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The Great House

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel in Belize City with free parking

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Exterior
Point of interest
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Junior Suite | Safe
The Great House, a short walk from Swing Bridge, welcomes visitors with a peaceful garden and inviting terrace. Guests love the outdoor pool and bar after exploring. The business center keeps travelers connected with free in-room WiFi and a highly praised staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 32 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Belize City, The Great House is in the business district and near the airport. Swing Bridge and Baron Bliss Lighthouse are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Tourism Village. Museum of Belize and San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Map
13 Cork Street, Belize City

What's nearby

  • Swing Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of Belize - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tourism Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Baron Bliss Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wet Lizard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪D’Bourbon Barrel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spoonaz Photo Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chon Saan Palace - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Great House

Hotel near San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal
Located close to Swing Bridge and Museum of Belize, The Great House provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and on-request microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 13.50 for adults and USD 12 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 558 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13.50 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 17.50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5.00 (one-way), (from 4 to 10 years old)
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Great House Belize City
The Great House Hotel
Great House Hotel Belize City
The Great House Belize/Belize City
The Great House Hotel Belize City
The Great House Belize City
The Great House Hotel Belize City

Frequently asked questions

Does The Great House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The Great House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Great House?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Great House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 17.50 per person applies.

Where is The Great House located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Swing Bridge, Museum of Belize, and San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal. Tourism Village and St. John's Cathedral are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Great House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 802 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and property has historical charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large colonial room in decent location. Excellent service who helped us with dining and a tour. Star off for current construction nearby, but not the hotel’s fault
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with great service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Najah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person was nice. The accommodations with stairs only was really bad with our luggage, carting it up three flights of steep stairs. The smell was unbearable like an old musty, place. We ended up leaving within the hour we couldn’t stand it any longer, so we stayed at another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint renovated Inn, wonderful staff, restaurant has limited hours available for breakfast only, pool area was quiet and lovely..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit removed from things going on, but it was exactly what we needed on our first travel day into Belize. Good place to chill.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Nice atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful old small hotel. Staff try to be very accommodating You can walk to ferry terminal from here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place. Awesome hosts!! Beautiful 😍
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is a charming place!! i loved the old world charm. Bed was comfortable and room had everything we needed. A/C and a hot shower :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, be careful of construction going on in the area as more is built targeting the tourist industry. This is turnig into a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and rooms are great. It will be much nicer when the construction across the street is finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was wonderfully engaging and accommodating. Any questions or concerns we had, they were more than happy to help us, or just listen to me blather on about the minutiae of my day. The room was clean and updated with a
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 3rd stay and we love it. Wonderful staff! Comfy beds, nice pool and a good breakfast at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

History and atmosphere

A very nice old mansion turned into a hotel. If you like history, by staying here you will be helping to preserve it.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious, air-conditioned rooms. Convenient location, close to water taxis.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

EARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved that this had been a house at one time. Very beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great House was a Great Find!

The hotel was wonderful and they staff was very helpful with our day excursions. The staff at the main desk went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. When we come back to Belize, we’ll stay here for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Great House was Great!!!

Charming. Wonderful service. Be sure to have an omelet downstairs at the cafe!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay at The Great House

Attractive, historic building. Lovely room with a nice verandah to sit outside. Good central location. Breakfast ok but a little over priced. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great staff!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenford

I will return

Great staff, very attentive and welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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