Searching for McAfee in 8 luxury Belize hotels

NAME: Las Terrazas
PLACE: San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
PRICE: CAD$242

Guests know they are in for a treat at Las Terrazas well before they even leave home. The town home-style accommodation provided by Las Terrazas means spacious rooms, convenient amenities, and countless luxuries. Seahouses, Penthouses, Garden town homes, Veranda town homes, Patio Town homes, and Laguna Residences are all sleek, stylish, and unique. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Las Terrazas
PLACE: San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
PRICE: CAD$242
KIWI RATING: Not yet rated

Just north of San Pedro, Las Terrazas Resort sits on a private beach, a prime position for those interested in visiting the Serenity Spa and Wellness Center, diving and snorkeling, fishing, zip lining and cave tubing, exploring Mayan Ruins, or relaxing at the beach. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Cayo Espanto
PLACE: Cayo Espanto Island
PRICE: CAD$1195

The private island retreat of Cayo Espanto was probably willed away from mainland Belize by the same, seaward looking vacationers. The private docks, snorkeling guests, and teeming reefs puncture the endless blue of the ocean, and provide something to watch during the staring episodes. Try kayaking or fly-fishing when you're ready to get into the water. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Cayo Espanto
PLACE: Cayo Espanto Island
PRICE: CAD$1195

The ever-accommodating Cayo Espanto chefs create a daily menu of stunningly perfect bites. Only when you recall being asked for your favorite foods can you stop suspecting their psychic abilities. The suite's splash pool, veranda, and outdoor shower bring all the cushy comforts of home to this outdoorsy Belize escape. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Victoria House
PLACE: Ambergris Caye
PRICE: CAD$180
KIWI RATING: 69

Just ten minutes from San Pedro sits the secluded Victoria House hotel, where friendly staff greet travelers to Belize's white sand beaches and warm Caribbean waters. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Victoria House
PLACE: Ambergris Caye
PRICE: CAD$180
KIWI RATING: 69

The staff of Victoria House take pride in their role in delivering world-class service to people from all over the world, and rightly so. With casual tropical ambiance and unpretentious luxury, Victoria House offers a truly unique taste of island paradise. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Victoria House
PLACE: Ambergris Caye
PRICE: CAD$180
KIWI RATING: 69

The 42 tranquil lodginand private Villas. All are surrounded by lush gardens of fragrant tropical bougainvillea and hibiscus, complementing the beautiful simplicity of the interior design. The villas pour out directly onto the beach for easy access, while the slightly inland Casitas, Plantation Rooms, and Suites form the hotel's main complex. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Victoria House
PLACE: Ambergris Caye
PRICE: CAD$180
KIWI RATING: 69

A private pier into Ambergris Caye connects guests with customized excursions including kayaking, diving, and fishing. Victoria House's Palmilla is the next stop after any ocean adventure, offering just-caught seafood paired with fresh local ingredients. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Ka'ana Boutique Resort
PLACE: San Ignacio
PRICE: CAD$250
KIWI RATING: 74

Life is busy these days. So most travelers take a while to get into true relaxation mode when vacation time arrives. But at Ka’ana, one need not worry about such trivial details. Every day becomes an adventure here, and as such, when guests find themselves donning designer duds and preparing to dine at this exquisite boutique hotel, the experience feels entirely deserved.(Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Ka'ana Boutique Resort
PLACE: San Ignacio
PRICE: CAD$250
KIWI RATING: 74

If excitement and adventure is what you’re after, take comfort in the fact that there are limited opportunities to rest on one’s laurels here. Unless that happens to be one’s goal, of course, in which case the Spa, restaurant, and stunning natural surroundings are at everyone’s disposal. For others, river cave tubing, horseback riding, or birding and nature hikes, might be more up your alley. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Ka'ana Boutique Resort
PLACE: San Ignacio
PRICE: CAD$250
KIWI RATING: 74

Whatever guests decide to do with their day, one thing is certain: their return to Ka’ana will be the highlight of their day, where all Villas and Suites ooze elegance. It is impossible to go wrong with any of them. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Turtle Inn
PLACE: Placenia, Stann Creek
PRICE: CAD$315
KIWI RATING: 77

All 25 thatched-roof luxury villas are just steps from the beach, with large screened decks, ample living spaces, and ornate carved doors imported from Bali. These beachfront bungalows also include luxury bathrooms with Japanese tubs, as well as a private walled garden with an outdoor shower. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Turtle Inn
PLACE: Placenia, Stann Creek
PRICE: CAD$315
KIWI RATING: 77

Spend your days dining, sunning, swimming, or diving, and if you happen to catch a fish or two, have the Turtle Inn's chef prepare it for you. It doesn't get much fresher than that. Thank your good pal Francis on the way out. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Turtle Inn
PLACE: Placenia, Stann Creek
PRICE: CAD$315
KIWI RATING: 77

All 25 thatched-roof luxury villas are just steps from the beach, with large screened decks, ample living spaces, and ornate carved doors imported from Bali. These beachfront bungalows also include luxury bathrooms with Japanese tubs, as well as a private walled garden with an outdoor shower.

