Portofino Beach Resort-An Authentic Island Escape!

Hotels
9 (45 reviews)
6 Miles North, PO Box 36, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye , San Pedro , bz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good service
Clean rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Construction noise nearby
Room noise from above
Mixed opinions on value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.5
Service was highly appreciated by guests for being helpful, friendly, and attentive.
Location
8.5
The hotel's location by the beach was loved by guests, offering a relaxing and beautiful setting.
Room Quality
8
Rooms were described as clean, comfortable, and cozy, providing a luxurious stay experience.
Amenities
7.5
The hotel provided good amenities, with guests particularly enjoying the pool, beach area, and food.
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed reviews on the value for money, with some guests feeling it was worth it for the experience, while others mentioned areas for improvement.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Guests appreciated the food quality and variety, with some minor suggestions for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.3
Most guests had a positive overall experience, praising the staff, cleanliness, and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-28 07:23

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views
Experience the ultimate comfort at Portofino Beach Resort with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and balconies offering panoramic views. Relax in style with modern amenities and Caribbean charm.

Culinary Delights and Scenic Dining
Indulge in a culinary journey at the Portofino Restaurant, known for its international-style dishes, fresh seafood, and imported steaks. Enjoy your meal while taking in the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea.

Unmatched Leisure and Adventure
From snorkeling in crystal-clear waters to kayaking along the coast, Portofino Beach Resort offers a range of complimentary activities. Dive into adventure with a dive shop on-site and unwind in beach lounges with hammocks.

Experience luxury, adventure, and culinary excellence at Portofino Beach Resort. Book now to create unforgettable memories in Ambergris Caye.

Important information:

Any cancelation 60 days (90 days in peak season) or more prior to arrival will be accepted and a full refund of all deposits less US$100 handling fee will be processed. Any cancelation within 60 days and 45 days (90 days and 60 days in peak season) prior to arrival will result in forfeit of deposit or 50% of total booking. Any cancelation within 45 days (60 days in peak season) of guest arrival will be subject to no refund whatsoever.
No refunds offered within the cancelation periods for reasons including airlines delays, strikes, political unrest, weather conditions, travel advisories, acts of God, hurricanes or personal emergencies. To safeguard against such unforeseen problems we strongly recommend travel insurance. We will however, depending on circumstances and season try to work with you to reschedule dates if permitted.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 45 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Cynthia young couple us
9
A wee bit of paradise…
Pros:

Portofino is a lovely property with just right amount of cabanas to make you truly feel like a guest instead of ‘one of many.’ The resort is attractive, comfortable, and sits right in the beachside. The staff is helpful, friendly and accommodating. Lunch was my favorite meal out under the sea grape tree with the grackles and iguanas. We tended to linger there way beyond the fish and chips, watching the wildlife and listening to the surf break out in the reef. Who knows about night, we crashed early and slept like babies. A welcome and much needed sleep.

Cons:

There’s a lot of construction going on on Ambergris Cay and the sound of dump trucks early in the morning was well, too much like reality. One day it will be finished and the sound of the pounding surf will rightfully win in the music of the breaking day again.

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
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Jeff young couple us
10
Relaxing little hideaway
Pros:

Staff, food, pool, bedroom, cozyness

Cons:

Location (road needs lots of improvements), beach (not really swimmable)

2025-02-16 via Nuitee
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Susan with friends us
8
Nice location for a relaxing trip, minus kids.
Pros:

Loved the location and the pool and the beach area. Staff was nice and helpful. Lots of good amenities. Food was really good also.

Cons:

Bed was not in the greatest shape. They allowed other people from rental properties next door to use the pool. A bunch of kids took up the space so we couldn’t enjoy our own pool at the resort.

2025-02-16 via Nuitee
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Gina with friends us
10
Fantastic staff, clean Cabana and good food!
Pros:

The staff here was amazing. They were kind and attentive. The cabana we stayed in was clean and comfortable. We ate the food here every day and everything was delicious.I would recommend this place if you are visiting San Pedro.

