Caye Caulker

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Caye Caulker featuring a coastal town and signage
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Caye Caulker featuring a coastal town as well as an individual male
Caye Caulker showing boating, bird life and general coastal views

Watch clouds and listen to waves while lying in a hammock, go snorkeling in crystal-clear water and dance all night to feel-good reggae beats on this tropical island.

Take a deep breath, kick off your shoes and embrace the “Go slow” motto of beautiful Caye Caulker. Just off mainland Belize, Caye Caulker is a dream destination for backpackers and ecotourism enthusiasts. Spend your days swaying in a beachfront hammock, diving at pristine Caribbean Sea barrier reefs and sharing travel adventures at the welcoming bars.

Caye Caulker is a long, narrow sandbar island bisected by a channel. To the south, visit the tourist center, where lodgings, shops and tour operators line the car-free streets and waterfront. The northern island is largely underdeveloped and swathed in a mangrove forest teeming with birdlife. The Split, a thin canal, separates the two portions and has popular spots for swimming and sunsets.

Sign up for snorkeling and diving excursions with outfitters such as Ragamuffin Tours and Frenchie’s Diving. A short boat ride away is Belize Barrier Reef, part of the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve. Spot pristine coral reefs, orange-hued starfish and fish of every color of the rainbow. Explore underwater caves and swim in blue-green lagoons.

Get close to sharks, sea turtles and rays at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Observe surfacing manatees at Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary. Windsurf, kayak or fish for barracuda, bonefish and tarpon. Back on dry land, see saltwater crocodiles and some of over 100 native bird species as you traverse nature trails.

Relax at the island’s bars and restaurants. Many have ocean-facing terraces that feature the rhythmic sounds of reggae. Feast on plates of fresh seafood, lobster and coconut-infused desserts. Sip a cold beer or cocktail, mingle with likeminded vacationers and exchange stories as you watch the sun drift down.

Reach Caye Caulker by catching a low-cost ferry from Belize City or fly from Belize City Municipal Airport. The island is small enough to get around on foot, although bikes and golf carts are available to rent. Fall into a blissful sleep at guesthouses or luxury resorts.

Jan's Hotel
Jan's Hotel
2.5 out of 5
52 Avenida Hicaco, Playa Asuncion, Caye Caulker
The price is S$165 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
S$165
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Caye Caulker. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (533 reviews)
Great Value and location
"Wonderful location and a great value. Our partial ocean view room did have a lot of electrical wire view but we were so excited to see BOTH sides of ocean view from the balcony that was unique and cool. The staff was amazing and gave lots of great advice. The cleaning staff seemed busy and always ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Jan's Hotel
BluZen
BluZen
3.5 out of 5
1512 North Caye Caulker, Caye Caulker, Belize District
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Caye Caulker. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
"Quiet, well designed facility, away from the hustle and bustle of other parts of the islands. Very good customer service team."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

BluZen
Tropical Paradise Hotel
Tropical Paradise Hotel
3 out of 5
1 Luciano Reyes St, Caye Caulker
The price is S$95 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$95
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Caye Caulker. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (417 reviews)
"Tropical Paradise has great and attentive staff. We loved the views from our cottage. They kept the grounds clean and nice as well as our rooms. The rooms are basic and simple. They are outdated but clean and well maintained. We loved our stay and would stay again!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

Tropical Paradise Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bay Towers Hotel
Bay Towers Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Lot 999 North West Caye Caulker, Caye Caulker, Belize District
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Caye Caulker. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"Loved it all"

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

Bay Towers Hotel
ZNA Beach House
ZNA Beach House
3 out of 5
Calle Almendro, Caye Caulker
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Caye Caulker. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions The Split and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Loved the location, such an amazing place in the most convenient area right across from the beach. I could not of been happier with my stay in this little guest house. Everyone in the area was friendly and helpful as well, I have to note that I appreciated the cleanliness of the linen and the amount ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr, 2025

ZNA Beach House
Axios Apartments
Axios Apartments
3 out of 5
Pasero Street, Caye Caulker
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Caye Caulker. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Caye Caulker Sand Volleyball Court and Playa ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"Very central, super nice staff and very easy check in and out process"

Reviewed on 28 May, 2025

Axios Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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