The 10 best all-inclusive resorts in Belize for your next tropical getaway
03.05.2024 - 13:53
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When you close your eyes and think of Belize, visions of a dreamy, tropical vacation likely dance through your mind. Think: sugary shores, brilliantly blue water, bright green palms and thick, verdant jungles. Maybe throw in a luxury villa or a palapa-topped bungalow, for good measure. What you're not likely thinking of is an all-inclusive resort.
As it happens, though, Belize is actually home to a handful of excellent all-inclusive resorts. While not as large or flashy as resorts in the Caribbean or other tropical destinations, Belize's all-inclusive resorts swing much more boutique, small-scale and low-impact. We think there's an all-inclusive resort in Belize for every taste, whether you're budget or bougie, traveling with the family or looking to make it a romantic retreat.
Check out these beautiful all-inclusive resorts in Belize and prepare for an idyllic tropical getaway.
Found off the coast of central Belize, Coco Plum Island Resort enjoys 16 acres of private island paradise. This all-inclusive Belize resort features 18 stand-alone bungalows perched on fluffy white sand, with a wreath of aquamarine water that extends in every direction.
Rooms range from the standard cabanas to premium suites and the opulent, overwater three-bedroom villa. Standard cabanas are beachfront with minifridges, coffee makers and air conditioning. The premium cabanas are larger with kitchenettes and additional living space. The luxurious overwater villa can sleep up to six people with its three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It has a full kitchen, plus a dining and living area with a wraparound veranda.
This is one of Belize's true all-inclusive resorts, meaning that when guests book their room rate they are ensured to have all meals and drinks as part of their plan. In-house chef Ms. Jude creates Belizean-style meals at the overwater Coco Palms restaurant. While all the meals are included, there are set menus each night. That said, dishes are customizable to suit any dietary restrictions or preferences.
Guests can book additional packages to include snorkeling or diving trips to the nearby Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. One of the highlights of staying at Coco Plum Island is that the resort is less than 30 minutes by boat to the second-largest barrier reef system in the world.
Rates at Coco Plum Island Resort start at $894.
Completely surrounded by shades of aquamarine, Manta Island Resort is another posh private island getaway miles from the mainland in Glover's Atoll. Glover's Reef is part of a marine reserve and a World Heritage site, which means that when guests check in to Manta Island Resort, they are invited to check out of reality and enjoy the serene, natural beauty.
The 12-acre private island has only nine