Victoria House: The Best Boutique Hotel in Belize

Belize may be best known for its Mayan ruins, adventurous jungle escapes, and vibrant marine life, but if you’re looking to punctuate your time in the water with a little land-based luxury, Victoria House on Ambergris Caye is the place to do it.

This palm-shaded paradise is an easy place to unwind, a place where you can watch turquoise water lap at the coast from a hammock, catching those saline sea breezes: all this awaits you at Victoria House, San Pedro’s most beautiful boutique hotel.

Grounds & Amenities

With an infinity-adjacent pool that looks out over the Caribbean Sea to its ever-so-slightly manicured grounds shaded by palm trees, Victoria House is a peaceful oasis in San Pedro.

I loved whiling away the time in relaxing on one of the loungers in the pool, sipping on a cold Belikin (Belize’s beer of choice… and mine!) while gazing out at the sea view — honestly, I could have done it all day. And maybe I did, one day.

The hotel also offers a private beach of sorts, with hammocks and loungers spread between the palms overlooking the ocean.

While the islands of Belize aren’t particularly known for their sandy beaches, Victoria House has cleverly crafted its own.

That said, Victoria House has created something out of nothing, with a sandy “beach” giving way to a seawall.

And of course, I had to test out all the hammocks at Victoria House. For research.

I’d never let you down.

Rooms & Interiors

When I wasn’t scaling palm trees channeling my inner Mowgli from The Jungle Book (my favorite movie until I was like 9), lounging poolside, or methodically researching hammock comfort…

I was enjoying the luxury of our Infinity Suite, a two-story apartment complete with pool views and a fully functioning kitchen.

Yes, a full kitchen in our boutique suite! My inner New Yorker died a thousand deaths when I saw this kitchen and realized I wouldn’t be making use of it.

In addition to the full kitchen and our not-so-mini fridge, we had not one or two but four separate outdoor areas.

Including an outdoor shower, because apparently this is the way you can live your life. Who knew?

Here’s a little pro tip from experience: because Victoria House faces east, you’ll want to rouse yourself from your insanely comfortable bed juuuust long enough to catch at least one of the epic sunrises over the Caribbean.

I promise it’s worth it.

And yes, you can go back to bed right after. I sure did.

Nothing beats the peace of watching the sunrise from a private beach or infinity pool at your luxury boutique hotel!

Room Types & Availability

Victoria House offers a wide range of boutique hotel accommodations spread across its 42 rooms.

If you really want to ball out, there are luxury suites like the one my friend and I enjoyed, and even some larger choices like their beachfront villa with its own private pool, able to host up to 10 guests. Talk about an epic destination for a wedding or bachelorette party!

There are also much more affordable options, like staterooms which start at around $200/night (before tax) to the cute little casitas starting at around $325/night (a steal for what you get!)… so there are also plenty of options that offer boutique Belize luxury on a more forgiving budget.

What to Do in San Pedro

If you tire of lounging by the pool I don’t understand you don’t fret, there’s plenty to do in and near Ambergris Caye!

I’ve written a full guide to all that awaits you in San Pedro here, but the highlights? Snorkeling, diving, a restaurant scene, a chocolate factory, food tours, cooking tours… the world is yours.

You can also rent complimentary bicycles to ride into town or borrow a kayak to take for a paddle out on the beautiful Caribbean waters…. there are really endless choices!

Is Victoria House Worth It?

In a word: absolutely.

I loved every minute of my stay at this stunning seaside boutique hotel. Victoria House’s grounds are so spacious that even when there are other people there you somehow feel as if you have the whole place to yourself.

During the day, most of the guests are off diving or on all-day excursions, so even in the high season I was often the only one in the pool!

Honestly, the only time Victoria House feels properly busy is in the evenings, when everyone comes home from the tours and dines in the excellent Palmilla Restaurant on site.

If you’re looking for a taste of luxury on your Belize island getaway, I can’t recommend it more highly.

I’ve stayed at other upscale resorts in San Pedro since this visit, and nothing else even holds a candle to what Victoria House offers.

Interested? Check out availability and pricing!

Allison Green

Allison Green is a former teacher who has been travel blogging since 2016, visiting 75+ countries in total. She has a Masters in Teaching and a B.A. in English and Creative Writing. As a former educator, she merges her writing and educational experience to encourage ethical, sustainable travel. She has been a speaker at the World Travel Writers Conference and TBEX. Her writing, photography, and podcasting work has appeared in National Geographic, CNN Arabic, CBC Canada, and Forbes, amongst others. When she’s not on the road, she lives in Bangkok, Thailand.