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Reef Haven Belize

All-inclusive beachfront hotel with spa, near Belize Barrier Reef

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Reef Haven Belize offers a private beach and gives you access to on-site snorkelling and kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. Salt and Stone serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink. Other highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include a poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness centre and a children's pool.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Separate dining area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Digital TV service
£291
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Room options

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1 Bedroom Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Two yellow Adirondack chairs facing a lush garden with palm trees and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a white sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

1 Bedroom Suite

  • Garden view
  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white sink, and a green-tiled backsplash.
Two yellow Adirondack chairs facing a lush garden with palm trees and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and a painting on the wall.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

1 Bedroom Junior Suite

Exceptional
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
1 Bedroom Oceanfront Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
A deck with turquoise chairs and a view of the ocean.
A bright living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a painting.
1 Bedroom Oceanfront Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

1 Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

Exceptional
  • Ocean view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue bar area, and a dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with wicker chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a view of the beach through the door.
A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a painting, a closet, and a view of the dining area.

2 Bedroom Suite

Wonderful
  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
A spacious living area with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen with blue cabinets.
A room with a view of the ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a small table.
Two turquoise Adirondack chairs facing a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A bathroom with a white sink, two mirrors, a wooden vanity, and a shower area.

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

Exceptional
  • Ocean view
  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
A modern bathroom with a large white sink, two mirrors, and a glass shower enclosure.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with sliding doors.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

3 Bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • 339 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

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Ambergris Street Mile 12.5, 8843, San Pedro, Belize District

What's nearby

  • Tranquility Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bacalar Chico National Park & Marine Reserve - 12 min drive - 3.9 km
  • beach near Palmera Doblada - 16 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hol Chan Marine Reserve - 24 min drive - 8.1 km
  • beach near Kate Subdivision - 34 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 13.2 miles/21.2 km
  • Caye Caulker (CUK) - 26.4 miles/42.4 km
  • Caye Chapel (CYC) - 29.8 miles/47.9 km
  • Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal) - 44.8 miles/72.1 km
  • Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.) - 47.6 miles/76.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tackle Box Sea Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mari’y-Harr Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • Temple Run Restaurant & Beach Bar
  • ‪The Aquarium Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ka'kau Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Reef Haven Belize

  • Reef Haven Belize offers a private beach and gives you access to on-site snorkelling and kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. Salt and Stone serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink. Other highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include a poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness centre and a children's pool.

All-inclusive details

  • This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

    • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and select beverages included
    • Basic alcoholic drinks included
    • Room service during certain hours

Water activities

    • Kayaking
    • Snorkelling

Land activities

  • Fitness facilities

Lessons/classes/games

    • Water fitness
    • Yoga

Entertainment

    • On-site entertainment and activities
    • Theme parties

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 55 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer to the property via aeroplane and boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property is accessible via domestic flight (surcharge) from Belize International Airport (BZE) to the San Pedro Airstrip (SPR) via Tropic Air or Maya Island Air, followed by a 20-25 minute boat transfer to the resort. Guests must book the domestic flight with the airline directly (cost is approximately USD 200 per person return, subject to change). Boat transfers to/from San Pedro are provided by the property and available every 30 minutes during daylight hours. Guests arriving at night must make special boat transfer arrangements with the resort.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Paddleboard on-site

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Yoga classes
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Paddleboard on-site

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Paddleboard on-site

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Sofa bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, K'IN Spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Salt and Stone – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Haven Bar – This lobby lounge is located by the pool. Open daily.
Sand Bar – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Reef Haven Belize?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Reef Haven Belize?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Reef Haven Belize?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Reef Haven Belize?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Reef Haven Belize and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking and snorkelling. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Reef Haven Belize also has a private beach and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as spa services and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Reef Haven Belize?

Yes, Salt and Stone offers poolside dining.

Does Reef Haven Belize have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Reef Haven Belize like?

Reef Haven Belize is a short 1-minute walk from Belize Barrier Reef and 8 minutes' walk from Tranquility Bay Beach.

