Hopkins Bay Belize a Muy'Ono Resort

My husband and I spend a long 6 nights at Hopkins Bay Resort. We didn’t eat much at the restaurant on property, just the occasional drink or snack by the pool. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the property itself was well maintained and comfortable. I would return and recommend to friends in a heartbeat. Only complaint is I wish the showers had better water pressure!

We were blessed to go to Belize and stay at Hopkins Bay for 5 nights. Everything was wonderful. We rented a golf cart from a local company and were able to explore the town easily. All of the staff at HB was accommodating and took care of our every need.

As usual, our stay at Hopkins Bay Resort was nothing short of amazing! We have stayed there several times, with friends and family, and would highly recommend to ALL!! The staff are genuine, the food is delicious, and the resort/beach is very clean!! Thank you for another great vacation to paradise!!

Very relaxing .
Resort was incredible.
Food delicious.

Beautifully maintained grounds. The unit includes a kitchen. Delicious food in the restaurant.

We stayed at Hopkins Bay for 5 days. My daughter and I were there to complete our scuba diving training and take our first official dive. Jessie organized everything and kept us informed. Marisha with HB was a fantastic dive instructor. We were so comfortable after working with her. Joe was our boat driver and Garvin was our dive assistant. Shaquille and Wilbur took good care of us at the bar. I loved that the resort had 2 pages of mocktails. Chavis was our regular server and was great. We had a wonderful experience.

Oh Hopkins!!!! Oh how I love you!!
This was the best time ever. Everyone and everything was absolutely awesome. The hospitality and love you showed us will never be forgotten. I did not want to leave. I felt like I was leaving my family. I enjoyed the accommodations and the daily visits to the wonderful Hopkins village. Hanging out and getting to meet all the lovely people was heartwarming. The Acceptance staff and entire team was so welcoming and kind. The housing accommodations was spectacular . There was so much to do and relaxing also.
The boat ride was exhilarating. Chris and Matt you are the best Thank you!
Everyone at Rum Shack, you are amazing!! Special shout-out to King.
Ms. Ruth thank you for the delicious hadut!!! I could go on and on!!!
I appreciate learning the history of Hopkins from everyone we encountered. You are a true example of what community is!! I felt nothing but love.
Hopkins I love you, I owe you, and will be back to see you!!

We loved our stay, will definitely be back. Staff were friendly and sincerely interested in making our stay great. Quaint resort, quiet and relaxing, beautiful setting. Wonderful food, easy to experience the authentic culture of the surrounding village.

Beach quiet and beautiful, kayaks and bikes availability, pools restful, rooms clean and comfortable and well designed

Beautiful place, beach and experience.

This is the 3rd Muy'Ono property we have visited and once again we were not disappointed. As usual, the grounds were beautiful and well-kept, and the staff were amazing (shout out to Michelle and King in the restaurant!). Very convenient location for excursions, and right on the beach!
Our only complaint is that the accommodations were quite noisy. Each building is divided into a 3 bedroom unit, which can be subdivided based on the current occupancy. We reserved one bedroom, which meant that there were 2 other couples/families staying in the other 2 bedrooms. The room off the main living area was divided by a single door with seemingly no soundproofing. We could hear the neighbors snoring! Upstairs was a family with 2 year old twins who loved to run and jump very early in the morning. We shared our concerns with the staff who assured us that they are aware of the issue and are working on a solution.
With that in mind, we would certainly recommend a stay at this incredible resort!

Fabulous resort! we stayed in a house right at the water. Housekeeping did a great job keeping the place clean. We had fun in the pool and using the kayaks on the ocean. The rooms were perfect for us, and having the whole house for 5 of us gave us plenty of space. There really was no noise at all. We rented a golf cart for the week, which I would recommend, as it allowed us to go into town and grab groceries as well as try a variety of restaurants. We ate several meals at the Rum shack, and all were great however I think if we ate every meal on the resort, we would have become bored, as there is only one place to eat. It was lovely to go into town at eat at some of the locals places to get a taste of authentic cuisine. The staff at reception were amazing, so incredibly friendly, and always willing to give advice.
If you are looking for a more chilled vacation, this is a great place however if you are looking for lots of entertainment and a huge variety of things to do, you may want to choose a different location. Overall, this was the perfect place for us to unwind and spend some family time together.

Hopkins Bay is always my chosen place to stay when I’m down South of Belize. It is truly my home away from home. Kind staff, warm service and friendly people. Much love, much peace 🩷🩷

The team at Hopkins Bay received and treated us with great professionalism and not to forget their warm and friendly hospitality. Thank you guys again and again, we will be back :)

Our week long family holiday was a bucket-list item for our very active 85 year old father. He wanted to see a Mayan Ruin and have us (3 “kids” and 1 spouse) all be under one space. HBR ticked all of our boxes. The 3 bed/3 bath villa with common area and kitchen was the perfect set up. Being ocean front helped too. The villa was comfortable and served our needs perfectly. Everyone had their own space when needed. The common area was used for afternoon naps on the couch, nighttime dominos, cards and gear layout for the next day. Other than that, we were outside on the porch, beach, ocean, or salt water pool listening to the soft waves lapping, watching the various birds do their thing or our chosen adventure for the day. It was EXACTLY what we were after!!!

