From coral-strewn islands in the north to rolling green hills and yellow sand beaches in the south, Belize continues to attract travelers from around the world. This is especially true for the 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards.
Every year, the travel agency selects the best restaurants, hotels and travel destinations around the world and selects the top 1% as the best travel destinations. best of the best. A total of five Belize resorts made the list of the best hotels in Central America this year, including Hamanasi, a regenerative resort located in Hopkins, which was rated the third best hotel in the region.
Hamanasi Resort One of the top 5 hotels in Central America
While Costa Rica dominates the list of Central America's top five hotels, Belize's Hamanasi Resort maintains its spot. Southern Belize hotels ranked third among the best hotels in the region.
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Acclaimed for its unique offerings and easy access to sea and inland adventures, Hamanashi is where romance, luxury, adventure and sustainability all meet. Accommodations appeal to all travel senses, with everything from dreamy treehouses nestled in nature to beachfront suites.
Four other resorts also won awards for Best Hotel in Central America. These included Naia Resort & Spa in Placencia, Alaia Belize and Coco Beach Resort on Ambergris Caye, and Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge in the Belize Collection. Here's what Tripadvisor travelers had to say about each.
09. Naia Resort and Spa
The only Belize hotel in the top ten, Naia offers the perfect location for a “relaxed getaway with a boutique and personal feel.”
12. Alaïa Belize, Autograph Collection
The Ambergris Caye resort that has been dominating travel TikTok lately, this Autograph Collection resort is a luxury hotel located in the heart of La Isla Bonita. Travelers love everything from rooftop terrace pools to gastronomic experiences.
15. Coco Beach Resort
Coco Beach Resort, also found on Ambergris Caye, promises a “barefoot luxury” vibe. Located three miles north of the city, this hotel offers everything from luxury hotel rooms to spacious penthouse suites.
16. Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge
Nestled amidst the lush landscape of Belize's Sibun Nature Reserve, this Belize Collection resort offers travelers a healthy dose of both relaxation and adventure. TripAdvisor writes, “There’s no shortage of activities, from horseback riding and hiking to paddleboarding and kayaking on the river.”