Property Location: When you stay at Portofino Beach Resort in San Pedro, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Belize Barrier Reef and 3 minutes by foot from Mexico Rocks. This beach hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Secret Beach and 5 mi (8.1 km) from San Pedro Beach.
Rooms: Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Amenities: Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Dining: Enjoy international cuisine at The Portofino Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Business, Other Amenities: Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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General policies & fine print
Checkin Instructions: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThis property accepts credit cards and cashSafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Special Checkin Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Know before you go: Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Optional Fees: Rollaway bed fee: BZD 45.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor traveler rating
953 reviews
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Nov 26, 2024Perfect resort in ambergris caye
We arrived at Portofino just before a tropical storm. They picked us up in the pouring rain and made the ride to the resort fun. Furthermore my bag didn’t make it on tropic air so they had someone get it for me and deliver it to the room. The ride from town is about 30-40 minutes. The road is paved about 50% of the way and the rest is a dirt road. For us this added to the appeal as it felt remote but still accessible. While the property isn’t a brand new ultra modern hotel, that’s what we loved about it. The rooms have character and are exactly as I would want for a stay at the beach in Belize. The AC was great and kept us cool; bed was comfy. And best of all were the views! But the only thing better than the views was the people who worked there. Every one from the reservation agent to the security guards were awesome. The night before a tropical storm came I had to go to ER. Portofino got someone on site to get out of bed and drive me and my partner to ER. He waited for us there and got us home safely. Restaurant was delicious. Loved our private dinner by the sea. Thanks to everyone at Portofino. We hope to return.
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Oct 21, 2024
Go for lunch and stay for the pool
This was a great alternative to the "day pass" resorts. We went for lunch and they let us stay for the day and enjoy their beach and pool. It was such a quiet, relaxing resort and a nice break from the craziness of downtown San Pedro. We had delicious Aperol Spritzes and wonderful coconut shrimp and sat and read by the pool and beach for the rest of the day. Highly recommended!
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Aug 18, 2024
chilling in the tropics
Hotel Portofino is a small, charming hotel on the North side of the island. I travel by myself and spent a couple of very relaxing days at the resort. I never left the hotel as everything I needed was right there: beach, bar, restaurant and even a place where one could just hop on a boat for a snorkeling trip. If you like to venture outside during your stay, you can book a golf cart at the resort. The staff, especially Marc behind the bar, were very friendly and attentive. The food was very good and the breakfast especially good. Due to its intimate atmosphere, guest are very friendly and it is easy to strike up a conversation and you get to know a lot about Belize and its people. I highly recommend this for anyone who is looking a laid-back vacation!
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Aug 04, 2024Lovely, Old School Resort with Outstanding Staff
We just got back from a great week at Portofino. The sunny days were great, as sunny days in Belize always are, and the rainy days were amazing. We are an older couple who enjoyed all night dance parties at Burning Man for some years - so we come to Belize to just chill. Portofino is a wonderful spot for chilling. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and the view of the reef from the bed is practically as good as the view from the deck. The food at the restaurant is consistently good. There are some alternatives within walking distance if you'd like a change of scene, but there's no need to rent a golf cart or arrange a trip to town unless you've never been to San Pedro before. We brought snacks from home and got a few bottles of wine at BZE before getting on the plane to San Pedro, so we had cozy evenings to ourselves in the Royal Orchid Suite. I was disappointed that the beach in front of the hotel is not suitable for swimming. The water is super shallow and the sand is more like mud, so it's hard to maintain your footing. Fortunately, the pool is wonderful. Sit on the steps between the shallow and the deep end for a perfect view of the water. Even better, the dive shop on the dock can get you into Mexico Rock in just a few minutes. With good guides and a reasonable price, we did four Mexico Rocks trips in our six days. Every one was different, but the one after a stormy day was the best. The rain passed earlier that morning which stirred things up a bit. We saw more activity under the water than we'd seen on sunny days earlier in the week - even a 6 foot moray eel swimming from one rock to another, and four dolphins fishing for their lunch. When it was raining, I sat on our large deck watching the birds while the rivulets dripped from the thatched roof. The neighbors have an osprey nest, and the osprey spent a lot of time in the shallows while long legged birds wading near the dock. The humming bird who visits the orange blossoms in the tree by the deck was there too. The view of the reef from the bed was practically as good as the view from the deck. Bring your bug spray - and consider the kind you spray on your clothes. I got a couple of bites on around my ankles, but I was surprised that these super mosquitos can bite your booty through your PJs. Those itchy spots were almost like a souvenir when we got home, though. The staff here were exemplary. The front desk crew was attentive and remembered our day to day needs. We thought we might need to get to a cash machine (for more tip money), and one of the reps called us on WhatsApp the next day to ask if we still wanted a ride. We had found more cash in our suitcase and didn't need to go, but I was very impressed she remembered and went out of her way to make sure we had what we needed. Same with the waiters in the restaurant. By the second morning, they remembered I like a lot of milk with my coffee - and even though the waiters changed throughout the week, every single one remembered to bring the larger little pitcher. With such outstanding service, and people from other resorts or rentals coming to Portofino for dinner, there seemed to be little reason to eat anywhere else. The housekeeping staff knew when we were out, so we'd come back to a beautifully cleaned room, and when the toilet clogged, they fixed it in an instant. Mr. Moe, who took us back and forth to the airport, was also remarkable. Although some of the potholes in the road were unavoidable, he's an expert golf cart driver. The friendly honks and waves to other drivers and folks along the road let you know you are staying at a place that is a longstanding part of the San Pedro community.
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May 27, 2024
Amazing Getaway
This resort was such a nice getaway and escape. My partner and I stayed for a week to celebrate my birthday and our anniversary. The staff went out of their way to make me feel special and celebrated! Some tips to keep in mind - highly recommend renting a golf cart during your stay so you have the freedom to drive around the island; they're pretty affordable and easy to rent, there's plenty of golf cart companies on the island. The beach by the resort has a lot of seaweed so you wont be able to swim in it, but it wasn't an issue for us since Secret Beach is a pretty quick drive from the resort. The pool on the resort is also beautiful, especially at night if you like night swimming. Bugs don't seem to be an issue overall for the resort, but we saw one or two in our room, but as soon as we told the staff, they took care of it and we didn't see anymore for the rest of our stay! When it comes to the food on the resort, absolutely delicious! Every single meal was a 10/10! This place became like a second home, especially with how kind and communicative the staff were. :)