Matachica Resort & Spa - Adults Only

San Pedro, Belize District

Matachica Resort & Spa - Adults Only 1

Axel’s take

Excellent hospitality and food, but don't book it for guaranteed beach swimming.

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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · a secluded, adults-only 4-star casita resort on Ambergris Caye

Matachica is a secluded, adults-only 4-star resort five miles north of San Pedro, with colorful thatched casitas rather than a conventional hotel block. It's a strong pick for couples who want quiet, character and attentive service. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the staff, cleanliness and food; spacious rooms, thoughtful turndown touches and a relaxing pool help justify the luxury positioning.

The main reservation is the waterfront. The hotel acknowledges shallow water and seagrass, while multiple 2026 guests report sargassum severe enough to spoil beach lounging with strong odors despite staff cleanup. We'd choose it for pool time, reef excursions and unhurried meals—not a guaranteed swimming-beach holiday. Town outings require transport, and rooms deliberately lack TVs and phones. Skip it if easy nightlife or dependable shore swimming matters most.

Rooms
Spacious, colorful casitas and villas with air conditioning; deliberately screen-free, with no TVs or phones.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent Tripadvisor and verified booking-site reviews.
Service
Warm, attentive staff and thoughtful housekeeping touches are the clearest recurring positives.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, Jade Spa, two dining venues and complimentary nonmotorized watersports; continental breakfast included.
Fees and surprises
Complimentary arrival and departure transfers start in San Pedro, not Belize City; the resort accepts guests aged 16 and over.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

5 miles north of San Pedro, San Pedro

Five miles north of San Pedro; secluded rather than walkable to town, with scheduled boat rides.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, Jade Spa, two dining venues and complimentary nonmotorized watersports; continental breakfast included.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness facilities
  • Spa (extra charge)
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Laundry (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Resort fee
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: BZD 200 per guest per night
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Matachica Resort & Spa - Adults Only — San Pedro, Belize District, Belize

Matachica Resort & Spa - Adults Only is a secluded, adults-only 4-star casita resort on Ambergris Caye in San Pedro, Belize District, Belize.

Address: 5 miles north of San Pedro, San Pedro. Property ID: 1064603.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-pedro-belize-district/matachica-resort-spa-adults-only-1064603

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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$974$1,161 on Booking.com$187 less (16%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $1,353 USD

2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$469 for 1 night · 2 nights $938 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$469 for 1 night · 2 nights $964 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$495 for 1 night · 2 nights $987 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$492 for 1 night · 2 nights $984 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$492 for 1 night · 2 nights $984 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$492 for 1 night · 2 nights $984 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$492 for 1 night · 2 nights $984 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$492 for 1 night · 2 nights $961 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$469 for 1 night · 2 nights $938 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$469 for 1 night · 2 nights $938 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$469 for 1 night · 2 nights $920 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$451 for 1 night · 2 nights $902 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$451 for 1 night · 2 nights $902 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$451 for 1 night · 2 nights $902 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$451 for 1 night · 2 nights $902 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$451 for 1 night · 2 nights $920 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$469 for 1 night · 2 nights $938 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$469 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,460 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$991 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,505 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$514 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,060 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$546 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,092 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$546 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,092 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$546 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,046 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$500 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,000 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$500 for 1 night · 2 nights $951 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$451 for 1 night · 2 nights $938 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$487 for 1 night · 2 nights $974 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$487 for 1 night · 2 nights $974 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-12-03$487 for 1 night · 2 nights $974 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-12-04$487 for 1 night · 2 nights $974 · up to 11 nights priced

Axel's take: 8.8/10

Excellent hospitality and food, but don't book it for guaranteed beach swimming. a secluded, adults-only 4-star casita resort on Ambergris Caye, scored for what it is.

Matachica is a secluded, adults-only 4-star resort five miles north of San Pedro, with colorful thatched casitas rather than a conventional hotel block. It's a strong pick for couples who want quiet, character and attentive service. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the staff, cleanliness and food; spacious rooms, thoughtful turndown touches and a relaxing pool help justify the luxury positioning.

The main reservation is the waterfront. The hotel acknowledges shallow water and seagrass, while multiple 2026 guests report sargassum severe enough to spoil beach lounging with strong odors despite staff cleanup. We'd choose it for pool time, reef excursions and unhurried meals—not a guaranteed swimming-beach holiday. Town outings require transport, and rooms deliberately lack TVs and phones. Skip it if easy nightlife or dependable shore swimming matters most.

  • Best for: couples seeking a quiet escape; honeymooners who prioritize service and food; reef excursions with poolside downtime

  • Watch out for: sargassum can seriously affect beach enjoyment; transport needed for San Pedro outings; no in-room TVs or phones

  • Location: Five miles north of San Pedro; secluded rather than walkable to town, with scheduled boat rides.

  • Rooms: Spacious, colorful casitas and villas with air conditioning; deliberately screen-free, with no TVs or phones.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Tripadvisor and verified booking-site reviews.

  • Service: Warm, attentive staff and thoughtful housekeeping touches are the clearest recurring positives.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Jade Spa, two dining venues and complimentary nonmotorized watersports; continental breakfast included.

  • Fees and surprises: Complimentary arrival and departure transfers start in San Pedro, not Belize City; the resort accepts guests aged 16 and over.

Axel's opinion of Matachica Resort & Spa - Adults Only, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Matachica Resort & Spa - Adults Only

  • Property type: Resort
  • 4-star hotel
  • Small Luxury Hotels of the World
  • 5 miles north of San Pedro, San Pedro
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Resort fee
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: BZD 200 per guest per night
  • Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Fitness facilities, Spa (extra charge), Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge)
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in San Pedro, Belize District

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room (shared bathroom)

Standard room seafront (shared bathroom)

Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple room (shared bathroom)

Standard room

Standard room with panoramic view

Standard room with sea view

Standard room with water view

Standard room seafront

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Standard Double room beachfront (full double bed)

Standard Double room seafront (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with pool view

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite with sea view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite with water view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite seafront

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury Suite (shared bathroom)

Luxury Suite seafront (shared bathroom)

Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite seafront

Luxury Double Suite seafront (full double bed)

Deluxe Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Villa seafront

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Deluxe Villa

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Quadruple Villa

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury Villa (shared bathroom)

Luxury Villa with garden view (shared bathroom)

Luxury Villa seafront (shared bathroom)

Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa with garden view

Luxury Villa seafront

2 Bedrooms Luxury Villa seafront

Luxury Double Villa with garden view (full double bed)

Luxury Double Villa seafront (full double bed)

Luxury Quadruple Villa with garden view

Luxury Quadruple Villa seafront

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with sea view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with water view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage seafront

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Cottage (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Cottage with sea view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Cottage seafront (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Quadruple Cottage

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Quadruple Cottage with sea view

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Bungalow (shared bathroom)

Bungalow

Bungalow with garden view

Double Bungalow (full double bed)

Standard Bungalow

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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