We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Hopkins, Belize. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic villas and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
Beach front location. Unique. Cosy rooms. Jaguar Reef Lodge & Spa is located right on Belize’s beautiful coral reef in Hopkins. It offers quick beach access, plus 2 outdoor swimming pools and an on-site restaurant. The bungalows at this beautiful resort are totally air-conditioned and come equipped with a private balcony with excellent sea views. The spacious suites have a seating area with a sofa. The property's restaurant serves international-style cuisine, and guests also enjoy a poolside “swim-up” bar. Activities like snorkelling, diving, fishing and biking can be arranged on-site, with Hopkins Beach just 100 metres away. The property’s Butterflies Spa also offers a variety of relaxing treatments. Transportation to Belize City and the town of Dangriga can be arranged for an extra fee. Philip SW Goldson International Airport is 180 km away.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Sattva Land is set in Belmopan and has a garden and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. At the resort you will find a restaurant serving Caribbean, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian and dairy-free options can also be requested. The nearest airport is Placencia Airport, 96 km from Sattva Land.Show full description
I think this is one of the most COSY resorts in Hopkins.
Sirenian Bay Resort -Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and garden in Placencia Village. A few steps from Seine Bight Beach and 2.9 km from Maya Beach, the property features a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort all rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms have a coffee machine, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At Sirenian Bay Resort -Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows every room has bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, American or vegetarian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Caribbean and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. At Sirenian Bay Resort -Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. You can play mini-golf at the resort. The nearest airport is Placencia Airport, 6 km from Sirenian Bay Resort -Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Set in Placencia Village, 400 metres from Seine Bight Beach, The Villas at Cocoplum offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. 2.5 km from Maya Beach, the resort provides water sports facilities and barbecue facilities. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy sea views. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. A seating area is at guests' disposal in all guest rooms, while selected rooms also offer a DVD player. At The Villas at Cocoplum all rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Placencia Village, like hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Placencia Airport, 7 km from The Villas at Cocoplum.Show full description
Close to beach front. Friendly staff. Laru Beya Resort is located in the Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize and a short walk from the Garifunda village. It features room service, a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool. The air-conditioned rooms at Laru Beya Resort feature a flat-screen cable TV, a fridge and a fan. The bathroom is private and has a shower and free toiletries. Some of the rooms have sea views. The restaurant features a tropical décor and International and local cuisine. Guests can enjoy food and drinks on the beach. Breakfast and lunch are also available. The hotel offers a variety of wine, beers and cocktails. Activities like snorkelling, diving and fishing can be arranged at Laru Beya Resort. Guests can visit Mayan archaeological sites and exploring caves and wildlife. Free use of sea kayaks, bicycles and mini golf course are available. Belize International Airport is 3 hours’ drive away from the resort. Airport shuttle can be arranged, for a fee.Show full description
Cosy. Great views. Located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, this eco-resort is surrounded by a tropical rainforest with 140 km of private hiking trails. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub and yoga school. You can explore secluded trails, pools and waterfalls on the Hidden Valley estate. Hidden Valley Inn’s luxury cottages have a ceiling fan and a seating area with a fireplace. Decorated with mahogany furniture and natural slate, they offer wonderful jungle views. Free bicycles can be hired from reception. The Inn can arrange walking, canoeing or horse riding trips with Mayan guides. The central lodge has a lounge, bar and restaurant, where you can enjoy regional food made with fresh local products. Breakfast includes fresh fruit and home-grown coffee. Hidden Valley has its own airstrip, and charter flights can be arranged on request. Transfers can also be arranged to Belize City Airport, a 2.5 hour drive away.Show full description
Great location. Just a 5-minute drive from the Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins, San Ignacio Resort Hotel offers an outdoor pool, an spa and fantastic jungle views. The Green Iguana Conservation Project is based on site. Each bright air-conditioned room has elegant décor, free Wi-Fi and a furnished balcony overlooking the jungle. All rooms offer a safe, flat-screen cable TV and bathroom with a bathrobe, hairdryer and free toiletries San Ignacio Resort Hotel has a restaurant, which serves international and Belizean cuisine. You can also find local restaurants within a 5-minute walk, in the centre of San Ignacio. Free private parking is available at the San Ignacio Resort and the 24-hour reception can provide information about the surrounding area. The border with Guatemala is 15 km away, while Belmopan is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. This family-run lodge offers a health spa, an eco-friendly swimming pool and unique accommodation with private verandas and jungle views. It is set next to the Macal River, in a private rainforest reserve. Each palm-thatched cottage at The Lodge at ChaaCreek offers elegant décor, with handmade furniture and local artwork. All cottages have free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. The rainforest reserve includes a butterfly farm and a series of walking and horse riding trails. You can enjoy guided tours or canoeing trips and spot wild parrots and hummingbirds. The Lodge at ChaaCreek’s restaurant serves a fusion of modern international cuisine and traditional Central American dishes. All ingredients are locally sourced, and most are grown on the on-site organic farm. The Lodge is located just outside San Ignacio, in the Maya Mountains. The border with Guatemala is a short drive away, while Belize City is around 150 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most HISTORIC resorts in Hopkins.
Delightful property. Outstanding SPA facilities. Popular among couples. Set in beautiful gardens, Ka'ana Resort & Spa features a spa, an infinity pool and charming rooms with terraces. Located outside San Ignacio, it offers excursions to nearby national parks, caves and the rainforest. The spacious rooms at Ka'ana Resort & Spa are set in small houses overlooking the tropical gardens. All rooms have a small seating area with an iPod dock, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. La Ceiba Restaurant serves gourmet Belize cuisine using organic produce from the Ka’ana’s gardens. Private dining is available next to the pool, on the terrace or in the wine cellar. Ka'ana Resort & Spa spa offers treatments using sugar, cocoa and coffee. Holistic therapies and massage are also available. The property is within 50 km of 4 forest reserves and a 10-minute drive from the border with Guatemala.Show full description
We do our best to keep this list very up to date. It was last edited in March 2024. If you know of a castle hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Hopkins: