Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 outdoor pools and beach bars
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this hotel has a restaurant and 2 beach bars. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, spa services, and concierge services. Change of towels is available on request.
El Ben Cabañas offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at El Ben Cabañas. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Belize Barrier Reef. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
Free WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking
Enjoy garden views while dining at T & T Bar and Grill
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes kayaking and bike rentals
Steps from Belize Barrier Reef and 13 minutes by foot from Caye Caulker Beach
El Ben Cabañas offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at El Ben Cabañas. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Caye Caulker hotel.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
T & T Bar and Grill - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 10-20 for adults and USD 10-20 for children
1 restaurant
2 beach bars and 1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
T & T Bar and Grill
El Ben Poolside Bar
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Bike rentals
Kayaking
Spa services
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Dock
Garden
Spa
Massages
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
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Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV
TV channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Local meal delivery service
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Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Mobile key entry
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 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 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
Renovations and closures
The property is closed during June, December, November, October, September, and August.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
El Ben Cabañas Hotel
El Ben Cabañas Caye Caulker
El Ben Cabañas Hotel Caye Caulker
El Ben Cabañas Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The A/C should’ve been better. It was not strong enough for being in that type of hot environment. The ocean front smells bad because of the water. But everything else was beautiful and very nice.
Amazing stay at a beautiful property! Staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, rooms were lovely and the property was everything needed for rest and relaxation. Though away from the North side of the island- they have a boat and a golf cart to get you across as you wish. Food was also good!
Employees was very outgoing with everything, but the receptionist and bartender was beyond great.
Aleem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jose, Kenner
Travelled with partner
19 Jun 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The place did not have a beach area. It was too hot inside the room, with inadequate air conditioning. Additionally, the bathroom shared the same roof as the room.
Jose
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
dawn
Travelled with partner
18 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was responsive when alerted to air conditioner malfunction and were able to move us to another cabana. However, this cabana had structural issues in the flooring that would trip you if not careful. Also-as they are authentic roofs particles fall from them fairly constantly. Be aware that the 'north side' is away from the more active/party side of the island: this is what we were looking for but may not be for everyone.
From beginning to end this place was absolutely amazing. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. My husband and I went fishing one day and the chef at the restaurant was kind enough to cook our fish for us. He did an amazing job. Very thankful.
Loved my stay at El Ben’s! The property never felt crowded during our stay, or too noisy ant any point. Our cabaña was clean and spacious. The food was delicious, and the staff were so friendly and approachable. The office staff was extremely accommodating to our needs (I messaged them a lot LOL), and really made us feel like our stay was seamless. Whenever we needed to book a boat/golf cart to the mainland or the Spit to Split Ferry we were able to do so with ease. They even helped us book our snorkeling excursion (which was also a 10/10 with EZ Boy Tours). It was the perfect relaxing, secluded environment my fiancé and I were looking for, for this birthday trip. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Caye Caulker!
Bahtara
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Byron Val
Travelled with partner
13 May 2024
Liked: Amenities
It was heaven on earth. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. The room was amazing as it was clean, restful and quiet. The food at the restaurant was delicious and economical. We had everything taken care of by the staff as far as getting to and from the airport. Highly recommended from this traveler.
I liked the design and aesthetics of the property. I loved how the staff was so friendly and helpful. They made sure I had everything I needed. They were proactive and reached out to me to let me know the best way to get to the resort. The food at the restaurant was amazingly delicious. I would highly recommend El Bin if you are traveling to Belize.
We absolutely loved staying here. The staff is friendly and will accommodate absolutely anything you ask for. They have golf carts to take you around wherever you want. The cabanas are very clean and have an air conditioner which we really appreciated. We ate almost every meal at the restaurant, best drinks and food in town! Can’t recommend enough
Great time with the family. They met all our needs. Good communication and service. We relied on their boat and cart to go to and from town since they are across the channel. Seemed to work fine for the most part
The property was nice but just outside the entrance was trash and some sketchy people living there. I wouldn’t advise Walking back from the split at night. Call the resort and they will pick you up. Service was great especially Tyra who was so helpful and sweet. Restaurant and bar manager, Melvin made the best drinks! Food was great at the restaurant.
We had a good time staying at El Ben. The food and drinks at the restaurant were excellent. The property is beautiful, peaceful and well kept. The rooms were well maintained with comfortable beds and good AC. However there are a few things I wish I would have known before staying here:
To get from El Ben to the South Island (where literally EVERYTHING is) it is a process. They do offer options like their own ferry to the water taxi or golf cart to the split however there are specific times, locations, advance notice requirements, etc., and we found the reliability to be somewhat inconsistent. If you have a lot of activities or want to be somewhere walkable, better to stay on the South Island.
We also found inconsistencies in the service. They responded to WhatsApp texts quickly most of the time which was nice especially with coordinating transportation. But upon checkin they didn’t really inform us of how things worked or what they offered etc, we just had to figure things out for ourself. Some of the restaurant staff were very friendly while others were pretty blunt. We also had to request a cleaner to come to get dishes from room service but they never came (had dishes in the room for 1.5 days). Overall, El Ben provided a nice place for us to stay on Caye Caulker but we did encounter quite a few minor inconveniences.
Property was very nice and relaxing. Almost felt like we had the property to ourselves at times. The restaurant is 5 stars! Great food and drinks! Savier the server was the best!
Amazing place! The location is beautiful, well maintained with excellent staff. We loved the food and the access to secluded beaches in north island of Caye Caulker. Staying here does need some planning with their boat schedule to get you to and from the South Island which you will need to travel to for various tours, ferry or airport but the boat trip is 5-6 minutes.