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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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Guests can enjoy a tranquil atmosphere amidst lush tropical surroundings and beautifully designed thatched-roof buildings.
Relax in this charming room with two beds, a dresser, and a television, set amidst a thatched roof ceiling and wooden beams.
Traditional huts with thatched roofs and wooden walls blend seamlessly into a lush garden with palm trees and tropical plants.
Enjoy a refreshing drink at the resort's bar, surrounded by palm trees and a scenic view.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and palm trees.
Escape to El Ben Cabañas, where turquoise waves meet vibrant island culture. Relax at the 2 beach bars, indulge in a rejuvenating massage or take a leisurely bike ride along Caye Caulker's shores.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants 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)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
North End, Caye Caulker

What's nearby

  • The Split - 15 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caye Caulker Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Caye Caulker Marine Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Playa Asuncion - 11 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Caye Caulker Sand Volleyball Court - 17 min drive - 2.2 km

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
  • Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.) - 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 only 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 travellers.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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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)

Travelling 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
  • Bike hire

Facilities

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

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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
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Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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 al fresco 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.
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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

  • Cots/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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

El Ben Cabañas Hotel
El Ben Cabañas Caye Caulker
El Ben Cabañas Hotel Caye Caulker
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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 that you 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 al fresco 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, a short 1-minute walk from Belize Barrier Reef and 13 minutes' walk from Caye Caulker Beach.

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El Ben Cabañas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the property was consistently delicious and a standout experience. (5 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served delicious meals with consistently high-quality food and excellent service. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with a hiking trail around the property, clean pool, delicious food and friendly staff
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and nice clean rooms. Great food and staff went above and beyond!
Steve, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Told me that my room was under a different name and still argrued with me after i showed them my itenerary. Gave us the wrong room which led to more argruements. We went to northside, and when we came back to the hotel. There was animal turd on our bed
Jonah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time and they were very accommodating and friendly. We liked being on the quieter north island but it was really easy to get to the South Island between their boat shuttle and a golf cart ride to the ferry.
Stephanie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful & the restaurant was awesome. Wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Michelle, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

El Ben is a beautiful resort. The staff is so nice and friendly. They make it easy to get to the other side of the caye. The breakfast is delicious! Definitely get the Belizean breakfast!
Dawn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone at the hotel was super friendly. The complimentary boat and golf cart pick up are great. They were super responsive over whatsapp and helped us book things. The restaurant staff and food are also great. Highly recommend if youre staying in Caye Caulker
Anthony, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, quiet property. Great transportation options to the split. Staff was friendly & accommodating
Nicole, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place. Great food at the t&t restaurant Staff was awesome
darla, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was excellent and helpful
Michael, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was beautiful and the staff were amazing. Would have liked to see more hammocks and places to sit to enjoy the views. Ate at the resort several times, excellent food and service.
Casey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staffs, location
Paula, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The dining was excellent very friendly staff. Boat captain also very nice. Pool area disappointing lacking seating and decking needing restoration.waterfront smells from Sargassum.
Richard, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, nice and quite but close to the main town. Just need to take a 1 minute boat ride. Staff is wonderful, very accommodative.
egor, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The food was great. They offer free boat rides to the south side of the island all throughout the day, which is great. Overall a great stay!
Cassandra, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love it!

Beautiful and peaceful location. Easy access to the activities of the South Island. Great service and food at T&T’s was wonderful!
Becky, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's very loud if you stay in a cabana by the pool.
Denise, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This resort is amazing. Very sweet cabanas as well as a gorgeous beachside property. If I were to go back to Caye caulker I would choose to stay on the south side rather than the north - however el ben had a complimentary private boat on a pretty frequent schedule going back and forth so it wasn’t too much of a problem that there wasn’t much going on around the resort.
Innogen, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Sean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying on the same trip to Belize. It was so good we had to go back for more time!!
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is phenomenal!!
Mary, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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We loved our stay! The property is clean, quiet, and the staff is lovely. It’s a great place to stay that’s away from the commotion but still easily accessible to the South Island on their nice private boat. The food in the restaurant was great too, we ate both breakfast and dinner there.
Erin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Property and the staff were all extremely friendly!! Definitely staying there on my next stay!! We loved it
Vanessa, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

No beach area, no place to put the kayaks. Not enough beach chairs around the pool. Dining was good, and dining staff were very friendly as were housekeeping and the boat captain
Lisa, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful resort, friendly staff, but the island is isolated and there’s only one restaurant. Not much to do on the resort
Lakeshia, 3-night trip