Find the Top Belize Hotels

Get pampered like never before and experience the exquisite luxury of hotels in Belize! Hotel and resort accommodations are an important part of anyone's vacation plans. Although many vacationers do not choose to stay in their rooms, most want basic, sometimes better-than-average amenities. A comfortable room in a four-star hotel will undoubtedly enhance your vacation experience. One of the top Belize hotels waits for you! All you need to do is locate the hotel that will fit your travel goals.

The Mata Chica Beach Resort in San Pedro, Belize

The Mata Chica Beach Resort is located a mere five miles north of the city of San Pedro. This resort hotel sits on the beach and is a short trip away from the Great Barrier Reef, the largest reef in the western hemisphere. On the other side of the resort, rainforest and tropical flora and fauna shelter the buildings. The Mata Chica is a haven for water-lovers and there are many activities to enjoy, including snorkeling, parasailing, fishing, windsurfing, sea kayaking and scuba diving.

Hotel rates vary according to season and accommodation options. Guests can choose from beachfront casitas, sea view suites, sea breeze bungalows, luxury Caribbean villas and a beach mansion. The beach mansion offers 3,000 square feet of living space, comprised of three bedrooms each with its own patio. This option is perfect for a family wanting to experience the best hotel accommodations in Belize. The beach mansion can sleep up to six guests at any one time. There is only one mansion on the Mata Chica grounds and interested parties should call well in advance in order to secure a reservation. And for vacationers that want to take part in a little self-indulgence, the Mata Chica has a spa. Some of the treatment options include a one-hour aromatherapy massage, a sea salt and sea clay body mask massage, a spa manicure and pedicure and a papaya or banana facial and décolleté.

Exclusive Vacationing in the Cayo Espanto Resort in Belize

The Cayo Espanto Resort offers a luxurious and exclusive Belize vacation experience. Located on a private island, this resort hotel only has five rooms -- yes, you read that correctly. The five rooms are Casa Ventanas, Casa Brisa, Casa Manana, Casa Olita, Casa Aurora and Casa Estrella. Vacationers can also rent the entire island out if wanted, there is a 16-guest maximum and rates begin at $12,000 per night.

This hotel is perfect for single travelers or couples desiring an authentic experience, free from the commercialism consuming most of Belize. This hotel offers an array of water activities, including parasailing, water skiing, scuba diving and snorkeling. Golfing enthusiasts may also be tempted to try the links at the Caye Chapel Gold Course, which is located a mere 10 miles away from the hotel. The Cayo Espanto is the ultimate in Belize hotels, with room rates near $2,000 for most of the casas, combined with a minimum five-night stay.

The Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina in Belize City

The Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina is a large property, consisting of a six-story building, with 102 rooms. The Belize hotel overlooks the Caribbean Sea and is centrally located in Belize City. The Radisson Fort George Hotel boasts a luxurious spa and many water activities by the sea.

Though the Radisson has no restaurants, its central location in Belize City is close to many dining options. Some of the room amenities include a Jacuzzi, Internet access, telephone, air conditioner, bathtub and shower, room service, a safe and a television. The Radisson has a very friendly, multi-lingual staff.

One of the biggest strengths of the Radisson is its location. There are plenty of options for travelers who want to see the sights of Belize City. Of course, many travelers to Belize spend most of their time on the beach and in the sea. Snorkeling and scuba diving are favorite activities for vacationers, and the exotic marine wildlife near the local Cayes coral reefs must be experienced. However, there are just as many fascinating sights and sounds above water. The Mayan ruin, Altun Ha, is another major tourist draw. Vacationers will have to travel quite a while to get there, as it is located over 30 miles away from the city.

Other nearby attractions include the Baron Bliss Lighthouse and the National Handicraft Centre. The National Handicraft Centre features many original words of handmade crafts by Belize's artisans. It is an excellent place to pick up that perfect gift or memento of your Belize vacation. The Baron Bliss Lighthouse actually houses the body of Baron Bliss, who was a British citizen that willed $2 Million to the citizens of Belize when it was known as the colony of British Honduras.

Baron Bliss's real name was Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss. He was a wealthy and eccentric Englishman who one day decided to bequeath a large sum of money to Belize's citizens because he found the climate and weather to his liking after docking his boat into a local harbor. However, he never once step foot onto Belize soil because he was debilitated after a suffering a case of food poisoning during a trip to Thailand. Baron Bliss's legacy does not end with the grand lighthouse named after him. Bliss's name appears on performing arts center, the Bliss Institute, and the Bliss School of Nursing. The entire country celebrates this man on March 9th, otherwise known as Baron Bliss Day.

With its beautiful white-sand beaches, gorgeous weather, diverse culture and great historic sights, it is no wonder that many vacationers choose Belize as their dream holiday getaway. With all of the sights and sounds to take in, you may want to find time to settle down and cool down with a sip of the national beer – Belikin. Why not stop by a favorite watering hole, JB's, and take some time out to have a drink and reflect on the natural beauty and color of this wonderful Central American paradise. And after some reflection, your admiration and respect of Belize may equal that of its most famous non-resident, Baron Bliss.