Portofino Resort, San Pedro

We arrived at Portofino on April 25th of 2009. We were there to celebrate our two year wedding anniversary. We had only booked the honeymoon suite for two out of the four days but they were kind enough to upgrade us for the other two days. They were able to do this because the room was not booked and because they are very sweet of course. Each one of the staff there put together a joint effort by paying attention to details. This made our stay very pleasant and romantic. The hotel was so beautiful that we felt bad leaving to town for diving and other water sports. We even went fishing on the dock which the staff provided us with bait and all the free fishing gear needed. The bartender made us laugh and had some really fun bar jokes. We met the owners and they were the most friendly and sweet people as well. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an unforgettable romantic vacation.

We love everything about Portofino... the staff, setting, layout, view, food, cabanas. My husband and I have visited Portofino 5 times since early 2002 and it has only gotten better. You can't find a place where the people are as friendly as they are helpful. We can enjoy peace and quiet or get rowdy at the bar.. We have met friends that we will keep for a lifetime. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary there on our 1st trip; my husband proposed to me again there on our last trip (complete with a new diamond). and hope to renew vows there on our next trip. Everything you need is at Portofino. The accommodations are exquisitely "native". The restaurant is the finest on the caye.. If you want ambience and to feel special, Portofino is the place. Once you have experienced it, you will go back!

We stayed here for our honeymoon and it is a great resort. Very remote and quite - you fall asleep at night to the rushing of the waves!

I just returned from Belize and stayed in the Royal Orchid room at Portofino. The resort is elegant yet comfortable and very relaxing. The staff is courteous and professional and the restaurant had great food. The beach is so beautiful you have to experience it to truly appreciate it - it's as nice as any travel magazine photograph you've seen. Belize is a charming and laid back place - the perfect antidote to a hectic, busy life -and Portofino will make you want to stay there a long time.

We travelled all the way to Belize from Paris, France. It is definitely worth the trip...we really lived there an experience you only see in a movie! Mo, the captain, picks you up at the San Pedro Airstrip and gives you the ride to the resort. He is very charming and always helpful. If you need someone to travel you around the island, he's the man. Always there! Once you arrive at Portofino, the staff waits for you on the pier and welcomes you with a refreshing drink and explain you all you need to know to enjoy your stay. We stayed in a beach cabana. They're great: clean, comfortable, perfect A/C and individally furnished with care in the local style. Flowers everywhere in the room, not only for your arrival but every day new fresh flowers. It is great and really gives you the feeling you are in th tropics. The view on the ocean from the rooms is indescribable...You also get the same view whether you sit at the bar or in the restaurant. The white sand paradise beach is clean and taken care of every morning by the staff. Beach accomation (beach chairs, hot tub, ocean cayak...) is perfect. The resort offers a great deal of privacy. The location is away from the busy town of San Pedro and other crowded resorts. For those of you who want to enjoy a romantic getaway or an amazing honeymoon this is the place. The resort was full house (only 3 exclusive top suites and 8 beach cabanas + the mansion) and still you feel like you are alone at the resort. Staff is so gentle and fhe front desk so helpful. Don't bother about anything, just ask Lorraine or Rosalie. They book restaurants, boat ride, massages, golf kart, diving or snorkeling and island trips... They just do anything to make you stay easy and enjoyable. The restaurant is good. Food is well presented and service perfect. The beach bar is so cool to enjoy your rest on the beach laying down in the sun. The bar tender is always there at the right moment to ask if you need something refreshing. The outside bar in the evening is a trap! Once there you never take off and end up around the local Belikin beer or cocktails with the other guests... The owners spend much time with their guests. They are really friendly and invest a lot of time and money in their resort to make it always more luxurious. The swimming pool will be ready for september. Some previous "so-so" reviews on this website are totally outdated and not justified. We will definitely go back to Portofino and hope that soon direct flights from Europe will be available...It is a good value deal...

Two visitors from Belgium / EU We stayed for two weeks at the new mansion (first floor). The accomodation was just perfect : clean, comfortable , peacefull, cosy and well situated. The view from the covered terras on the seasite was breathtaking! We really enjoyed the breakfast and several meals at the restaurant. The bar, recently extended with an outdoor bar was just the thing for having a nice Belikin beer, a cocoloco or any of the many coctails ! We would like to congratulate owners and staff for the efforts they make every day to indulge their guests! We felt like being in paradise! We will certainly visit Portofino again!

My husband and I loved staying in the cabanas. They were very clean and the service was great at the restaurant. We loved the food and the staff were very friendly. The location is great because it provides easy acess to nearby resorts, privacy, and the best view of the barrier reef.It was total relaxation and privacy. We had a very positive experience at Portifino!

The plumbing was out when we were there so they had salt water running in the pipes, and never told us. Refused to give us a refund to go somewhere else. Food is not that good. Beach is pretty, but can swim there. The location is remote, but not private. Owners will tell you anything to make a dime.

Amazing experiance! I loved the quiet remoteness..but was still able to go to town. The service was stellar. I hope to go back, maybe for my honeymoon?