Beaches & Dreams

This was a trip of a life time I am telling everyone I know this is the place to visit. My husband and I enjoyed the Jungle Room great view. Pauline and Keith big ups the treatment was impressive. The history of Belize was enlighening. The... read moreThis was a trip of a life time I am telling everyone I know this is the place to visit. My husband and I enjoyed the Jungle Room great view. Pauline and Keith big ups the treatment was impressive. The history of Belize was enlighening. The excursion were unbelievable especially the Monkey River hearing the sounds of the monkeys on the river, seeing the crocs, and iguanas. Totalling amazing More read less - Knsaunders

The staff at Beaches and Dreams were wonderful. It broke my heart to leave. I will definitely go back again given the chance. - Sheila

We were a group of 11 family members who stayed here for Christmas and to greet the new year. The owners are expats from the US who have been here for 1.5 years. I didn't have any interaction with Ryan, half of the couple, but had plenty with Jessica, the... read moreWe were a group of 11 family members who stayed here for Christmas and to greet the new year. The owners are expats from the US who have been here for 1.5 years. I didn't have any interaction with Ryan, half of the couple, but had plenty with Jessica, the other half. She is very customer-oriented, so she made a point of mixing with the guests to answer questions, provide suggestions of where to go for shopping, ice cream (!), great tours for special interests, etc. The resort offers use of its bicycles, paddle boards and kayaks. Golf carts are available for rent, as is snorkeling equipment. The restaurant is wonderful. It is an open-air structure with a roof. The views from the restaurant are of the gorgeous ocean, the dock and beach. Service is excellent, as is the food. Our regular waitstaff included Armando, Cesar, Miss P, and Birdman. Our favorite was Armando, with his quiet sense of humor and eagerness to ensure that we had what we needed. A breakfast buffet is available in addition to an a la carte menu. The buffet includes a main dish, breads, a variety of juices, coffee, tea and a magnificent assortment of ripe fresh fruits. Lunch options include sandwiches, salads and burgers. The restaurant has the best french fries I've had in a very long time. They are thin, crisp and salted perfectly. The dinner menu has something for just about... We were a group of 11 family members who stayed here for Christmas and to greet the new year. The owners are expats from the US who have been here for 1.5 years. I didn't have any interaction with Ryan, half of the couple, but had plenty with Jessica, the other half. She is very customer-oriented, so she made a point of mixing with the guests to answer questions, provide suggestions of where to go for shopping, ice cream (!), great tours for special interests, etc. The resort offers use of its bicycles, paddle boards and kayaks. Golf carts are available for rent, as is snorkeling equipment.
The restaurant is wonderful. It is an open-air structure with a roof. The views from the restaurant are of the gorgeous ocean, the dock and beach. Service is excellent, as is the food. Our regular waitstaff included Armando, Cesar, Miss P, and Birdman. Our favorite was Armando, with his quiet sense of humor and eagerness to ensure that we had what we needed. A breakfast buffet is available in addition to an a la carte menu. The buffet includes a main dish, breads, a variety of juices, coffee, tea and a magnificent assortment of ripe fresh fruits. Lunch options include sandwiches, salads and burgers. The restaurant has the best french fries I've had in a very long time. They are thin, crisp and salted perfectly. The dinner menu has something for just about everyone. Each evening offers a tropical drink of the day. There is a daily fish or seafood, a grilled meat and pasta special. Given sufficient notice, the kitchen is able to accommodate special diets such as gluten-free. This was particularly important for our group because one of our members requires gluten-free options. She often got the pasta special because the kitchen was able to offer rice pasta.
One of the tours which departed from the hotel was the half-day snorkeling adventure. The cost of the tour includes beach towels, snorkel equipment and some fresh fruit as snacks. The tour leader, Steve, was terrific because he was so friendly and knowledgeable. He led the group to various areas where we could see lots of fish, areas which were sandy vs. having lots of sea grass, and pointed out fish and other sea life.
Accommodations are varied. There are hotel-style rooms in the main building, cottages with 2 separate 1-bedroom units, and a treehouse. A small pool is available on the back patio, where you can also enjoy the view of the ocean. A volleyball net is set up at the back of the beach, only about 20 yards from the water, and ready for guests and locals to enjoy lively games.
Since our stay was 12 days long, we were able to get to know the staff and take advantage of the various services and equipment offered, including hammocks and beach chairs.
More read less - DXRtrvlr

My husband is 84 years old. Our youngest grandson is 13. This hotel managed to bridge their 70 year age difference and please everyone in our family! Ryan’s did Jessica (who own the hotel) live on premises and are attentive to everyone staying there. They create truly individualized tour... read moreMy husband is 84 years old. Our youngest grandson is 13. This hotel managed to bridge their 70 year age difference and please everyone in our family! Ryan’s did Jessica (who own the hotel) live on premises and are attentive to everyone staying there. They create truly individualized tour packages. While our “elders” spent one day learning about Garifuna culture and cooking coconut soup over an open fire for our lunch, the next generations went rappelling and zip lining. We joined up the next day to see Xunantunich and go cave tubing. Each of the local guides were knowledgeable and friendly. There are only 6 rooms that are air conditioned (a welcome amenity when there were no breezes to cool us down, but not essential at other times so you could opt for one of the bungalows or the tree house if these rooms are full). read less - beachesand