From the moment we were picked up at the airport, to the 7 days later getting dropped off back at the airport and the BAZILLION things that happened in between, HBR was FANTASTIC!!! The staff was incredible. The grounds were meticulously tended to, housekeeping was all over it. Kas and Mye used their knowledge to help us plan out our adventures; then we tested their resourcefulness with short notice changes. They worked their magic and was able to accommodate our various changes.

The food service staff was AMAZING!!!! Michele with her personal touch, kindness, warm smile, contagious laugh and knowledge of helping people feel better was a blessing, even a life saver. :-)) Shack, along with the other bartenders kept the great drinks coming. The food was wonderful. We did 3 meals/day meal plan so we got to know the staff well, as they got to know us. There’s plenty variety with the set and daily menu that we didn’t get burnt out. In hind sight, I would only do breakfast and dinner meal plan. Of the maximum 5 lunches were could of had, we were only there for 2. The other 3 days we were out on adventures. Even having the meal plan, we still wanted to experience the village of Hopkins. We ate at Ella’s and had Belikans’ at many bars and wonderful interactions with the locals.

For our adventures, we had Melvin as our fearless leader for our 2 big adventure days: Xunantunich & Cave Tubing and Jaguar Preserve & Mayan Chocolate Tour. He to was fantastic. He’s a good driver (this matters when you’er spending 5+ hours in the van driving around), knowledgable on many subjects, willing to learn, great story teller, accommodating, great memory and good sense of humor. He’s been guiding for many years and is able to anticipate and plan ahead. That only comes with experience. The Mayan Chocolate Tour was a big highlight; it was a wonderful experience. The trip over to Thatch Caye Island Excursion is well worth it, especially if you want to snorkel, which is GREAT there. It’s a totally different vibe on the island. If you still had anything left to melt away, it would happen there.

Now aside from HBR ticking our personal needs boxes, another factor that came into play for choosing them is what Muy’Ono Resorts does for all of the various communities. Not only do they donate a portion of every night booked to worthy local charities, but when you go out on the excursions, you are eating and trading with the local business. At one restaurant, the prior months tab was $4,000. That’s a MASSIVE impact on these small communities and businesses. Our tourist money is going even farther and we are getting local and cultural experiences. We are truly having a positive impact on all of these various communities. EVERYBODY WINS!!!! While we were there Muy’Ono had made some changes to their operation. We are hoping those changes don’t impact the service staff, the customers and the communites.

This bucket-list item for our dad has filled us with a life time of memories and laughs. Thank you to EVERYONE at HBR!!!! We look forward to the next time.

My first solo vacation to Belize was nothing short of amazing due to the experience at Hopkins Bay Resort! From the moment I checked in, until checking out, I was provided with exceptional hospitality and warm smiles always. The beachfront villa, chill vibes, great food, and amazing staff made it very difficult to say "see you later!" Much love to Joseph, my new Belizean friend, who went out of his way to make sure I smiled every day! Huge shout out to the restaurant staff, especially Wilbur, who makes a perfect Hopkins Breeze, and of course housekeeping! Yall made me feel at home, safe, and relaxed. I will see you all soon! <3

The room was very welcoming. The view was stunning. Right on the beach. We will definitely returning. Joseph made karaoke night a lot of fun.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Hopkins Bay Resort! A few of our highlights were the prompt & gracious front desk & housekeeping staff who help keep our stay comfortable & enjoyable! The grounds (beach, pool, walkways) are lovely and having the use of kayaks, paddleboards, and bikes (old & rusty, but fine) were a huge bonus! We commend HBR for their sustainability efforts - including reusable water bottles (given @ checkin), straws, and real napkins/silverware/etc... this speaks volumes in a world full of waste especially when near the ocean, WELL DONE!

The resort villas could use some general updates as the locks & doors are old & outdated (you'll understand if you stay) and our room fan didn't work. Stocking the kitchen with kitchen towels, sponge/dish rag, and a bottle opener would be helpful for future guests. The onsite restaurant staff were very kind & the food/drinks were good - get the stuffed fryjacks!! Overall, we loved our time at HBR and Hopkins in general ~ thank you for a great stay & we look forward to returning!

Beautiful location! We loved Hopkins Village! Staff were amazing in every way. We loved the paddle boards and kayaks. The restaurant was good as well. However, if you want to do any kind of cooking, the rentals are poorly stocked.