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El Ben Cabañas

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 outdoor pools and beach bars

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Property grounds
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools
Point of interest
Dock

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$453
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Explore the area

Map
North End, Caye Caulker
  • Caye Caulker Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Caye Caulker Sand Volleyball Court
    ‪22 min walk‬
  • Playa Asuncion
    ‪25 min walk‬
  • Caye Caulker (CUK)
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Champagne service
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
Espresso maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
Espresso maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Front of property

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  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is NZ$550
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Caye Caulker

At El Ben Cabañas you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Belize Barrier Reef and within 15 minutes of Caye Caulker Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 beach bars and a restaurant. .The restaurant, T & T Bar and Grill, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. El Ben Poolside Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with breakfast and lunch. Enjoy access to kayaking and bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Caye Caulker hotel include Caye Caulker Sand Volleyball Court and Playa Asuncion.

What's nearby

  • Caye Caulker Beach - 13 min walk
  • Caye Caulker Marine Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Caye Caulker (CUK) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lazy Lizard
  • Ice and Beans
  • Iguana Beach Bar
  • Sip n' Dip
  • Swings Bar And Restaurant

About this property

El Ben Cabañas

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 outdoor pools and beach bars
El Ben Cabañas offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at El Ben Cabañas. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Caye Caulker hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Ben Cabañas offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • El Ben Poolside Bar
  • T & T Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during June, December, November, October, September and August.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

El Ben Cabañas Hotel
El Ben Cabañas Caye Caulker
El Ben Cabañas Hotel Caye Caulker

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Ben Cabañas?

El Ben Cabañas offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Ben Cabañas?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Ben Cabañas on 25 Feb 2025 start from NZ$452.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at El Ben Cabañas?

Yep, El Ben Cabañas has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to El Ben Cabañas?

Yep, El Ben Cabañas is a short 13-minute walk from Caye Caulker Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at El Ben Cabañas?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does El Ben Cabañas have a pool?

El Ben Cabañas has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

What makes El Ben Cabañas a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Ben Cabañas.

Is El Ben Cabañas family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, 2 outdoor pools and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that El Ben Cabañas is a hit with families.

Does El Ben Cabañas serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Ben Cabañas?

No, El Ben Cabañas does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Ben Cabañas?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Ben Cabañas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Ben Cabañas?

No, pets are not allowed.

El Ben Cabañas Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife & I stayed here recently for a wedding at another property. We loved El Ben! The staff was great & so accommodating. The golf cart availability & boat back & forth from the south end were so convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Woodstock

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible! They felt like family. The food at their restaurant, T&T, was excellent as well. Special transportation options with their own skiff we're also available. The bungalows were well appointed and super comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and property were top notch. Not in the heart of Caye Caulker but easy to access if you are so inclined.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERRI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. All staff members were friendly, attentive , and helpful. Restaurant was good. Visited during slow season and everything was quiet & peaceful. Access to town via complimentary water taxi was essential. Will absolutely stay again. Definitely advise to bring mosquito repellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mickayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The A/C should’ve been better. It was not strong enough for being in that type of hot environment. The ocean front smells bad because of the water. But everything else was beautiful and very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at a beautiful property! Staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, rooms were lovely and the property was everything needed for rest and relaxation. Though away from the North side of the island- they have a boat and a golf cart to get you across as you wish. Food was also good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

toni, Houston

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and quiet. Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees was very outgoing with everything, but the receptionist and bartender was beyond great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jose, Kenner

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The place did not have a beach area. It was too hot inside the room, with inadequate air conditioning. Additionally, the bathroom shared the same roof as the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was responsive when alerted to air conditioner malfunction and were able to move us to another cabana. However, this cabana had structural issues in the flooring that would trip you if not careful. Also-as they are authentic roofs particles fall from them fairly constantly. Be aware that the 'north side' is away from the more active/party side of the island: this is what we were looking for but may not be for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Olympia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From beginning to end this place was absolutely amazing. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. My husband and I went fishing one day and the chef at the restaurant was kind enough to cook our fish for us. He did an amazing job. Very thankful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to do around hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bahtara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at El Ben’s! The property never felt crowded during our stay, or too noisy ant any point. Our cabaña was clean and spacious. The food was delicious, and the staff were so friendly and approachable. The office staff was extremely accommodating to our needs (I messaged them a lot LOL), and really made us feel like our stay was seamless. Whenever we needed to book a boat/golf cart to the mainland or the Spit to Split Ferry we were able to do so with ease. They even helped us book our snorkeling excursion (which was also a 10/10 with EZ Boy Tours). It was the perfect relaxing, secluded environment my fiancé and I were looking for, for this birthday trip. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Caye Caulker!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron Val

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was heaven on earth. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. The room was amazing as it was clean, restful and quiet. The food at the restaurant was delicious and economical. We had everything taken care of by the staff as far as getting to and from the airport. Highly recommended from this traveler.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the design and aesthetics of the property. I loved how the staff was so friendly and helpful. They made sure I had everything I needed. They were proactive and reached out to me to let me know the best way to get to the resort. The food at the restaurant was amazingly delicious. I would highly recommend El Bin if you are traveling to Belize.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved staying here. The staff is friendly and will accommodate absolutely anything you ask for. They have golf carts to take you around wherever you want. The cabanas are very clean and have an air conditioner which we really appreciated. We ate almost every meal at the restaurant, best drinks and food in town! Can’t recommend enough
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended as a quiet and relaxing alternative
Great time with the family. They met all our needs. Good communication and service. We relied on their boat and cart to go to and from town since they are across the channel. Seemed to work fine for the most part
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice but just outside the entrance was trash and some sketchy people living there. I wouldn’t advise Walking back from the split at night. Call the resort and they will pick you up. Service was great especially Tyra who was so helpful and sweet. Restaurant and bar manager, Melvin made the best drinks! Food was great at the restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Maya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good time staying at El Ben. The food and drinks at the restaurant were excellent. The property is beautiful, peaceful and well kept. The rooms were well maintained with comfortable beds and good AC. However there are a few things I wish I would have known before staying here: To get from El Ben to the South Island (where literally EVERYTHING is) it is a process. They do offer options like their own ferry to the water taxi or golf cart to the split however there are specific times, locations, advance notice requirements, etc., and we found the reliability to be somewhat inconsistent. If you have a lot of activities or want to be somewhere walkable, better to stay on the South Island. We also found inconsistencies in the service. They responded to WhatsApp texts quickly most of the time which was nice especially with coordinating transportation. But upon checkin they didn’t really inform us of how things worked or what they offered etc, we just had to figure things out for ourself. Some of the restaurant staff were very friendly while others were pretty blunt. We also had to request a cleaner to come to get dishes from room service but they never came (had dishes in the room for 1.5 days). Overall, El Ben provided a nice place for us to stay on Caye Caulker but we did encounter quite a few minor inconveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smiles and sweet juice wait, Tranquil cabañas host you, Hero feast at dusk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makimi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice and relaxing. Almost felt like we had the property to ourselves at times. The restaurant is 5 stars! Great food and drinks! Savier the server was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024