Turtle Island Resort
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize
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Turtle Island Resort is a beautiful private island resort off the coast of Belize, just a short boat ride from the popular San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Magnificent villas and suites with private plunge pools and breathtaking views await. Guests enjoy exquisite Caribbean and international cuisine at The Turtle Restaurant & Bar. Ideally situated adjacent to the bar, the infinity pool is perfect for taking a dip while sipping on refreshing tropical cocktails. Guests can enjoy an array of fun activities, like snorkeling, diving, fishing, spa services, or even an in-suite private chef. Turtle Island Resort allows just 42 guests at a time and can be rented out for the complete private island experience.
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Free public parking nearby
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Canoeing
Free airport transportation
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Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Plunge pool
Shallow end in pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Poolside bar
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Water sport equipment rentals
Aerobics offsite
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So relaxing and exciting at the same time! Food and drinks were delicious. Our room was spacious and comfy, and the employees are wonderful. We did a day trip out to Secret Beach where I had the best lobster ceviche snd mojitos of my life! Also did a snorkel trip to Hol Chan which was amazing! 10/10 recommend! Can’t wait to come back again and see all the new updates they’ve made to the place!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Bring bug repellent and reef safe sunscreen!
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Response from Egbert Craft, Owner at Turtle Island Resort
Responded 29 Aug 2023
Greetings from your Island Getaway in Belize. Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at Turtle Island Resort during your recent visit to Belize. We were delighted to have you as our guests. We are pleased that you took the time to share your experience with us with others. Our entire team is very grateful for your kind words. We are happy that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us and that all your expectations were not only met, but surpassed. We would love the opportunity to host you and your loved ones for a future visit. If you need any further assistance, or to start planning your next visit with us, please feel free to call our toll-free number 1 877-418-2354.
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Visited Belize from July 12 through July 19th. Turtle Island was our second stop. Captain Joe met us at the water taxi dock and grab our bags ( BTW he is awesome). Pulling up to Turtle Island is beautiful. We were met by Britney and Martha who are friendly and welcoming. We also received a welcome drink. They gave us a tour of the property before taking us to our room. To our surprise it was decorated because it was our anniversary ( such a lovely surprise). Once settled in we went to dinner. The food and drinks are excellent ( The chef and bartenders are top notch). A must try is the mango daiquiri and coconut mojito. Metting Lucy and Tipsy the sea turtles and Hercules the island dog was special. All the staff was great. Having a suite with the private pool was great. Although there was no beach to swim in, it was nice to sit and watch the boats. Now for the cons:We seen Housekeeping but she didn't have a key to our room so we opened it for her to clean. I could see how this could become an issue for guest who are visiting San Pedro for the day and Housekeeping couldn't get in the room to clean. The a/c remote wasn't working properly but maintenance took care of it right away, problem solved. Hot water was a reoccurring issue but it was tolertable.On the morning we was leaving there was little to no water coming out the shower or facets. Recommendations: Rooms could have more amenities like coffee maker, hot/cold filtered water dispenser to fill your own bottles, and maybe Hammocks by the private pools, and nice decor. Also curtains up in the spa, it's awkward to be getting a massage and anyone walking by can see. New paddles for the kayaks as well. Overall, its a beautiful place and can't wait to see how it transforms in the upcoming years. This could easily become a 5 star resort once the work is done. We will return.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Egbert Craft, Owner at Turtle Island Resort
Responded 29 Aug 2023
Greetings from your Island Getaway in Belize. Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at Turtle Island Resort during your recent visit to Belize. We were delighted to have you as our guests. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us with others. We are happy that you enjoyed most of your stay with us and that we were able to provide you with that ‘waow’ factor at the beginning of your stay. Our staff strives to to ensure that our guests have a memorable experience. We are grateful that you highlighted the various issues that you encountered during your stay with us. We appreciate your concerns and are ever grateful for your recommendations. We assure you that we are continuously working to improve on the service and experience that we provide to all our guests. To this end, your review provides us with areas of opportunities for improvement, for which we are grateful. We would love the opportunity to host you and your loved ones for a future visit. If you need any further assistance, or to start planning your next visit with us, please feel free to call our toll-free number 1 877-418-2354.
