end of the day relax in the outdoor swimming pool and heated jacuzzi. Chan Chich Lodge is accessible by air charter service or all-weather road.

The Ka'ana Boutique Resort and Spa offers luxury accommodation set in gardens of exquisite beauty with swimming pools and terraces. The hotel itself is located just outside San Ignacio, a stone's throw from ancient Mayan ruins and ideal for visiting the nearby national parks and rainforest. The hotel is only a ten-minute drive from the Guatemalan border. The Ka'ana Boutique Resort and Spa features spacious rooms set in small villas with garden views. All rooms offer a seating area and are fitted with the latest technology, including iPod docking station, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. The Ka'ana Boutique Resort is home to La Cieba Restaurant, which serves gourmet Belize cuisine made with organic ingredients sourced in the hotel's own gardens. Private dining options include poolside, on the terrace or in the wine cellar. Spa services include holistic therapies and massage. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, diving, horse riding and snorkelling are all available locally.

Maruba Resort Jungle Spa is an exclusive boutique hotel hidden in the tropical paradise of Belize. Facilities include swimming pools, restaurants and 4000 acre jungle reserve! The spa is world acclaimed for its natural products and rejuvenating treatments and exquisite dining. The restaurant features Nouveau Jungle Cuisine while breakfast and lunch are served on the Garden Patio or Jungle Tree House. Enjoy dinner in the Bird Cage Lounge and an a la Carte menu available throughout the day. Don't miss the vibrant bar with hip music, the Glow Bar, as Maruba Resort Jungle Spa is known throughout Belize for its signature rum punch and other signature medicinal drinks. Each comfortable room at Maruba Resort Jungle Spa features in room slippers & robe, hair dryer, thermos of purified water daily, flat screen TV/DVD, and air conditioning and of course a modern bathroom. Activities and tours organized by the hotel include nature, adventure, and culture. Water activities include diving, fishing, and snorkeling. Try hiking, horseback riding or biking. Visit Mayan ruins and learn about the rare plants and animals that inhabit the surrounding 4000 acres of private rainforest.

Set on the island of Ambergris Caye, inspiration to Jacques Cousteau and regarded as the most spectacular dive paradise in the world, the Portofino Hotel offers luxury accommodation and upscale personal service a stone's throw from the Belize Barrier Reef. The Portofino Hotel offers eight beach cabins and three Tree Top suites on stilts with beautiful views of the Barrier Reef. There are also stunning views of the lagoon - home to tropical birds and crocodiles - to the rear of the hotel. The Portofino Hotel is home to Le Bistro restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer European specialties, ranging from Italian to Mediterranean and including Nouvelle Cuisine. Diving and fishing are high up on the list of activities for most visitors to Ambergris Caye. There are also Mayan ruins, spectactular caves and rainforests to explore. The Portofino Hotel offers guests a regular free boat service to San Pedro Town. There is also a two-hourly ferry service that runs up and down the island and can be reserved at reception.

Tucked away within the lush greenery of the jungle of San Ignacio is a family run boutique resort, Vanilla Hills Lodge. Consisting of individual lodges, all deeply embedded into the lavish greenery, Vanilla Hills Lodge makes for an exceptional experience. The colourful orange grove and coconut palms amid the gardens of the hotel provide local produce for the daily breakfast at the restaurant which also offers an exceptional dinner and lunch with all dishes coming from locally grown sources. The swimming pool is just steps away and is surrounded by the wonders of the jungle. The rustic yet elegant bungalows of Vanilla Hills Lodge were built by the staff and owners. They are made from local hardwood and other sustainable material. The bungalows are spaced through the jungle providing ample amounts of privacy. Vanilla Hills Lodge is close to many of Belize’s wonders such as the large Mayan temples, deep underground caves, and the mighty lush jungle. It is also a short drive away from the town center of San Ignacio, perfect for enjoying some local culture and cuisine. The hotel also provides many tour activities to the surrounding areas.

The Xanadu Island Resort offers exclusive beachside accommodation on the feted Belize island of Ambergris Caye. The hotel is located only minutes from the town of San Pedro and is ideal for visiting ancient Mayan ruins or venturing to the mainland to see the amazing variety of wildlife in the nearby rainforests. Accommodation at the Xanadu Island Resort takes the form of unique monolithic domes with decorative thatched roofs, wooden decks and colorful hammocks. All suites have fully fitted kitchens where guests can prepare locally harvested fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. As well as swimming in the crystaline waters of the Caribbean, guests at the Xanadu Island Resort can take advantage of a heated outdoor pool, a great place to relax in the evening. Complimentary bicycles and kayaks are available from the hotel and golf carts can be rented from the Resort's sister company.