Beaches & Dreams

our Beaches and Dreams vacation was a dream come true. the staff are so kind and friendly, the resort is a paradise. ohhh and the food was soooo good. a perfect menu, something for everyone. thank you Ryan and Francine for everything and making this a trip of a lifetime. - Charles

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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My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was without a doubt, the best time. staff is amazing! - Clarissa

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

My family and 3 other families stayed here in August of 2021 and had the time of our lives! We were made to feel so welcome during the entire stay. The rooms were clean, the staff was super friendly, the food was amazing and the excursions were a blast. We... read moreMy family and 3 other families stayed here in August of 2021 and had the time of our lives! We were made to feel so welcome during the entire stay. The rooms were clean, the staff was super friendly, the food was amazing and the excursions were a blast. We can't wait to come back. A big thanks to Ben, Armando, Melanie, Stanley, Keith, Bird Man, Felix, Miss P, Manuel, and all the great staff there! I can't say enough good things. read less - TravelinBohemian

If you are looking at reviews then you are probably considering staying at Beaches and Dreams... and you should! We stayed in a room with A/C upstairs. The room was super clean. The service is wonderful. The view was amazing. We live in central Florida so we are used to... read moreIf you are looking at reviews then you are probably considering staying at Beaches and Dreams... and you should! We stayed in a room with A/C upstairs. The room was super clean. The service is wonderful. The view was amazing. We live in central Florida so we are used to the heat, humidity and bugs. I highly recommend taking bug spray and using it a few times a day along with sunblock. The adventures were the best! The jungle plane was an adventure as well. The guides were so knowledgable and friendly...Mike, Oz, Milky. We did snorkeling, hiking, and the Mayan ruins. The massage at the end of the trip was perfect! The pool was so refreshing. The really great thing about Beaches and Dreams is that is not so over crowded. We enjoyed the pool alone and another time with a couple. You can rent a golf cart and go into town. Make sure to stop by and purchase something from Alex. He has handmade jewelry and wood carvings. Stop by Nice ice cream and enjoy so really great tasting ice cream. I would love to see beaches and dreams add some live music even if it's for an hour each evening. 🙂 The food was omg so tasty and fresh. The watermelon smoothie amazing. The two recommendations I have is for customer service. If someone has not paid the balance or replied that they received an itinerary, I... If you are looking at reviews then you are probably considering staying at Beaches and Dreams... and you should! We stayed in a room with A/C upstairs. The room was super clean. The service is wonderful. The view was amazing. We live in central Florida so we are used to the heat, humidity and bugs. I highly recommend taking bug spray and using it a few times a day along with sunblock. The adventures were the best! The jungle plane was an adventure as well. The guides were so knowledgable and friendly...Mike, Oz, Milky. We did snorkeling, hiking, and the Mayan ruins. The massage at the end of the trip was perfect! The pool was so refreshing. The really great thing about Beaches and Dreams is that is not so over crowded. We enjoyed the pool alone and another time with a couple. You can rent a golf cart and go into town. Make sure to stop by and purchase something from Alex. He has handmade jewelry and wood carvings. Stop by Nice ice cream and enjoy so really great tasting ice cream. I would love to see beaches and dreams add some live music even if it's for an hour each evening. 🙂 The food was omg so tasty and fresh. The watermelon smoothie amazing. The two recommendations I have is for customer service. If someone has not paid the balance or replied that they received an itinerary, I would recommend checking in with them maybe with a phone call to make sure they received the email. It was a bit stressful at first realizing they send out itineraries 2 weeks before your trip and I didn't receive one (yes, I checked my junk folder), but with that being said, we didn't have any issues. I had called at the airport and the gentleman at Beaches and Dreams was helpful. My other is to have a smoking area for smokers. It didn't affect us, but I know our friends were getting a bit annoyed with the smell going in their room. My only negative, I know ugh, was that the dog peed in the sand and that was a bit gross for me. The people downstairs did stay up partying late one night so remember people are on vacation and may want to have a good time. I'm not sure if they have quiet hours but book your trip with beaches and dreams and have fun! The people work hard and it's hot so remember to bring cash for tips and souvenirs. 🙂 We hope to return! More read less - JazmenD1

My daughter and I had a fabulous time. The staff was friendly and always had a smile. Ryan the owner has made Beaches and Dreams a true dream vacation spot. The food was a fabulous and the portions were just right. I will look forward to staying again and relaxing... read moreMy daughter and I had a fabulous time. The staff was friendly and always had a smile. Ryan the owner has made Beaches and Dreams a true dream vacation spot. The food was a fabulous and the portions were just right. I will look forward to staying again and relaxing enjoying some of the other many tours they offer.
Thank you to all the staff, Stanley, Melanie, Oz, Milky, Birdman, Ms. P, Manuel to name a few at Beaches and Dreams for making our vacation a true vacation and so very relaxing and fun. read less - Arthur

Mel at guest services is amazing. I had to
Hangs my itinerary a couple of
Times and she fixed everything effortlessly - Lauren