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This was a VERY disappointing stay. Cons: 1. Resort does not look like it is portrayed on their website. There isn’t a beach or other nice amenities. 2. There is no house keeping which is fine but to have to constantly call/text staff to remove trash and replace towels was unexpected. 3. It becomes cumbersome to have to take a boat from Sam Pedro to Turtle Island every time you want to do anything other than sleep. 4. There was barely any staff and those there weren’t very friendly. The new management was there briefly during our stay but once they left, it was even less enjoyable. 5. One night our room was invaded by ants. Not 5 or 10 ants, like 50+ huge ants (some even flew ugh). When the front staff came, they said that it’s normal (eye roll). 6. There was no path lighting along walkways so safety was a concern. 7. The shuttle boat schedule was inconvenient. And if you didn’t tell them ahead of time you wanted to be picked up, they wouldn’t come even though the time was on the schedule. Pros: 1. It was very quiet. Almost eerily so. 2. They use WhatsApp to communicate so you don’t have to run to the office all the time. 3. New management seemed nice. I wish they were there the entire time. 4. Good we did order was good…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from George Quinteros, Sales at Turtle Island Resort
Responded 17 Jul 2023
Hello dear, Thank you for outpointing these very important details, we are sorry to hear that your stay did not exceed your expectations. We do hope to host you in the near future and rectified the above important details. Until then, thank you for your visit.
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WARNING: this will be a very lengthy, but overall GOOD review. My husband and I came to Belize for our honeymoon. We stayed for 5 days in May (2023) from Monday - Friday. We chose Turtle island based on the reviews we read and how low key and quaint the resort was - which was what we were looking for. To get there you have to fly into BZE airport, then take a small caravan plane over to San Pedro Island (which Turtle Island sets up for you) and then you get picked up by golf cart by Turtle Island and taken to Storm Dock to take a 2-3 minute boat ride to the resort. Once we got to the resort, the boat captain (Valerio) took our bags straight from the boat to our room for us. Martha (who works at the front desk and helps schedule excursions) met us off the dock and greeted us. Ernesto (one of the bartenders) also greeted us with a very nice welcome drink while we checked in. Once we were done checking in, Martha gave a nice tour of the property and walked us to our room which had a lovely floral display on the bed saying “Happy Honeymoon”! Martha proceeded to give us a tour of the room and then left us to get settled in. After getting settled in, we quickly realized they actually put us in the wrong room type (smaller than what we paid for). We went back to the front desk to get some clarification on what happened and they were very quick to apologize and work on the issue. We went to the bar and waited for our room situation to be resolved which took about 30-45 minutes. Martha then came and got us to take us to our new room, which they had upgraded us to one of their 2 bedroom villas at no additional cost!! It was very sweet of them to do and we were very appreciative!! After that minor hiccup, the rest of our first day went smoothly and we spent it getting acquainted with the resort and getting to know the bartenders! (Haha) Like most of the other reviews have said, the food was AMAZING!!!! there were two chefs there during our stay, however we only got to know one, Danny, who was super friendly and a GREAT cook!! Our go to food was the coconut shrimp basket (pretty sure we had it everyday haha) and the ceviche (definitely get the shrimp ceviche!) they also had amazing shrimp curry and their pork chop was amazing as well!! There were a couple items on the menu that they were out of the whole time we were there because most of those items are imported from the US and because they are on their own island, it is harder to keep those items in stock or get them restocked quickly. However, the staff did a fantastic job of letting us know ahead of time which items they currently were out of. The staff in general were all extremely friendly and accommodating! Because it is such a small resort they do a good job of getting to know you personally by name. When we were there, there were maybe 15 of us max staying at the resort. My husband and I became friends with the bartenders and built up a little friendship with them! We have to give a shout out to our guy, Nathaniel (AKA Macaroni hahah) and Izzy! They were there the most during our stay and made our experience so much fun!!! Another cool aspect of Turtle Island was they actually have 2 rescue sea turtles on property! Lucy and Tipsy! Lucy is very friendly and alway looking for food where Tipsy is a little bit on the shy side. Both are absolutely beautiful and the staff will let you feed them! It’s pretty awesome! They also have an adorable resort dog named Huckleberry who is just the sweetest!!! Ok, now for a bit of a critique: Before I start, keep in mind that they did just switch management companies in January of this year (2023) and they have started the process of making changes and remodeling to eventually make it a much larger resort/ ownership program. Because they have recently taken over the resort, communication I would say is still not 100% between the staff and the guests. There are still some missing puzzle pieces they are trying to fit together in order for everything to run smoothly, but our experience was that it was mostly fixed. For example, our room hiccup that I mentioned earlier, there