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Shaka Caye

3.5 star property
Beachfront property with calming spa services
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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Villa | View from room
Private beach, white sand, scuba diving, surfing
2 Bedroom Oceanfront Villa
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1/4 mile NE off St. George's Caye, Belize City, Little Frenchman Caye
  • Belize Barrier Reef
    1 min walk
  • San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal
  • Tourism Village
  • Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal)

Room options

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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Villa

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 107 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Presidential Villa 2 Bedrooms

Presidential Villa 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 186 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 Bedroom Oceanfront Villa

1 Bedroom Oceanfront Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 46 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Ocean View Villa

Studio Ocean View Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

1 Bedroom Island View Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Little Frenchman Caye

A family-friendly stay in Little Frenchman Caye awaits you at Shaka Caye. You'll find Bannister Caye and Museum of Belize in the region. Highlights at this beachfront property include a private beach, a restaurant and a marina. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, Swedish massages and body wraps. The restaurant, The Coral Reef, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the property's own lounge bar. Enjoy the karaoke along with access to boat tours and ecotours. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 3.5-property class Little Frenchman Caye property include Baron Bliss Lighthouse and Tourism Village.

What's nearby

  • Belize Barrier Reef - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Restaurants

  • Sand Bar
  • St George's Lounge

About this property

Shaka Caye

Beachfront property with calming spa services
Some rates at Shaka Caye are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Shaka Caye with summer activities such as surfing/body boarding, scuba diving and kayaking.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach property also offers a garden and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Little Frenchman Caye property.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Shaka Caye offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:30 AM to 5 PM

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Coral Reef

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

Royal Palm Island Resort Little Frenchman Caye
Royal Palm Island Resort
Royal Palm Island Little Frenchman Caye
Royal Palm Island Resort Belize/Belize Cayes
Shaka Caye All Inclusive
Royal Palm Island Resort
Shaka Caye Little Frenchman Caye
Shaka Caye All-inclusive property
Shaka Caye All-inclusive property Little Frenchman Caye

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shaka Caye?

Shaka Caye offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Shaka Caye?

The closest beach to Shaka Caye is Playa Asuncion (20.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Shaka Caye?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

What makes Shaka Caye a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shaka Caye.

Is Shaka Caye family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Shaka Caye is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shaka Caye?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:30 AM - 5 PM.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shaka Caye?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Shaka Caye?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shaka Caye?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shaka Caye Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 98 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eden, Saint Louis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent! Requests made in advance for services and a special birthday surprise were all easily accommodated. The bartender/waiter became our best friend by the end of the trip. The food? Chef's kiss! Every single meal was either delightful or delicious. Every staff member we met was incredibly friendly. We were the only guests on the island, and everyone still made it special. It was completely safe and relaxing. A tip for drinkers: We supplemented our liquor from the airport duty-free store and were able to use it for our cocktails.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The island was breathtaking. The staff were incredible (especially Andre and Obi). The food was amazing and tasted fresh each day. I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in a private island getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
What an amazing place and an amazing staff. We are pretty picky when it comes to resorts and this place exceeded all of our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very isolated island. The staff are very professional and friendly. Very responsive to the what’s app chat
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bobbie Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shaka Caye was exactly what we wanted and needed from our vacation. My husband and I have never been so relaxed while vacationing. No real schedule, low key, breathtaking location, staff takes a minute to warm up to you, but we understand they are trying to gage how much or how little you want to socialize. We enjoyed getting to know each and every one. Bryan, George and Logan were our favorite servers. Rodney and Percy were our favorite bartenders. Veronica and Fiona were amazing from the reservations to email communications. Gigi, the best chef ever! Her table side manner was impeccable from the explanation of the food options and preparations to the next meal options. She even fished for us one afternoon because we were one of two couples onsite. What a treat!! The maintenance crew could pay closer attention to detail, as my husband picked up a few screws and nails on the island. The re was a flapping vent we could hear at night, but I am admittedly a light sleeper. We opened up all the widows during the day to allow the perfect island breeze flow throughout our villa. Thank you to all of the Shaka Caye team for making it a place we will dream about until we return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sareh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great hospitality, easy communication with the staff, delicious fresh food, nice calm beach, Access to kayaks, snorkeling gear, and paddle boards, great snorkeling and other tours available for an extra reasonable fee. The cottages were large, modern, with a private balcony. The beds are very comfortable. Everything was easy. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a vacation of a lifetime. The resort is very small and quiet. The service is excellent. I worked with Jacob prior to our arrival and he went above and beyond to meet our expectations. Edwin can take you on an adventure that you will never forget. His knowledge and personality made it so much fun. The chef was amazing, every meal he cooked was delicious. Now Hector…this guy…he made all our drinks, delivered food to our room, brought coffee when asked. He is a character and writes the menu options out daily (it was the highlight to see what he would come up with). Everyone on the island treated us great. Made sure we had everything we needed and then some. Beachfront is the way to go, the views you can’t beat. Romantic dinner on the beach is a must. Book the trip with Edwin to go to Caye Caulker for a day. It was so much fun. There was only 2 other couples there when we were and we became friends and went to Caye Caulker together. The staff set up a bonfire, found all of us our own crabs to have races, gave us a firework display. Just Amazing! Book it and enjoy. We plan on going back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Salem

