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El Ben Cabañas

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Point of interest
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
North End, Caye Caulker
  • Caye Caulker Beach
    13 min walk
  • Caye Caulker Sand Volleyball Court
    22 min walk
  • Playa Asuncion
    25 min walk
  • Caye Caulker (CUK)
    1 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Living room
Barefoot Caye Caulker Hotel
Pool
Kids pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (171)
The price is $179
per night
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Barefoot Caye Caulker Hotel

About the neighborhood

Caye Caulker

When you stay at El Ben Cabañas in Caye Caulker, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from Belize Barrier Reef and 13 minutes by foot from Caye Caulker Beach. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Caye Caulker Marine Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Caye Caulker Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Caye Caulker Marine Reserve - 7 min drive - 0.4 miles
  • Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Caye Caulker (CUK) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lazy Lizard
  • Ice and Beans
  • Iguana Beach Bar
  • Sip n' Dip
  • Swings Bar And Restaurant

About this property

El Ben Cabañas

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 outdoor pools and beach bars
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at T & T Bar and Grill, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 beach bars. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • El Ben Poolside Bar
  • T & T Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

toni, Houston

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and quiet. Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees was very outgoing with everything, but the receptionist and bartender was beyond great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jose, Kenner

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

dawn

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Olympia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to do around hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bahtara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron Val

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended as a quiet and relaxing alternative
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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Maya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smiles and sweet juice wait, Tranquil cabañas host you, Hero feast at dusk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makimi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhiraj, Sammamish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it here. Everything was built to perfection and tranquility. Job well done to all staff for keeping the place clean, lovely and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at El Ben. We travel a lot and the staff at El Ben was some of the best we have encountered. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Easy to access by water taxi, via south island. The hotel also offers a water taxi to south island for daily/evening activities. Lovely cabana, very comfortable. Great bed, towels etc. It would be more convenient if you didn't have to go the office every day to inform them if you want your room cleaned. They should remove used toilet paper, towels as a general daily clean without being asked. There are 2 pools on site with a bar which was nice. Staff very helpful, good induction to the site and area. Small events on site which is a nice addition. Boats picked us up from our pier for trips and they were outstanding. We loved our stat here. Great food too.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024