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4.0 out of 5

"We picked Portofino based on the reviews and were not disappointed. It's a very intimate little resort with only something like 15 cabañas/rooms, some ... " More

By serabm on Thu 15 Aug 2013

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Standard, Beachfront (Beachfront Room)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds (Colonial)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Tree House

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room, 1 King Bed (VIP)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Beach Cabana

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Portofino Beach Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Belize Barrier Reef. You'll find features such as free breakfast and a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus a full-service spa.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at The Portofino Restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with Swedish massages, body treatments or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent and kayaking
  • Steps from Belize Barrier Reef and 3 minutes on foot from Mexico Rocks
  • Free airport shuttle service

Portofino Beach Resort ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Portofino Beach Resort

Couples (1)
4 out of 5

Very relaxing, small resort on a gorgeous beach

We picked Portofino based on the reviews and were not disappointed. It's a very intimate little resort with only something like 15 cabañas/rooms, some surrounding a nice pool along the beach, some in a couple larger houses. We had one of the poolside ones, which had a very high, traditional palm thatch roof, wood floors, strong ceiling fans, AC, and a divider wall from the neighboring room. We were not at all disturbed by neighbor noise, even though our cabaña was next to the main restaurant/bar building. The rooms are very comfortable, a bit rustic, and although there was a mosquito net we did not end up having to use it. The staff were very warm and professional, and always willing to help with information or organizing. We had very positive experience with the dive master Roberto, in particular. Definitely take advantage of the reef and nature reserves! The only thing to keep in mind is that the resort is about 6 miles up the coast from the town of San Pedro, reachable mainly by boat (or a long bike ride on the beach), the resort has a boat that goes to town a couple time a day, captained by the ever-patient Moh. There are also water taxis running every couple hours. We didn't spend much time in San Pedro, which is your typical island town with local shops and tourist dives, but rather found many nice places to eat and drink along the beach south of the resort. The food on San Pedro (Ambergris but no one here calls it that) is very good. The resort bar was great and the restaurant is fine but its nothing to write home about, and is a better value for lunch than dinner, we tended to wander down the beach for that, but it is dark so bring a flashlight!! We had a great stay, the perfect way to start our vacation and get relaxed, after which we headed to the mainland, rented a jeep and drove around seeing the amazing sites which we highly recommend over doing everything package tours. If you are a couple or with a family, Portofino is a perfect spot. If you're single and looking for more action, better to stay closer to town I think! For us it was ideal and we will come back if we make it to Belize again!

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Property Features

Portofino Beach Resort offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. 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 is free (available 24 hours). 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 members are 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle; ferry terminal shuttle

Room Amenities

Portofino Beach Resort offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • Sitting area
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. An additional breakfast is available daily for a fee.

The Portofino Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkelling on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in 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.

Portofino Beach Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 and a first aid kit

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Front desk opens daily at 6 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9 PM
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Smoke detector
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

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