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If you need accommodations in Belize City before or after your stay at Blackbird Resort here are some of the hotels we recommend. As a courtesy to our guests we are happy to make reservations for you at no additional charge. We also offer half and full day tours to attractions around Belize City including the Mayan ruins at Altun Ha, the Community Baboon Sanctuary and the Belize Zoo. Please contact our office for rates and details.

The Great House

The Great House is located in the renowned Fort George area and is just 100 meters from the Caribbean Sea. Around the corner stands the historic Fort Point Lighthouse at the entrance to the Belize Harbor. This magnificent four-story colonial style residence is probably the largest classic wooden home still in existence in Belize. Originally built as a family home, this wonderful structure still provides the warmth and comfort reminiscent of the early colonial times of Belize. Spacious verandahs at the front and back of the house allow you to relax and let go amidst the soothing embrace of the Caribbean breezes.

The look and feel of yesterday with today's modern conveniences make The Great House Belize's most desirable "outpost" away from home. All of the spacious rooms feature private baths, remote control cable TV, air conditioning, ceiling fans, hair dryers, mini refrigerators, coffee makers, direct dial telephones, dedicated fax lines and in-room safety deposit boxes. There is also a courtyard restaurant, the Smoky Mermaid, located on the ground floor of the hotel.

Radisson Fort George

The Fort George Hotel, set on the beautiful coast of Belize in Central America, is an award-winning resort hotel that is convenient to the cultural and commercial attractions of Belize City. The services and amenities of the Fort George Hotel make it an ideal base for both leisure and business guests visiting Belize.

The spacious rooms at the Fort George Hotel offer guests such comforts as cable TV with over 60 channels of free cable, direct dial telephones with dataports, fully stocked minibars, coffee makers and ironing boards. Many of the hotel rooms feature views of the Belize coast and hand-crafted furniture made by Belize craftsmen. When it's time to relax, guests at the Fort George Hotel in Belize can enjoy two swimming pools and a fitness center.

The Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza 

The Biltmore is a full service Caribbean style hotel situated in the quiet and serene residential area of Bella Vista on the northern outskirts of Belize City. It is 3 miles from downtown Belize City and 7 miles from the Phillip Goldson International Airport.

Each of the 75 comfortable, standard, premier and deluxe rooms has a view of our courtyard, air-conditioning, cable TV and private bath. Standard rooms feature twin double beds. Deluxe and premier rooms have either twin queen size beds or a king size bed. Other guest room amenities include daily maid service, laundry services, safety deposit boxes, Other amenities include: courtyard swimming pool, fitness center, conference and business center facilities, restaurant and bar.

To inquire about availability or make a reservation, call our office at 1-88-TO-BELIZE (888-623-5403, US & Canada); 1-206-463-0833, or click here.