The Resort and Rooms, Portofino

Ambergris Caye

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Sandra and Jaan Van Noord and family moved from Belgium to Belize over 12 years ago and created their dream, a quintessential beach retreat in a spectacular island setting, where service and hospitality are the nucleus of the resort.

Being child friendly, it makes for a flexible base for larger family reunions and weddings, as well as family vacations. Their own children love to meet new friends and enjoy sharing their paradise with others.

There is an on site PADI certified dive shop, making it easy to schedule snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing excursions, along with inland jungle and Mayan excursions. For a day by day tailor made itinerary, at AB we can customise something that is perfect for your pace.

 

Portofino is located approximately 7 miles north of San Pedro town. Access is by boat only and there is a complimentary meet and greet service at San Pedro Airstrip and boat transfer to the resort.

Guests wishing to go into San Pedro for shopping, dining or exploring are welcomed to take a ride on any of these boat runs free of charge. As timings are dependent on arrivals and departures, the schedule varies from day to day. Outside of these times, there is the Coastal Xpress Water Taxi service that runs up and down the island at least every two hours, and can be reserved at the reception.

Further on site amenities include

  • Spa treatments available under the palapa hut on the dock, or in your room
  • Kayaks, bikes for hire, snorkel gear
  • Book exchange
  • Concierge
  • WIFI in rooms and lobby
  • Daily housekeeping
  • DVD collection
  • On site events planner

All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, flat screen cable TV, DVD player, mini-refrigerator, hair dryer and free Wi-Fi.

Room types are as follows:

Beach Cabanas

The Beach Cabanas feature thatched roofs, views of the ocean, cute beach décor, a king size bed and hardwood floors. The rooms share a porch with a hammock with neighbouring cabanas

Beachfront Rooms

Located on the 1st floor of a 2 storey building, the Beachfront Rooms have unobstructed views of the ocean, king beds, a connecting door (ideal for families) and a shared porch with a hammock and chairs.

Tree Top Suites

The Tree Top suites are located on the 2nd floor and feature spectacular views through the large French doors that open to a private balcony with chairs, hammocks and a table, where you can enjoy private dining. The 18 foot high thatch palapa roof and a custom made bamboo king size bed add to the theatre.

Colonial Suites

Located on the ground floor below the Tree Top Suites, each suite offers two queen beds, ideal for those looking for multiple bedding. The room is outlined with large French windows for plenty of natural light.

VIP Suites

Located on the sand close to the pool, each VIP Suite has a sweeping palapa ceiling, a large private balcony with hammocks and chairs, a custom made king size bamboo bed and a sitting area with bamboo chairs and a desk.

Honeymoon Suite

Offering 800 sq feet of interior space, the ‘Royal Orchid Suite’ features floor to ceiling windows, a large private balcony with hammocks and chairs, a four-poster bamboo king size bed and the showcase palapa cathedral ceiling.

The bathroom features a walk-in jungle rain shower with hand painted talavera sinks, a custom made soaking tub framed by a large French window that overlooks the palms.

Lower Villa, Mansion

This suite is” 1200 square feet” and has 2 rooms, one king bed in the master bedroom and 1 double bed in the second bedroom. In this floor there is connecting door to the superior Villa.

Superior Villa-Mansion

This floor is “800 square feet “and has two rooms, 1 queen bed in each room. In this floor there is a connecting door to lower floor.

Located on the second floor of the main lodge, the Green Parrot Bistro has a tree house style setting with expansive views and ocean breezes. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and the style is is ‘Euro-Caribbean fusion cuisine’, featuring home-made pasta dishes, local seafood, imported meats and locally sourced produce.

Not to be missed dishes include the lobster bisque (when in season), the ‘Grouper Con Mariscos’ (pan seared grouper stuffed with seafood, served with a creamy chardonnay reduction) and the ‘Frozen Tropical Tundra’, the ultimate frozen key lime pie made with fresh picked limes.

The Green Parrot Bar has outdoor seating and offers bar service at the pool, on the beach or by the end of the dock. The margaritas are legendary!

Season:

HIGH January 6th   – April 19th

LOW April 20th – December 21st

PEAK December 22nd – January 5th

Low High Peak
Beach Cabana $250.00 $295.00 $340.00
Junior Beach Suite $250.00 $295.00 $340.00
Colonial Suite $265.00 $335.00 $410.00
Treetop suite $265.00 $335.00 $410.00
VIP Beach Suite $295.00 $395.00 $450.00
Honeymoon suite $350.00 $420.00 $495.00
Villa Mansion (Lower or Superior) 4px $400.00 $500.00 $600.00
Villa Mansion (Lower or Superior) 3px $355.00 $455.00 $555.00
Villa Mansion (Lower or Superior) 2px $310.00 $410.00 $510.00
Additional Person $45.00 $45.00 $45.00

Rates are before tax and service charge

  • All prices are quoted per night, per room and are in US Dollars.
  • All prices do not include 9% Government Hotel Tax and 10% Service Charge.
  • All prices are based on Double Occupancy.
  • The Mansion prices are based on Quadruple Occupancy per floor, for different occupancies please contact us.
  • All prices include Continental Breakfast, San Pedro airstrip Meet and Greet Service, Transfer to Resort, and Welcome Tropical Cocktail.
  • All prices include free usage of Water Sports Equipment available on site.

We felt like we were part of the family! We stayed a few days in Belize before going to a wedding in Guatemala. Portofino was just what we needed. From the moment we got to there, we felt like family. Ashira is such a sweetheart. She welcomes you and makes sure you have everything you need. Raul, seemed to know a couple from New Orleans needed drinks all the time. Binky took me on my own private dive trip! Everyone at Portofino makes your feel special from the owners to the staff to the dive shop! It was so relaxing! Room Tip: I don’t think you can wrong with any of them!”

Great people, nice facilities. Staff top notch, place was very nice. Dive shop was excellent.”

Highly Recommend! Gorgeous, relaxing setting, with excellent staff. It has everything you need to stay and literally do nothing, yet offers great excursions for those adventurous types. The staff assists with setting everything up. Our accommodations were lovely, clean with fresh flowers daily. It wasn’t overly pretentious like some chain hotel and resorts. It is very romantic, perfect to hit the reset. There were kids there, but it doesn’t bother me, so long as they aren’t mine. However, I could see making it a fantastic and cultural family vacay, by renting out the mansion. Part of the fun and excitement is getting there! “