We stayed for a week in early March and thoroughly enjoyed our time at the hotel. For our first trip to Belize, we wanted a place to relax and be near the water. Playa De Sala was exactly what we were looking for: someplace a bit out of the way and adults only.
The hotel is at the south end of Ambergris Caye, about a half hour from San Pedro by golf cart. It has its own bar and kitchen, which was great for times when we did not feel like traveling into town. The meals were delicious. But there are also some other nice places nearby, like Someplace South Cafe.
Everyone at the hotel was incredibly welcoming from the moment that we arrived, including the owner, Forest Sala, and all the staff, David, Melissa, Kevin, Ivan, Carlos, and others. We booked most of our excursions ourselves, but the team at Playa De Sala were always available to assist with any questions or requests and were very accommodating. As a female couple traveling, we felt very comfortable and well cared for.
The Stone Room was plenty of space for the two of us, especially since we spent most of our time outside, on the dock, on the balcony, or at the bar, when we were at the hotel. The hotel has kayaks and SUPs available for guests to use, and there is a lot of wildlife to enjoy seeing in the area, especially different varieties of birds. If you like to be off the beaten path but have a well-made cocktail close by, Playa De Sala is for you. We loved it there.