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El Ben Cabañas

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Belize Barrier Reef

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Property grounds
Point of interest
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools
Dock
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 beach bars
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is CA $343
CA $373 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
North End, Caye Caulker

What's nearby

  • Caye Caulker Beach - 13 min walk
  • Caye Caulker Marine Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Caye Caulker (CUK) - 1 min drive
  • Caye Chapel (CYC) - 1 min drive
  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 28 min drive
  • Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal) - 20.1 miles/32.3 km
  • Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 24.1 miles/38.7 km

Restaurants

  • Lazy Lizard
  • Ice and Beans
  • Iguana Beach Bar
  • Sip n' Dip
  • Swings Bar And Restaurant

About this property

El Ben Cabañas

El Ben Cabañas offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Belize Barrier Reef. Guests can indulge in massages, and T & T Bar and Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Kayaking
  • Beach nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Dock
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

T & T Bar and Grill - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
El Ben Poolside Bar - This poolside cocktail bar serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during June, December, November, October, September, and August.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

El Ben Cabañas Hotel
El Ben Cabañas Caye Caulker
El Ben Cabañas Hotel Caye Caulker

Frequently asked questions

Is El Ben Cabañas currently open?
The property is closed during June, December, November, October, September, and August.
Does El Ben Cabañas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Ben Cabañas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at El Ben Cabañas?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at El Ben Cabañas?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at El Ben Cabañas?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Ben Cabañas?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at El Ben Cabañas and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as kayaking. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 beach bars and spa services. El Ben Cabañas also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Ben Cabañas?
Yes, T & T Bar and Grill offers alfresco dining and garden views.
Does El Ben Cabañas have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around El Ben Cabañas like?
El Ben Cabañas is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 1-minute walk from Belize Barrier Reef and 13 minutes' walk from Caye Caulker Beach.

El Ben Cabañas Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The A/C should’ve been better. It was not strong enough for being in that type of hot environment. The ocean front smells bad because of the water. But everything else was beautiful and very nice.
Mickayla, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay at a beautiful property! Staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, rooms were lovely and the property was everything needed for rest and relaxation. Though away from the North side of the island- they have a boat and a golf cart to get you across as you wish. Food was also good!
Jennan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautiful and quiet. Great staff!
toni, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Employees was very outgoing with everything, but the receptionist and bartender was beyond great.
Aleem, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The place did not have a beach area. It was too hot inside the room, with inadequate air conditioning. Additionally, the bathroom shared the same roof as the room.
Jose, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff was responsive when alerted to air conditioner malfunction and were able to move us to another cabana. However, this cabana had structural issues in the flooring that would trip you if not careful. Also-as they are authentic roofs particles fall from them fairly constantly. Be aware that the 'north side' is away from the more active/party side of the island: this is what we were looking for but may not be for everyone.
dawn, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

From beginning to end this place was absolutely amazing. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. My husband and I went fishing one day and the chef at the restaurant was kind enough to cook our fish for us. He did an amazing job. Very thankful.
Dawn, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nothing to do around hotel
brent, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay at El Ben’s! The property never felt crowded during our stay, or too noisy ant any point. Our cabaña was clean and spacious. The food was delicious, and the staff were so friendly and approachable. The office staff was extremely accommodating to our needs (I messaged them a lot LOL), and really made us feel like our stay was seamless. Whenever we needed to book a boat/golf cart to the mainland or the Spit to Split Ferry we were able to do so with ease. They even helped us book our snorkeling excursion (which was also a 10/10 with EZ Boy Tours). It was the perfect relaxing, secluded environment my fiancé and I were looking for, for this birthday trip. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Caye Caulker!
Bahtara, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was heaven on earth. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. The room was amazing as it was clean, restful and quiet. The food at the restaurant was delicious and economical. We had everything taken care of by the staff as far as getting to and from the airport. Highly recommended from this traveler.
Byron Val, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort!
keith, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the design and aesthetics of the property. I loved how the staff was so friendly and helpful. They made sure I had everything I needed. They were proactive and reached out to me to let me know the best way to get to the resort. The food at the restaurant was amazingly delicious. I would highly recommend El Bin if you are traveling to Belize.
John, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved staying here. The staff is friendly and will accommodate absolutely anything you ask for. They have golf carts to take you around wherever you want. The cabanas are very clean and have an air conditioner which we really appreciated. We ate almost every meal at the restaurant, best drinks and food in town! Can’t recommend enough
Morgan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended as a quiet and relaxing alternative
Great time with the family. They met all our needs. Good communication and service. We relied on their boat and cart to go to and from town since they are across the channel. Seemed to work fine for the most part
tom, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The property was nice but just outside the entrance was trash and some sketchy people living there. I wouldn’t advise Walking back from the split at night. Call the resort and they will pick you up. Service was great especially Tyra who was so helpful and sweet. Restaurant and bar manager, Melvin made the best drinks! Food was great at the restaurant.
Brian, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

We had a good time staying at El Ben. The food and drinks at the restaurant were excellent. The property is beautiful, peaceful and well kept. The rooms were well maintained with comfortable beds and good AC. However there are a few things I wish I would have known before staying here: To get from El Ben to the South Island (where literally EVERYTHING is) it is a process. They do offer options like their own ferry to the water taxi or golf cart to the split however there are specific times, locations, advance notice requirements, etc., and we found the reliability to be somewhat inconsistent. If you have a lot of activities or want to be somewhere walkable, better to stay on the South Island. We also found inconsistencies in the service. They responded to WhatsApp texts quickly most of the time which was nice especially with coordinating transportation. But upon checkin they didn’t really inform us of how things worked or what they offered etc, we just had to figure things out for ourself. Some of the restaurant staff were very friendly while others were pretty blunt. We also had to request a cleaner to come to get dishes from room service but they never came (had dishes in the room for 1.5 days). Overall, El Ben provided a nice place for us to stay on Caye Caulker but we did encounter quite a few minor inconveniences.
Maya, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Smiles and sweet juice wait, Tranquil cabañas host you, Hero feast at dusk.
Krista, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very nice and friendly
Makimi, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very nice and relaxing. Almost felt like we had the property to ourselves at times. The restaurant is 5 stars! Great food and drinks! Savier the server was the best!
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place! The location is beautiful, well maintained with excellent staff. We loved the food and the access to secluded beaches in north island of Caye Caulker. Staying here does need some planning with their boat schedule to get you to and from the South Island which you will need to travel to for various tours, ferry or airport but the boat trip is 5-6 minutes.
Dhiraj, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alisha, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved it here. Everything was built to perfection and tranquility. Job well done to all staff for keeping the place clean, lovely and enjoyable.
Jacqueline, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique, beautiful property.
Aggie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at El Ben. We travel a lot and the staff at El Ben was some of the best we have encountered. I would highly recommend this property.
Amy, 6-night family trip
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