Active Advisories
Guests arriving into Belize City (BZE) will be transferred via an inter-island flight to the regional airport of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye (SPR). Regional Aircraft type will vary between 3- and 14-seat configurations; baggage restrictions and applicable fees may apply. A land transfer from the regional airport to/from the hotel is also provided.
Overview
Steps away from the sea and the world’s second-largest barrier reef, Matachica is an idyllic secluded refuge with 32 vibrantly colored individual casitas and villas. Each is topped with an authentic thatched roof and adorned with a personal patio and hammock, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy calming sea views in utmost privacy.
The relaxed and intimate atmosphere and sustainable design merge to create an authentic and restorative luxury getaway for adults.
For the perfect end to your day, enjoy exotic flavors at the award-winning Mambo restaurant featuring spacious open-air dining. Whether you are searching for a tranquil or adventure-filled retreat to Belize, they offer tailored experiences for every type of traveler always mindful of the guest’s yearning for privacy.
Adults only 16+ years
Complimentary continental breakfast
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Transfers to/from San Pedro airport to hotel by boat/road
- All taxes
Rooms
- 1 king bed
- Garden view
- 1 king bed
- Garden view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- Bathroom with shower only
- Patio
- Hammock
- A/C
- 1 king bed
- Garden view
- 1 king bed
- Garden view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- Bathroom with shower only
- Ceiling fan
- A/C
- 1 king bed
- Ocean view
- 1 king bed
- Ocean view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- Bathroom with shower only
- Patio
- Hammock
- A/C
Amenities
Lobby
Danny's Tree Bar
Danny's Tree Bar
Beach
Bistro Dining
Bistro View
Pool
Pier
Pier view
Sunset Pier
Pool View
Paddle Board
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
Mary P on Nov 30, 2024
Wow where to begin - we had the most amazing vacation ever at Matachica. From the gorgeous grounds, unbeatable service, cleanliness and some of the best food we have ever had the whole experience was just perfect. However, the staff makes the entire experience. They are so kind and thoughtful and truly want to make each guest's time at Matachica the best it can be. We got to know a lot of them and they are the sweetest and happiest people. There's no way we could mention them all but Andre, Julio, Josue, Archie, Aaron, Lance, Gustavo, Kiden, Tony, Silvano, Jose, Moises, Carlos, Jorge, Stephen, Heidi and all others were amazing and really made our time at Matachica so special! The food and cocktails are so good, we raved over every meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and the daily changing pastries were highlight for us. Everything is so fresh, creative and delicious. We cannot recommend Matachia enough. Counting down the days until we can return!! -- Laura, Mary and Wade
Laid-Back Luxury Beach Vacation
MT364 (Portland, Oregon) on Nov 18, 2024
We discovered this hotel through the Small Luxury Hotels website, and decided to do a "Rainforest and Reef" package with Matachica's "sister" resort Gaia River Lodge in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve ~2hrs inland, splitting our time at both resorts over the course of a week on a full-board meal package. The reservation process was easy, communication from the staff was prompt and comprehensive, and the hotel was everything it was advertised to be - amazing! You have two primary options for getting from Belize City to the resort (it is located on the east side of Ambergris Caye, which is essentially a long, narrow island) - by air or by boat. Note: The resort stay does not include these transfers. We chose to book air travel on Tropic Air, a local carrier that has multiple daily flights using smaller Cessna Caravan prop planes. The ride was ~15 minutes from wheels up at the Belize City airport to landing at the small San Pedro Town airport. From there, your stay includes a transfer to the hotel. The resort sends a staff member to pick you up at the terminal and take you the rest of the way to the resort, either by speedboat or by van, depending on the weather. We traveled by speedboat and it was an enjoyable 15 minute boat ride with fresh air and views of the coastline. The resort is just as advertised - small, luxury, private. It's a well-maintained property, and the staff, food, beverages and amenities aligned with that atmosphere. We enjoyed a warm welcome and stayed in a garden cabana with A/C, a porch with swing and chair and a nice view of the garden surrounding the elevated infinity pool. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and no special request was denied. There are two on-site restaurants (with a shared kitchen) and two on-site bars. Both are outdoors but covered/shaded. Cocktails were creative and refreshing ($16-$23/ea), the food was delicious and fresh, and desserts were spectacular (the owner's son is a pastry chef). Resort amenities are what you'd expect from a place like this: Non-powered watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding are included, and it's only a 15 minute paddle offshore to the reef, where you can tie up your boat and snorkel to your heart's content using equipment provided by the resort. The beach area is sandy, but the water is shallow past the dock and full of sea grass. Not the best for playing in the water. Note: Beaches in Belize are public, but there was little to no foot traffic from folks not staying at the resort. There were a couple of vendors who set up at the resort dock every day, but they were friendly and not assertive/bothersome. The hotel provided evening/overnight security staff that patrolled the property. We always felt safe. There are several a-la-carte on-site activities throughout the week like rum tasting, Taco Tuesdays and private or group dining. There are also several offsite excursions offered like sunset powerboat cruises, snorkeling/scuba diving and mainland Mayan ruin tours. We expected more organized on-site activities like morning or sunset yoga, but these were not offered. The pool deck or the pavilion at the end of the dock would be a perfect location; we hope they add it in the future. There is also a beautiful on-site, indoor spa that offers typical treatments and we enjoyed a 60-minute Swedish massage just before dinner. Fantastic! The resort exuded a very chill vibe and the layout of the cabanas made it feel very private. Adults only, no kids. Just what we were looking for; we'd go back anytime. Our thanks and gratitude to the following staff: Charlie, Lucas and Aaron at the watersports area. Egar, Jennifer and Heidi at front desk and Operations. Julio, Silvano and Javier for exceptional bar and restaurant service.
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