Mahogany Bay Resort and Beach Club Curio Collection

Stayed 8 nights at Mahogany Bay for our first time coming to Belize. We were very happy with the "Upper Keeping Suite." Room was clean, tidy, and well prepared. While Belize is hot and humid, the two air conditioning units kept the suite cool and comfortable at all times of the day. Resort staff were friendly and outgoing. When making reservations for the private beach boat, requesting additional towels, or needing help finding a knife to cut locally purchased fruit, staff was very prompt and helpful. Mahogany Bay is located about a 10-15 minute drive from central San Pedro, which makes it a good way to avoid the crowds of downtown. The private beach is a great way to enjoy beach time, without having to 'share' with the rest of San Pedro beach-front resorts. We ate the majority of our meals off-resort. But the food that we did eat at Mahogany Bay was enjoyed.

An unforgettable stay in paradise. My experience at Mahogany Bay Resort in Belize was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed, cared for, and genuinely at ease. The resort itself is stunning—every detail, from the lush landscaping to the charming white cottages, creates a peaceful, tropical haven. One of the highlights of my stay was taking the boat ride out to the private beach club. It felt like a hidden oasis—crystal-clear turquoise water, soft white sand, and just the right blend of privacy and comfort. I could’ve stayed there all day, and honestly, I nearly did. What truly made the experience memorable, though, was the hospitality. Every member of the staff was warm, attentive, and eager to make my stay special. A special thanks to Chris and Alex for going above and beyond with thoughtful touches that made me feel at home. Whether it was helping with local recommendations or just greeting me with a smile, it meant a lot. The food, the design, the atmosphere—it all struck a perfect balance of luxury and authenticity. If you’re looking for a place to relax, recharge, and be immersed in Belizean charm, this is it. I’m already dreaming of my next visit.

Extremely Disappointed! We spent six days at this resort, and every day I had to visit the front desk for some issue. On the first morning, we woke up to no running water. While checking in, I overheard another guest pleading to be moved due to the same problem. When I informed the front desk, they acknowledged the issue and promised to move us within 20 minutes. We waited and were given 5 gallons of water to flush the toilet if needed. Three hours later, after returning from breakfast in town, our room was still not ready. When we finally got our room, the towels provided were wet, discolored, and torn. We had to call for new towels. On day three, we tried to use the pool and bar area, but both were vacant due to a mosquito problem. On day four, before our fishing trip, I requested the room to be freshened up and new towels. We were left with one bath towel and three hand towels. I had to go to the office again for towels, which were delivered hours later while we were at dinner. On day five, after a full day snorkeling excursion, our key didn't work, and the room lacked fresh towels and drinking water. The resort advertises having everything you need on-site, but each spot was either closed or unattended. The TV lost connection every night around 10 pm. The roads were unpaved, full of potholes, and always muddy, which tracked into the room. The volleyball nets were torn down. There was constant construction going on, so it was very noisy during the day. Also, large trucks were constantly driving on the property creating dust and splattering mud. You have to share these roads while on a golfcart. Every resort we've stayed at before, we've enjoyed the bar, pool, restaurants, and the people. This place seemed 75% full, yet there was no one at any of their locations. The food was overpriced, with a hamburger costing $22 plus a $16 service charge. The photos give the impression of being on the water/beach, but you're actually surrounded by brown water with alligators. The resort is 15 to 20 minutes from town by golf cart. I'm writing this review because I don't want anyone else to experience what we did. The resort advertises itself as a dream destination, but it was far from it.