Fodor's Expert Review Harbour View Cottages

14 Fort St., Belize City, Belize District, Belize Fodor's Choice

An oasis in the middle of an often-sweltering city, Harbour View positions rooms and cottages around a lush, shaded garden, just up the street from the BELIZE sign and the Baron Bliss Lighthouse. (If you need more cooling-off than relaxing in one of the seats in the garden provides, there's always a dip in one of the two pools here.) Rooms, with wood floors, are decorated in a riot of tropical colors. We recommend opting for the similarly furnished and more spacious cottages; they run only BZ$50 more than the rooms. Many of your fellow guests are here to partake of the daily yoga and meditation classes and spa treatments, but that is not a prerequisite for staying here. Under the same ownership, the vegan/vegetarian Martha’s Café sits right across the street. The entire property is no-smoking.

PROS

  • helpful, friendly staff
  • verdant garden the perfect place to relax with a book or conversation
  • easy walking distance to Fort George sights

CONS

  • six steps to get up to cottage porches
  • occasional typical residential neighborhood sounds
  • not a place to stay if you are looking for action

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 614–0570

HOTEL DETAILS

7 rooms, 5 cottages
Rate Includes: No Meals

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