Victoria House Resort Belize Vacations, Honeymoons and Luxury Travel Packages
General Information
Victoria House is located on the island of Ambergris Caye about two miles south of San Pedro Town. The ambiance is one of relaxation, privacy and barefoot elegance. With its combination of natural wonders and luxury this serene peaceful hideaway is an oasis on this small island.
Victoria House Resort Accommodations
With only forty-five accommodations, Victoria House is small and exclusive and has retained the casual ambiance and outstanding staff that make it a true Belizean experience. All of the Casitas, Plantation Rooms and Suites and private Villas are located in lush tropical gardens with tall swaying palm trees and sweeping views of the reef and white sand beach. Some accommodations such as the beachfront villas and Rainforest Suite are just steps from the azure Caribbean, while the Plantation rooms and Casitas are set slightly further back from the beach but still offer beach views.
Casita
Greet a stunning sunrise from the private verandah of a charming thatch-roofed casita. Each one is decorated with locally handcrafted mahogany beds draped in custom mosquito netting allowing you to enjoy the cool evening breezes, for those that prefer air-conditioning each Casita is centrally cooled. There are seven Casitas facing the Caribbean and are separated by only a white sand beach and a wide expanse of verdant lawn and bougainvillea. The Casitas are furnished with a queen bed.
 Plantation Rooms
Eight Plantation Rooms are located in two unique buildings facing the beach surrounded by tropical bougainvillea and hibiscus filled gardens and tall swaying palms. Each room features a private entrance and verandah with lovely views of the gardens, pool and beach. All rooms have plantation style interiors with either a queen or king size bed draped in custom-made linen canopies. Another six Plantation rooms are available in the villas and main hotel. All Plantation Rooms are fully air-conditioned.
Rainforest Suite
Rainforest Suite, AKA The Honeymoon Suite: an individual Casita set approximately fifty feet from the waters edge. The suite features a wrap around verandah fully furnished with chaise lounge and sofas. The Mahogany French doors across the entire front of the suite open the bedroom to the beach. The private Casita boasts an oversized bedroom with a magnificent four-poster bamboo bed facing the beach providing all the views of the Caribbean you could wish for. Local art wall frescos of whimsical flora and fauna evoke a feeling of being in the rainforest.
Plantation Suites
Both Plantation Suites, 12 and 16, are located on the second level of the main building and offer a bright and spacious parlor with separate king size bedrooms; the custom made Mahogany beds with luxurious down pillows and tropical weight duvets are draped in our signature mosquito canopies. Each suite has central air conditioning and is accessed by a wrap around verandah that is shared by three Staterooms; from Plantation suite 16 there is a garden view and from suite 12 there is a pool and beach view.
 Tower Suite
The only one of its kind on the island located in Casa Azul; a villa on the grounds of Victoria House. One enters the suite through a private entrance, accessed from beach level leading to the second floor. Here is where the oversized master bathroom of the suite is located; the bathroom boasts a walk-in shower, double vanities and Jacuzzi. An open Mahogany staircase winds up to the third level into the dramatic bedroom, sitting room area featuring vaulted ceilings, king size four-poster Bamboo bed draped in a romantic mosquito canopy. Both the bedroom and sitting area open to a private verandah of the Villa offering panoramic views of the sunrise as it breaks over the barrier reef. If desired the Tower Suite can also be combined with the main level living room, dining room and kitchen. The Tower Suite is not sold as an individual suite until at least 60 days prior to arrival.
Casa Playa Blanca
This lovely two-bedroom single story villa with vaulted hardwood ceilings is located on white sand, palm-shaded beach. Both bedrooms and the living room opens onto a spacious deck with a private infinity pool which overlooks the beach, providing the perfect spot to enjoy an island sunrise break over the barrier reef. Although the bedrooms mirror each other in size and are air-conditioned, one features a king bed and the other two queen beds. The living room, kitchen and the dining room also have a garden view deck facing west with cooling tropical breezes and views of the island sunsets. The bedrooms may be closed off from the living area and reserved as a Master Suite (the bedroom plus living area). Each bedroom can be rented separately and are priced as Plantation Rooms. The villa bedrooms are not sold as individual rooms or suites until at least 60 days prior to arrival.
