Where to Stay in Caye Caulker

If you are planning your trip to Belize or just fantasizing about your next adventure, then take a look at Caye Caulker. It’s my favorite Belizean island, and there are dozens of reasons why. This charming little island is home to a cute Caribbean town with beaches, a lagoon, lots of amazing restaurants and bars, and fish breeding grounds, including an area in the mangroves where the seahorses are born! Caye Caulker Belize also has plenty of fantastic hotels where you can relax on your vacation. We have put together some Caye Caulker luxury hotels, mid-range priced hotels in Caye Caulker, and Caye Caulker budget hotel options, which are sure to impress. Caye Caulker is perfect for any budget.

Caye Caulker is about a fifteen-minute flight from Belize City airport or a forty-five-minute ferry ride from Belize City. Only thirty minutes from San Pedro by ferry makes this lovely island a fantastic destination to add to your itinerary or create your itinerary around it. There is plenty to do to make Caye Caulker a week-long destination.

I’ve been coming to Caye Caulker since I was a kid. I guess the first time I was there was around 1997. It’s changed a lot, but much of what can be appreciated in Caye Caulker is how little it’s changed compared to other Belizean destinations. Shops, restaurants, and hotels line the sandy streets of this once-popular backpacker destination. Shallow waters recede and descend onto white sand beaches where the chairs of hotel guests mumbling chatter with drinks in hand. There is a lot to love about Caye Caulker, no matter what your background. If you’re after a savvy budget vacation, a luxurious haven, or somewhere in between, Caye Caulker is sure to impress.

Luxury

Iguana Reef

Iguana Reef is one of Caye Caulker’s higher-end resorts. The resort is on the main part of the island on the lagoon side. It has a lot of desirable amenities, including the best sunset location on Caye Caulker, the tarpon and stingray feeding, and the sight of adorable sea horses. Relax in the on-site bar and swim in their pool, which is the only freshwater pool on the island. Tours and excursions are available through the front desk, and there are complimentary canoes and bikes.

Blu Zen

Blu Zen is a highly-rated luxury hotel on the beach on the north side of the island. You will need to take the boat to get to Caye Caulker town, but that means you’re in peace and quiet. Blu Zen is another wonderful boutique resort. Although it’s accessible by road, they have a boat to take guests to and from the resort. This is an awesome way to travel as there are frequent dolphin sightings on the way up and on the return. The resort is within sight of the Belize barrier reef, and the tropical breeze here is one of the enchanting things about Blue Zen.

There is an on-site masseuse, Tiffany will make your stay with Blu Zen a relaxing experience. Another great thing about Blu Zen is that the on-site boat is not only for the guests but also for customers who want to come for dinner. There is an inside restaurant, and you also can dine by the pool. They even have a saltwater lap pool for your daily exercising and a fitness center as well. The boat service is quite frequent, and nighttime drop off and pick-ups are fine if you choose to dine in town.

Mid-Range

Island Magic

Island Magic is a lovely beachfront small hotel with a pool and Island Magic Bar and Grill. Walking distance between the two ferries and offering many tours, this small boutique hotel has continually created a lovely space for their customers. Their frequent updates and renovations have kept Island Magic updated.

Seaside Cabanas

Seaside Cabanas is a beautiful hotel that combines a tropical and Mexican vibe. Seaside offers a prime location with a gorgeous beachfront and lovely grounds. They have a pool with an on-site bar, and many restaurants are just a short walk away. Tours are offered from the reception, and a gift shop and a dive shop are on the premises as well.

We stayed at Pura Vida Inn, they have a fantastic two-bedroom apartment on the top floor and a roof top with great views.

Budget

Jan’s Hotel

Jan’s Hotel is a nice beachfront hotel. Jan’s Hotel is a locally run and owned family resort on the beach side of Caye Caulker and right in the lovely center of the island. A short walk to the split and many local restaurants, including the beachfront chefs who grill their specialties right in front of you. There, you can choose your lobster and enjoy it from grill to table in less than a minute! Also with wonderful chicken dishes too. All in all a great culinary experience and literally out your front door. Your pickup and drop off to either the water taxi or the airport is complimentary. Also a great amenity are the chairs on the beach, the cutest little area for your personal relaxation.

Costa Maya Hotel

Costa Maya Beach Hotel is also on the front street with a great and easy access to food and beach including the split right down the street. This hotel is perfect for families and the rooms are spacious. There are spectacular views from the upper levels of the hotel and most rooms come with that special view. Tsunami Tours are part of the company, and they offer a wide range of local tours, including transportation to Guatemala and Mexico.

Caye Caulker once attracted budget travelers and has only recently started adding more upscale hotels and restaurants. Don’t worry, though, despite lots of new tourists, the island has kept its charm. The relaxed, laid-back Caribbean energy, sandy streets, and easy-going lounge spots to walk to make this island perfect for a real low-key vacation.

There is plenty to do if you want to add activities to your trip, but just sitting around, or laying in a hammock is the best way to enjoy Caye Caulker. For me, my fondest memories are when I was in University and would come to visit my mom in San Pedro, she and I would always take the boat over to Caye Caulker, and I would hang out with my friends who have since moved to the US, but back then we would hang out all night then sleep on the beach in hammocks till it was time to eat. Conch fritters and lobster were always on my Caye Caulker menu.

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