The breezy seaside location of this hotel is its strongest point. Behind the charming colonial-style exterior—it was formerly a hospital—some of the rooms badly need upgrading and refurbishing. Some scenes in the 1980 movie, The Dogs of War, were filmed here, and not too much has changed in the intervening years. As this is Belize, don't expect everything to work perfectly—your room's louvered windows might not close, defeating the air-conditioning. The second-floor restaurant has ocean views, and a menu with an unusual combination of Chinese and Caribbean dishes: you can have grilled snapper with rice and beans while your dining companion tries the sweet-and-sour pork. Menu prices are reasonable. Pros: Waterfront location, colonial atmosphere in public areas. Cons: Shabby rooms.
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