We were looking for a good value in Belize but found a GREAT one! We wanted to be in a nice location, but not in the thick of a tourist-y place. Hopkins is a nice little village and a bit secluded. It has bigger resorts and tiny beach cabanas. We found SUN and SEA BEACH HOUSE to be the best combination of relaxing and activity. The host, Mirko, is very adept at making the vacation seem effortless, and was able to book activities like a Mayan Chocolate Farm and Factory tour that was fun and educational (and delicious).
We did enjoy the Jungle Zipline which was strenuous but worth ever step. We had four adults in our group, two young and two with a few years on the planet, and it worked for all of us.
There is a full range of restaurants to choose from in Hopkins, from simple meals to elegant resort spots. The people are all friendly and willing to help you have a good experience.
Our beach was cleaned multiple times during our stay of one week, and the water is warm, inviting, and shallow for just standing and contemplating the universe. Swimmers will need to head out to deeper waters, but it is very safe. We saw lots of birds, a few rays in the water, a manatee feeding, and more birds.
Our home for the week was very clean, more than adequate for four adults, and we enjoyed days "off" by just hanging out. The cooking capabilities are there if you want, and we made our own breakfasts most days. There are multiple food stores to buy almost anything you need. There are medical clinics and a pharmacy if something happens that you'd need basic help to fix. There are stairs so it's not ideal for anyone who needs accessible accommodations but it's fine for all ages with that caveat.
The physical house is a drive away from the village, so we were glad to have access to our SUV. You could easily rent a golf cart, or bike if you needed to, but it gets dark and the roads are not all paved. We experienced heat, cool breezes, a little rain, but the weather never kept us from doing what we wanted. We did not exhaust the many options for fun or food, so would gladly return to Hopkins and our beautiful home away from home. Don't hesitate to try this spot. Thanks, Mirko!
