Offering an outdoor pool and beachfront dining in the Al Fresco restaurant, Beaches and Dreams Boutique Hotel is located on the longest beach in Belize. It has a furnished dock with loungers, free WiFi and several common areas to relax, including a rooftop overlooking the Mayan Mountains.

The six Boutique Hotel Suites include AC, a mini-fridge, sitting area, and a large private deck overlooking the pool and Caribbean Sea. The rooms on the top and bottom floor each have a queen, double bed, and a pull-out futon, while the two middle rooms are our family rooms with a little extra space and a queen, double/single bunk bed, and a pull-out futon, so that each kid in a family of 5 can have their own bed!

Cabana style rooms feature tiled floors and hardwood accents throughout and are perfect for a couple or small family with a king bed and fold down futon. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep listening to the sea or take in a sunrise from the hammock chair on your porch.

The Treehouse, elevated on stilts like a traditional Belizean home to capture the ocean breezes, is nestled into a giant, fruiting mango tree. Designed for a family of five, this room features a double bed downstairs and 3 twin beds upstairs in a full loft. Although our only room not directly on the beach, it's still only 40 yards from the ocean and is a great value for larger groups!

All guests of Beaches and Dreams enjoy free kayak, bicycle and paddle-board use. There is golf cart rental, spa services and an onsite licensed tour operator to help book excursions.

Beaches and Dreams Boutique Hotel is 2.5 hour drive from Belize City International airport, but will arrange a 15 minute flight on the jungle planes that leave hourly.

Families in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a stay with kids.