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El Ben Cabañas

3.0 star property
Comfortable boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to Belize Barrier Reef

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Property grounds
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
North End, Caye Caulker
  • Popular LocationCaye Caulker Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaye Caulker Marine Reserve7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary7 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

From beginning to end this place was absolutely amazing. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. My husband and I...
Dawn
Jun 13, 2024
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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

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

9.8/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Caye Caulker

Located in Caye Caulker, El Ben Cabañas is on the waterfront. Caye Caulker Marine Reserve is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Belize Barrier Reef and Caye Caulker Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Caye Caulker Sand Volleyball Court. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Caye Caulker (CUK) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

El Ben Cabañas

Hotel near Belize Barrier Reef
Located close to Caye Caulker Marine Reserve and The Split, El Ben Cabañas provides 2 beach bars, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, T & T Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and concierge services
  • A dock, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Ben Cabañas boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and coffee/tea makers

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 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
  • Shower
  • Towels

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Ben Cabañas have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at El Ben Cabañas?

As of Jun 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Ben Cabañas on Jun 16, 2024 start from $239.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Ben Cabañas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Ben Cabañas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Ben Cabañas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Ben Cabañas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Ben Cabañas located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Belize Barrier Reef and Caye Caulker Beach. Caye Caulker Sand Volleyball Court and Playa Asuncion are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough about what a fantastic experience I had at El Ben. The photos in the website do not do it justice. Beautiful Cabana, very clean plus great bed, fluffy towels, bathrobes, coffee maker. The grounds were beautiful. Great restaurant. All tastefully done, suiting the vibe of the island. Quiet and peaceful. But the staff is what put it over the top for me. Kind, accommodating, attentive..provided rides to the split and back, arranged a snorkeling trip, sunset cruise, etc. Obviously I highly recommend sraying there and will return! Thanks to everyone at El Ben!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Laurentius

Traveled with family
We were supposed to stayed 5 nights. This part of the island is very buggy and full of mosquito. I booked ocean from cabana, disappointed to find out there’s no beach on the property. You have to rent the bike. Which is rediculous. The boat is inconvenient because you have to text them half an hour before and sometime you must wait longer.the option is to take a golf cart that is provided to the little ferry, you get to the ferry to the south side where most of restaurants are. Only very few restaurants in these north side of the island. We are at the hotel Restaurant and had pasta with shrimp and my son had chicken. They were so aweful ( beside my pasta dish only had about 8 string of pasta, they must had not have any pasta or something) that we couldn’t eat it. We went to the south and had dinner after. You have to asked if you want your room clean, which is crazy because who doesn’t. So the second day I asked for my room to be cleaned before we went out for all day excursion on the South Island, we came back so tired and our room was still dirty. To make matter worst, the next day our AC didn’t work. They were able to give us temporary room, had to woke my son and moved at 1030 pm or so. We decided to leave the next day, this whole thing is not great on vacation. The mosquito was aweful, we also heard that few years back there’s an incident with crocodile on this side of this island. Our tour guide told us. I was able to get temporary room at the south side
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Very attentive to all our needs and requests. This part of the Island is quiet but easy access to South Island. Very much an island feel. Good food.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding customer service. Only down fall is the air condition in the room does not get cold enough. Our front door came off, but staff was able to put it back together immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room that faced ocean. Grounds were beautiful and well maintained. Boat service and golf cart service was good. Bikes were not well maintained but we managed. Suggest better storage! Excellent restaurant. Msgs from staff were helpful but more details would have helped a first time visitor. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris Borislavov

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harold and his management team are always there to assist and advise. The rest of the staff is kind and accommodating. Karen, Magdaleno , Terizo, John, and all the rest Perla, Nick , Freddy.. are at your service but become friends. The food at TnT is incredible ! Compliments to the chef. A wonder place to just basque and relax or enjoy a restful sleep in between adventures. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

tamisha

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

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet- love how secluded it is yet close to the Split 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El Ben Cabanas
El Ben Cabanas is a beautiful, comfortable, quiet resort. The staff is amazing, Karen in the restaurant and Papi were excellent! The food was very good breakfast, lunch, and dinner! The bar tenders made excellent cocktails too! The cabanas were very clean and beds were comfortable. They set me up with a fishing charter that was great too! I would recommend this to anyone.
Restaurant
Cabana
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024