Casa Del Sol
 Just next-door to Playa Blanca is a spacious three-bedroom fully air-conditioned traditional plantation style house. The ground floor is home to the master bedroom and features a customized bamboo queen bed and a large en suite bathroom with a Mexican style walk-in shower and double vanity. The living room, dining room and kitchen all open to an oversized covered verandah furnished with locally crafted wicker and mahogany furniture. Upstairs, two privately accessed bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning and king bed. A shared balcony overlooks the beach and barrier reef. The lower level of this lovely casa can be taken as a Master Suite with the bedroom, kitchen & living area. The two upstairs rooms may be rented separately, and are priced as Plantation Rooms. The villa bedrooms are not sold as individual rooms or suites until at least 60 days prior to arrival.
Casa Azul
Nestled on the grounds of Victoria House, Casa Azul is a magnificent five-bedroom villa boasting over 3,500 sq feet. Located beachfront, this beautiful house offers a private pool set in lush landscaping overlooking the great Barrier Reef. The pool is reserved exclusively for houseguests; however, all guests of Casa Azul have access to Victoria House resort amenities. The main level of the house is accessed from the beach and comprises of a spacious living room, a dining room accommodating up to eight and full kitchen which overlooks the covered patio, beachfront pool and gardens. The front of the house, including the pool has fabulous views of the Caribbean. Casa Azul is centrally air-conditioned. The second level, accessed by an interior or exterior staircase, is where three luxurious Plantation rooms are located, all ocean view with sliding glass doors opening to an extra wide verandah. The Plantation rooms each have a king bed and private bathroom. The Tower suite's entrance on the second level is where the Jacuzzi bathroom is located, a private stairway leads to the third level master suite and sitting room with panoramic views of the island, the azure blue Caribbean and reef. The Studio apartment is on the ground floor with it's own private entrance. Consisting of two rooms with a double bed and a queen bed. The apartment has an en-suite bathroom and can be rented separately. The villa bedrooms are not sold as individual rooms or suites until at least 60 days prior to arrival.
 Infinity Suites (One Bedroom & Two Bedrooms)
The two, one-bedroom suites each have a spacious living room, dining area and full kitchen on the ground level. The two, two-bedroom infinity suites feature a full kitchen, living area and queen canopied bed guestroom with a full bath on the ground level. All suites have a private terrace with great views of the pool and beach. Upstairs the suites features an oversized master bedroom, king size canopied bed, double vanities, walk in showers, living area and a large furnished private verandah in both front and back of the suite. Perfect for watching sunset and sunrise. They are both approximately 1,176 sq feet.
Villas at Victoria House
The Victoria House offers three exquisite two-bedroom villas. Each villa is one level with traditional thatch roofs. There is a spacious living area, dining area and full kitchen. Each villa has two large master bedrooms each with mahogany poster king size canopied beds, two luxurious travertine bathrooms, romantic indoor/outdoor shower gardens in complete privacy. Furnished private terraces overlooking the infinity edge pool with views to the gardens, beach and Caribbean Sea. The Villa Master bedrooms can be reserved separately at least 60 days prior to arrival.
Victoria House Resort Dining
Dining at Victoria House can be as romantic or as casual as you desire. There are three different options for you to choose from depending on the time of day and ambience you want. Whatever your choice you are bound to be well looked after and enjoy the cuisine of fresh local ingredients and seafood.
Restaurant Palmilla overlooks the pool and the beautiful Caribbean; it is fully air-conditioned for those rare occasions when the weather does not cooperate! Casual for breakfast and lunch yet candle lit in the evenings, Palmilla offers a full a la carte menu created by our Chef Nori Aoyagi.
The Poolside patio is perfect for al fresco dining, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner the patio is located just outside the restaurant. Offering the same magnificent views as Palmilla makes it a favorite for lunch.
Admiral Nelsons Beach Bar is a lovely Belizean style Palapa thatch roof bar and casual dining verandah. Only a few feet from the waters edge and pier it is the prime spot to watch divers and fishermen return with their catch of the day and their tall tales of the one that got away.
