During the downtime of Belize postponing its previous August 15 airport reopening date, hotels continue to work towards Gold Standard Recognition by the Belize Tourism Board. Announced August 28, Belize will reopen its international airport for leisurely travel on October 1, 2020 for Phase 3 of its Travel Reopening Plan. As Belize plans to welcome back travelers as of Phase 3 of its Reopening Travel Plan, the BTB has created a “Tourism Gold Standard” Recognition program to enhance hotels for the safety of travelers. This extensive 9-point program elevates the cleaning and workplace policies of hotels and restaurants. Additionally, these hotels will adapt new behaviors and procedures while ensuring minimal impact on the guest experience.
According to the BTB, travelers will be able to enjoy their Belize vacation while being confident their safety is the hotel’s top priority. The following list of recognized Gold Standard Hotels approved to accept tourists has been released. Source: The Belize Tourism Board.
Below are the Gold Standard Hotels approved by BTB. Those denoted with ☆ are approved for reopening in Belize’s Tourism Safe Corridor on October 1st.
Hotel Name | Phase 3 Approved | Website | Address |
A Belizean Nirvana | ☆ | www.belizeannirvana.com | Westby Way, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, Belize |
Agua Villa | ☆ | www.mayabeachhotel.com | Maya Beach ,Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District |
Amanda's Place | ☆ | www.amandasplacebelize.com | Front Street, Corner Aventurer St., Caye Caulker Village, Belize |
Athens Gate | ☆ | www.athensgatebelize.com | Mosquito Coast, San Pedro, Belize |
Banyan Bay Suites | ☆ | www.banyanbay.com | Coconut Drive ,San Pedro Town ,Belize |
Barefoot Beach Belize | ☆ | www.barefootbeachbelize.com | 76 Playa Asuncion, Caye Caulker Village, Belize |
Barefoot Caye Caulker Hotel | ☆ | 55 Langosta Ave, Caye Caulker, Belize | |
Belize Boutique Resort and Spa | ☆ | www.belizeresortandspa.com.com | 40 1/2 Miles Old Northern Road, Maskall Village, Belize District, Belize |
Belize Dive Haven & Resort | ☆ | www.belizedivehaven.com | P.O. Box 1303 c/o Alan Usher, Belize City, Belize |
Belize Permit Club | ☆ | www.belizefly.com | Hopkins, Stann Creek, Belize |
Belize River Lodge | ☆ | www.belizeriverlodge.com | P.O. Box 459 Belize City, Belize District, Belize |
Belize Sailing Vacations | ☆ | www.catchartersbelize.com | Mile 5.5, Western Hwy, Belize City |
Belizean Dreams Resort | ☆ | www.belizeandreams.com | Hopkins Village, Stann Creek District |
Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza | ☆ | www.belizebiltmore.com | 3 1/2 Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Belize City |
Blu Zen | ☆ | www.bluzenbelize.com | 1512 North, Caye Caulker, Belize |
Brisa Oceano Resort | ☆ | www.brisaoceano.com | Placencia Road, Placencia |
BV Belize Investments Limited | ☆ | Maya Beach, Placencia | |
Calico Jack's Village | ☆ | www.calicojacksvillage.com | El Progresso Mile 7, Cayo, Belize |
Canary Cove | ☆ | www.canarycove.com | 6.5 Miles North, San Pedro |
Caribbean Beach Cabanas | ☆ | www.caribbeanbeachcabanas.com | Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, Belize |
Casa Del Rai | www.casadelrai.com | ||
Casa Del Sol | Placencia Village, Stann Creek District | ||
Casa Nova Cabanas Ltd. | ☆ | www.casanovacabanas.com | Lot 493 Ambergris Bay, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye |
Casa Redonda | www.belizemmrentals.com | Boca Ciega Area, San Pedro Town, Belize | |
Caves Branch Jungle Lodge | ☆ | www.cavesbranch.com | Mile 41.5 Hummingbird Highway, Cayo District, Belize |
Caye Reef Condos | ☆ | www.cayereef.com | Park Street, Caye Caulker, Belize |
Caye Rentals | ☆ | Avenida Mangle, Caye Caulker, Belize | |
Chabil Mar | ☆ | www.chabilmarvillas.com | 2284 Placencia Road ,Stann Creek District ,Belize |
