El Secreto Belize

A hotel that has really upped the stakes in Ambergris Caye, El Secreto is a mix of high-tech design, natural decor and personalised privacy.

Located 11 miles north of San Pedro (or 30 minutes drive) this intimate 13-villa resort borders a nicely secluded beach, and is accessible only by boat via the hotel’s pier for added exclusivity and that feeling of true escape.

The tropical decor is a shrewd mix of contemporary and traditional in the form of its thatched, naturally-styled villas that blend into its Caribbean context yet possess some very high tech amenities and fittings on the inside such as state of the art LED lighting system, iPod dock, coffee maker and king size bed. It’s no wonder this hotel is a member of Design Hotels and awarded Best Newcomer 2014 by Conde Nast Johansens.

With four categories of villa to choose from, friendly service, a full spa, delectable international cuisine with twists of the Belizean, plus a large menu of water sports activities, this is a wonderful hotel for couples looking for a tropical escape that’s bang up to date.