Ambergris Sunset Hotel

Ambergris Sunset Hotel Overview

First Impressions

San Pedro is one of those places that just gets under your skin — and Ambergris Sunset Hotel fits right into that laid-back Caribbean vibe the moment you arrive. It’s a three-star property, so don’t expect anything over the top, but honestly, that’s kind of the point. The name says it all, and if you time it right, you’ll catch a sunset from here that makes you wonder why you ever stayed anywhere else.

Location & Neighborhood

Tucked along Nurse Shark Street in San Pedro, the hotel sits in a spot that guests consistently rave about — recent visitors rated the location a 9.3, which is genuinely impressive for a town where good positioning matters a lot. Couples especially seem to love it here, with a location score of 9.5 for two-person trips, and I can see why. You’re close enough to the action on the island to walk to restaurants and bars, but it doesn’t feel like you’re right in the middle of the noise. That balance is harder to find than you’d think in San Pedro.

The Stay

The rooms are comfortable and clean — I mean, it’s not going to blow your mind with design, but everything you actually need is there. It’s the kind of place where you spend most of your time outside anyway, which is exactly how a Belizean beach trip should go. What I appreciate is that the staff are genuinely responsive; if you have questions after booking, they get back to you fast, which takes a lot of the pre-trip stress away. Small thing, but it matters when you’re coordinating island logistics from thousands of miles away.

Practical Perks

Free private parking is available at the hotel, which is actually more useful than it sounds in San Pedro — parking can be a bit of a scramble in town during busier periods. If you’re renting a golf cart (which, honestly, is the best way to get around the island), having a dedicated spot back at the hotel is a real convenience. The overall guest rating sits at 8.3 out of 10, which tells you that most people leave here pretty happy. That kind of consistent score for a three-star property usually means the basics are done well and the staff genuinely care.

Why Guests Love It

Ambergris Sunset Hotel works because it doesn’t try to be something it isn’t. San Pedro is a place where you’re going to spend your days snorkeling the Belize Barrier Reef, eating fresh fish tacos, and watching the sky turn pink over the water — the hotel is your comfortable, well-located base for all of that. Couples in particular seem to find something special here, and I think it’s the combination of a romantic setting and a team that actually communicates well and keeps things running smoothly. If you’re looking for a relaxed, unpretentious stay on Ambergris Caye without any unpleasant surprises, this is a solid choice.

Ambergris Sunset Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Ambergris Sunset Hotel

• Tobias from Australia (9/10)

  Great location, simple and clean. Nice pool in the middle.

• Kelsey from Ireland (7/10)

  This hotel was great for our 3 night stay. The location is central to everything and rooms were cleaned daily. The sunset views from the rooftop are beautiful!

• Patricia from Turks & Caicos Islands (7/10)

  They accommodated early check in and the room was ready. NOt to far from center of town..like 20 minutes walk. Has AC and pool.

• Ava from Belize (8/10)

  Friendly staff. Quiet an cozy area. Clean an welcoming

• Tiffany from Canada (7/10)

  Great price and refreshing pool. Cute cats and friendly staff.

• Keme from Belize (9/10)

  I enjoyed my stay and it was very convenient….close to town, property well kept…. internet wasn't working however everything else was exceptional.

• Adrian from United States (9/10)

  Great stay for a few days, I will return

• David from United States (8/10)

  Location

• David from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Everything was excellent but think rustic rather than luxurious. Family room on ground floor was spacious and had two large double beds as well as a bunk bed where we could stow our things. AC worked well and room also had two ceiling fans. Small fridge was great to keep drinks cool and coffee maker was very welcome. Early check-in was no problem and meant we could head straight to hotel from the water taxi. There is off road parking for a couple of golf carts but we just parked in the street in front. The small 4 ft deep swimming pool was clean and really appreciated by son. We were the only ones at poolside so size of pool was not a problem. There are plenty of loungers beside the pool too. Shower in bathroom was adequate as was water supply. I only found a single electrical outlet in the room. It has an adaptor allowing up to six devices to be connected but this is used by the fridge, TV and cable box so gets a little cramped. There’s a small table with a couple of chairs for laptop by the outlet.
  
  Miguel is a friendly guy and gave us a free coconut to drink. Unfortunately he had lost several customers due to the menace of Hurricane Beryl, which never arrived. We had postponed our trip too. There’s a restaurant but we didn’t use it so can’t comment on the food. There are a couple of hammocks and swing chairs but surprisingly no beer.
  
  Location is excellent. The hotel is on the opposite (west) side of the island from where the water taxi arrives from Belize City but only a 10-minute walk if you’re not too loaded up with bags. It’s on the same side as the departure terminal for water taxi to Corozal (5 minute walk). It’s in the centre of town and there’s a supermarket with ATM a 2-minute walk away. Check out is 11 a.m. but we were able to leave our bags in the office as our boat off the island wasn’t until 3 p.m.

• Col1427 from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Good location

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