Chan Chich Lodge | ☆ | www.chanchich.com | Chan Chich, Gallon Jug, Belize City, Belize |
Coco Plum Island Resort | ☆ | www.cocoplumcay.com | Offshore Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District |
Coconut Beach Rentals | ☆ | www.coconutbeachbelize.com | Placencia Side Walk, Placencia Village |
Cocos Beachfront Cabanas | ☆ | Main Road North Of Seine Bight ,Placencia | |
Copal Tree Lodge Limited | ☆ | www.copaltreelodge.com | Wilson Road, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, Belize |
Dolce Cabana Waterfront Suites | ☆ | www.dolcecabanabelize.com | Harbour Place South Road, Stann Creek District, Belize |
Dream Valley Belize Ltd. | ☆ | www.dreamvalleybelize.com | Teakettle Village, Young Gyal Road, Belmopan City, Belize |
Dreamsicle | ☆ | www.mayabeachhotel.com | Maya Beach Placencia ,Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District |
Drift Inn | ☆ | 14 Sea Gull Street, San Pedro | |
Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse | ☆ | Main Road, Village, Placencia | |
El Gran Mestizo | www.elgranmestizo.com | 1 Naranjal Street P.O. Box 83, Orange Walk Town, Belize | |
Enclave On Placencia Caye | ☆ | www.visionpropertiesbelize.com | Off Placencia Village, Stann Creek District |
El Pescador | ☆ | www.elpescador.com | 2.5 Miles North San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize |
Escape Away Belize | ☆ | www.escapeawaybelize.com | 9 Miles, North Ambergris, San Pedro Town, Belize |
Espanto Island Resort | ☆ | www.aprivateisland.com | Private Island West of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize |
Flip Flop Palace | ☆ | www.mayabeachhotel.com | Maya Beach ,Placencia Village ,Belize |
Gaia Riverlodge | www.gaiariverlodge.com | Mountain Pine Ridge, Cayo District, Cayo District | |
Gladden Caye Resort Limited | ☆ | www.visionpropertiesbelize.com | Off Placencia Village, Stann Creek District |
Grand Caribe Property Management Limited | ☆ | www.grandcaribebelize.com | 2 Miles North San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye |
Groovy Gecko | ☆ | www.villagroovygecko.com | Placencia, Stann Creek, Belize |
Gumbo Limbo Properties | ☆ | Avenida Pueblo Nuevo, Caye Caulker, Belize | |
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort | ☆ | www.hamanasi.com | Sittee River Road, Hopkins, Stann Creek |
Hideaway Caye | ☆ | www.hideawaycaye.com | Pelican Cayes ,Stann Creek District ,Belize |
Hideaway Villas Maya Beach | ☆ | Lot 249 Maya Beach Area, Placencia, Placencia | |
Hol Chan Reef Resort | ☆ | www.holchanreefresortvillas.com | 3.5 Miles South, Boca Ciega, Ambergris Caye, Belize |
Hopkins Bay Belize | ☆ | www.hopkinsbaybelize.com | North End, Stann Creek District, Belize |
Island Magic Beach Resort | www.islandmagicbelize.com | Avenida Hicaco ,Caye Caulker ,Belize | |
Island Time Gecko Limited | ☆ | www.geckovacations.com | Off Placencia Village, Stann Creek |
Jammin Gecko | ☆ | Placencia, Stann Creek, Belize | |
Jan's Place Hotel & Apartments | www.janshotel.com | 52 Hicaco Avenue ,Caye Caulker Village ,Belize | |
Joya Del Mar | ☆ | www.mayabeachhotel.com | |
Kanu Island Managment LTD. | ☆ | www.kanuprivateisland.com | Off Placencia Village, Stann Creek District |
La Perla Del Caribe | ☆ | www.laperladelcaribe.com | 5.5 Miles North San Pedro, San Pedro Town, Belize |
Laguna Gecko | ☆ | Maya Beach, Placencia, Belize | |
Lamanai Hotel & Marina | www.lamanailandings.com | Mile 51, Philip Goldson Highway, Tower Hill ,Orange Walk District ,Belize | |
Laru Beya Resort | ☆ | www.larubeya.com | Off Placencia Village, Stann Creek District |
Little Harvest Caye | ☆ | www.visionpropertiesbelize.com | Off Placencia Village, Stann Creek District |
Little Peter Oasis Ltd | ☆ | www.littlepeteroasis.com | |
Louise's Oceanfront Suites | ☆ | www.weeziescayecaulker.com | Play Asuncion, Caye Caulker Village, Belize |
