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Itza Resort

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#2 of 3 lodges in Long Caye
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Whether you are coming for the best diving in the world, snorkeling, research and education purposes or simply to unplug from the world, our goal is to make sure you enjoy your stay. Explore our beautiful island surrounded by "enchanted waters" as the name Itza in Mayan means. Lay back and relax or explore the island. Get inspired by a walk along the beach by picking up Mayan pottery or other relics from ship wrecks that are washed ashore. Relax and unwind from your daily work and stress and enjoy the tranquility of our island. Dive or Snorkel the UNESCO World Heritage Sites the Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye. Explore a colorful underwater world with beautiful reef systems. Hear the waves rolling on the beach in the night and let you wake up by a beautiful sunrise watched from your private balcony or even from your bed. Feel the sand under your toes, enjoy our barefoot island and book your holidays today with us. We are the only Lodge on the island directly at the beach with ocean view rooms and a sea breeze restaurant / bar.
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Private beach
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish

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501 Belize
Itza Resort
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Belize City Municipal Airport
44.7 mi
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Dangriga Airport
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tortuga_in wrote a review 12 Mar
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We signed up and paid for an sky level room. When we arrived, they told us that we had requested a lower level room. After raising a fuss, the manager came in and told us (and another couple) that he had resolved the problem. He had us pack our suitcases and we went over to a very run down, DIRTY building. The next am, my partner, an employee of the resort, and I cleaned both rooms. There were dead bugs, feces in the toilet, hair in the sink and shower. The screen of the screen door was torn off the frame, some of the boards on the porch and stairs were broken. Two days later we were told we could move to a skylevel room but by that time we had everything unpacked and. stored for the second time, and simply didn't want to spend another day settling in. The staff (except the manager) were top notch. They were kind, caring, and did everything they could to make our stay comfortable and to our liking. They definitely made the vacation ok. The manager will say that i'm only whining. That is his mantra when someone isn't pleased. I'm not whining. We both have stayed in worst places but it was our choice and we didn't ask for and pay for "the best" on those occasions. Stay at your own risk but be aware of what may await you.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Caroline K wrote a review 5 Mar
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So much love for everyone out at Itza! - I am belated with this review but wanted to send all of our respect to Elvis, Deedra, Jeff, George, and Jamaal. The staff busted their butts in some suboptimal circumstances and helped us enjoy such a remote place. Our family of 4, from 73 to 13 years old, spent Xmas at Itza in Dec 2023. We stayed a full week, minus a day due to weather that would have caused us to miss our plane. Now here’s the deal, we got an Itza experience that will probably never happen again out there. Because they were catering to 9 of us over the holiday, they brought the staff’s loved ones out to the island. We got the Joy of being around staff members and their beautiful children…looking for tree crabs together, ordering BANANAAAASAS, playing dominoes and Uno, going out to Halfmoon Caye to relax, swim, laugh, and throw the frisbee. It was one of the best Christmases that we can remember. There were probably 3 times more people put there than normal. And! We loved it! We chose Itza to chase a 31 dream of mine to Scuba the Great Blue Hole and Long Caye is the closest you can get, 57 miles offshore. What we are most glad about is that we didn’t just go out, dive the Blue Hole and leave. The Great Blue Hole was just that….a hole. It was fun, but the REAL MAGIC is the reef system around it that most tourists miss at Long Caye and Halfmoon Caye. Reefs like Roller Coaster, Que Brada, Halfmoon Wall, The Epbow, The Aquarium, Night Watch, Julie’s Jungle, and Pete’s Place were out of this world. We’d have never met Jolly Roger, or sling speared lion fish only to have them gobbled up by grouper if we’d only motored out, dropped on the hole, and left. Morae Eels are everywhere. Green Sea Turtles muscle in for carapace scratching. The barrel sponges are amazing! Lots of slot formations everywhere to maneuver. And Caribbean Reef Sharks cruised with us everywhere we swam. Long Caye is out of this world! And our hats are off to Jeff, Elvis, and George who were ever patient with us and held the hands of our 13 year old and brand new 73 year old divers. They were ever respectful of the reefs and each had so much knowledge that we could spend a month learning from them and still only scratch the surface on their experience out there. The thing is, like GI Joe says, “Knowing is half the battle”….here’s a little knowledge so you don’t get 57 miles offshore and start whining…. > There’s no hot water. You really won’t miss it. > You can drink the water the catch, treat, and cycle into the system. > On dead calm days, the composting toilets might smell a little because they are doing a wonderful job being ecologically friendly. With a breeze, you’ll never notice. > Sometimes you’ll lose water pressure because it’s