Palmilla
The restaurant at Victoria House is renowned to be one of the best in the region. Dining at Victoria House is a casual experience with a unique mix of island seafood and continental cuisine. Relaxed and informal yet as romantic as you would desire, the air-conditioned candle-lit Palmilla Restaurant is a delightful place to relax and enjoy Chef Nori's unique style of cuisine. If you want to dine under the magnificent stars of the island we recommend the Patio adjacent to the restaurant overlooking the pool and beach
Admiral Nelson Beach Bar
Admiral Nelson's beach bar and verandah offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with magnificent views of one of the world's greatest barrier reefs. Located on the North end of the resort, the Palapa roof beach bar is the place to be casual and relax in your swimsuit, enjoy a sundowner cocktail, select a tequila from our signature collection, listen to island music while soaking up the views of the reef, or simply while away the afternoon playing one of the many games we have available for our guests. This hub of activity does not close until the last guest leaves!
Victoria House Resort Activities
Fantasea Dive Shop at Victoria House offers a variety of different of activities to meet our guests' needs…. fishing, diving, snorkeling, birding, cave tubing… you'll enjoy discussing your wishes with Javier Williams, our Activities Director. Javier will help to plan and coordinate your itinerary, keeping in mind the importance of relaxing in a Mayan hammock strung between a two swaying palms. Be as laid back, as you desire or as adventurous as you dare!
Fishing
Belizean waters are justifiably world-renowned for sports  fishing. Whether your desires are to land a dinner for your table after a day on the reef, the thrill of hooking a huge game fish, or light tackle and fly-fishing for bonefish on the flats, you will find our guides to be some of the best in the country. Many of our guests return year after year for the opportunity of fishing with their favorite guide. You may be back next year for the very same reason!
- Flats Fishing - Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon
- Reef Fishing -Snapper, Grouper, Jack, Barracuda
- Deep Sea Fishing - Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna Wahoo
Full day and half-day trips are available, with your choice of refreshments and box lunches on request. Trips include boat and guide. Our guides provide excellent quality rods and reels for guest use.
Diving & Snorkeling
 Diving... enjoy the most beautiful diving excursions on the second largest barrier reef in the world, located just a half mile from the shores of Ambergris Caye. Victoria House's own Fantasea Dive Shop on their pier boast the most experienced PADI Dive Masters and offers full PADI certification courses, excellent scuba and snorkeling gear and one-day resort courses for non-divers, and much more. Local and Offshore Dive Trips (Blue Hole and Turneffe) are available and easily arranged.
Avid divers may want to bring their personal equipment; otherwise you'll find all gear, including masks, snorkels, BC's, wetsuits and lights, available at Fantasea Dive Shop. Proof of certification is required.
Snorkeling... in the crystal clear waters of Ambergris Caye non-divers can enjoy the beauty of the under-the-sea world. There are several sites to snorkel and skin-dive; Hol Chan under water Marine Reserve, Mexico Rocks and Coral Garden are all within a short boat ride form the Victoria House pier. All equipment can be rented from Fantasea Dive Shop.
Mainland & Water Tours
Mayan Tours... long before the discovery of the Americas by Europeans, the land now known as Belize was home to a thriving and advance culture. The living descendants of this period are a proud part of the mosaic of modern Belize, while the remains of their cities and cultural centers are found all over the land. Many are recognized archeological sites but others remain undiscovered in farmers' fields and towns people's back gardens. We will be happy to assist you in planning a day trip or an overnight excursion to these unique aspects of our Belizean heritage. From the island we recommend two Mayan sites: Altun Ha and Lamanai.
Manatee Watching, Cave Tubing, Belize Zoo, Jungle Canopy Zip Line…all these wonderful and exciting tours leave from the hotel pier. All are full day trips and all begin with a relaxing boat ride to the mainland. Relax and enjoy the adventure
Birding
An amazing variety of birds including the rare and secretive Black Catbird may be observed in the immediate vicinity of Victoria House, and a short forty minute boat ride to the leeward side of Ambergris Caye will introduce you to the many more birds indigenous to this area. Some species you can observe will include Great Blue and Little Blue Herons, Roseate Spoonbills, White Ibis, Brown Pelicans, the Reddish Egret in its rare White Phase and the majestic five foot tall Jabiru Strork. On your way back for lunch at the hotel you may choose to stop for a refreshing snorkel on the reef.
Weddings
 A Victoria House wedding is the fantasy of a lifetime come true! In today's busy world, planning a wedding can take such enormous effort that the idea of "eloping" and marrying on a tropical island is very appealing, especially when it takes place in the romantic setting of Victoria House. Our experienced wedding planners will guide you through the wedding packages, customize them to suit your needs and arrange for everything but the warm sand beach and tropical sunsets, we leave that to nature. All you need are your documents and reservations.
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