Hopkins Bay Resort

Overall we had a good time at Hopkins Bay. There is good and bad about the resort. We had a large party that totaled 17 so we had 4 of the villas in our party. Lets start w/ the good. We had the two bedroom villa and these are very spacious. Two big bedrooms and a good sized living room and full kitchen. The staff was generally friendly and town is definitely different then what we're used too in most major countries but once you get used to it and know where to go its charming and the people are very friendly. For the bad or not great. There are sand fleas everywhere and if you don't cover your ankles in bug spray you will have small bug bites all over. This was true for 17 out of 17 in our group. Save yourself the hassle and if you go just put bug spray or something similar to Vaseline at least on your ankles. The grounds of the resort were ok. Well kept and clean but lots of bugs, most of our trip the beach was covered in sea grass, the side walks etc. were flooded most of the week, the pools were solid but there really wasn't much else to do on the property. The Rhum Shack isn't much of a restaurant. The food and drinks were ok but they really need a real restaurant on property. No hot tubs or anything to do other then sit in the villa if the weather isn't great. We didn't use the beach or go into the ocean on property one time even w/ a large group. The water near the beach was not clear at all. We did take boat tours out to the reef (13 miles out) that left from the dock at the resort and the water was great at the reef but its a 30 to 60 minute trip pending on weather. Overall we had a nice trip but I think we could have done better if we go back to Belize. The rooms were quite and the house keeping staff did a good job. Things were clean but the bedding wasn't overly comfortable and the pillows were not great. We slept ok but not great. The villas are not well maintained physically. You may or may not have pots, pans, spatulas, and the cabinets and tile in some of the villas are outdated or beat up. You have a decent view but you can't keep your doors open even for a minute or your villa will be infested with bugs.

Wow! What an amazing place to celebrate our anniversary. I LOVE that the resort is family friendly and has a chill vibe. We can see ourselves bringing our whole family next time. Andrew was amazing with helping us set up our activities and tips on places to check out. Chavez was our favorite waiter! He knew us by name after first meeting us and so nice! All of the staff were welcoming and kind. 10/10 recommend!!!

We totally enjoyed visiting our "home away from home". Everyone is always so welcoming! The food is delicious and the staff are awesome! We look forward to returning again.

We arrived in Belize at the central airport and were greeted by a wonderful women who assisted us in our flight to Dangriga. Once in Dangriga we were greeted by a resort driver that not only took us to the resort but shared information and stories about Belize and Hopkins. From the moment we set foot on property we were greeted with a refreshing drink and excellent service. After a short walk to our gorgeous house for the week (beach views and near the pool) we went to the Rhum Shack for a phenomenal meal. In fact all the meals we had on property were excellent, the service from Shaquille and King (at the Bar), Michelle, Wilber, and others was top notch. Our family of five felt at home and truly special. The resort grounds are beautiful and well maintained by a diligent staff. The pools and beach area were impeccable (even with the occasionally seaweed). All the staff we encountered from the front desk, adventure desk, spa, restaurant and housekeeping were wonderful. Everyone was helpful and very focused on the guest. We enjoyed the town of Hopkins, taking multiple bike and golf cart trips. We enjoyed restaurants (Ella's, Driftwood, and Maximo's, NICE Ice Cream to name a few) and shops. We had great experiences with the residents we encountered and felt comfortable moving around the city and beaches. Aside from exploring town we took day trips to Xunantunich, Snorkeling and Thatch Caye. I would highly recommend participating in one of the many options. Our family really loved the entire day at Thatch Caye and the snorkeling adventure. Our family typically stays at larger resorts (Mexico, Jamaica, DR, etc) so this was a change. I am so glad we stayed at Hopkins Bay - it exceeded our expectations in every way. If you are used to larger resorts, all you can eat buffets and constant music and activities, this is NOT that. . . . it's a welcome change and we leaned into the relaxed atmosphere. We will be back. A few side notes - We ate at Ember one evening, it's not part of the resort but practically on the property, service and food were very good. There are bugs, bring spay, by the second day we weren't bothered by them. Try the Spa, my daughters and I all enjoyed a wonderful treatment, from facials to massage to hair braiding, it was worth it. We went to town and purchases snacks and items to make cocktails and mock-tails, it was fun to shop and make some of our own treats. The House was beautiful, it is not modern compared to newer resorts however it is comfortable (beds were wonderful), we had enough space for the 5 of us to relax and the coffee maker and water cooler were nice to have. Only regret - not remembering all the names of the resort employees, everyone was really helpful and very kind!

The rooms are beautiful, grounds are maintained beautifully, everything is always clean and organized. The food at the rhum shack is amazing...as well as the drinks. Special shout out to bartender Wilbur and waitress Michelle...they made dad's birthday trip extra special! Day trip to the island was a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this trip and resort. Thank you all!