Our beach-front Cabanas are in the heart of Hopkins Village, a Garifuna fishing and farming community. You WILL experience local culture, amazing food, and a laid-back vibe.
Restaurants, bars, grocery, and shopping are all within walking distance.
Please contact us first to confirm availability before booking plane tickets.
Location
We are located near the large FiWe Grocery Mart Store and the basketball court.
30-minute boat ride to the largest barrier reef on this side of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
15-20-minute car ride to rain forest mountains and waterfalls.
1.5 hours from Belize city airport, all paved roads.
1 hour to Placencia, all paved roads.
30-minute drive to Dangriga.
Friendly reminder: we are in the heart of the vilage, you'll experience local culture and get a chance to meet the friendly people of Hopkins. We are also near some great Hopkins restaurants and bars, you may hear them on busy nights in the village.
Why Hopkins?
Breathtaking sunrises on the beach.
Close to the Barrier Reef (scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing).
Close to rain forest (hiking, tours, waterfalls, cave, tubing, kayaking.)
Mayan Temples nearby.
The local food is amazing and reasonable.
English is the official language.
Easy currency conversion ($1 US = $2 bz).
Lots of culture (Garifuna drumming, dancing, food).
Easy to get around the village. Rent bikes or golf cart and explore.
Close to Placencia, Dangriga and Belize City.
Tours and Activities
Belize is home to the second largest barrier reef and the largest living barrier reef in the world. There is snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, zip lining, cave tubing, and waterfalls. So much to see and do!
Hopkins is close to the barrier reef (30-minute boat ride) and close to waterfalls and inland adventures. Your Property Manager can help you arrange and check availability of activities.
Taxi: $25 + $5 per person from airport to bustop. $200 from airport to Hopkins.
Bus: They run all the time everywhere for about $7 per person. They run less on Sunday and almost not at all on Holidays.
If you don't want to rent a car, you can fly into Dangriga and then catch the bus or get a shuttle to Hopkins. You can book on Mayan Air or Tropic Air.
Shuttle/Taxi Service - We recommend Julian's shuttle service. You can reach him at 501-636-5601 on WhatsApp.
Golf Rental in the village - Scallywag golf cart rental - Contact them at Whatsapp: 636-3500 or www.scallywagrentals.com.