Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye (Belize)

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About Pelican Beach Resort - South Water Caye (Belize)

Pelican Beach Resort on South Water Caye, Belize, offers a secluded island escape with beachfront cabanas, stunning coral reefs, exceptional snorkeling, and a peaceful tropical paradise.

The Beach South Water Caye, Belize

How to Get There

South Water Caye is located atop the Belize Barrier Reef, approximately 14 miles southeast of the coastal town of Dangriga in southern Belize. Their base of operations is their sister hotel (Pelican Beach Resort, Dangriga), which is located near the Dangriga airstrip. If you are entering Dangriga from there, they provide complimentary transportation from the Dangriga airstrip to the hotel and dock.

Dive Overview

Home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, Belize offers good Caribbean diving combined with an excellent tropical rain forest, exotic birds, and historical Mayan ruins. Its also one of the few places in the world where you can scuba dive (not just snorkel) with whale sharks.

[Read More: Belize Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

Your island accommodation choices include: cottages nestled in the coconut trees, rooms in the main lodge with a birds eye view of the reef crest, or cozy rooms in the group residence.

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Reef Crest Rooms

Compact rooms just steps from the coral reef, offering garden or sea-views and simple island comfort.

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Hot Water Shower

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Family Duplex

Spacious cottage configured for families, or small groupswith beach-front access and easy reach to resort activities.

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En Suite Bathroom

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$290 pp/pn
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Reef View Duplex

Two-storey duplex perched near the reef-edge offering panoramic sea views and breezy island living.

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Private Cottages

Secluded beachfront cottage under palm trees with lagoon and sea views—ideal for snorkelling directly off the sand.

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Pelican Beach Resort South Water Caye's cottagePelican Beach Resort South Water Caye's cottage

Pelican Beach Resort South Water Caye's Brown Bobby roomPelican Beach Resort South Water Caye's Pelican's Pouch Room

Pelican Beach Resort South Water Caye's restaurantPelican Beach Resort South Water Caye's Pelican's yoga deck

Pelican Beach Resort South Water Caye's Restaurant (LEFT) & Yoga Deck (RIGHT)

Food & Drinks

Welcome to open-air dining on the deck of the Pelicans Pouch where coffee, tea, juice, and water is available all day along with a mid-morning snack of fresh baked cookies.

Meals include tropical fruits, salads, fresh seafood, and delicious local dishes and desserts. Island blends and mixes, local beer, rum, and wine can be found at the fully stocked bar.

Pelican Beach Resort South Water Caye's foodPelican Beach Resort South Water Caye's food

Dive Information

Diving In Belize

The dive operator, Seemore Adventures, does dive tours at the Southern Barrier Reef around South Water Caye Marine Reserve and Glovers Reef Atoll Marine Reserve. Both locations are a part of The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. At South Water Caye they have 18 different dive sites used on a regular basis and at Glovers 11 different dive sites.

The diving in Belize is varied enough to please everyone from novices to seasoned divers. Youll find an abundance of coral gardens, sponges, reef sharks, rays, and small reef fish.

Dive Center Information

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Pelican Beach Resort Dive Center Overview

  • The resort is partnered with Seemore Adventures, the only locally owned and operated dive shop in Hopkins, Belize. Their specialty is personalized diving tours and PADI Dive Instructions to a minimum of only two divers.

Resort features

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Large family cottages accommodate families with small children
  • Babysitting service
  • Games & library
  • Kayaks available at no charge
  • Hammocks and lounge chairs

Resort activities

  • Snorkeling
  • Scuba-diving
  • Kayaking
  • Birding
  • Marine Ecology tours
  • Hammocking
  • Nature Walk
  • Flyfishing

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Practical information

Electricity

110 / 220 V 60 Hz.There are outlets in the rooms and there is a charging station for batteries and small appliances in the main lodge, however, blow dryers and larger appliances are not supported.

Time zone

UTC-6

Languages

English

Accept Credit Cards?

Yes

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