Mahogany Bay Resort | ☆ | www.mahoganybayvillage.com | 1.5 Miles South, San Pedro Town, Belize |
Mangata Villas | ☆ | www.mangatavillas.com | 6.5 Miles North Road, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize |
Mariposa Beach Suites | ☆ | www.mariposabelizebeach.com | Placencia Village, Stann Creek District |
Mariposa Jungle Lodge LTD | ☆ | San Antonio Road, Cayo District | |
Matachica Resort | www.matachica.com | 5 Miles North, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize | |
Maya Beach Hotel | ☆ | www.mayabeachhotel.com | Maya Beach Placencia ,Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District |
Mystic River Resort | ☆ | www.mysticriverresort.com | Mile 6, Cristo Rey Village Road, Cayo District, Belize |
Naia Resort & Spa | ☆ | www.naiaresortandspa.com | Mile 17.5 Placencia, Belize |
Ocean Breeze Beach Resort Limited | ☆ | www.oceanbreezebeachresort.com | Block 36, Parcel 1930, Placencia North, Placencia , |
Off the Wall Dive Center & Resort | www.offthewallbelize.com | Long Caye, Glover's Reef Atoll ,Stann Creek District ,Belize | |
Orchid Bay Beach Club Casitas | ☆ | www.orchidbayremtalsbelize.com | Tradewinds Hospitality, Chunux Village ,Corozal District ,Belize |
Orchid Bay Seafront Condos | ☆ | www.orchidbay.bz | Orchid Bay, Chunox Village ,Belize , |
Paradise Plantation | Placencia Village, Stann Creek District | ||
Parky's Place | Avenida Mangle ,Caye Caulker ,Belize | ||
Pelican Reef Villas | ☆ | www.pelicanreefvillas.com | Mosquito Coast, San Pedro, Belize |
Plantacion De Suenos | ☆ | www.vacationthecaribbean.com | 4.0 miles South Sea Grapes Drive, San Pedro Town, Belize |
Playa De Sala | ☆ | www.playadesala.com | 4.5 Miles South San Pedro, San Pedro |
Playa del Sol Inn | ☆ | www.playadelsol.bz | Ambergris Caye, San Pedro Beachside |
Portofino Beach Resort | ☆ | www.portofino.bz | 6 Miles North, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye |
PUR Boutique Cabanas Limited | ☆ | www.purboutiquecabanas.com | 4253 El Teserro Road, ,San Pedro |
Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina | ☆ | www.radissonhotels.com | 2 Marine Parade, Belize City |
Ramon's Village Resort | ☆ | www.ramons.com | Coconut Drive, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye |
Ray Caye | ☆ | www.raycaye.com | 18 miles off the shores of Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize |
River Bend Air BnB | ☆ | Ladyville, Belize Rural | |
Rolson Hotel | ☆ | www.rolsonhotel.com | San Ignacio, Cayo District |
Royal Palm Caye Resort | ☆ | www.royalpalmisland.com | Little Frenchman Caye, Belize City |
Royal Belize Vacation | ☆ | www.royalbelize.com | Ragged Caye, Stann Creek District |
San Ignacio Resort Hotel | ☆ | www.sanignaciobelize.com | San Ignacio, Cayo District |
Sandbar Beachfront Hostel | ☆ | www.sanpedrohostel.com | Beachfront, Boca del Rio, San Pedro Town, Belize |
Sapphire Beach Resort | www.sapphirebeachbelize.com | 10 miles North San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, San Pedro Town | |
Sattva Land Farms | ☆ | www.sattvaland.com | Placencia |
Seaside Chateau | ☆ | 5 Miles Steam Bpat Creek, Phillip Goldon Highway, Belize Rural | |
See Belize Tours and Events Planning | ☆ | www.seebelizerealestate.com | 5 Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Belize |
Simberts Apartments | www.mayabeachrental.com | Coconut Walk Rd, Maya Beach, Placencia Village ,Stann Creek District ,Belize | |
Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas | ☆ | www.sirenianbay.com | Manatee Bay Estates, Placencia Rd, Placencia |
St. George's Caye Resort | ☆ | www.belizeislandparadise.com | |
Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge | ☆ | www.sweetsongslodge.com | Chial Road, Cayo District, Belize |
Suites at Three Iguanas | ☆ | www.threeiguanasbelize.com | Placencia |
Sundiver Beach Resort | ☆ | www.sundiverbeachresort.com | San Pedro Town ,Belize |
