Turneffe Island Resort

Resort

This island getaway has a very special niche in the vacation travel destination list. It is far enough from the hustle and bustle to count as secluded and small enough to be almost quaint, but the world-class water recreation activities (fishing, snorkeling, and diving) keep it bringing in a variety of travelers, all up for a relatively unplugged experience with limited Wi-Fi and no cell service. The island is small enough to walk everywhere — — barefoot, if you like! And the facilities are comfortable and as nice as their online pics. An eco-friendly place, they offer recycling and produce all their own clean water and electricity. But most importantly they are actively working to care for the natural coral and expand it as much as possible. The official language of the area is English, although the diversity and Belizean culture is apparent, with Spanish and Creole also commonly heard. As for the water recreation attractions, I can only speak for the quality of the snorkeling, but I highly recommend it — — just ask for "Beans" (yes, that's really his nickname, but the only one he goes by) and he will give you a safe, fun experience seeing as much of the rich sea life of the Caribbean as you can handle, and even have fruit and cookies on the boat to replenish you afterwards! If you go, don't miss the Blue Hole outing, which is the main attraction, bringing people from all over the world!

Fantastic place to get away from it all. Staff were extremely friendly. Food was amazing.

Amazing vacation destination. Great diving, great staff, great atmosphere & great food!

Great diving, staff, food, and location.

Feels like home (if your home were a tropical paradise). The people who run this place are top notch, the acommos are lovely, service personal and friendly. Food was homey with an upscale touch. We went for the scuba diving and 15 dives a week were plenty. Best diving we've done so far, and we've been around. Divemasters and boat captains were professional, efficient and personable. Can't recommend enough. It was the perfect vacation. If you can afford it, it's worth it.

Best diving! Beautiful place.

I had an amazing week at Turneffe Island Resort and didn't want to leave! I was a. Rely certified open water diver and Marcela (dive master) and JV (captain) helped tremendously. The food was delicious and the rooms were gorgeous. After the dives we relaxed at the bar with Jorge, the bartender with some very impressive magic tricks. I'll miss everyone on the island and can't wait to return.

This resort was truly amazing. The whole island belongs to this resort, really giving you that "private island" experience. Because it's small, sometimes you feel like you have the whole island to yourself. This also a allows for a very peaceful vacation, unlike larger resorts where you have to fight for chairs at the pool or dinner reservations. Speaking of dinner, the meals were incredible at this place. All of the food was so fresh (they locally source as much as they can) and the desserts were to die for! Each day appetizers are served around the pool bar, which is a great way to meet other guests. The meals are served at communal tables in the dining room, which is also a great way to connect with others and hear about their diving or fishing successes of the day. The staff around the resort are very attentive and helpful. I'll have to say one of my favorite parts was getting coffee delivered to our door every morning. It's a small thing but was such a nice touch. The diving, fishing and other water sports made for an active and fun week on the island. This was only my second time diving and the staff was extremely helpful. The sea life was amazing and every dive group spotted something new and exciting. I would definitely recommend this resort to those that enjoy diving and want to have a relaxing and peaceful vacation with great service.

Worth every penny! Very accommodating, wonderful food by experienced chef, fantastic customer service, safe and experienced dive masters, fun crew, and amazing bar service by George! Beautiful first class resort with great facilities and tranquility. Slight pillow discomfort, but bed was great, showers were the best!