2025-02-15 via Nuitee
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Janice young couple us
10
It was a luxurious, relaxing stay with a beautiful view, and wonderful staff.
Pros:

We liked it all!!! Beautiful resort with an exceptional staff. We've traveled a lot and I don't think I remember anyplace providing such personal and warm welcome-to-departure service. Food great also! Thank you!!

Cons:

My only suggestion to future guests is to consider booking a unit that does not have a unit above it. The wooden structure, I guess, results in the amplification of ordinary sounds like chairs moved, etc.

2025-02-02 via Nuitee
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Dee young couple us
8
Very good
2024-12-08 via Nuitee
A
Amie young couple us
10
Exceptional
2024-11-21 via Nuitee
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Selvana with friends us
7
Great, clean, beautiful stay
Pros:

Beautiful , clean

Cons:

Wifi was awful, beach was not as expected as it had a lot of sea weed and was not swimmable. Not a problem just wasn’t expected.

2024-09-03 via Nuitee
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Guadalupe with friends us
8
Very good
2024-09-02 via Nuitee
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Ella young couple us
9
Our stay at Portofino was breathtaking the staff picked us up from the water taxi and were greeted with nice staff and t
Pros:

Very clean and such nice friendly staff who were very organized and professional. Amazing views with nice sunrises.

Cons:

The road to get to Portofino was a bit rough.

2024-08-18 via Nuitee
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Slava young couple us
10
Exceptional
2024-07-07 via Nuitee
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Aimee group us
10
We loved our stay and can't wait to return. A very peaceful hotel.
Pros:

I love the beautiful grounds. Fantastic pool, beach, restaurant and bar and staff was super friendly. The room was quaint and had everything I needed.

Cons:

The hairdryer didn't work but not a big deal.

2024-07-06 via Nuitee
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Tami with friends ca
9
Portofino was the perfect place for our group. The dive shop provided a wide variety of advent and experiences. There
Pros:

The property is beautiful and well laid out. All amenities are close together but not cramped.

The restaurant is one of the best in the area, the staff and management were wonderful. Accommodations are very comfortable with amazing views. The toiletries hand crafter and beautiful quality.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like, however for others it is a bit of a golf cart away from the city of San Pedro but it is closer to Secret Beach

2024-05-20 via Nuitee
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Paul young couple ca
7
Good
2024-04-29 via Nuitee
B
Bettina group us
8
Beautiful authentic boutique hotel. Pleasant stay with friendly staff and comfortable and clean accomodations. Property
Pros:

Authentic boutique hotel / resort with cabins directly on the water. Very good food. Large rooms and direct beach access. Friendly staff. Beautiful garden. Clean.

Cons:

Needs updates / renovation to be a true 4 star hotel.
Quite far (45min) from San Pedro.

2024-04-29 via Nuitee
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Brian young couple us
10
We loved it and would love to go back!
Pros:

All of the staff were so helpful and kind. We loved the location. The food was amazing.

Cons:

Really, the only thing that could have been better was the lighting in our cabana. It was a bit dim at night.

2024-04-27 via Nuitee
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Annabelle young couple gb
6
Beautiful rooms and location, but staff often let this hotel down
Pros:

Portofino is a lovely little resort a bit away from the main town on San Pedro. The rooms are spacious and luxurious. The view out onto the beach was glorious, and the pool is also a lovely place to relax. The free breakfast was also plenty to keep us full - would highly recommend the banana muffins!

Cons:

We had mixed customer service with staff, some of whom were amazing but others were not as helpful or enthusiastic when liaising with us. We also would warn people against borrowing bikes from this hotel - mine broke down multiple times and my husband got covered in oil trying to fix to get us back. We were also expecting the bar to be open much later given the signage but often found it closed

2024-04-01 via Nuitee
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Lund young couple ca
10
Exceptional
2024-03-06 via Nuitee
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Shea young couple us
8
Very good
2024-01-08 via Nuitee
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Wivine family with young children us
10
Exceptional Stay
Pros:

Staffs here treat you like a family, we were sad leaving at the end of our stays. The property is very clean, secluded, you feel like on a private island. Very quiet and private, it gave the true serenity we were seeking. Cabanas are roomy, ours had two queen beds with rooms to move around. We truly enjoyed the facility, the food was the best on the island.

Cons:

N/A

2023-12-29 via Nuitee