Beaches and Dreams

Our week at Beaches and Dreams will live as one of the most memorable vacations we've had. I would not hesitate to book this resort again. The staff is so friendly and helpful, and seemed always to be working hard at making sure guests are getting everything they need and having a great time. The resort itself is very small, so we ran into many of the same people daily which we thought was very nice. Even when we took a golf cart into the village we found the people to be very friendly. I would absolutely suggest booking the food and drink package, we're so glad we did as the meals were so delicious and with the different nightly specials there were plenty of choices. There are bicycles, kayaks, and paddle boards available to borrow, golf carts available to rent, and you can arrange shuttles; all making it really easy to get around. We also booked several tours with the resort, and had a great time at every one. We are beach walkers, and were really happy to find out that Hopkins keeps its sand and water open to everyone so we were able to walk the beach as far as we wanted. We have been to many places over the years but I don't think any other destination tops the level of service, friendliness, and food we found at B&D. Thank you for a great week!

We stayed at the new addition to Beaches and Dreams (B&D), cabana village A lovely place with great staff.|The cabanas offer everything you need, and ours was right on the beach. Everything is clean. The way B&D is set up, you have a choice to have an all-inclusive package (which I strongly recommend). With this, you can have your breakfast at either place or of course, dinner at the original one. However, the best part is that B&D works with many local restaurants, and you can choose for them to make a reservation there for you. By these arrangements, we were introduced to such great dinner places as Maximos and Tugusina, which offer fantastic and delicious local cuisine - if the locals eat there, that is normally already a great indication ;-) . The activities offered by B&D are truly great and their flexibility, if something is for example, rained out, is amazing. They truly try to do their best to accommodate you. We did Monkey River tour, diving, fishing, Garufina experience and were having a great time at them all. Overall, a great vacation. The one only drawback was the wet seats in the van that picked us up at the airport when we arrived.... but again, unpleasant things can happen... and one tip, bring enough small and medium USD notes as Belize has a "tipping culture".

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Beaches and Dreams in Belize, and we can confidently say it was one of our best vacations ever! We typically shy away from all-inclusive resorts because we often feel confined, but this experience completely changed our perspective. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the welcoming atmosphere and stunning surroundings. The highlight of our stay was the village pass, which allowed us to explore the local culture at our own pace. The provided golf carts made it easy and fun to venture into the village, where we enjoyed delightful dinners at local restaurants and immersed ourselves in the vibrant community. Additionally, the array of off-resort adventures available was fantastic! We took advantage of various excursions that really showcased the beauty and excitement of Belize, from snorkeling in crystal-clear waters to exploring lush jungles. Each activity was thoughtfully organized and left us with unforgettable memories. Overall, Beaches and Dreams exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination of relaxation and adventure made our trip truly special. We are already planning our return and can’t wait to relive this incredible experience!

The picture on this page is actually the view from our room (Sea Turtle). Great view, well appointed room, excellent housekeeping. And the food -- FABULOUS! Chef Red and the entire kitchen deserve recognition. Wait staff were attentive and very personable. Actually, that describes all of the staff we encountered. We took both Adventure and Culture trip and all were well conducted. Found the Belize Zoo fascinating as they are a zoo of rescued wildlife. Good for them! All in all our trip was wonderful. The only downside and not because of the resort was those nasty Sand-flies. Check with the resort to find out what to bring to avoid them -- we didn't and should have. Can't imagining anyone not loving Beaches and Dreams!

Do not stay here, they care more about making money than taking care of their customers. There were 2 issues with our stay. One is completely unacceptable & the other just dissapointing. We had a snorkeling excursion on Tuesday and my youngest daughter suffered serious motion sickness on the boat and even in the water. We had a scuba excursion scheduled for the next day so I went to the office to ask about canceling the excursion since my daughter would not be able to go. I was told to go down the street to the company that actually provides the service and talk to them. They were kind enough to allow us to cancel the excursion with a cancelation fee. When I went back to the Beaches & Dreams office and told them, I was told that I would not receive any refund since they have a no refund policy. They essentially stole this money from us, they received a refund but didn't pass any of the money on to us. The other issue happened the day we arrived. We rented a golf cart for 24 hours late Monday evening about 7:00. On Tuesday about 4:30 we went to get the golf cart but it had been rented out. We were allowed to use the golf cart for 2 hours on Wednesday but were disappointed and upset that we were not able to use the golf cart that we rented when we wanted to use it. Had these 2 things not happened, I would have given them a higher rating. The rooms were acceptable for the cost & most of the staff were friendly & helpful.

LOVE Beaches and Dreams! We were a multigenerational party of 9 aged 7-78 staying over the Christmas holidays. We wanted a vacation where we could have the freedom to choose our activities and enjoy all that Belize has to offer, while staying at a resort that makes things easy for the kids and grandparents. We stayed at Cabana Village, the new extension of Beaches and Dreams several blocks to the northwest. Outstanding rooms/views, outstanding service, outstanding guides and activities. If you're looking for a low-key resort type atmosphere with the ability to choose activities like visiting cave tubing, Mayan ruins, jungle hiking, snorkeling, river wildlife treks, chocolate farm, etc., go for Beaches and Dreams. Hopkins in general is a great town--no high-rise resorts or overcrowded beaches here. It feels like a chill Caribbean town for locals that happens to have some tourism. We loved the Garifuna people and culture. Beaches and Dreams has a great restaurant voucher program where you can either eat at the hotel's excellent restaurant or go out to a variety of great local places in Hopkins, and it's all just included. The guides are great: special shoutout to Victor, who made our cave tubing and Mayan ruins trip a success despite the rain. The staff are all great, but I want to especially thank Justin. What a cool guy who did some above and beyond fun things for my parents and my kids. Five stars! Stay at Cabana Village if you can; the buildings are brand new and charming.

We had such an amazing stay at Beaches and Dreams! The staff at the hotel and the restaurant go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. We booked our tours through Beaches and Dreams too and loved them all! You get to know the tour guides and the staff at the hotel and restaurant which makes the food, the drinks and the adventures even more special. What a lovely resort with staff who care about you and your experience. We had no idea that we would love it as much as we did!

The staff is so friendly and helpful. The food is amazing every day. The setting is exactly what we were looking for. We had a great time on the adventure tours each day. This was our first time to Belize and we are really glad we started it with Beaches and Dreams and the town of Hopkins. They are great and we will be back.