Matachica Resort & Spa, an SLH Hotel

Our Readers' Favorite Resorts in Central America of 2025

"Nestled on Ambergris Caye, this resort is a luxe, seaside retreat where guests often spend time relaxing in thatched-roof casitas or villas, lounging in hammocks, and enjoying cocktails with ocean views from a popular tree-top bar. It caters to snorkelers and divers with complimentary snorkel gear and kayaks, a reef just offshore, and the ability to arrange boat excursions to marine sites such as Hol Chan Marine Reserve—home to a rich diversity of fish and coral—making it a favored base for exploring Belize’s barrier reef." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines