If the thought of stepping out of your hotel onto a white-sand beach and into crystal-clear turquoise waters appeals (and how could it not?), the Blue Tang is definitely worth considering. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

From the moment you enter this property, you're enveloped by jungle. The driveway is more like a verdant tunnel than anything. You can see how it earns the second half of its Hotel/Bird Sanctuary title. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

San Pedro's only bed and breakfast does it in style. The place is hugely popular and there are only a few rooms, so it's well worth your while to book as far in advance as possible. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Right down on the beach front, this two-story, pink-and-white concrete hotel is an unlikely looking candidate. But the lure of literally stepping out of your hotel room and onto the white-sand beach is oh-so-tempting. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Set above one of the more popular restaurants in town, this modern concrete hotel is built in the classic Caribbean style. It doesn't seem like much from the outside, but inside's a whole different story. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Nestled among the hulking resorts of the south side of the island is this humble mid-sized hotel. Family-run with a welcoming atmosphere, it doesn't score that highly on bling, but rates well for warmth and character. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A couple of kilometres north of town you'll find this quiet, family-run hotel, set back from the road on a sandy lot. It offers rooms to suit all tastes. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A few short steps from the beach, this classic wooden hotel offers one of the better budget deals in town. The neighbours' recent construction has blocked the beach views, but you can still get a glimpse from the side balcony. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The location is key here - central and right on the beach front. The rooms aren't outrageously luxurious, but the big wooden balcony that runs along the upper floor gives views as good as any in town. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The friendliest little budget hotel in town, Martha's is a couple of blocks from the beach, but the spacious, well-appointed rooms and welcoming atmosphere more than make up for that. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Vying for the title of most seriously hip resort in all of Belize is this one, way up north on the north island. People come all this way just to eat at the excellent restaurant, but if you decide to stay for a few days you may never leave. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Out on the residential side of the island, this has by far the cheapest single rooms in town. It's a simple place, lacking in nearly every conceivable comfort, but the friendly vibe more than makes up for that. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the most northerly resorts (but not for long at the rate that construction is happening here), Portofino is a collection of sophisticated wooden cabins. The resort's capacity is 32, making for a wonderfully intimate air. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Of all the faux-rustic jungle-living options going on here, Ramon's does it best - the whole place oozes with charm and character. And so it should - it's one of the originals. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Set in a classic, wooden beachfront building, Ruby's has long been a backpacker favorite. The times may have changed since this was a hippy hangout, but the hotel hasn't. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

About as central as you could possibly get, this two-story hotel offers a reasonable deal. It's set right back from the road behind a lush garden, so the front-facing rooms remain reasonably private. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In a modern building extending from the main drag to the waterfront, the Spindrift offers excellent mid-range value. Rooms are big and well-furnished, and all have balconies. Pay a little extra for some rocking sea views. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

If you're looking to hook up with other scuba divers, this one's for you. Set in a classic three-story wooden house and fronted by palm trees, it makes a great place to stay, even for non-divers. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Anywhere else, these plain, functional rooms would be over-priced, but in the middle of San Pedro, big, clean rooms like these tend to go for a whole lot more. Full Lonely Planet Review ›