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Portofino Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Outdoor pool, sun loungers

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

Portofino Beach Resort places you next to Belize Barrier Reef and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. This 4-star hotel has 17 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a free airport shuttle.

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
  • ‪RASA Southeast Asian Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Rain Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Secret Paradise Beach Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Dog House - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Portofino Beach Resort

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of Portofino Beach Resort have access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and spa services. For transportation, you can make use of a free airport shuttle during limited hours, as well as a free ferry terminal shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free use of bicycles, a computer station, and a library.
Guests can expect to find 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Furnished balconies or patios, sitting areas, and ceiling fans are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

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

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Portofino Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 9 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BZD 45.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: BZD 45.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

What's there to see within easy reach of Portofino Beach Resort?

This hotel is located in San Pedro, just steps from Belize Barrier Reef and Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and within a short walk of Mexico Rocks. You'll also find Secret Beach and San Pedro Beach nearby.

Is parking available on site at Portofino Beach Resort?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Portofino Beach Resort?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and aromatherapy.

Does Portofino Beach Resort have a casino at the property?

No, Portofino Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Portofino Beach Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Portofino Beach Resort?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Does Portofino Beach Resort have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Portofino Beach Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Portofino Beach Resort serves free continental breakfast at The Portofino Restaurant each morning.

Does Portofino Beach Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Portofino Beach Resort.

Does Portofino Beach Resort have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Portofino Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Portofino Beach Resort is San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II), which is 6.6 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Caye Caulker (CUK), which is located 12 mi away (96-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Portofino Beach Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Portofino Beach Resort comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Does Portofino Beach Resort have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Portofino Beach Resort.

Portofino Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 238 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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

David R

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Portofino Beach Resort meets all the requirements for a peaceful Caribbean vacation. It’s smallish size allows for tranquil relaxation while it includes all the necessary amenities expected in a tropical resort including a beautiful pool centrally located in the resort, a small scale restaurant with all meals available and very tasty food, an indoor/outdoor bar in the reception/pool area, a dock steps away In which you can access water sports, fishing and boat rides, and finally an outdoor spa for satisfying massages. Its location allows for the most breathtaking morning pictures as the sun shines off the Caribbean coast. What really sets Portiofino apart is the incredibly helpful staff from Vincent the security guard to Captain Mark the boat driver. We appreciated very much the daily breakfasts and transportation to and from the resort that were included. This is especially true for the golf cart pickup at the San Pedro Airport on a rainy, windy night and the Monday, Wednesday and Friday free boat rides to and from San Pedro. Given the location of the resort, we are so very grateful for both of these transportation features and the on-site restaurant. We felt valued and cared for! The only recommendation we can make is regarding the bed and pillows. Memory foam is not a good option in a humid climate. It is also uncomfortable for most people. The sane is true for foam filled pillows. Improved beds and pillows that are of natural materials is highly recommended.
Stayed 8 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

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