Cocotal Inn and Cabanas

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near San Pedro Belize Express Dock

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Main House Upstairs 2 Bedroom M1 | Balcony view
Interior detail
Garden Cabana Studio C1, C2 & C3 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Main House Upstairs 2 Bedroom M1 | Balcony view
Main House Upstairs 2 Bedroom M1 | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, toaster, blender

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2 1/2 miles north, San Pedro, San Pedro, Ambergris
  • San Pedro Belize Express Dock
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Belize Chocolate Company
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Secret Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Garden Cabana One Bedroom C4

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Garden Cabana Studio C1, C2 & C3

  • 435 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Suite M2

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Main House Upstairs 2 Bedroom M1

  • 1194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Ocean Front Casita - Studio - B2

  • Ocean view
  • 485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Casita One Bedroom

  • Ocean view
  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

San Pedro

On the beach.Stay at this San Pedro hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Belize Barrier Reef and 2 miles (3 km) of San Pedro Beach. Hol Chan Marine Reserve and San Pedro Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Beach - 11 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • San Pedro Belize Express Dock - 17 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • San Pedro Town Hall - 17 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Belize Chocolate Company - 18 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Secret Beach - 23 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Beans - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Palapa Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coco Loco's Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rain Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Cocotal Inn and Cabanas

Beachfront hotel near San Pedro Belize Express Dock
Cocotal Inn and Cabanas offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Cocotal Inn and Cabanas. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Pedro hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Cocotal Inn and Cabanas offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. 32-cm LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This San Pedro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-cm LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cocotal Inn and Cabanas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cocotal Inn and Cabanas Hotel
Cocotal Inn and Cabanas San Pedro
Cocotal Inn and Cabanas Hotel San Pedro

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cocotal Inn and Cabanas to the airport?

Cocotal Inn and Cabanas is 3.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cocotal Inn and Cabanas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cocotal Inn and Cabanas.

How close is Cocotal Inn and Cabanas to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cocotal Inn and Cabanas offer free breakfast?

Cocotal Inn and Cabanas does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cocotal Inn and Cabanas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cocotal Inn and Cabanas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cocotal Inn and Cabanas?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cocotal Inn and Cabanas have a pool?

Cocotal Inn and Cabanas features an outdoor pool.

Does Cocotal Inn and Cabanas have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cocotal Inn and Cabanas to downtown San Pedro?

Cocotal Inn and Cabanas is 2.6 mi away from San Pedro.

Cocotal Inn and Cabanas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! We chose Cocotal because it was outside the busy, noisy city of San Pedro, but close enough to walk, golf cart or cycle into town. We also liked the fact that they offer free transfers to and from the airport. Ben met us when we checked in and went over everything in detail. We booked a beachfront casita, which was roomy and quiet. Cocotal offers free bicycles with a lock if you want to ride into town and kayaks if you want to cruise around offshore. Ben also helped us book a snorkeling trip to Hol Chan. The room was super clean and did not smell damp. With all the heat and humidity, this can be a problem. The pool was very nice (not too hot, so it felt refreshing to jump in). There are plenty of chairs and lounge chairs in the pool area, on our porch, and right next to the water with plenty of shade to hide from the hot sun. After we checked out and were heading for the airport, Ben called our driver to tell us we had left our binoculars in our casita. Our flight was due to leave in 30 minutes, but Ben said he could make it in time to bring the binoculars, and he did! We would definitely come back here if we ever return to Ambergris Caye.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy

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

Loved Cocotol!

The is a nice, quiet, clean and well located property. Well stocked cabana. Every other guest we talked to loved the place and were return guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent. Property close to amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful. Property is very clean and well kept. Within 5-10 minute walking distance of great restaurants. Waterfront does not have a sandy beach for easy swimming, but the dock with hammocks was lovely. Really great to have access to kayaks and bikes. Staff was awesome at helping us book tours, organize rides, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our cabana was lovely and very well equipped with towels, linens, and a fully stocked kitchen. There is no restaurant but several were within walking distance. The staff was available and attentive to all of our needs both during the reservation process and while we were there. I would highly recommend securing a golf cart to get around the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mgr Benito is awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience staying here. They were very nice, available, and it was very clean. Will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in three of the cabanas on the property which were lovely. Spacious, comfortable and clean with a full kitchen in each one. Pool was delightful and the dock convenient for getting picked up by boat. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Saverio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
People were great and cabin/rooms are nice, spacious, well equipped and priced within reason. Nice quite area away from main city and traffic. Unfortunately no swimming access to the ocean but they do have a great clean pool. Unfortunately a lot of weeds were coming to the shore and the aroma was not interesting. But overall a nice, small resort with an attentive staff. They included transportation to and from the airport. I’d go back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marek

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

Great place to come back to.

