This week we are featuring a unique “couples resort” located on its own private island just off the coast of Belize. St. George’s Caye Resort has 6 over-the-water-cabanas, as they call them, which share a semi-circle pier out over the Caribbean sea. There are six other rooms located on the island itself and that's it, and if you have a group of the right size you can rent the entire island out yourself.
There are about 10 overwater bungalow resorts in the Caribbean up to this point, and so far every one of them is a small boutique resort, usually featuing excellent scuba diving. The St. George’s Caye fits that description perfectly, with an excellent location adjacent to the second largest coral reef in the world. This is a popular resort with divers, but it’s also great for any kind of tropical getaway.
One unique thing about this resort is that they don’t allow anyone under the age of 15, so obviously this is not a family resort unless your family is all adults. Being a small resort it seems a decision was made that allowing youngsters to run riot all over would spoil the romantic atmosphere that so many couples come for.
The St. George’s Caye Resort works on an all-inclusive basis with the room, meals, and even unlimited rum punch being included in the base price. The scuba diving is extra, which is true of other resorts in the region, and this makes sense because no one would want to pay a huge extra price if they only wanted a dive or two during their week-long stay.
It’s important to note that this resort is quite posh in many respects, with nightly turndown service and fresh juice included daily, but there are no TVs in the room so guests are meant to be spending time outside in the evenings or in restful solitude.
Unfortunately, most of the Central America water bungalow resorts are located on hard-to-reach islands, which is also part of their charm in many ways. The St. George’s Caye Resort is also located on a private island, but it’s actually very easy to reach. It’s only 7 miles off the coast of Belize City, which has one of the largest and busiest airports in the region, with nonstop flights available from many large North American cities.
To reach St. George’s Caye you need to fly into Belize City International Airport where you’ll be met by resort staff. They will drive you to the nearest port to board their private speedboat for the quick ride to the island itself. Better still, if you are staying at least 4 nights the transfers are included for free with the room rate.
It’s not the cheapest resort in the region, but at US$486 per night per room all-inclusive it’s quite good value. Better still, if you are willing to come during the slow season (June through November) you can get the 4th night for free and the 7th night free as well. In other words, you can book a week and only pay for 5 nights, plus you get airport transfers free as well.
Do you have to have a passport?
Yes, if you arrive from another country you’ll need a passport to enter Jamaica, even if you are a Jamaican citizen. You don’t need a passport to enter Puerto Rico if you are American, but unfortunately there are no overwater bungalows there. Sorry. -Roger
Can Any one provide me with construction company’s contact or number
GTM,
You’d be better off contacting a resort directly. We are simply an online guide to resorts. -Roger
I need to now dates in march 2017 to a honeymoon.
14 to 18.
do you have a fone to contact?
Rute,
You’ll want to contact Sandals about this. They have a phone number on their website. -Roger
Yes they are being constructed, I have a friend who is working on the environmental side of the project and I have seen pictures of them under construction, can’t give a finish date though.
Dianne,
It turns out they just announced that they plan to offer them as of November 15, 2016, which is great news. Thanks for the update. -Roger
are they ready yet?
Shadi,
We haven’t heard anything new, unfortunately. I was even in Montego Bay last summer and heard nothing. These Caribbean overwater bungalows never seem to get going, although the ones in the Riviera Maya area will open on September 1, 2016. -Roger