Almond Beach Resort At Jaguar Reef - Hopkins

Beachfront resort on Belize's barrier reef with the only over-the-water bar in the country

Accommodations

Almond Beach Resort At Jaguar Reef Hopkins provides rooms with hand-carved wooden furniture and hand-painted tiles, each equipped with a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Beach cottages and garden rooms are available, with some located directly on the sand. The resort offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a water cooler in each room for convenience.

Dining

The on-site Paddle House restaurant serves Caribbean-style seafood, European and Belizean dishes, while Butterflies Coffee Shop offers deli sandwiches, coffee, and house-made ice cream. The poolside Tiki Bar and the Big Dock Bar, the only over-the-water bar in Belize, serve drinks and host happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Beach BBQs are organized under a small palapa, and the Paddle House also serves pizza.

Activities & Tours

Guests at Almond Beach Resort can book snorkeling, diving, fishing, and bird watching trips through the on-site tour company. The resort offers complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles for exploring the beach and nearby Hopkins village. Personalized chocolate-making experiences with local artisans and bioluminescence boat tours are also available.

Wellness & Recreation

The spa at Jaguar Reef provides body treatments, facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, and an open-air bath. An outdoor heated swimming pool with a pool bar and a separate kids' pool are available, along with a hot tub. Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided on the private beach area, which is protected by the barrier reef.

Location & Surroundings

Almond Beach Resort is located on a private beach secured by a barrier reef, suitable for swimming and surfing. The Garifuna fishing village of Hopkins is a short bike ride away, and the resort is within driving distance of Nim Li Punit Maya ruins and Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge. Belize City is reachable in 2 hours and 20 minutes by car, and the resort offers airport shuttle service.

• Private beach: Barrier reef protected, suitable for swimming and surfing
• Over-the-water bar: Only in Belize, Big Dock Bar with nets and rope swing
• Spa: Body treatments, facials, massage and open-air bath
• Rooms: Rustic hand-carved furniture and hand-painted tiles
• Dining: Caribbean seafood, European and Belzean dishes at Paddle House
• Activites: Snorkeling, dving, fishing, kayaks and paddleboards on site