The Tourism Industry in Belize has much to be proud of this early in the year. TripAdvisor® has released their Travelers’ Choice Top Lists for 2012 and Belize’s performance has been outstanding. Taking the top slot is The Phoenix Resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye which was named #1 of the top 25 Hotels in the World. That’s right, WORLD. Belize has two resorts in this list, with Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort taking the #3 spot.
We spoke to the Managers at The Phoenix, who were very thankful for the honor. “We are grateful to be recognized by our guests and TripAdvisor®. We want to thank our many guests for their feedback and support and our amazing staff, whose terrific customer service led to this award. We’re honored to be in such great company with other resorts in the country whom we admire and respect, and we look forward to the additional exposure this award will bring to Belize,” stated Mark Maggiotto and Stacy Chesnick.
Another island hotel that received top honors was Xanadu Resort, which was named #3 in the top 25 Hotels in Central and South America. In that same list, Belize took 11 spots, with The Phoenix at #1, Hamanasi at #2, Coco Plum Caye Resort at #5, Turneffe Island Resort #7, Victoria House #10, Belcampo Lodge #13, Las Terrazas #20, Chaa Creek #23, Matachica Beach Resort #24, and Grand Caribe #25. San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, was named one of the Top 25 destinations in Central and South America, and has the honor of being in the Top 10 beaches in Central and South America as well.
With Tourism being Belize’s #1 industry, these recognitions are welcomed. Certainly, Belize has a lot to offer, from North to South, East to West, with beaches, jungle, ruins, rivers, caves, and a great variety of cultures. The San Pedro Sun has been proudly promoting the wonders of the jewel through its Visitor’s Guide, including features on both The Phoenix and Xanadu – with both resorts having made a lasting impression. It seems that Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret is not a secret anymore! Congratulations to ALL the honorees!
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Belize’s list of awards include:
Top 25 Hotels in the World
- #1 – The Phoenix Resort – San Pedro, Belize
- #3 – Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort – Hopkins, Belize
Top 25 Hotels for Service In The World
- #2 – Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort – Hopkins, Belize
- #9 – The Phoenix Resort – San Pedro, Belize
- #12 – Mystic River Resort – San Ignacio, Belize
Top 25 Hotels in Central America
- #1 – The Phoenix Resort – San Pedro, Belize
- #2 – Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort – Hopkins, Belize
- #3 – Xanadu Island Resort Belize – San Pedro, Belize
- #5 – Coco Plum Island Resort – Dangriga, Belize
- #7 – Turneffe Island Resort – Turneffe Islands, Belize
- #10 – Victoria House – San Pedro, Belize
- #13 – Belcampo Lodge – Punta Gorda, Belize
- #20 – Las Terrazas Resort– San Pedro Belize
- #23 – The Lodge at Chaa Creek – San Ignacio, Belize
- #24 – Mata Chica Beach Resort – San Pedro, Belize
- #25 – Grand Caribe Resort – San Pedro, Belize
Top 25 Hotels for Service In Central America
- #2 – The Phoenix Resort – San Pedro, Belize
- #4 – Mystic River Resort – San Ignacio, Belize
- #7 – Maya Beach Hoel – Placencia, Belize
- #9 – Xanadu Island Resort Belize – San Pedro, Belize
- #10 – Pelican Reef Villas Resort – San Pedro, Belize
- #14 – El Pescador Resort – San Pedro, Belize
- #18 – Turneffe Island Resort – Turneffe Islands, Belize
- #22 – Mariposa Jungle Resort – San Ignacio, Belize
Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Central America
- #9 – Victoria House – San Pedro
- #13 – Las Terrazas Resort – San Pedro Belize
- #21 – Belizean Dreams – Hopkins, Belize
Top 25 Bargain Hotels in Central America
- #13 – Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort – Hopkins, Belize
- #19 – Xanadu Island Resort Belize – San Pedro, Belize
Top 25 B&B’s and Inns in Central America
- #3 – Hickatee Cottages – Punta Gorda, Belize
- #10 – Moonracer Farm Lodging & Tours – San Ignacio, Belize
- #14 – Table Rock Jungle Lodge – San Ignacio, Belize
- #21 – Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge – San Ignacio, Belize
Top 25 Relaxation/Spa Hotels In Central America
- #16 – The Phoenix Resort – San Pedro, Belize
- #18 – Belcampo Lodge – Punta Gorda, Belize
- #21 – Mata Chica Beach Resort – San Pedro, Belize
Top 25 Trendiest Hotels In Central America
- #16 – Maruba Resort Jungle Spa – Maskall, Belize
- #22 – The Phoenix Resort – San Pedro, Belize
- #25 – Las Terrazas Resort – San Pedro Belize
