San Pedro Holiday Hotel is a straightforward, central beachfront hotel on Barrier Reef Drive in San Pedro Town. It offers direct access to the beach, and its location puts the main dock, restaurants, bars and dive shops within a few minutes' walk. Rooms include Beachfront Standard Double Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Deluxe Double Rooms, Beachfront Casitas and Junior Suites, all on the ground or second floor. Each room has a balcony, air conditioning and ceiling fans, and there is a hammock to relax in and an on-site restaurant and bar. Guests praise the beach access, the staff and the cleanliness, while some describe the rooms as basic and note low water pressure and music noise from nearby bars. It is an honest, good-value base for travellers who spend their days on the water.
Location and getting around: the hotel is right in the heart of town, so you can walk to the water taxi dock, grocery stores, restaurants and tour operators without a golf cart. This is the main advantage over the resorts further along the island: you save on transport and can pick up snorkel trips, food tours and sunset sails from the town waterfront. Most visitors arrive by a short flight from Belize City or by water taxi, and the hotel is easy to reach from either.
The rooms: they are all within a short walk of the beach, and the beachfront categories give a sea view from the balcony. The more basic rooms are simple, with the essentials of air conditioning, ceiling fans and a private balcony, while casitas and junior suites offer more space. Do not expect resort finishes: reviews mention that some rooms could use updating, and water pressure can be low. If you want the best chance of a quiet night, ask for a room away from the busiest beachfront bar and bring earplugs for the weekends.
Who it suits: budget-conscious couples, solo travellers, divers and anyone who wants to be in the middle of town. It is a good choice for a night or two before or after a Mainland trip to the ATM cave or Xunantunich, or as a base for a week of snorkelling. Good to know: rates vary by season and are quoted in US dollars, breakfast is not described on the official page so check when booking, and the beach in front is a town beach rather than a private resort stretch. You can book Hol Chan, Shark Ray Alley and the Great Blue Hole excursions from the waterfront steps away.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront in town centre
- ✓Private balcony in every room
- ✓Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Hammock lounging area
- ✓Walk to dock and restaurants
- ✓Casitas and junior suites
- ✓Direct beach access
Good questions
Is San Pedro Holiday Hotel in the town centre?+
Yes, it is on Barrier Reef Drive in the heart of San Pedro Town. The dock, restaurants and tour operators are within a short walk.
Do rooms have air conditioning?+
Yes, rooms have air conditioning, ceiling fans and a balcony. The hotel's rooms are on the ground or second floor.
Is it noisy?+
Because the hotel is in the middle of town, music from nearby bars can carry, as some guests note. Ask for a quieter room and bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper.