was a little Miscommunication between the staff that had put us in the wrong type of room, however they did eventually get it resolved and even upgraded us at no additional charge. When we initially booked at Turtle Island, we had booked an all-inclusive honeymoon package. Once we arrived it seemed that this was a brand new package that they weren’t exactly sure of what all was included for us. I kind of had to remind them what was included in our package and prompt scheduling the items that were included in that package. However, when I did ask about our package, they were quick to resolve the issue and got right on it and were more than accommodating. Secondly, since the resort is on their own island, right now everything is run on generator power. Once their remodel project is complete in the next two years, they do plan to have everything running off of solar power, but because they aren’t there just yet, the island is strictly powered by generators only. While we were there, we noticed small rolling blackouts throughout the day where the whole resort would lose power for about 30 seconds to a minute and then come back on for a while then go back out again. Apparently the generator was over heating, but by Wednesday afternoon (our third day there) they had completely resolved the problem and we didn’t experience anymore blackouts the rest of the trip. Going back to the commutation issue I had mentioned earlier, when we were upgraded to the villa, we had noticed on day 2 that the water level on our private pool had decreased significantly overnight. We asked the staff several times everyday if we could get it refilled to no avail. It ended up getting so low that the water got below the intake valve and shut the pool pump off so it wouldn’t be sucking air and overheat the pump. We asked several staff members each day until we left, but the problem never got taken care of. We were only able to really enjoy our private pool on day one, when the water level was normal. Another thing I will add is, BRING BUG SPRAY. My husband and I didn’t even think about it and we got chewed alive!!! I have so many mosquito bites all over from sitting outside in the evening/night it literally looks like I have chicken pox. This also brings me to another point: there is no shop or store onsite at the resort. If you are planning to buy sunscreen, bug spray, medicine, etc. once you get to Belize, either do it at the airport or stop in San Pedro before you take the boat over to the resort because there is no place to purchase anything once you are there. We brought everything with us from the US and just checked a bag, so it wasn’t an issue for us (other than the bug spray hahah) but that is something to keep in mind! We also only got house keeping twice during the 5 days we were there. We got it Tuesday and Thursday. They didn’t exactly clean, just made our bed, gave us fresh towels and took out the trash. Which was fine with us! If you’re someone who wants house keeping daily, it will probably have to be something to talk to the resort about upon arrival. Overall, our experience at Turtle Island was amazing!!! It was the perfect getaway for our honeymoon and it was extremely low key! The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating and we will definitely be back in the next two years to see how different it will look after the current project is complete! Oh! Another thing to keep in mind is that because it is a small resort, there is only one pool and one restaurant on property. Everything is made to order so keep in mind that it does take a good 30+ minutes to get your food after ordering it since they make it fresh right after you order. So if you are an impatient person while waiting for your food to be ready, or you’re looking for a more fast paced environment, this might not be the place for you. None of this bothered my husband and I and it was just what we were looking for! We will definitely be recommending Turtle Island to our family and friends and we will 100% be back in the future! Recommended things to do: Definitely go to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Ally (this excursion was included in our honeymoon package and the resort set it all up for us). We did the tour with Amigos Del Mar and had Ian as our tour guide and he was absolutely Amazing!! We also went to Secret Beach and definitely recommend going to Blue Bayou and taking a venom shot! (Just do it!!) they have picnic tables in the water and they have waiters that serve you in the water!! It’s definitely more crowded on the weekends, but it’s very low key during the weekday which is when we went and we still had a great time! (Turtle island will also set up transportation for you to secret beach. You can either take a boat there straight from the resort for $150 which is what we did, or you can rent a golf cart for $50 for 24 hours and you can golf cart there from San Pedro island which is about a 45 minute drive in the golf cart) One last thing I forgot to mention: you can take the boat back and forth from the resort to San Pedro island whenever you want, you just need to schedule it with the front desk to make sure they have availability and a boat captain to take you (either Captain Valerio or Captain Joe). Just keep in mind you will more than likely take the boat with some of the staff members either coming to work or leaving work to go home. That is the only mode of transportation to and from the island and there is no designated guest boat and/or staff boat. They only have two boats that go back and forth right now to Turtle Island and San Pedro. Again, overall we were very happy with our stay and can’t wait to see what is will look like in the next two years!!! Definitely recommend!!!…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: No parking at the resort.
