Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort, Belize

To start, I must give a shout out to the fabulous, professional, warm dive crew at Hamanasi. France, Eric, Big Daddy and everyone else made us feel safe at all times while adding humor and adventure to our multiple dive experiences. We truly enjoyed spending hours with them on the boat and during our island breaks. They also gave us valuable diving tips after each excursion that helped us improve our skills. I am a new diver, and my experience with this crew makes me want to expand my certification and return to Hamanasi for more!||The resort is simply magical. Everyone knew our names, asked about our daily adventures, made us laugh, and treated us like family. Our treehouse room was beyond beautiful. The restaurant food was spectacular, and the pool area was chill and serene. We especially enjoyed giving resident cat Mango daily scratches (he was most friendly when his food bowl needed a refill!). Although many guests get the full meal plan at the resort, I recommend you save some dinners for the fantastic Chef Rob’s Gourmet Cafe down the street (reserve his chef tasting dinner) and karaoke night at Ella’s in town (the food there is also fresh and delicious). And do t forget to stop by Black Orchid Ice Cream in. The afternoon after an excursion. A perfect vacation!

What a hidden gem! We stayed with them this July and it was a fantastic experience. The location is central enough that you have access to the town but set up in a way with lush trees and vegetation that you feel like you are on a private island. This place is CLEAN. It looks brand new in most regards and the staff takes great care to keep it looking pristine. All of the staff are friendly, and take the time to learn your name. The service is exceptional. We did the snorkeling tour they offer and our main guide was Brian. It was our first time and he was so patient with us- truly kind and helped ease our fears. All of the guides there offer such a kind and authentic experience. Good people, good food, clean rooms. The bartenders are also great and personable and added to the experience.

The Hamanasi is a beautiful hotel with amazing excursions, great rooms, and nice pool and beachfront. The first couple nights we stayed in a treehouse room. The room was very nice and enough room for our family of 5. Then halfway through our stay, we switched to the beachfront room. They were about the same size but the beachfront one was nice because it was right next to the pool. The breakfast was very good with lots of options and fresh food every day. We normally ordered lunch by the pool or packed it to go for our adventures. Love how the servers get to know you by name very quickly. You can tell they are trained well! Dinner was also delicious and the waiters were very kind. One of the best adventures to sign up for is the chocolate tour. First they take you to a cocoa farm and show you the first steps of making chocolate there. Then you go to the factory where you get to make your own chocolate. There is also a store downstairs where you can buy some of the organic chocolate that they make. the other excursions that we did were diving, ziplining, waterfall repelling, and fishing. The dive shop was very organized and easy even if you aren't a professional diver. The dive crew was amazing and we felt very safe while diving. The fishing was another amazing experience that we had at the Hamanasi. It was not through the hotel, but the adventure center gave us the recommendation. We caught at least 30 fish, including one barracuda. The hotel cooked the fish that we caught for dinner that night and it was delicious. The ziplining and waterfall repelling were another highlight of our stay. They were both at the same place about 45 minutes away from the hotel. Our family got a private van and driver to take us there and back. They were always so professional and knowledgeable, especially Mr. Field. For the ziplining, there is a short hike to get to the first line. They take you on 8 different ziplines over the rainforest with amazing views. I would recommend the ziplining for everyone. It felt very safe but it was also very fun. The waterfall repelling was a all day activity. It started with a steep hike to get to the waterfall. It started raining halfway through our hike, but we were going to get wet anyways so it was fine. At the top of the waterfall there was a natural pool that we could swim in. There was also a spot above the waterfall that you could jump off of. After swimming, we took family photos with a beautiful view in the background. Next came the waterfall repelling. The guides hooked you up to a rope and then sent you one at a time down the waterfall. It was very hard but extremely fun. We went down 2 sections of the waterfall, and then hiked back down. Another tour that we did was the wood shop and garden tour. At the wood shop tour, they showed us how all of the chairs, stools, and furniture were made for the hotel. The garden tour was very beautiful and it was nice to see how they use all of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs in the food that they serve. The pool and the beach area at the hotel are very nice. The only problem was the Sargassum sea grass. It piled up at the shore so we couldn't go swimming for most of the time. One of our favorite parts of the hotel was Mango the cat. She always sat right outside the main building and loved to be pet. Overall the Hamanasi exceeded our expectations and was a great choice to stay in Belize.