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Reef Haven Belize Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered excellent food with a good selection of options and the staff provided great service. (14 reviews)
  • The pool and swim-up bar were wonderful and beautiful, with nice sun loungers and umbrellas available. (5 reviews)
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6/10 Good

Getting to the hotel was good and it was as advertised, they picked you up from the airport and took a 30 minute boat to the resort. Being an all inclusive resort, we were looking forward to relaxing, enjoying the beach, pool, and activities
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10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing stay. The staff was excellent and the service was outstanding. Highly recommended for a rest and relaxing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food and atmosphere! Not crowded; seats always available at the pool. The views are stunning. We went out on the free snorkel ride included with our stay which was very nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing, I mean really amazing. The restaurants could be more varied and it’s a little remote, but that was something we were looking for. Would definitely stay again
View from the front porch of our room at the resort
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10/10 Exceptional

Great resort. Just be prepared that the water taxi from San Pedro is 30 minutes. Staff are wonderful and organized everything
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8/10 Very good

The rooms were very clean and very nice. The staff were very nice , friendly .. they made you feel like family. Food was good .
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was super clean, very fresh and up to date. The staff were amazing and very friendly. This is a beautiful resort, a real paradise experience.
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8/10 Very good

Great food! The staff was awesome. The staff accomodated our every need! Resort is far from town, but worth it! I reccommed renting a golf cart and exploring the island, visiting the beach bars along the way. Pack bug spray!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was beautiful and spacious. The staff were friendly and attentive.
Pool view
Bikes available for use
Beach view
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were very kind and courteous! Yanissa, Fernando, Santiago, Rashely and Erwon including all the rest did such an amazing job! Our room was kept immaculate, the food was amazing, and it was nice to have access to a top rate spa!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent and so was the food. Very clean. Some wear in our kitchen but they have just taken over from Margaritaville
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10/10 Exceptional

Room super clean!! Great staff.. only thing is resort is away from San Pedro
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8/10 Very good

We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was amazing and the location was gorgeous! The food and drinks were also great! We were really frustrated because the Expedia listing said the resort had tennis courts which it does not! They also do not have bicycles as the website claims.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing. Staff, amenities, you name it. Wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at Reef Haven Belize. The property is beautiful, peaceful, and very well maintained. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up with everything we needed. The location is perfect—quiet and relaxing, yet close enough to enjoy the surrounding area and activities. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful, always making sure we were comfortable and had what we needed. We especially appreciated the relaxed atmosphere and the stunning natural surroundings, which made the stay feel like a true getaway. If you’re looking for a calm, comfortable place to stay in Belize with great hospitality, Reef Haven is an excellent choice. We would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The ocean was visible from our room and the room was very clean and nice. The daily housekeeping was impeccable. Our only complaint was the smell from the seaweed that was dredged up on shore was very strong. They worked overtime every day to manage it and haul it away, but there was a big pile stacked near the rooms and the smell is just putrid. Fortunately, the wind blew every day that we were there and that helped to lessen the smell.
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6/10 Good

staff were very friendly and welcoming, the rooms were nice and the bed was very comfortable. it is far from everything and costs money to go into town from the resort - there is two pools and a pickle ball court for entertainment, otherwise not much to do. we weren’t able to enjoy the beach due to all the seaweed despite them working hard to clear it. only one restaurant for meals with the same menu everyday, unfortunately my husband got food poisoning on the second to last day
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8/10 Very good

Great stay overall. Service is great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was great and all inclusive was the way to go. Front desk staff was not very helpful and their communication was very bad. They commit to something and don’t follow up. We had to keep asking and may be give up sometimes.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an ocean front suite that was immaculate inside, just needs some door seals to prevent the on shore breeze mixing with the foul stench of sargasm, the workers worked hard every day trying to clear it all. We loved relaxing on the jetti on the loungers, shame they didn't have one section to fish off of, no fishing allowed on their jetti, although you could just stand in the sea if need, as its really shallow. Food was excellent, i just wished they wouldn't light the fire pit when the wind was on shore, filled the restaurant with smoke. house reef/snorkel was rather dull, recommend they take their guests somewhere slightly better.
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4/10 Fair

The bartender Eddie saved the day. He’s the pool bartender. The food nor the beach did it for us. We checked out 2 days earlier. Although it was nonrefundable we chose to leave and enjoy the city. The sea grass swarmed the beach. It was so smelly I couldn’t smell my perfume daily. For the price we paid the food wasn’t good at all. The best thing on the menu was the cheese burger. Didn’t receive a welcome drink or hot towel. Very disappointing
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10/10 Exceptional