Great small place with attention to detail. Great communication. Very clean and comfortable with all amenities you would ever need.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robin, Winston Salem

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice accomodation, Very clean, however large stain on mattress which I reported to management.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! We enjoyed that it was a bit north of the main town so that it was quiet and peaceful, but very easy to get to. We used the bikes everyday - a huge bonus. It was also convenient to have pick up/drop off at the airport. We stayed in the main house and had a lovely time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, tropical property tucked away from the main road with its own pier and water access. The staff is great, always very helpful. I consider it an excellent value for the price and friends, who came to visit, who were staying at other properties, were really impressed with the whole set up. the only negative consideration is that the cabana that we stayed in was quite dark. I would recommend substituting the old fluorescent bulbs with new, brighter, LEDs. Otherwise, we could not be happier with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located away from the bustle of downtown San Pedro. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with palms, hibiscus, ferns, and other tropical plants, creating a secluded feeling while on the property. The dock has a nice rest area with hammocks and benches. There are lounge chairs on the beach. Water is crystal clear. We stayed in the main building with a small porch with a partial sea view. The large living area consisted of a complete kitchen, dining area, and living area with cable TV. The bathroom had a nice large shower. The bedroom had ample storage for clothes and a safe. The staff are great. Laid back and very attentive. They made all the arrangements for our excursions while on the island. If we go back to Belize we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Great place in January !!

Ben & staff always available for advice & setting up golf cart rental & private tours for snorkeling, diving, fishing, or visiting nearby islands. Free bikes on site was the best & it was fun getting around. Location is just north of San Pedro. Close enough to bike ride to (I’m 61 yrs old) yet feels far enough away to be away from it all. Eating favorites - Aji’s (walking distance), Estelle’s (near water taxi), and Caliente (lagoon side in town). Visit Secret Beach, the iguana refuge & use the hammocks on Ben’s private dock. Kayaks also available for free! Get bug spray on your way from airport as your prearranged taxi driver will stop there for food, drinks & necessities but Ben has most things covered. Rooms were great, comfy beds, hot shower, kitchen supplies. We didn’t use the pool (not big on sunning) & if you’re basing any of your decision on a hot & bubbly jacuzzi, talk to Ben. While we were there it was barely warm & jets were weak but we still got in from time to time after a long day out exploring. They have board games to borrow for rainy days & a dog named Jeff! Although there is not a bar on property, there is one right next door & many in walking distance (bike better!!) Almost all have happy hours so ask! No sense in “every hour is Hapoy hour” which means you’re paying full price :) Local beer is good & can be bought on draft in San Pedro airport & as low as $1.50 US during happy hour (or $2.50 normally). Would stay here again!! Thanks for everything, Ben ;)
A morning walk with Jeff, the on site best friend.
Relaxing on dock in hammock
Entering Cocotal on bike
Boat to snorkel at Mexico Rocks
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Cocotal for one week in November 2022 and had an amazing time! Would highly recommend the B-2 cabana, it was the perfect size for two and right on the beach - paradise. Would recommend renting a golf cart, the resort has bikes but it was nice to have the cart and know we could go anywhere on the island if we wanted. All the staff at Cocotal were amazingly friendly and helpful answering our many questions, helping us book a snorkel tour and picking us up from the airport (even though our flight came in early)! We would definitely recommend this place and hope to be back someday soon!

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very high quality cabanas and excellent staff.

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here was absolutely amazing. The property is also gorgeous with very clean grounds, beautiful surroundings and awesome amenities. I will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay. The property is absolutely perfect. Each casita is well appointed with all that is needed for a lovely stay in Belize. We stayed in the studio on the beach. It was perfect to open the doors and feel the breeze while sitting on the front porch and seeing the ocean. The pool is small, but a fitting size for the resort. The beach is beach with little water access, as it is is most of San Pedro. I highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022