Queen Elizabeth visited here once, and while you may not feel like royalty, you'll appreciate the spacious and comfortable (though arguably a bit stark) rooms with verandas facing a hillside. The Running W Restaurant specializes in steak from the owners' Running W ranch (the filet is the way to go, as the sirloin, from grass-fed cattle, is chewy), and the Stork Bar is one of the best places in town to get a drink. Birding and other excursions can be arranged by the staff. There's an iguana hatchery on the property, and next door is a small casino, a branch of the Princess casinos in Belize City and Corozal, packed with video poker machines, one-armed bandits, and a few live tables. Pros: Safe, comfortable choice at the edge of town. Cons: A bit expensive considering the concrete block walls.
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