When you think about San Pedro, Ambergris Caye in Belize, you imagine beaches with coconut trees lap by the Caribbean Sea. But you need to know that there is more than that and those loving the beach and the jungle, can actually have both when on Ambergris Caye. Some of these beach resorts we’ll tell you about are in downtown while others are a bit far up north. However, it will give you the best of both worlds without the need to head over to the mainland. These resorts with their unique jungle setting, will be ideal if your time only allows visiting the island.
Victoria House
One of the most luxurious beach resorts on Ambergris Caye and Belize. This award-winning resort has lush gardens and trees providing you with the feeling of being in a garden of Eden. Victoria’s beachfront is another world. Tall and beautiful coconut trees compliment the beach making it in the perfect and most romantic setting with the Caribbean Sea as the backdrop.
Xanadu Island Resort
Be in harmony with nature at Xanadu off Seagrape Drive. This unique boutique, romantic, an eco-friendly resort is Green Globe certified. Its grounds are a dense space of natural vegetation, tall established trees. Walking along the trails as you make your way to a waterfall feature gives you the feeling of being in a rainforest. The beachfront at Xanadu welcomes you with the fresh sea breeze. The little forest of coconut trees in front of the hotel and around the pool, offers relaxing hammocks and kayaks as well. Later in the evening, spend the night in one of their monolithic dome buildings enjoying the romantic settings of a Caribbean beach and the jungle.
SunBreeze Hotel
Near downtown is one of the most iconic beach resorts on the island. This is the unmistakable SunBreeze Hotel with its Spanish Architectural building surrounded by lush tropical gardens offering an intimate jungle experience steps away from the Caribbean Sea. When you stroll along through the courtyard you will hardly believe you are on an island. Follow the courtyard to the East, and you will be meet with a perfect sandy beach and the sea breeze reminding you that after all, you are on a tropical island.
Margaritaville
This is an amazing property inspired on the music of the famous singer Jimmy Buffett located 13 miles north of Ambergris Caye. As you step out of your room, not only will you have the sea near your, and the beach, but also a tropical forest. As you stroll around, take your time, and enjoy the scenery of the tall palm trees and other types of trees and vegetation. Peaceful and surreal. Then walk towards the sea and before you hit the pool or beach admire the transition from forest to beach via a portal of lush gardens.
As a nature lover, I must say that visiting any of these luxurious beach resorts, is treat you should give to yourself. What a feeling! You need to experience this uniqueness next time you are on Ambergris Caye. Jungle and beach in one place, at the tip of your finger! Make your travel plans today and experience the best of both worlds!