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Portofino Beach Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Belize Barrier Reef

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Beachfront Room | View from room
Treetop Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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6.5mi North Of San Pedro Barrier Reef, Ambergris Caye, San Pedro
  • Place, Hol Chan Marine Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Secret Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Beach Cabana | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Beach Cabana

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 384 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Beachfront Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 384 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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VIP Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

VIP Suite

  • 768 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Treetop Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Treetop Suite

  • 576 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Colonial Suite

  • 768 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

San Pedro

Beachside getaway.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Belize Barrier Reef and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Also, Mexico Rocks is within half a mile (1 km) and San Pedro Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hol Chan Marine Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Secret Beach - 22 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • San Pedro Beach - 29 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Belize Chocolate Company - 36 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi - 38 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bayou - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rain Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪RASA Southeast Asian Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Secret Paradise Beach Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Portofino Beach Resort

4-star beachfront hotel near Belize Barrier Reef
Portofino Beach Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Portofino Beach Resort. A roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours and a ferry terminal shuttle are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star San Pedro hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Portofino Beach Resort offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; 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 AM - 9 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BZD 45.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: BZD 45.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

Portofino Beach Resort San Pedro
Portofino Beach San Pedro
Portofino Beach Resort Belize/San Pedro
Portofino Hotel San Pedro
Portofino Beach
Portofino Beach Resort Hotel
Portofino Beach Resort San Pedro
Portofino Beach Resort Hotel San Pedro

Frequently asked questions

How close is Portofino Beach Resort to the airport?

Portofino Beach Resort is 6.6 mi (32-min drive) away from the San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Portofino Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Portofino Beach Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

How close is Portofino Beach Resort to the beach?

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

Does Portofino Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Portofino Beach Resort offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Portofino Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Portofino Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Portofino Beach Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Portofino Beach Resort have a pool?

Portofino Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Portofino Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Portofino Beach Resort is home to The Portofino Restaurant, which features international cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Portofino Beach Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages, body scrubs, and aromatherapy.

How close is Portofino Beach Resort to downtown San Pedro?

Portofino Beach Resort is 6 mi away from San Pedro.

Reviews

Portofino Beach Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The resort is average. Upon arriving everything was good until the smell of rotten eggs hit you in face from the seaweed. As they do a good job to keep the beach clean there is no getting in the water here or avoiding the smell. I understand this is out of their control but guest should be more made aware of this. After stomaching the smell for 2 days I had to leave the resort and find a place on the other side the island to stay. The food was good but nothing to write home about and the drinks were average.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my daughter we had a great time at Portofino. All the staff are very professional and incredibly welcoming. We loved our room Toucans made with all natural material and super cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dexter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower water temperature never got hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NANCY Broadus

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed my stay at Portofino. The resort is very relaxed, and the people are great. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

heather

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful, quiet resort - Perfect for the couple or family that isn't in for a touristy like experience. The bungalows are just fabulous - look out over the pool then the the water. Can't swim in the water due about 6-8 feet of seaweed from the beach into the water - which is very smelly mostly in the mornings. This resort is about a 30 minute golf cart ride away from anything. So if you want a private peaceful getaway, this is it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cutter Blair

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

10/10 Excellent

Bedros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

We LOVED our stay here. Perfect for our honeymoon!

We absolutely loved our stay at Portofino. It was so quiet and relaxing and the grounds are so beautiful. We stayed in a cute little thatched room bungalow with a very spacious bathroom. Also loved the huge water dispenser in the rooms that was refilled daily it kept us hydrated! We loved the hammock on the porch and used it often. The complimentary breakfast was simple and so good. We also really liked the lunch menu. The fish and chips were so good. We went to dinner one night but it didn’t have the things we were looking for like ceviche and the delicious Belizean cuisine that we couldn’t get enough of. We loved the drinks from the bar all day at the pool the mojitos were so so good. We also found it so easy to book excursions bc it’s right there on the dock and they are wonderful, you really don’t have to leave! Only cons are- if you want to go to downtown often it’s a bit of a drive but you are closer to things like secret beach, truck stop, Pur (one of our fav places) they do have a scheduled boat shuttle that can take you but we didn’t take advantage of that because we found the drive kind of fun and loved stopping at random places Can’t really do long walks on the beaches. It’s not the Portofino property, it’s the properties around it don’t really keep up their beaches so a path isn’t clear.
View from the room
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay at Portofino. It is a bit out of town but it was all part of the experience so would do it again. Pool felt a little too cool. Rooms on the beach were fantastic. Staff friendly and flexible. Restaurant lovely. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the Cabanas and it was so lovely !! Very clean and authentic I loved the ocean breeze! If you are looking for a resort that offers peace and quiet this the one! The ocean view from our hammock in the patio was amazing we would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Amazing, friendly staff (shoutout to Mark!). It's a little far from town, which we liked, but you will want to rent a golf cart if you'll be here more than a few days. Food was wonderful, especially the steak au poivre. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely, charming property. Restaurant had great food and room right in the beach was great. Beach and kayaking were good. Beach had sargassum but staff cleaned as much as they could. semi-swimable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 6 night stay here. The staff was exceptional. The cabanas could use some updating but I wasn't bothered since we didn't spend much time in there. We were the unfortunate guests to stay in Cabana 3. I do not recommend this one... If I ever go back I will specifically request to get a different room. Cabana 3 is LOUD. At night we couldn't fall asleep because the kitchen staff was cleaning... talking loudly and banging pots and pans. Same thing early in the morning. This is my only complaint.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet resort. Staff was attentive and very personable (Evelyn, Luis, Marco) Service from reception to grounds impressive, always placing guest’s needs first. Food was of high quality, individual portioned and priced relative to other resort dining venues (not bar food). Only draw back was the amount of seaweed, sargassum, which collects daily on beach. Obviously outside of their control. The staff literally works all day to remove it, yet their efforts is not enough to encourage anyone to use the ocean. Good thing for the pool. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway, don’t mind a little trek on the bumpy dirt road, I highly recommend Portofino.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Fabulous Resort

The resort had a really peaceful feel. It far exceeded our expectations for the write up from the travel books. The food was exceptional at the restaurant and reasonably priced. It was very nice having all the water activities, such as fishing and diving and snorkeling right on the resort pier. The pool was very beautiful and the setting superior with all the wonderful palm trees and beach. The sunflower room was exceptional. Would highly recommend this resort to anybody looking to have a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was fantastic and I had an incredible massage in the spa palapa. The service from all the staff was 5-star.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENEFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We would like to thank all the staff at the Portofino Resort for giving us such a lovely vacation. We were so surprised to receive such warm attention, from the birthday cake made from towels on our bed when we arrived to the complimentary birthday cake we received at dinner. We will always remember how kind and friendly the people at Portofino Resort and Belize are.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwoynne

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

Helpful and friendly staff

This was a very quiet resort not a full one either it was exactly what my friend and I were looking for the staff was extremely Friendly and accommodating they even provided my friend with a charger for her phone when hers stop Working. I would recommend this place to anyone just needing a quiet calm freeway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARILYN

It was all I expected. Tranquility/the view was absolutely/magnificently beautiful. Going back🏖️🏖️⛱️🌺🌺
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice, attentive to our needs and the staff made sure we were well taken care of! Portofino Beach Resort will be revisited by us! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024