The Great House

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel in Belize City with free parking

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Junior Suite | Safe
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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13 Cork Street, Belize City
  • Place, Swing Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tourism Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 348 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 378 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 358 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 303 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 230 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Belize City

Swing Bridge is within a 5-minute walk of The Great House while other popular sites like Museum of Belize are within a 15-minute stroll. This 16-room, 3-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Swing Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of Belize - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tourism Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Baron Bliss Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wet Lizard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪D’Bourbon Barrel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chon Saan Palace - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Spoonaz Photo Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Great House

Colonial hotel in Belize City with free parking
Guests of The Great House enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 17.50 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, a microwave in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can expect 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels and Netflix, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport down comforters. Coffee makers, ceiling fans, and laptop-compatible safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 13.50 for adults and USD 12 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 558 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13.50 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 17.50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5.00 (one-way), (from 4 to 10 years old)
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

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, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Great House Belize City
The Great House Hotel
Great House Hotel Belize City
The Great House Belize/Belize City
The Great House Hotel Belize City
The Great House Belize City
The Great House Hotel Belize City

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Great House?

The Great House offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to The Great House?

Located steps from Swing Bridge, this hotel is in Belize City, and within a 10-minute walk of San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal and Tourism Village. You'll also find Bannister Island and Baron Bliss Lighthouse less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Great House?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Great House feature a casino?

No, The Great House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Great House?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about The Great House?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including in-room massages and a down comforter in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Does The Great House have a hot tub?

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

Does The Great House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Great House offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Great House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Great House.

Are there connecting rooms at The Great House?

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

What is the closest airport to The Great House?

The closest major airport to The Great House is Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal), which is 1.6 mi away (7 minutes by car). Another top airport is Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE), which is located 9.8 mi away (20-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Great House?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy sea or courtyard views.