Ambergris
| country: | Belize |
| location: | Ambergris Caye |
| price: | From US $140 per cabana per night, (+10% service & 9% tax). The resort will close on 31 May until 2008 |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Ambergris
Located on the island of Ambergris Caye, Belize, 11 miles north of San Pedro town. This Belize beach resort hideaway has been created to share an untouched paradise with travellers but at a price that won't break the bank.
Back to basics informal atmosphere with minimalist chic design and offering a sophisticated castaway mentality.
We are set within its own bay, with the Caribbean sea to the east and tropical jungle to the west and can only be reached by boat. The Belize Barrier Reef is within swimming distance from the private beach and offers some of the most beautiful and untouched snorkelling, dive sites and bone fishing in the world. Sea kayaks and other water sports activities are available, free of charge.
We established this Belize beach resort as an eco-centric resort where every effort is made to harness the natural resources available and to benefit and support the local communities of Ambergris Caye and Belize. The resort is powered by a hybrid system utilising both solar panels and a wind generator. There are also rainwater collection systems which service the cabanas and beach house. The staffing policy is to employ locals from the island and all of the supplies come from the island or from the Belize mainland.
Back to basics informal atmosphere with minimalist chic design and offering a sophisticated castaway mentality.
We are set within its own bay, with the Caribbean sea to the east and tropical jungle to the west and can only be reached by boat. The Belize Barrier Reef is within swimming distance from the private beach and offers some of the most beautiful and untouched snorkelling, dive sites and bone fishing in the world. Sea kayaks and other water sports activities are available, free of charge.
We established this Belize beach resort as an eco-centric resort where every effort is made to harness the natural resources available and to benefit and support the local communities of Ambergris Caye and Belize. The resort is powered by a hybrid system utilising both solar panels and a wind generator. There are also rainwater collection systems which service the cabanas and beach house. The staffing policy is to employ locals from the island and all of the supplies come from the island or from the Belize mainland.
rooms, food and facilities
The accommodation consists of eight cabanas. Each cabana has been designed to ensure that guests benefit from the stunning vistas of Habaneros Bay and the surrounding flora and fauna. Twin or double occupancy can be organised for any cabana and all come with en suite bathroom consisting of walk in shower, hand basin and WC. All cabanas are simply furnished to complement the relaxed atmosphere of the resort and combine hardwood flooring and verandas with thatched roofing. The restaurant, which specialises in local fish dishes and bar are located overlooking the bay. Fish coming fresh from the ocean and vegetables from the gardens.
The Beach House has been designed, as with the cabanas, to fit in with local building traditions, and have an open and relaxed feel and the lounge area is the perfect space in which to read a book, chat or catchup with friends and family on the internet. The lodge is owner run and the service is based on informal and friendly commitment to care of the guests.
Tours
We run tours in conjuntion with a family run business who have been in the tour industry for 18 years. All guides are local, licensed and professional. We work together to provide our guests with enjoyable and memorable adventures amongst the wide range of natural beauty offered by Belize while maintaining the highest standards to protect our environment.
River Cave Tubing and the Belize Zoo - US $150 per person.
Crossing the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea your boat wends its way through tunnels of mangroves and up the Old Belize River, where you will see Howler monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles. The tour continues by bus through the jungle to caves and underwater waterways so revered by the Mayan civilisations. Floating on your inner tube past water falls before a trip to the zoo and a sunset cruise home.
Manatee Tour - US $90 per person
The West Indian Manatee is a unique and endangered species that still survives in the protected mangroves off the east coast of Belize City. The tour begins by boat to this natural habitat where the Manatees live and breed in relative seclusion. After a morning in the mangroves we head out to the cayes and some memeorable dive and snorkel sites where abundant coral and fish life can be found as well the opportunity to swim with dolphins.
Altun Ha Ruins - US $75 per person
The ruins here are historically one of the major Mayan ceremonial centres in Belize. Dating more than 2,000 years old and covering five kilometres squared, this site offers a chance to experience the architecture of this, once great, ancient civilisation. This journey involves breathtaking views of Ambergris Caye and the neighbouring islands and an afternoon spent at a beautiful jungle lodge where you can relax by the pool, have a massage or take an adventure through the jungle on horseback. The day ends with a sunset cruise, returning you in time for dinner.
Lamanai and New River Lagoon Adventure Tour - US $140 per person
The ruins and temples of Lamanai stand majestically on the waters edge of the New River of Belize's jungle. This important Mayan site is a breathtaking climax to a trip that offers a real taste of the local lifestyles and a chance to see many of the region's indigenous wildlife including river otters, turtles, crocodiles and jabiru storks.
how this holiday makes a difference
We have been established as an eco-centric Belize beach resort where every effort is made to harness the natural resources available and to benefit and support the local communities of Ambergris Caye and Belize. The resort is powered by a hybrid system utilising both solar panels and a wind generator. There are also rainwater collection systems which service the cabanas and beach house. The staffing policy is to employ locals from the island and all of the supplies come from the island or from the Belize mainland.Our Belize beach resort hideaway is owner run and the service is based on informal and friendly commitment to care of the guests. |
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We have been established as an eco-centric Belize beach resort where every effort is made to harness the natural resources available and to benefit and support the local communities of Ambergris Caye and Belize. The resort is powered by a hybrid system utilising both solar panels and a wind generator. There are also rainwater collection systems which service the cabanas and beach house. The staffing policy is to employ locals from the island and all of the supplies come from the island or from the Belize mainland.