Ambergris Caye is the largest island located off the coast of Belize in Caribbean Sea. Its temperate weather and tropical natural beauty make it a perfect holiday spot. The island’s biggest attraction is the UNESCO-listed Belize Barrier Reef which encompasses several sensational diving spots such as Great Blue Hole, Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. These sites are easily accessible from the island, making it a mecca for scuba diving and snorkelling enthusiasts looking to discover wondrous underwater scenery. If you are planning a diving vacation, you’ll find our curated list of best dive resorts in Ambergris Caye, Belize, a handy reference.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to diving spots, equipment, and diver education. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 31, 2024.
1. Ramon's Village Resort, San Pedro (from USD 179)
Reasonable pricing for a beachfront resort experience.
Dive shop, massage center, clean and comfortable accommodations, helpful staff, beach access, and a shaded pool.
Centrally located in San Pedro with easy access to local attractions, restaurants, and the airport.
Delicious food at Pineapple's Restaurant and nearby dining options, with smoothies, coffee, and beachfront dining.
Ramon’s Village Resort is perhaps the best dive resort to explore Belize’s spectacular dive spots. It is rated as a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center which means it offers the entire spectrum of teaching programs and dives. Its dive shop is outfitted with four skiffs, trained staff and a wide range of diving equipment.
You can join in one of its many scheduled trips, operated daily, to explore dive sites found along Belize Barrier Reef. Alternatively, you could request a custom trip covering the exact sites and experiences you want. Numerous dive sites including Great Blue Hole and Turneffe Atoll can be accessed from this property.
Ramon's Village Resort
Address: Coconut Drive
6.42 km (4.0 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
2. Portofino Beach Resort, San Pedro (from USD 238)
Portofino Beach Resort’s expansive dive shop is equipped to make your diving vacation a memorable one, whether you are a novice or an expert diver. It offers a full range of dive tours, dive courses as well as dive packages.
The property’s selection of dive tours includes reef dives, Hol Chan Marine Reserve diving, Mexico Rocks diving and Great Blue Hole diving. The resort also offers several PADI dive courses.
If you want a hassle-free experience, opting for its diving package would be a good choice. The package includes round-trip air tickets between Belize City and San Pedro, transportation from and to San Pedro Airport and round-trip transfers to the resort. In terms of diving, your choices include one to Great Blue Hole and during the low season two-tank dives on two days. Other inclusions are a welcome drink, daily breakfast and one dinner.
Portofino Beach Resort
Address: 6 Miles North, PO Box 36, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
6.19 km (3.9 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
3. Sunset Caribe Belize, San Pedro
The plush Sunset Caribe Belize is an excellent choice if you are keen on self-catering stays.
Keen divers will appreciate their diving packages. The property has tied up with a PADI 5-star Dive Centre so you are assured of professional dive masters guiding you. You can pick from four-, five-, and seven-night packages. These packages include flight tickets to San Pedro from Belize City, accommodation, shuttle transportation, meals, beverages and a selected number of dives. Access to essential gear is also included. The diving spots you could possibly cover include Barrier Reef, Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Turneffe Atoll, depending on the chosen package.
If you prefer something more personalised, you could opt for one-off diving trips designed to your requirements.
Sunset Caribe Belize
Address: 2 miles North
4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
4. Mahogany Bay Resort and Beach Club, Curio Collection, San Pedro (from USD 370)
This property has a laid-back colonial-style ambience. You can choose from charming townhouses, suites and cottages for your stay here, several of which are self-catering.
Diving enthusiasts can book tours - both snorkelling tours and full dives - with the on-site concierge. In terms of diving, you can opt for half-day tours to Belize Barrier Reef where you can enjoy a two-tank dive. There’s also the choice of full-day diving trips. In such tours, you will explore more complex sites such as Lighthouse Reef Atoll and Great Blue Hole. Other adventurous activities on offer include parasailing, hiking and sailing.
This property boasts Belize’s only private beach club where you can relish a pristine beach and water activities such as fly fishing and kayaking.
Mahogany Bay Resort and Beach Club, Curio Collection
Address: Sea Grape Drive
8.32 km (5.2 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
5. Belizean Shores Resort, San Pedro (from USD 149)
The bright, airy suites of Belizean Shores Resort are an appealing backdrop for your visit to this dreamy destination. The property is happy to arrange diving and snorkelling trips.