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Response from George Quinteros, Sales at Turtle Island Resort
Responded 18 Jun 2023
Dear Rachel, On behalf of our property team, we want to thank you for taking the time in writing this review. We are most thankful for your critique, and we do hope that on your next visit that four-star will be a five-star review. once more thank you! Regards, George Quinteros Reservations Department
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My family had a great time at Turtle Island Resort. Getting there was very efficient with the small commuter planes. The food was delicious and the location was so picturesque. All the management and staff were really friendly. There are lots of plans to develop the island and I am sure it will be a popular location to vacation. We took a golf cart rental to secret beach, had an amazing snorkelling trip, floated through caves, visited mayan ruins and did a food tour around local restaurants. I would definitely recommend visiting Belize and this resort in particular. Sally
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from George Quinteros, Sales at Turtle Island Resort
Responded 20 May 2023
Dear Sally, Thank you for your review and for taking the time on this. We are glad that you had a splendid Vacation stay at Turtle Island a Muy' Ono Resort. We are looking forward to hosting you once more in the near future. Best regards, George Quinteros Travel Planning Specialist
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What an incredible place! The waterfront location is perfect, Chef Sherlene exceeded all expectations, Ryon and Israel treated me like family, and the Villa was awesome. The sunsets were like nothing I have ever seen...and each evening, the kaleidoscope of colors gave us a little different sunset. I look forward to returning!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Turtle Island is perfect for a quiet getaway, or an active holiday.
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Response from George Quinteros, Sales at Turtle Island Resort
Responded 20 May 2023
Thank you for your review! We are very much looking forward to hosting you in the near future once more. Best regards, George Quinteros Travel Planning Specialist
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Terrible experience. The property is in need of a lot of repairs. The management by Wyndham is horrible. The local staff is the old saving grace for this place. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Daniel Reigl, General Manager at Turtle Island Resort
Responded 27 Jul 2022
Mrs. Lee Ann I am very sorry that you were not able to enjoy your stay, and as we spoke personally before your departure, we are constantly making improvements to the Resort. We want to surprise you with the changes, that's why I asked you to stay with us again and give us a second chance. Regards
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Our stay was wonderful. All staff was super. Very accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable and offered suggestions of things to see and places to go. The meals had at the resort were some of the best of our trip. Beverly and Charlene are amazing chefs.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Amauri Montalvo, Other at Turtle Island Resort
Responded 2 Jun 2022
Hello Moore, thank you for taking the time to share about your experience at Turtle Island Beach Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. We appreciate you commending our chefs and our overall hardworking staff. We're happy to know you had a most wonderful stay and that you savored our exquisite dishes. It was a pleasure having you with us and we'd be delighted to host you once more on your next visit. Thank you again for choosing us!
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This is quite a gem of a piece of property but hasn't been maintained at all. Staff are doing their best but management is not doing their part to support or maintain the things they should. Clubhouse and pool: 1. light in the pool is literally hanging out of the wall in the water. 2. no actual toilet seat in one of the women's stalls in the clubhouse and toilet holders hanging off the wall 3. Outlets in the cabana are open and exposed with no cover plates This is whole place is in dire need of maintenance from painting to repairing of walkways, lighting and decks. While the staff is doing it's best to keep it clean it's obvious management is not supportive to their. Toilets need to get bolts replaced where they are rusting out, wood needs staining and all over repair to walkways and outdoor lighting, doors need to be repaired. The food is good and Charlene is an amazing chef. Captain Joe is a gem and the rest of the staff are doing the best but is not worth what they are charging. The property owner needs to do an inspection and fix all the broken stuff that litters the place. Save your money. In as much as we had the place to ourselves, there are few people going to this resort and apparently Wyndham has not a good reputation in Belize.…
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Amauri Montalvo, Other at Turtle Island Resort
Responded 16 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience at Turtle Island Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. We regret to hear that the property didn't meet your expectations. We do appreciate your feedback and will definitely be taken into consideration by management for any necessary improvements to be done. Our staff shares much joy in doing their utmost to provide the best service possible to our guests. We once again thank you for sharing your honest comments.