This resort was a dream come true and would have been a perfect 10/10 if not for one issue at checkout. The location is a true tropical paradise. The remote setting makes it feel like you have the island to yourself, and even the 30-minute boat ride across the Caribbean adds to the sense of escape. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and accommodating throughout our stay. The food was outstanding. This is not a buffet-style resort, but there were plenty of menu options, everything was made fresh, and the dishes highlighted local and seasonal ingredients. The property is spacious, so the pool, bar, and relaxation areas never felt crowded. We also enjoyed the variety of activities, including ceviche-making and mixology classes. Despite the remote location, we felt safe exploring nearby beaches and trails. There was some seaweed, but that’s simply part of visiting this region at certain times of year, and the resort did its best to manage it. Our only disappointment involved an excursion booked through the resort. We repeatedly confirmed that the quoted price included all taxes and marine park fees, but at checkout we were told those charges were extra, increasing the cost by about 25%. The issue wasn’t the additional expense—it was the lack of transparency. Overall, the resort is beautiful, the staff are wonderful, and the experience is unforgettable. We would gladly return and still recommend it to others.
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8/10 Very good

The staff and service at Reef Haven were amazing!! The dock, water at the dock, the pool, bars and restaurants were all wonderful and beautiful. Our room was clean, spacious, well decorated and had more amenities than we expected . We has a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with kitchen, balconies and ocean view. The beach would be beautiful if it wasn’t for sargassum’s but that’s a problem all over the Caribbean facing this way. We only spent 2 nights and realized once we got there that they don’t offer all activities daily. We played pickle ball which was fun, on a nice court. But there was now snorkeling or family yoga on our full day there. However the boat transport team, concierge, bartenders, front desk, servers at the restaurant were all amazing! Food was excellent and so were the drinks, The swim up bar was very nice a they have nice sun loungers with umbrellas out on the dock. The water is clear off the dock with nice swimming and snorkeling too.
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6/10 Good

I think the organization and communication could improve. We have heard the resort is under new ownership. Reef haven is beautiful and the staff were so kind. There were some mix ups with excursions we participated in. It was hard to book spa services as a couple. One of us did get a massage and it was great. The menu was frustrating and not very allergy friendly. We managed the menu and did not have any issues, however items were improperly marked (or not marked) gluten free. The resort was beautiful and we really liked our suite. The bar at the end of the dock was great to hang out at! Drinks were great. We were able to get fresh coconuts and food off the grill over at driftwood. Activities like yoga and karaoke were great. Please note the fine print and see that the resort is 30 minutes by boat ride away from the town of San Pedro. Overall we enjoyed our time, just a few unexpected hiccups during!
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8/10 Very good

The staff was super friendly and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make all our arrangements successful. We took day trips to town, went diving and snorkeling and took a ferry to Caye Caulker. The staff offers to book dives, arrange the taxi boat, will look up ferry schedules and have a golf cart delivered. The boat captains dropped us off directly at the ferry and dive shop, which was super nice. The resort is far but the boat taxis were key to making our trip enjoyable. Renting a golf cart was easy, the drive to town took 1 hour and was thrilling and hilarious how bumpy the road is. The 2 bedroom suite was amazing, plenty of room to relax, beds were comfortable and showers were hot. The food was pretty good, standing menu with specials that changed each night. Didn’t understand why reservations were needed for breakfast and dinner since meals were included in the package, we did our best to remember but definitely could sense the irritation when we forgot to make them. My only complaint and I hate to mention it, is the sargassum, it was so bad. Depending on which way the wind blew, it would smell up our room with rotting ferment which gave us headaches. Reef Haven’s at a disadvantage since it’s located in a cove, so it collects in masses and doubles daily, it requires early action to avoid the ferment and so much manpower to remove it. Overall, with exception of the smell it was a great experience to explore the island and meet the locals.
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4/10 Fair

Our stay had incredible highlights but also serious concerns. Mario, our boat driver, was amazing from start to finish — professional, accommodating, and especially protective of our pregnant friend. We felt safe and cared for with him. Casi at the front desk went above and beyond, securing us a last-minute excursion that became the highlight of our trip and arranging rush delivery of delayed luggage once it arrived in Belize. A security guard also personally helped me to my penthouse when I was too sick to walk and ensured my friends knew I was safe. Unfortunately, we experienced repeated illness after eating at the resort, and other guests reported the same. The faucet water was brown, and after getting sick we boiled all water for brushing teeth and washing. Service at the main restaurant was inconsistent; one staff member was rude and repeatedly got orders wrong. Our pregnant friend was served a “cheeseburger” without a patty, then chicken instead. A replacement later contained plastic. Dining off-resort requires planning: Tranquility Bay is 6 minutes by golf cart but needs reservations; El Norte (excellent) is 30 minutes away. Anything farther requires long cart rides or a boat. A golf cart is essential. The 3-bedroom penthouse and pool were beautiful, but my birthday décor was delayed and $85 went missing. Staff like Mario and Casi were exceptional, but improvements are needed