If you are new to diving, you can earn your diving certification here since the on-site dive shop provides diving instruction as well. The courses go from beginner levels right up to open water diving.
Belizean Shores Resort
Address: 3.5 Miles North
4.41 km (2.8 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
6. Grand Caribe Belize, San Pedro (from USD 529)
Reasonable pricing for spacious oceanfront condos with kitchen facilities.
Six pools, beach access, on-site restaurants, free kayaks/paddle boards, laundry service, and concierge for excursions.
Beautiful oceanfront location, close to town and attractions, with easy access to Secret Beach.
A variety of dining options on-site, though some guests found the food to be expensive or lacking in quality.
This beachfront resort located around 2 mi (3.22 km ) outside the main town helps you savour the gorgeous tropical charm of this destination to the full. Here the concierge staff can put together activities that match your interest.
If you are interested in exploring Belize’s amazing underwater landscapes, you can choose from their range of diving tours. These include trips to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, a night dive to enjoy Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a full-day diving trip to Turneffe Atoll and a full-day diving trip to the unmissable Great Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef Atoll.
Grand Caribe Belize
Address: 2 Miles North of Town, San Pedro, Belize
4.15 km (2.6 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
7. Pelican Reef Villas Resort, San Pedro (from USD 426)
With just 24 suites, Pelican Reef Villas Resort promises an intimate experience for your Belize adventure. You can choose from shorter diving tours nearby as well as tours to locales further out.
In local diving, your options include single-tank and two-tank dives along Barrier Reef, night dives exploring Hol Chan Marine Reserve or Tuffy Canyons. Single-tank dives depart daily at 9am, 11am and 2pm, while two-tank dives depart at 9am and 2pm. For night dives, the time to leave is around 6pm. There is also three-tank dive that explores Sandy Point and Basil Jones Canyons. Other full-day trips, which must be booked in advance cover Great Blue Hole and Turneffe Atoll.
If you are not yet a certified diver, you can take the diving course of your choice at the property as it offers the full range of PADI courses.
Pelican Reef Villas Resort
Address: Holiday Lands
9.53 km (6.0 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
8. Coco Beach Resort, San Pedro
Sweeping views of the ocean can be enjoyed from most of this beachfront property’s accommodations. Coco Beach Resort provides its guests with several recreational amenities including two outdoor pools, sports facilities and spa services.
If you are here to enjoy a closer look at Belize’s famed underwater wonders, the property’s tour desk will be happy to provide you with options for diving explorations. The hotel requests you to get in touch for more information.
Coco Beach Resort
Address: 3.5 Miles North Ambergris Caye
4.29 km (2.7 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
9. Victoria House Resort & Spa, San Pedro
The diving services of Victoria House Resort & Spa are comprehensive and geared towards avid divers looking to appreciate Belize’s amazing offerings.
Local dives depart twice every day. The first at 8am is for two-tank dives, while the one-tank dives depart at 1:30pm. For these dives, equipment charges and marina parking charges are levied additionally. Do note that proof of certification is to be shown. While groups generally consist of four to twelve persons, smaller private groups are also possible on request.
The property also offers complex full-day dives to famed diving sites such as Great Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef Atoll and Turneffe Atoll. In these cases, departure is around 5:30am and return is between 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Such dives are usually three-tank tours and involve open seaboat rides. These tours include facilities such as lunch, snacks and equipment hire.
Victoria House Resort & Spa
Address: 22 Coconut Drive
8.21 km (5.1 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
10. X'tan Ha- The Waterfront, San Pedro
The inviting casitas and villas of this resort create a cosy vibe with local-inspired interiors. The units are self-catering offering ample living space and full kitchens. Many face the ocean showcasing the gorgeous Carribean setting.
If you are in Belize to enjoy diving, you can request the property to set up diving tours as per your preference.
X'tan Ha- The Waterfront
Address: 7.2 Miles North
7.79 km (4.9 mi) from Secret Beach Belize
A diving vacation to remember
If you love scuba diving, a vacation in Ambergris Caye can be a dream come true. With these dive resorts in Ambergris Caye, Belize, you will be able to enjoy its incredible beauty to the fullest.
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