Table Rock Jungle Lodge | ☆ | www.tablerockbelize.com | Mile 5, Cristo Rey Road, Cayo District |
Thatch Caye Resort | ☆ | www.thatchcayebelize.com | Thatch Caye, Coco Plum Caye ,Stann Creek District |
The Ellysian Boutique Hotel | ☆ | www.theellysian.com | Placencia Village, Stann Creek District |
The Great House Inn | ☆ | www.greathousebelize.com | #13 Cork Street, Belize City, Belize |
The Inn at Twin Palms | ☆ | #5 Iliana Drive, Belmopan City ,Cayo District ,Belize | |
The Lodge at Chaa Creek | ☆ | www.chaacreek.com | Chaa Creek Road, San Ignacio, Cayo District |
The Palms Oceanfront Suites | ☆ | www.belizepalms.com | San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize |
The Placencia Hotel & Residencies | ☆ | www.theplacencia.com | North Maya Beach, Mile 13 Placencia Peninsula, Placencia Village, Belize |
The Rotonda | ☆ | Rum Point, Stann Creek District | |
The Villas at Cocoplum Rental | ☆ | www.thevillasatcocoplum.com | Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, Belize |
Tropical Paradise Hotel | ☆ | www.tropicalparadise.bz | Corner Ave Hicaco & Luciano Reyes Street, P.O. Box 4 ,Caye Caulker Village ,Belize |
Turneffe Flats Resort | ☆ | www.tflats.com | Northern Bogue, Turneffe Atoll, Belize District |
Turneffe Island Resort | ☆ | www.turnefferesort.com | Little Caye Bokel, Turneffe Atoll, Belize District |
Turtle Inn | ☆ | www.thefamilycoppolahideaways.com | Mile 22, Placencia Road, Stann Creek District, Belize |
Valley Stream Development Limited | ☆ | www.visionpropertiesbelize.com | St. Margaret's Village, Cayo District, Belize |
Vanilla Hills Lodge | ☆ | www.vanilla-hills.com | Vanilla Hills Road ,San Ignacio Town ,Belize |
Velento | ☆ | www.velentorentals.com | Playa Asunsion, Caye Caulker Village |
Victoria House Resort & Spa | ☆ | www.victoria-house.com | Seagrape Drive, San Pedro Town, Belize |
Villa Ranguana | ☆ | Stanley Smith, General Delivery Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize | |
Villa Incommunicada | ☆ | 3.5 Miles South Sea Drive Drive, Ambergris Caye, Belize | |
Villa Merry Gecko | ☆ | 8 West wind Drive, Placencia Village, Placencia | |
Villa Tipsy Gecko | ☆ | ||
Western Caribbean Liveaboard | ☆ | [email protected] | |
Winter's Avalon | www.mayabeachrental.com | Stann Creek District, Belize | |
Xanadu Island Resort | ☆ | www.xanaduislandresort.com | Sea Grape Drive, San Pedro, Belize |
Editor’s Note: This list of approved Gold Standard Hotels in Belize is expected to be updated by the BTB. Please check back here for more information. Announced August 28, Belize will reopen its international airport for leisurely travel on October 1, 2020.
For a listing of all Gold Standard certified hotels by BTB, click here.
For the initial phased approach, Gold Standard-approved hotels will be those that:
- Have achieved the Tourism Gold Standard Certificate of Recognition, and
- Provide full service to guests. This means that these hotels are able to provide all amenities, so as to contain the guest on the property, and minimize opportunities for guest interaction within the local community. These amenities include having transportation to offer pick-up/drop-off services from the airport; access to a restaurant on the property; have a pool or access to beachfront; and be able to provide isolated tours, limited to guests of the property only.
- Social distancing and the use of face masks while in public space.
- Online check-in/out, contactless payment systems, and automated ordering/booking systems.
- Hand sanitizing stations across the property.
- Enhanced room cleaning and increase sanitization of public spaces and high touch surfaces.
- Daily health checks for guests and employees.
- Designated Isolation/Quarantine rooms’ for suspected Covid-19 cases and action plans for handling suspected employees or guests.
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