I've been to a lot of countries, and tons of hotels and hostels. The Smuggler's Den is my favorite experience that I've had. My previous favorite was an expensive hotel in Venice, with my own private canal........but now, I have to vote for The Smuggler's Den. Do yourselves a favor, get off the beaten track and visit Ray & his... more

This is my favorite place that I have ever stayed. It's no Marriott, but in my opinion it's better. The downfall is that it is about a 20 minute cab ride outside of Corozal so once you're there you don't really wan to leave b/c it's not convenient. The great thing is though if you are prepared you can bring... more

My husband and I will never forget how wonderful we felt as we rounded the corner of the rugged road that leads to Smuggler's Den, in Consejo, Belize. We both gasped in delight at the beautiful setting in front of us ... truly we had arrived in paradise! As our taxi departed, we stood on the grounds by the large... more

We went to belize for the 1st time, not knowing what to expect. We stayed in corzal, about 7 miles north, at the smugglers den. We have stayed in MANY 5 star resorts, this was NOT a 5 star, but the best resort we have ever stayed in. It is a nice famliy run resort, right on the beach. We... more

The family and small staff at Smuggler's Den did such a great job I didn't want to leave. Rosa's cooking is just what people say it is. "The best in Belize as far as I'm concerned." But remember to make reservations for dinner. The rooms are clean and very cozy. The locals and people living in the area were very... more

We found this place by accident at the end of our travels in Belize. We wished we had found it sooner. Ray & Rosa have a nice spot overlooking Chetumal Bay. The rooms are very clean, the Restaurant is one of a kind and Rosa's cooking is out of this world. If you like quiet and a low volume area... more

My husband and I actually got married at this site and the owners treated us with first class service. The beach is beautiful during the day, but at night it is simply spectacular, it was not lit from overhead but by lawn lights which made it even more romantic. Truly the Smuggler's Den has found a special place in our... more

We stayed at Smuggler's Den this past winter "2005" and just loved it. The place sits right on Chetumal/Corozal Bay, there's a sandy beach, Chetumal Mexico is just minutes away, and the place is owned and operated by a small family."Meaning there's personalized service". The service is very friendly. They only have 4 Bungalows at the moment but I hear... more

Smuggler's Den is a true gem...a secluded, beautiful beach on the Bay of Corozal. About 8 miles north of Corozal Town, Ray and Rosa have one and two bedroom cabanas, with kitchens, TV, internet access, air conditioning and a wonderful view of the bay from the front porch of each unit. The dining room at Smuggler's draws the locals and... more