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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Belize City

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Belize City

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If it's your first trip to Belize City, Belize for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Belize City. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Belize City. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Belize City for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Belize City beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Belize City for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Shaka Caye Island Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $819 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 5 Miles Northern Highway, Shaka Caye Island Resort has great rooms from $819 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 15.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Great House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Belize City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is The Great House which has nice rooms starting at $126. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 13 Cork Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, city views, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Oceans 23

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $332 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Oceans 23 to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $332. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2.5 miles N Oceans 23. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a spa, free parking, and horse riding which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 58 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Howler Jungle Cabanas Belize

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $62 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Belize City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $62, Howler Jungle Cabanas Belize, at 1 Bureel Boom Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, rooms with kitchens, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers bicycle rental, family rooms, a private pool, a tour desk, and air-conditioning. It's located just 23.2 km from the city center, too. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Fort George Hotel and Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Fort George Hotel and Spa has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $181 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2 Marine Parade. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.8 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Golden Bay Hotel by Marine Parade

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Belize City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of Golden Bay Hotel by Marine Parade is 8.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $120, and it's located at 1160 Marine Parade Boulevard. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Villa Boscardi

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is Villa Boscardi because it has great rooms that start at $147. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a water park, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 6043 Manatee Drive Buttonwood Bay. Only 2.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, child care, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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One South Place Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $96 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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One South Place Hotel offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $96 (before taxes). It's located at South St and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Harbour View Boutique Hotel & Wellness Retreat

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Belize City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at 14 Fort St, Harbour View Boutique Hotel & Wellness Retreat has great rooms from $87 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a spa, free parking, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a microwave which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.8 km from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Palms

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is The Palms which has nice rooms starting at $164. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and family rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 19th Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: San Pedro Town, Placencia, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, and Belize City.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Belize City, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Belize City, Best Hotels for One Week in Belize City, Best Hotels for One Night in Belize City, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Belize City, or Best Business Hotels in Belize City.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Belize City?

Belize City Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$213

After analyzing 10 first time trip hotels in Belize City, Belize, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $213. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Belize City.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $226
  • 3-star hotels: $250
  • 2-star hotels: $105


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