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El Ben Cabañas

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Garden view
Cocktail bar, poolside views, open daily
2 outdoor pools
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Bar

Explore the area

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North End, Caye Caulker
  • Place, Belize Barrier Reef
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caye Caulker Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, The Split
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Caye Caulker (CUK)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Caye Caulker

When you stay at El Ben Cabañas in Caye Caulker, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from Belize Barrier Reef and 13 minutes by foot from Caye Caulker Beach. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Caye Caulker Marine Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Belize Barrier Reef - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Caye Caulker Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Caye Caulker Marine Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Split - 12 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Playa Asuncion - 16 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Caye Caulker (CUK) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lazy Lizard
  • Ice and Beans
  • Iguana Beach Bar
  • Swings Bar And Restaurant
  • ‪Chef Kareem’s Unbelizeable Lunch - ‬11 min drive

About this property

El Ben Cabañas

El Ben Cabañas offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at T & T Bar and Grill, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 beach bars.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
T & T Bar and Grill - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
El Ben Poolside Bar - This poolside cocktail bar serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • El Ben Poolside Bar
  • T & T Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during June, December, November, October, September, and August.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

El Ben Cabañas Hotel

El Ben Cabañas Caye Caulker

El Ben Cabañas Hotel Caye Caulker

El Ben Cabañas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 308 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Seth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. The restaurant was reasonably good but a little pricey. The advertisement was a bit deceptive, and that you cannot just walk out to the reef and go snorkeling. You need to rent a boat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Elmer

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kerry

Beautiful room. Red
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carly, Enid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, hot water, easy walk to the Split, convenient scheduled shuttle, good food at the restaurant and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was absolutely perfect. Staff was attentive, professional and friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was first-rate. Facilities clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at El Ben. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly from start to finish, the cabanas were gorgeous, clean and super comfortable. It was very easy to arrange for transportation to and from the airport, as well as to and from the south side of the island across the split. We loved eating at Korner Stop right across from the entrance of El Ben — delicious food and sweet staff. HOWEVER... YOU MUST WEAR BUG SPRAY. The no-see-ums were relentless on the island. Wear super strong bug spray always, or douse yourself in baby oil.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant food was very good. It was a very quiet and replaxing stay. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and always helpful. Clean room and quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The proprietor of this high end establishment is and incredibly unethical and extremely unpleasant person. We were not treated with respect and I suggest you not stay even tho the place itself is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the best and most friendly hotel on the caye. Beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duane, Madera

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out the most is that the staffs are really friendly and very helpful and accommodating. The hotel or resort is great, I love the quietness, secluded from the noises. Overall stay was excellent! Love the hotel! The staffs! It was a great experience. I would recommend this hotel to friends and family. Actually I did!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent check in process and great service. freddie was the man at the restaurant and everything we ate was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Sylvester

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They will steal your money
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheilan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place was great. But what stood out was the staff. They were all very friendly, helpful and kept checking in to see if my wife (who was quite ill) to see if she was getting better. They were exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the rooms been clean and the staff very friendly and open to support in all matters. Definitely a place to recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breck

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice rooms, very clean and comfortable, great water pressure. Grounds were clean and well kept though after heavy rain some of the paths were flooded (what do you expect being at literal sea-level). Staff was superb and helped me both with a booking issue (resolved wonderfully) and any questions I had about town and other bookings. It is on the north island making getting to town a bit harder but their boat and the ferry are pretty convenient but you do have to plan extra time for them. Great overall
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. The cabana was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026