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The Great House

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Swing Bridge

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
13 Cork Street, Belize City
  • Swing Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tourism Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room Courtyard View | View from room

Superior King Room Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 427.25 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 229.50 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 347.69 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 378.25 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 357.50 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 303 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 229.50 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Belize City

In historical district.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Swing Bridge and Museum of Belize. San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal and Tourism Village are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Swing Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of Belize - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tourism Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. John's Cathedral - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D’Bourbon Barrel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Wet Lizard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Canton Jade Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sumathi's Indian Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Great House

3-star Colonial hotel near Swing Bridge
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 558 square feet (52 square meters) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Great House. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Belize City hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 558 sq ft of conference space
  • 52 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1927
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
The Great House offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 13.50 for adults and USD 12 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13.50 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 17.50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5.00 (one-way), (from 4 to 10 years old)
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Great House Belize City
The Great House Hotel
Great House Hotel Belize City
The Great House Belize/Belize City
The Great House Hotel Belize City
The Great House Belize City
The Great House Hotel Belize City

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Great House to the airport?

The Great House is 1.6 mi (7-min drive) away from the Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Great House have an airport shuttle?

The Great House offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 17.50. per person, one-way.

How close is The Great House to the beach?

This hotel is 5.5 mi (17-min drive) from Kukumba Beach.

Does The Great House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Great House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 13.50 for adults and USD 12.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Great House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Great House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Great House?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does The Great House have a pool?

The Great House features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Great House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Great House to downtown Belize City?

The Great House is 0.2 mi away from Belize City.

The Great House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 798 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful old small hotel. Staff try to be very accommodating You can walk to ferry terminal from here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Wasilla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, be careful of construction going on in the area as more is built targeting the tourist industry. This is turnig into a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No ice maker. Rude staff. People out our door partying at midnight! OMH!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janice

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful property. No ice maker. Rude girl at front desk. Trash outside. Employees partying outside of our room at midnight. Never again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Nice atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ondrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom floors were pretty gross
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit removed from things going on, but it was exactly what we needed on our first travel day into Belize. Good place to chill.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property it self was great but there was a lot of construction going on around it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay at The Great House

Attractive, historic building. Lovely room with a nice verandah to sit outside. Good central location. Breakfast ok but a little over priced. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Great House is in a great location. It is an easy walk to restaurants and bars, as well as the water taxi terminal. There is a bit of construction right now, which is a bit noisy, but that won’t last forever. The staff was very helpful with answering questions and arranging taxis. We enjoyed the peaceful pool area, as well. This is a great place to stay in Belize City! We have stayed here 4 times now and highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious, air-conditioned rooms. Convenient location, close to water taxis.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The,communication pre arrival was very good. One of the rooms larger more updated but both comfortable. Balacony seating nice to have. Lovely view of water. Toombad so many higher places being built but should be good view for next year or so. Appreciated the allowance of late check out to accommodate our excursion schedule.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and rooms are great. It will be much nicer when the construction across the street is finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

alyson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is very run down, empty and scary dark streets trying to find a restaurant. We did find a bar next to hotel that was empty but good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Babette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel itself was lovely. We found that the restaurant listed in the booking was actually only for breakfast and was closed the day we came. There is major construction going on nearby. The staff however made the stay worth it. They were able to hired a taxi for us and made recommendation where to eat. Please be aware that there are at least 2 flights of stairs that you will need to climb.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Moira

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No fault if their's but a building site opposite didnt make for peaceful time. we loved the spacious room and mahogany floors and old world charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed here one night prior to leaving for the airport the next morning. Its a good and safe option for this, and its very close to the ferry terminal. Despite stories of Belize City being dangerous, the area around The Great House Inn is safe, even at night. There are a couple restaurant options very close by. Rooms are large, and have an old British feel to them, though not very modern. I would stay here again if it was for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

History and atmosphere

A very nice old mansion turned into a hotel. If you like history, by staying here you will be helping to preserve it.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are wonderful. Quaint old facility. Please fix the lock on the door knob on room 7. Lovely little pool/deck area. Convent to the ferry and buses
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful. My room was large and airy, clean and well appointed (although a microwave in room would help given limited dining options in walking distance). Lots of pillows!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025