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yi-Hsuan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at Shaka Caye. The staff was amazing and very welcoming. We happened to be the only guests for our stay and they never once made us feel like we were inconveniencing them. Instead, they said, don’t feel bad, the island is all yours! How cool! We reef snorkeled and went to Caye Caulker, all of which I would recommend as our guide was fantastic. We also got great massages, ate great food and drinks. Anything we would have asked for, the staff would have made it happen. We felt incredibly safe with our 4 year old running around as well. We highly recommend this resort!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wonderful Weekend
Rooms matched the photos, views were beautiful, and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Whitney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shaka caye was not the experience we were hoping for. We booked for 4 days and left the island the morning of day 2! The food was horrible, could only eat on the island schedule. Not all inclusive on drinks or food. They opened on there on time. We took the boat to Caye Caulker for fun, food drinks and adventure. If you want to stay on the island and do absolutely nothing this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property was great. Nice and quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nakia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beyond words. I really never knew the waters could be so blue. I literally think about my anniversary on this amazing private island everyday. I cannot wait to go back and I highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivelices

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shaka Caye is an amazing hidden treasure. The private island experience was like none other. Because there are only 10 villas on the island (none of which were all occupied at one time during our stay), there are times when you feel like (or actually may be) on the island to yourself. Beautiful beach views no matter where you were on the island and had the special treat of dolphins outside our room in the mornong. The staff are super attentive and the chef even made special menu items throughout our stay because I am plant based and my huspand is a pescatarean. Special shout out to Rodwell, Fiona, Josh and the Chef for a memorable stay. Only suggestion to the property would be to consider having snack options throughout the day (outside of the 4:30 bar snack or at least offer guests the opportunty to make a pit stop at a local grocer on the mainland before heading to the island. We will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the solitude and the water! its remote, so be prepared for that :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I just spent 3 nights of our honeymoon and had an incredible experience at Shaka Caye. The island is gorgeous, rooms super comfortable, incredible dining experience, but the thing that really blew us away was the staff! We felt like VIPs the entire time we were there. Big shout out to Breeze who was seemingly everywhere all the time. Definitely take a tour with Dre… a Caye Caulker local who guided us to see sting rays and swimming with nerf sharks. The island I’m not huge but if you want a Belizian flare with some quiet island tranquillity… I have a hard time imagining a better place to recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our trip to Shaka Caye was perfect from beginning to end. Transportation to and from the island was quick and easy and everything about the island was as advertised. Beautiful surroundings, very nice accommodations, good food and drink options, and an amazing staff that works hard to cater to the guests. Quiet and secluded but just a short boat ride away from all sorts of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

carla

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just returned from Shaka Caye celebrating our 25th anniversary in late April/early May. Our updated cottage was very nice with everything needed. The bed was surprising comfortable. The island was quiet and very low-key so if you're looking for seclusion and relaxation, this is it. Most of our 6 day stay had only one other couple, which made making friends very easy. On one day, we were the only guests on the island. The food was great; never had a bad meal. The staff were outstanding. We couldn't have asked for better service. They were very accomodating booking excursions and working with us on meal times. Big shout out to Ray and Ismael for keeping us well-fed and mixing drinks (ask Ray to make you something special!). They were a delight! Andre took us on a snorkeling trip at the reef, and made the whole thing just amazing. He got us close to a dolphin so we could swim with it -- highlight of our trip! He made the trip to the reef so enjoyable. The sweet ladies in Housekeeping did a great job too. Edwin transported us back and forth from the mainland, and always communicated with us if the water was going to be rough, change in course, or just timing. Overall we couldn't have met nicer people! The only cons are they need a robust ice machine to keep drinks cool (I believe one may be on order), broader drink menu, lighter food options for breakfast and lunch, and consistent wifi.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very secluded, which meant very little competition for staff or cleaning service attention. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful. Overall i went on several excursions that the staff recommended to me that were either provided or arranged by the resort. Including snorkeling, trips to mayan ruins, fishing on and off the island, and massages.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023