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Ray Caye Island Resort

  • Ray Caye Island Resort in Belize
  • Room in Ray Caye Island Resort
  • Paddleboarding on Ray Caye Island Resort
  • Bedroom and balcony at Ray Caye Island Resort
  • Bar area at Ray Caye Island Resort
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Tiny Ray Caye could be your textbook Caribbean-island escape, 30km off Placencia and close to the Belize barrier reef.

The island is so small you’ve got it covered in a matter of minutes, but that’s exactly the idea: barefoot relaxation and a taste of the Caribbean away from mainland pressures. You’ll awaken (or nod off to) the sound of gently lapping shores, seabirds and the wind in the trees. Palm trees dot the island which is ringed with coral sand. There is plenty of space to relax, and although much of the shore is bolstered with rocks to combat erosion it’s possible to swim and snorkel off the island’s southern dock.

Most of Ray Caye’s dozen or so rooms and suites offer either full or partial ocean views. Being in the centre of the island, the lead-in rooms have balconies and a garden view, although being on the first floor you may catch a glimpse of the ocean through the trees in some rooms. Meanwhile, the spacious Oceanfront Cabanas have their own private deck. The island’s Lionfish Bar Grill offers a menu which changes regularly and includes traditional Belizean classics as well as international dishes, including seafood and vegetarian options. Ray Caye’s onsite dive centre which can set up one-off drops as well as courses.

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What our clients say

  • Most memorable experiences: "Tubing down river at Chaa Creek. Howler monkeys above us at night, and avocados dropping onto our hut."

    LBM, Woking Aug 2014
  • Local flights were amazing enabling us to really see and appreciate the country.  In three weeks we only met 3 other British couples as most travellers appeared to be from…

    CT, Horley Dec 2011
  • Highlights:- “Particularly impressed by Belize lodges - obviously higher price but well equipped for activities we enjoy such as bird/animal watching, canoeing etc 

    GW, Chinnor May 2011
  • We saw a massive variety of animals, insects and fish between the rainforest and the reef and exploring these environments with knowledgeable guides was a pleasure. Whether it was hummingbirds…

    RW, Usk May 2014
  • Very impressed with the quality of 3 of the hotels we were staying in. We went mainly for the scuba diving in Belize which didn't fail to impress - truly…

    AA, Market Harborough Jul 2012
  • We liked Guatemala and were particularly impressed with Belize (likely to go back there)” 

    NW, Wells Apr 2011
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