a catchment system. Breath. Turn off the tap. Count to 10. Turn it back on and you’re back in business. > The dive guides have all our lives in their hands. They take their jobs seriously. Be respectful. Learn from them. > There’s alcohol on the island but you’re not going to get a frozen margarita. Just drink the tequila. > Take cash for tips. They deserve every extra dime. > Downstairs rooms - better water pressure. > Upstairs rooms - less bugs after rain. Pros: The staff, guides, chef, tree crabs, and Boobies. The reef system around Long Caye. Proximity to The Great Blue Hole and Halfmoon Caye. Cons: No mosquito nets over beds. Bring one if there’s a chance of rain at all. The mattresses. They are either memory foam or old. An investment of real mattresses would level the whole place up. We reminisce about diving Long Caye out of Itza almost every day. When you’re 57 miles offshore, things happen. It’s part of the adventure. It’s easy to look at what’s “inconvenient”, but we had a trip that we’ll NEVER FORGET because of what a gift it is to be able to live in the middle of an oceanic habitat with strangers that became respected friends. Thank you to everyone from start to finish…Alvin, Elvis, Deedra, Jeff, George, Big George, Jamal, and more. Hello to Crystalian, Joy, and Kershleigh and anyone else I’ve missed. You are all in our hearts!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Nic D wrote a review Dec 2023
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Located very close to the best dive sites, same as the liveaboards go to. Basic but comfortable accom. Good food, mostly Belizean style. Fast wifi in common area, no hot showers (not a big deal after a dive). Bring bug spray. Few guests. Only critique is the boat used to and from Belize city is quite small, I wouldn’t want to be on it in the rain or rough seas.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Matt Pirtle S wrote a review Nov 2023
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We spent some time here after our dive boat hit the reef. It’s a modest resort but rooms are large with fans and plenty of room to hang wet gear outside. They were super accommodating, providing lunch and clean rooms for a large group of us who arrived unexpectedly. Bug spray is a must!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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McKelle Holyoak wrote a review Jun 2023
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I've been to 60+ countries and our trip to Itza was one of my favorite trips I've EVER been on. That being said, you need to go in knowing what you are getting. If you have expectations that the hotel is very close to the airport or you're going to be at a 5 star hotel, you are going to be disappointed. But if you want to unplug, dive the best dive sites and have amazing food and support kind/hardworking people, you're coming to the right place. I did 19 dives the week we were there! We saw everything we could have hoped to see - rays, sharks, turtles, lobsters, countless kinds of fish, octopus, etc. Found amazing conch shells all over the island. Loved each and every member of the staff - they are a little shy at first but by the end you will love them. If you know and are good with the following things, you will have an amazing time like we did. With this information in mind, I would recommend this resort to anyone. I don't think you can get better diving in Belize! Things to know: - It is a long boat ride (that can be bumpy) to get to the resort. This is worth it because once you get to the resort, you are going to be a 1-5 minute boat ride from AMAZING dive sites! To us, this was worth it instead of having to take a long boat ride every time we wanted to dive. - There is no hot water (but you can ask them to heat up some water in a bucket from the kitchen after a night dive!) - The toilets are stinky as they are composting toilets. This is an ECO lodge - know what you are getting into. Plug your nose while you go to the bathroom - it's not a big deal. - Elvis is sarcastic! You'll learn this quickly - it's his personality. Despite being sarcastic, he is extremely experienced, safety is top of mind, he is very observant, and he will do whatever he can to make sure you have the experience you want to have. (We love you Elvis!) - There really isn't anything to do on the island other than read and relax. The website says there are bikes but there really aren't. You can walk around the island a little but there isn't a lot to see. Bring books or your kindle. Or take a nap in a hammock :) The beach isn't good for swimming by the resort as it's in the mangrove, but you won't really want to swim anyways since you have been out diving/swimming.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Erins World wrote a review Jun 2023
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I have been missing this place since we left. Itza Resort and the staff is beyond what I expected. The resort is so peaceful and remote that you feel you are the only ones there. Every single meal we had was amazing. We went fishing one day and we were able to have sushi and eat what we caught. Elvis certified two of us to scuba and it was the most stressfree experience. He made us feel comfortable and safe the entire time. We can not WAIT to go back. Some of the most beautiful underwater life , and I doubt you can see it anywhere else. I love ITZA. We miss you <3- pearlfish and the gang
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Kaitlin W wrote a review Apr 2023