We had a wonderful holiday at Hamanasi. I traveled with my daughter, and in one week, we enjoyed three dives and four inland adventures—everything was perfect! The dives were magical; we saw turtles, sharks, and big fish, and we could even touch them! The hotel service was excellent, the food was very good, and the weather was pleasant with only one day of rain. We will probably come back. I highly recommend this resort without hesitation.

Hamanasi was the best trip I have ever taken with my niece. The staff, from booking to our final drive to the airport, were exceptional. While booking they were so helpful answering questions. Once we arrived in Belize they were outstanding! They provided a wealth of information and care in all of the activities we participated in and we solidly booked each and every day we were there. Our activities ranged from snorkeling and scuba lessons to visiting the Mayan ruins, horseback riding, canoeing down the river to our ultimate adventure of tubing through the cave system. No matter what request we made of the staff, they immediately and courteously helped us. They went out of their way to treat us as a valued family member. Our cave excursion was not part of our original adventures, but at the last minute, they were able to change our schedule to accommodate our request. The room was absolutely beautiful, we were particularly impressed with the furniture which is all crafted on Belize. We had a covered deck which had ocean views. Absolutely spectacular!!!! The meals served were exquisite in presentation and taste. We can't thank Hamansi staff for the best vacation we have had together! We look forward to returning in the future!

My family and I had an exceptional time at Hamanasi this summer. This was our third trip to Belize since 2022 and our accommodations and guest services far exceeded ecxpectations. Our primary purpose for our trip was to scuba dive, however we did enjoy several land adventures including the ATM Cave, Night Jungle Hike, and the Belize Zoo. Both the marine and land adventures guides and staff are experts and have a deep understanding of the country; its history, and demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm for what they do. The dive operation team is world class as it relates to professionalism, safely and knowledge of marine life in the native sea. Our Dive Master France made our dives so memorable as he made a personal connection with my 18 y/o son which really made for special dive experiences. France demonstrated superior expertise, professionalism by prioritizing our needs and interests. The dive sites were amazing and all the marine team’s professional courtesies exceeded expectations. The property is quaint and exquisite with all the little details one would want in a boutique resort. The food was fresh and uniquely prepared for our family being vegan and with our son- a life threatening peanut allergy. We never had to remind a single staff member of our son’s allergy- they knew and accommodated without prompting- this is unique and demonstrates their attention to detail; customer experience. The entire chef, bar, and wait staff were always pleasant, attentive, and authentically conversational. The property is beautifully maintained and managed extremely well by competent processionals. A sincere thank you from the Miele family! We’ll be back soon!

We stayed for 8 days. Our family is 5 - 2 adults and 3 late teens. The kids wanted to scuba dive every day, while the adults dove 2 days, and went shopping in Hopkins, traveled to 2 Mayan ruins, and went birding in the jungle. The jungle trip was a bust, everything else was great.||Hamanasi is a great resort. The food was mostly grown in house. The staff takes pride in leaning names and greeting guests with their names.||The food is quite good, and changes daily. The chefs were accommodating. As southerners, we asked if the kitchen had grits. They didn’t, of course, but promised grits when next we came.||English is spoken by everyone, even though the country is an old English colony, but the people are a mixtuure of Hispanic, creole, and Mayan.||Come to Belize. It’s great.

Best vacation ever! Hamamasi Resort is fantastic. The staff is always happy and ready to assist you with whatever you need. The adventures are top notch and the guides are very knowledgeable about where you are and what you are seeing. The food is spectacular and the staff will work with you regarding allergies or dietary needs. We are definitely going back for more fun and adventures.