This new unit at Grand Caribe Belize was even better than it looks in the pictures! We were blown away by the beautiful design, furnishings, decor, and the sheer amount of added amenities that are especially stocked in the kitchen: It would be an entertainers dream kitchen! This was by far the nicest 2-bdm. 2.5 bathroom condo we’ve ever stayed in. Each bedroom is at opposite ends of the condo, and is enormous for a resort condo, so there is more than enough privacy for two couples. The view was amazing, the balcony was huge and comfortable, the staff was wonderful (housekeeping every day, will do laundry for free(!) every day), and the grounds were lovely. We rented a golf cart directly from the resort and explored the entire island. The only possible thing we could think of that this unit didn’t already have is it would be helpful to have a full-length mirror in each bedroom when getting ready instead of having to go out in the hallway, but that’s definitely not a complaint! We would 100% recommended this unit, and the owner was extremely responsive and helpful.
We had a wonderful time on Ambergris Caye and at the Grand Caribe Belize. Our only disappointment was with the island itself, as there aren’t really any beaches that you can easily just walk off the sand into crystal-clear water for swimming and snorkeling. Most of the shoreline water is dark, covered with sea grass, and many areas have tons of smelly seaweed. You can see the crystal water, and snorkeling is SPECTACULAR, but you really need to book an excursion for that. (And, don’t be fooled: Secret Beach isn’t a secret, isn’t really a “beachy beach” and is a tourist trap to sell goods and drinks.) We are definitely beach people, so this was a disappointment as I said, but we still loved the people, the food, the crazy golf cart traffic in San Pedro, and had a blast. Would highly recommend a snorkeling sailing excursion with the crew from Las Gaviotas, booked through Mundo Mayo tours, and a day trip to the super-chill Caye Caulker. Thanks, Mariah, for the wonderful stay and your perfect condo, and to the people of Ambergris Caye, Belize for your lovely hospitality, and spectacular coral-filled waters!