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Wow, what a location…if you want to go diving in Belize this has to be your best option. To go diving at Long Caye is only a few minutes away and you are only 4 miles away from Half Moon. Also, the amount of dives you can do in a day is amazing. We saw sharks, barracuda, eagle rays, and much much more. Food was also great, felt like we were normally eating or diving while we were there. A huge draw for us was also the island remoteness. The place isn't fancy, but it is still clean and comfortable. I was shocked to find a place that had this world-class diving and feeling of untouched/spoiled by infrastructure.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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mark K wrote a review Mar 2023
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We have been home for over a week and like to everyone at Itza Resort for an amazing adventure. Elvis and his entire crew have crafted an amazing diving and restorative adventure. Hurricane Lisa hit the region during last November, and ever since, they have been diligently working to reboot the resort and its natural grandeur to an even-better experience. Their effort shows and the site continues to get better. It had been about 7-years since our last dive and my wife and I felt very safe knowing we had such great supervision. We were assigned the same guide, Mario, over the entire course of our week-long stay. Our group was small, with never more than six divers, supervised by a lead and assistant guide, helping us with every detail. Mario is extremely experienced, safe, very knowledgeable about the local diving locations and was able to find us clear water on nearly every dive despite the reef system having somewhat blown-out weather conditions. Mario is an interesting, worldly, sage guy, and between dives we enjoyed extended conversations with him ranging from Caribbean culture and reef biology to world affairs, old movies, and the science behind ketogenesis! You'll really score if he guides you! Despite Itza’s remoteness, the resort has all the basic amenities you need, and then some, for a comfortable and relaxing diving vacation. It is located between 5-30 minutes boat ride from world class diving spots (Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye, and countless local drops). The daily diving schedule is set up like that similar to a liveaboard with three daily-scheduled dives but they are completely flexible if you want to do more, night dive, or perhaps something more advanced. You can also kayak, fish, stargaze and chill in the many hammocks and chairs during down time. Thanks to Chef Gilroy, and Deirdre who runs the dining room; the food was fresh, healthy, and delicious and I don’t think we had the same meal twice during out week-long stay. They also have a decent bar selection, which if you have particular desires, can also be stocked in advance of your arrival. My wife off-handedly remarked the hot sauce was quite good, and hearing that, Elvis returned from a weekly provision run with about six-bottles for my wife to take home! He also assisted us with all our transfers, including hooking us up with a taxi driver who acted as our personal guide to tour the Howler Monkey Sanctuary and a local festival which just happened to be going on the day of our departure. If you’re looking for a resort experience with pools, spa treatments and perfectly manicured beaches, you’re probably better off going to Placencia or Ambergris Caye. However, if your focus is diving, fishing, kayaking in solitude; with comfortable accommodations, delicious food & libations, interesting and friendly people at a very fair price, you should seriously consider Itza Resort!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Espen O wrote a review Mar 2023
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This is my fourth visit to Itza Resort. It is incredible! The staff is incredibly hospitable. The views both from the resort and during the dives are unparalleled. It is the best diving I have ever experienced (223 career dives)! I have seen sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, some of the healthiest coral in the Caribbean, beautiful sponges, and 300+ species of fish! It is a special place!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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AlicialaMalicia wrote a review Dec 2022
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Elvis and his crew are truly lovely people who made our stay special in every possible way. Our flight from NY arrived late but Elvis kindly held the boat for us. Upon arrival we were greeted with huge smiles and delicious cocktails (panty rippas!!). We dove every day and the diving was awesome: tiny groups, top equipment, and pristine reefs 5-10 mins away from the lodge full of reef life. The food was delicious: varied every day with big breakfasts, snacks after dives, and delicious lunches and dinners catering for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Our room was gorgeous: high ceilings, all in wood, with a hammock in the terrace to watch the frigate birds and pelicans gliding and fishing all day, and the sea breeze and sound of the waves pulling us to sleep each night in our large comfy bed. I hope to be able to come back and that the reefs will be just as pristine!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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£119 - £170 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
BelizeBelize CayesLighthouse Reef AtollLong Caye
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Itza Resort
What are some of the property amenities at Itza Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast.
What food & drink options are available at Itza Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is Itza Resort located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 1.0 miles away from the centre of Long Caye.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Itza Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Itza Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.