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We stayed at the Turtle Island Beach Resort for 8 days in mid-March. We were visiting friends that retired to Ambergris Caye. The Resort is very laid back and quiet – at least when we were there. That is exactly how we wanted it to be! On a few nights, there may have only been one other unit occupied on the island, but we are not complaining. We were told the resort was going to be sold out for the next few weeks for Easter and Spring Break travelers. Even then, it would probably remain quiet. If you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a large group looking for a relaxing get away, this is the resort for you. This is a basic, no-frills resort. If you are thinking Las Vegas, Cancun, New York City, this is not it. When the sun goes down, it is quiet. If you want to hang out at lively beach bars and restaurants, you can take the boat over to San Pedro. However, even San Pedro goes to bed early. All the staff were very friendly, helpful, and informative. They all wear many hats and have multiple responsibilities and assignments. They all work long hours, and some work seven days a week. The two staff members deserving special recognition were Jeli (Yourjeli) and Captain Joe. We had a few lunches at the restaurant. We did not consider the meals or drinks to be expensive, and everything was good. The restaurant is outside, but there was always a nice breeze and relaxing views. We do have one comment about the restaurant and bar. As we noted earlier, the resort is very laid back. Consequently, be prepared to hang out and relax at the restaurant for a while because the service can be slow. This is not so much a critique of the staff as it is the management. We know the bar could make more money for the resort if the servers came to your tables more often. The guest staying in the unit next to us did arrange for a special birthday dinner on their deck. They seemed quite pleased. We had a two-bedroom Villa. The unit was exceptionally large including a full kitchen, two bathrooms (the master bath included an outdoor shower), three A/C units, and a plunge pool. We had beautiful sunsets every evening - we did not get up early enough to see the sunrises from the other side of the unit. You must drink bottled water, and the villas come with a large, 5-gallon dispenser. We did not book any excursions through the resort since we had friends living in San Pedro. However, after speaking with other guests at the resort, we know the staff can arrange many excursions for you. Jeli helped arrange for our COVID 19 test at the resort for the same cost charged in San Pedro. The boat ride: to get to the resort, you must take a boat to and from the docks in San Pedro. The resort uses a basic, open-air boat that is not exactly comfortable. However, the ride is just a few minutes. The resort uses this boat for everything. It brings in most of the staff everyday as well. Captain Joe operates the boat. You should check with him if you can on the schedule for that day. It seemed to change everyday we were there, depending upon whom you asked. Be sure to check the weather for the day. If you do not want to get wet, bring a poncho or light weight raincoat if rain is expected. You do not want to be riding in the boat during a thunderstorm. We were lucky; it never rained during the 8 days! We found the boat rides to be enjoyable, especially during sunsets. Also, Capt. Joe is an excellent source of information. While waiting for the boat, you can visit Lagoona Bar and Grill located next to the docks. It is a nice restaurant and bar; some people say they have the best ceviche in San Pedro. You can also see locals and tourist feed the tarpon while you are waiting for Capt. Joe. Turtles: even though the resort is named Turtle Island Beach Resort, there is only one turtle named Lucy. Also, there is no beach. Summary: We enjoyed our stay at Turtle Island Beach Resort. An 8-day stay in a Villa can be expensive if you use cash. We used our Wyndham Rewards points to stay there since we accumulated many points during the COVID pandemic. So, when we earn enough points, we may be back.…
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: Try to upgrade to the 2-bedroom villas. Large units, better views.
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PRICE RANGE
US$181 - US$259 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
BelizeBelize CayesAmbergris CayeSan Pedro
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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Frequently Asked Questions about Turtle Island Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Turtle Island Resort?
Nearby attractions include 12 Belize (3.2 km), Hol Chan Marine Reserve (3.5 km), and Belize Chocolate Company (3.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Turtle Island Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Turtle Island Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a minibar, and air conditioning.
What food & drink options are available at Turtle Island Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Turtle Island Resort?
Yes, free public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Turtle Island Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Garage Seafood & Steakhouse, Cool Beans Café, and Aji Tapa Bar & Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Turtle Island Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Turtle Island Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Turtle Island Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Turtle Island Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Turtle Island Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.