Reviews of Cocotal Inn and Cabanas 3 stars
2 1/2 miles north, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, Belize

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Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewSo many seating options to enjoy and lounge in for the day. Amazing views and peaceful atmosphere.
Smell from the seaweed but that’s not controllable and an issue in other places
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation was perfect. Walked to restaurants but a quick drive or bike in to town for more variety. It was very quiet and we loved having a beachfront cabana.
Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLocation and facilities
Reviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewRoom was great staff always a friendly plus and very helpful with every question i had
Last time I was there they had groceries I requested there for me wish that would come back
Good Morning Mr. Anthony; Our apologies that there was no groceries in the room. We normally have our driver to stop at a grocery shop for you to buy any groceries you might need. If you send us a list of groceries you need, we get it for you and put it in the room before your arrival. We just bill it to the room. The other options is that there is the Lagniappe Provisioning. You get in touch with them, and they can purchase all what you need and deliver it to us. The will stock in the room also. Thanks Ben
Good Morning Mr. Anthony; Our apologies that there was no groceries in the room. We normally have our driver to stop at a grocery shop for you to buy any groceries you might need. If you send us a list of groceries you need, we get it for … Show more
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the location as it was away from the hustle of San Pedro but close to everything. Ben was the best host as he helped with everything. So accommodating and friendly. We booked our golf cart through him and they delivered it to us. Ben also scheduled a pick up and drop off from the water taxi (or airline) which was seamless.
We liked everything.
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe property is clean and maintained very well. The staff is super friendly and will help you with whatever you need. They also have bikes (medium frames) and kayaks for you to use at no charge. The also pick you up from the ferry terminal and take you to the grocery store on the way to the property! It was a great touch! We stayed at the cabana closest to the beach and it was amazing! There was plenty of room, the furniture was nice, AC worked great, and all kitchen appliance/dish ware was really good. We loved having coffee on the patio every morning to start the day.
This is literally the only thing I can think of…There is no restaurant on site, but easily mitigated with 2 within walking distance (next door and about 5 min walk). And you will probably rent a golf cart so you can drive to multiple places for all meals within 5 minutes.
Reviewed: 7 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBen and the rest of the staff were amazing!
It’s a bit far from the center of all the activities but some would say that’s a good thing.
Reviewed: 1 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewOur beach bugalow on the sand was perfect!
Not a thing
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNice little resort. Good pool. Had kayaks and bikes for their guests to use.
I noticed alot of mosquitoes. I got quite a few bites. Especially around the pool area
Reviewed: 18 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewClean , cute, comfortable Cabanas and Ben, the manager was fantastic. Even driving us to go eat when we got in late. I didn’t have time to get our golf cart yet.
No beach, garbage and sargasso is not cleaned up, so, you have to go out on dock to get in water.
Reviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewRelaxed vibe, great pool, good location, good value
Nothing!
Reviewed: 25 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewQuiet clean and the staff were friendly pool was always clean and never over crowded
The occasional smell for the property next door where st stagnant sea water and rotting vegetation created a pungent stick if the wind blew the right way
Reviewed: 28 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewPros: Super clean, nice staff, adorable cottage, had internet and internet TV, safe, very quiet and cozy the maid does your dishes which I haven't had anyone do my dishes for me in ages so I extra appreciated that luxury.
Cons: farther from town than I personally like (I didn't understand the layout of San Pedro when I booked) and completely not their fault but the empty lot next door has gross water and piles of trash that have an unpleasant smell and if the wind is traveling from that area..... But still adorable and would definitely go again .
Reviewed: 22 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewFun units, well appointed, beautiful and quiet location. Very kind and helpful staff, including booking tours. Our snorkel tours picked us up from the Cocotal pier - very convenient.
It was too windy to kayak - bummer.
Reviewed: 22 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewOn the beach.
Water was not accessible,a/c in our cabana barely kept rooms cool. Even knowing we rented both cabanas (as only one bed in each) the smaller cabana was waited till day of arrival to be worked on. Took all day, was told it was repaired, it was for all of around 2 hours, then our son sweated the rest of the night. Day 2, repairs on a:c again with same result as night 1. By night 3, our last, a/c was finally repaired. Again, knowing these two cabanas were rented. There was a large collection of hair on floor of large cabana shower, windows in both cabana were dirty which blocks beach view, and both were cabanas wee very dusty.
Hello, We are sorry for the inconvenience caused during your stay with us. The smaller cabana was being prepared in the morning after our check out in that same room. The A.C start given problems last minute just like an hour before your arrival, that is why your son had to wait, and we did let him know. Our guys did the best to get it working that day, but we did not expect it to give trouble again. After the second repair we had to get a new A.C and we did inform your son that we will be installing a new one. Regarding the windows, we washed it, but due that those days we had rough winds and sea, it keeps the glass door and windows getting smear. Once again, sorry for the inconvenience. We will do our best to improve this issues, but there are things that are beyond our control.
Hello, We are sorry for the inconvenience caused during your stay with us. The smaller cabana was being prepared in the morning after our check out in that same room. The A.C start given problems last minute just like an hour before your a… Show more
Reviewed: 10 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewCocotal Inn is a wonderful haven near San Pedro. The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating. The option to kayak out to the reef and snorkel was an added bonus!
Reviewed: 31 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewWe loved the location as well as the helpful staff!
Reviewed: 27 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful cabana! Very spacious one bedroom with a wonderful porch! Staff was exceptional, always making sure we had everything we needed. We stayed two extra nights! Beach area was beautiful and we met a lot of nice people there.
Got bit by alot of bugs while we were outside.
Reviewed: 22 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewSo well kept. Friendly staff
Reviewed: 14 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
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