Beaches & Dreams

After looking at a bunch of other places to stay in the Hopkins area my wife and I decided to choose Beaches and Dreams. Ryan quoted us with everything we needed to stay including ground transportation, food, & drinks! This made it much easier to plan our vacation. Everyone here... read moreAfter looking at a bunch of other places to stay in the Hopkins area my wife and I decided to choose Beaches and Dreams. Ryan quoted us with everything we needed to stay including ground transportation, food, & drinks! This made it much easier to plan our vacation. Everyone here is down to earth and extremely friendly. We ate at the Barracuda Restaurant pretty much every day and evening. The food was amazing and the specials were so good that I don't think we ever even ordered a regular menue item. There is so much to do in this area of Belize and all of the adventures can be booked right through the office at Beaches and Dreams. We we're able to go SCUBA Diving, fishing, snorkeling, & a hike to Antelope Falls. You could also take the bikes or golf cart for a spin and check out all of the local places. read less - Patrick

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.
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Beaches and Dreams was ah-mazing!! My husband and I chose Belize for our honeymoon and we were more than pleased with the resort we chose!! The excursions available were great!! We saw so much...the crocodile night tour with the bioluminescence was out of this... read moreBeaches and Dreams was ah-mazing!! My husband and I chose Belize for our honeymoon and we were more than pleased with the resort we chose!! The excursions available were great!! We saw so much...the crocodile night tour with the bioluminescence was out of this world!! It was an experience like no other and one that we would highly recommend!! The Mayan ruins, Xunantunich, were incredible. And every tour guide was full of so much knowledge! We really learned so much about Belize, the culture, and their history!! Of course, fishing and snorkeling are a must do when in such a beautifully tropical place!!! Our guides, Jeremy and Steve, knew all the great spots to stop which allowed us to see such a wide variety of sea life while snorkeling!!

We stayed in a cabana suite which was perfect. Going to sleep with the sea breeze while listening to the sounds of the tropical birds was perfection!

The food was so well prepared and absolutely delicious!!

And of course we can’t forget to mention how friendly and wonderful the staff was!!! Francine, Birdman, Milky, Armando, Caesar...I’m sure I’m forgetting some and I apologize but you guys were awesome!!

The memories we made will last for forever and we cannot wait to make a return trip to see more of this beautiful country!! read less - Jewell

We had the pleasure of staying at Beaches & Dreams a couple of weeks ago. It was truly a wonderful experience! The location is simply gorgeous and the staff couldn't be more accommodating. From the moment we arrived via the "jungle plane" hop from Belize international to... read moreWe had the pleasure of staying at Beaches & Dreams a couple of weeks ago. It was truly a wonderful experience! The location is simply gorgeous and the staff couldn't be more accommodating. From the moment we arrived via the "jungle plane" hop from Belize international to Dangriga airport where we were greeted by our personal driver the service was exceptional! Less then an hour later we were checked in and the owner Ryan Jansen provided us a tour of the property. Everything was coordinated for us including all of our excursions. We were guided through Mayan ruins, had a horse back ride in the jungle, a tour of the local Chocolate factory and scuba diving. Everything was handled by the staff and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! If we needed anything all we had to do was ask. We even had roof top massages after busy days and they were so relaxing. I highly recommend you consider this resort if you plan to go to Belize. You will not be disappointed! read less - stevecraigsr

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

It's so beautiful here. The staff in so wonderful. Awesome excursions daily . Great and romantic setting. - Ronald

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

I cannot say enough good things about Beaches and Dreams resort in Hopkins, Belize. My husband and I spent two weeks of desperately needed vacation with the most lovely hosts and staff on the most beautiful beach that we could’ve hoped for. Everything, from the view to the delicious meals,... read moreI cannot say enough good things about Beaches and Dreams resort in Hopkins, Belize. My husband and I spent two weeks of desperately needed vacation with the most lovely hosts and staff on the most beautiful beach that we could’ve hoped for. Everything, from the view to the delicious meals, was perfect. The room was immaculate. The adventures were expertly planned and truly exciting. Every aspect of transportation, from the moment we arrived in Belize City until we left the country, was seamlessly executed. The true beauty of this little gem is the people. The owners have created something special here; a beautiful location, a welcoming environment and attention to detail. The entire staff is an exceptional group of professional, genuinely delightful people. Everyone here went above and beyond to make our experience in Belize perfect. We will be back and we recommend Beaches and Dreams to everyone we know.

Sincerely,
Aaron and Susan Rhay

PS Hey Caesar, Say Hey To Your Momannem!! read less - Susan