Belize offers an incredible mix of Caribbean beaches, ancient Maya ruins, and the world's second-largest barrier reef. From diving the Great Blue Hole to exploring jungle temples, this small Central American nation packs adventure, culture, and natural beauty into every corner.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Turtle Inn
Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece on Placencia Beach, featuring Balinese-inspired thatched cottages with outdoor showers, private gardens, and beachfront pavilions with private plunge pools. The farm-to-table restaurant serves produce grown on the estate.
Matachica Resort & Spa
Adult-only boutique resort 5 miles north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye with 33 individually decorated thatched casitas and villas. The acclaimed Mambo Restaurant, infinity pool, and private beach make this one of the Caribbean's most romantic hideaways.
Blancaneaux Lodge
Francis Ford Coppola's jungle retreat in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve with thatched riverside cabanas overlooking Privassion Creek. Organic farm-to-table dining, Thai-inspired spa, horseback riding, and access to private waterfalls define this secluded paradise.
Naia Resort & Spa
Contemporary luxury resort on Placencia Peninsula with stunning infinity pool cascading toward the Caribbean, private beach cabanas, and suites with personal plunge pools. The farm-to-table restaurant and holistic spa complete an immaculate luxury experience.
Victoria House Resort & Spa
Elegant colonial-style resort on Ambergris Caye with casitas, beachfront villas, and plantation suites set in tropical gardens. Award-winning spa, infinity pool, private pier, and the acclaimed Rain Restaurant with rooftop terrace make this the island's finest address.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Rain Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace
Victoria House's signature restaurant on Ambergris Caye with stunning rooftop views over the Caribbean and innovative fusion cuisine. Chef-crafted menus use local seafood, Caribbean spices, and international techniques. The wine cellar and craft cocktail program are exceptional.
Coppola's at Turtle Inn
Turtle Inn's main restaurant uses produce from the estate's own farm and freshest local seafood. The menu changes seasonally and reflects the cross-cultural inspirations of the Coppola family. Set in an open-air thatched pavilion directly on Placencia Beach.
Rumfish y Vino
Placencia's most celebrated fine dining experience with a deep wine cellar, local fish including invasive lionfish, and house-made pasta. Chef-owner sources exclusively from local fishermen and the intimate garden setting ensures a memorable experience.
Mambo Restaurant, Matachica
The acclaimed restaurant at Matachica Resort on Ambergris Caye draws guests from across the island with its Mediterranean-Caribbean fusion menu and exceptional wine list. Set in a hand-painted open-air space with private beach access for after-dinner strolling.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Great Blue Hole Private Charter Dive
Charter a private boat with a dedicated dive master for an exclusive Great Blue Hole experience including whale shark dives at Gladden Spit, Half Moon Caye bird sanctuary, and Lighthouse Reef — a full atolls expedition without sharing with tour groups.
Helicopter Scenic Flight
Take a private helicopter tour over the Great Blue Hole, Maya Mountains, and Caribbean cayes. Charters from Belize City or Ambergris Caye provide bird's-eye views of the reef system, Cockscomb jaguar reserve, and ancient Maya sites from above.
Private Maya Site Archaeology Tour
An exclusive private tour of Caracol led by an expert archaeologist, with access to restricted excavation areas not open to general tours. Customizable with a 4WD expedition and lunch at Mountain Pine Ridge's waterfalls.
Jaguar Night Safari, Cockscomb Basin
A private guided night walk through the world's only jaguar sanctuary with an expert naturalist. Spotlighting reveals jaguars, tapirs, kinkajous, and hundreds of invertebrates. Exclusive experiences organized through Jaguar Reef Lodge or Chan Chich Lodge.
Chan Chich Lodge Private Jungle Retreat
An ultra-exclusive lodge set within a Maya plaza in Gallon Jug Estate, Belize's last private wilderness. Personalized birding with expert guides, jaguar tracking, and jungle walks in genuine wilderness far from any other tourist. Reached by charter flight or long jungle drive.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
The Spa at Naia Resort
Award-winning holistic spa on Placencia Peninsula with overwater treatment rooms, jungle-inspired therapies, and a signature Belizean cacao ritual using locally sourced cacao from Toledo District. The spa offers Mayan healing ceremonies and reef-to-skin marine treatments.
Victoria House Spa
Full-service spa on Ambergris Caye with a menu inspired by Caribbean botanicals and Maya healing traditions. Treatments include sea salt scrubs using Belizean sea salt, coconut oil massages, and deep tissue therapy. Beachside treatment cabanas available.
Thai Spa at Blancaneaux Lodge
Thai-trained therapists offer authentic Thai massage, herbal compress treatments, and Ayurvedic therapies in open-air jungle pavilions at Mountain Pine Ridge. The sound of the Privassion River provides the natural soundtrack to each treatment.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur service from $120/day through Belize VIP Transport or hotel concierge. Black SUV transfers between Belize City, resorts, and sites available 24/7 with advance booking.
- Air
- Charter flights and helicopters via Tropic Air Charter from $300 per hour. Scenic Great Blue Hole aerial tours from $250 per person. Private helicopter transfers between Belize City and Ambergris Caye from $400.
- Airport
- VIP lounge at Philip Goldson International Airport available for $50 USD with fast-track immigration and private waiting area. Luxury resorts arrange private transfers with meet-and-greet service from $60-100 USD.