The only down side to this vacation is that our stay was too short!! Jessica and Ryan have the most wonderful staff! Throughout our stay, the staff made sure we had everything we needed. The rooms were so clean that my boys (who don’t clean their room until my head... read moreThe only down side to this vacation is that our stay was too short!! Jessica and Ryan have the most wonderful staff! Throughout our stay, the staff made sure we had everything we needed. The rooms were so clean that my boys (who don’t clean their room until my head spins 360) actually commented on how clean the staff kept them. The staff and owners’ friendliness make the guests feel like family. If you want an authentic feel to your stay, connecting with the staff is easy as they are funny, like to converse, and even will play volleyball with the guests. Several mixed staff and guest volleyball matches erupted, even during our short stay. They are knowledgeable, share their customs, and are very open to answering questions about Belize’s diverse culture, history, and traditions.
The excursions are not to be missed, although I suggest leaving a day between excursions to enjoy the resort and visiting the village of Hopkins.
We can not wait to go back for another fantastic time at Beaches and Dreams!!
Thanks to everyone!! More read less - 220tonip

BEACHES AND DREAMS RESORT REVIEW February 2020 I want to extend my heart filled thanks and appreciation to Ryan and Jessica, owners of Beaches and Dreams as well as Francine, their hospitality manager. Ryan was very patient and accommodating over the past year, as it took us several... read moreBEACHES AND DREAMS RESORT REVIEW February 2020 I want to extend my heart filled thanks and appreciation to Ryan and Jessica, owners of Beaches and Dreams as well as Francine, their hospitality manager. Ryan was very patient and accommodating over the past year, as it took us several attempts to get our act together to plan and book this trip. When we finally made a commitment and booked our accommodations at B&D, they arranged our diving for us with a local diving shop. Francine put together a proposed itinerary for our group that not only included the diving, but some local land activities to take in. She was very flexible to cancel these plans and let us decide what activities we wanted to do after we arrived. Beaches and Dreams is a small boutique resort that easily accommodated our group of 6. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable. Some of us enjoyed the air conditioning in their main hotel room while the rest of us enjoyed the cabanas on the beach. The meals provided by the Barracuda Restaurant and Grill were excellent and their daily specials were creative and different in order to keep the menu “fresh”. The chefs were also able to accommodate our dietary needs by adjusting their use of wheat and dairy in the entrees. The real commitment of Ryan, Jessica and Francine to their guests was evident on our last day of diving when my... BEACHES AND DREAMS RESORT REVIEW
February 2020

I want to extend my heart filled thanks and appreciation to Ryan and Jessica, owners of Beaches and Dreams as well as Francine, their hospitality manager.

Ryan was very patient and accommodating over the past year, as it took us several attempts to get our act together to plan and book this trip. When we finally made a commitment and booked our accommodations at B&D, they arranged our diving for us with a local diving shop.

Francine put together a proposed itinerary for our group that not only included the diving, but some local land activities to take in. She was very flexible to cancel these plans and let us decide what activities we wanted to do after we arrived.

Beaches and Dreams is a small boutique resort that easily accommodated our group of 6. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable. Some of us enjoyed the air conditioning in their main hotel room while the rest of us enjoyed the cabanas on the beach.

The meals provided by the Barracuda Restaurant and Grill were excellent and their daily specials were creative and different in order to keep the menu “fresh”. The chefs were also able to accommodate our dietary needs by adjusting their use of wheat and dairy in the entrees.

The real commitment of Ryan, Jessica and Francine to their guests was evident on our last day of diving when my husband displayed symptoms of decompression sickness. Francine knew and contacted a local dive safety specialist in San Pedro, Abner Bacab, who arranged an air evacuation for us to San Pedro, met us at the airport, accompanied us to the doctor’s office and hyperbolic chamber for treatments. Francine handled our other needs by booking accommodations for us in San Pedro and Jessica, drove us to the Dangriga airport and shipped our luggage to us the next day, because we literally left with the clothes on our back!

We are personally indebted to B&D for handling this situation as well the team of people in San Pedro who provided the medical care my husband required. Our lovely trip to Belize could have ended very differently without their extra ordinary care and concern. More read less - 727lesliel

If you're looking to avoid any type of crowd try this small & cozy hotel. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The room seen in the picture is the family suite. It also comes with a day bed to sleep one more person. The beach is beautiful and clean.... read moreIf you're looking to avoid any type of crowd try this small & cozy hotel. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The room seen in the picture is the family suite. It also comes with a day bed to sleep one more person. The beach is beautiful and clean. The staff is very friendly. Hopkins really is a very small quiet village. You can walk nearby to restaurants & bars. The menu here is very limited. Other than that I really enjoyed our time here. read less - 842tanyat

We spent 2 weeks at Beaches and Dreams-enjoyed the staff and everything about our visit. Everyone was very helpful and it was also a great atmosphere to get to know the other guests.We stayed in the tree house,hotel and cabana -each had its own unique feel. A special thank you... read moreWe spent 2 weeks at Beaches and Dreams-enjoyed the staff and everything about our visit. Everyone was very helpful and it was also a great atmosphere to get to know the other guests.We stayed in the tree house,hotel and cabana -each had its own unique feel. A special thank you to Jeremy for helping this land lover enjoy her first snorkling experience. Great memories-relaxing yet filled with adventures. read less - bethl53