Spend your days dining, sunning, swimming, or diving, and if you happen to catch a fish or two, have the Turtle Inn's chef prepare it for you. It doesn't get much fresher than that. Thank your good pal Francis on the way out. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Blancaneux Lodge
PLACE: San Ignacio, Cayo
PRICE: CAD$240

Francis Ford Coppola purchased Blancaneaux Lodge in 1980 as a family vacation getaway in the middle of the lush Belize jungle. These days, it's an exclusive luxury resort.

"When I first visited Belize, I was searching for the same jungle paradise I'd enjoyed while shooting Apocalypse Now ... I found it tucked in the Maya Mountains." Though Francis Ford Coppola said this about Blancaneaux Lodge, his holiday home converted into a luxury resort in 1993, there's nothing apocalyptic about it. With its 20 spacious villas and cabanas, Blancaneaux Lodge is a serene haven perfect for hiking, swimming, horseback riding, and exploring Mayan culture. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Blancaneux Lodge
PLACE: San Ignacio, Cayo
PRICE: CAD$240

Blancaneaux does share something in common with a film set: its near-cinematic aesthetics. The thatch-roof dwellings nestle beneath jungle canopy near a photo-perfect waterfall. Dine poolside at Guatemaltecqua Restaurant, specializing in Guatemalan cuisine, or eat like the famous director himself at Montagna Ristorante, featuring the Coppola family's recipes. Whether you choose the 1600 square foot villa or Francis Ford Coppola's Villa (decorated with his personal art), the star of this resort is definitely you. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Chan Chich Lodge
PLACE: Chan Chich, Orange Walk
PRICE: CAD$175

A jungle gem in a private nature reserve, built on the site of an ancient Mayan city, the Chan Chich Lodge in Belize offers luxury accommodation and an up-close experience with wildlife.

Birders, naturalists, and adventurers are sure to fall in love with the remarkable Chan Chich Lodge in Belize. This is luxury in the jungle, where howler monkeys are your wake-up call and the first person to spot a jaguar gets bragging rights at the breakfast table. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Chan Chich Lodge
PLACE: Chan Chich, Orange Walk
PRICE: CAD$175

Guests are encouraged to walk and bike the well-marked trails, or head out with the knowledgeable and friendly guides, who can educate you on the myriad species of birds and wildlife in this incomparable jungle paradise. You're best to start a list just to keep track: deer, peccaries, monkeys, ocelot, agouti, squirrels, grey foxes, kinkajou, frogs, insects, and snakes-oh my. There are Mayan ruins to explore, a covered pool and hot tub for relaxing post-hike afternoons, fantastic food, and luxuriously appointed thatched-roof cabanas.

The staff here know their stuff, and will leave you with not only an unforgettable holiday experience, but a true appreciation and respect for the jungle and its inhabitants. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Chan Chich Lodge
PLACE: Chan Chich, Orange Walk
PRICE: CAD$175

A jungle gem in a private nature reserve, built on the site of an ancient Mayan city, the Chan Chich Lodge in Belize offers luxury accommodation and an up-close experience with wildlife.

The staff here know their stuff, and will leave you with not only an unforgettable holiday experience, but a true appreciation and respect for the jungle and its inhabitants. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Chaa Creek
PLACE: San Ignacio, Cayo
PRICE: CAD$215

Chaa Creek is an eco-friendly jungle paradise in the rainforests of Belize. You'll sleep in palm-thatched cottages, chill out over exotic cocktails, and explore the ruins of the Mayan civilization.

Chaa Creek is a luxury jungle experience on a 365-acre nature reserve in western Belize.

NAME: Chaa Creek
PLACE: San Ignacio, Cayo
PRICE: CAD$215

Days here are spent satisfying your inner Indiana Jones. You'll take to the river to canoe beneath a thick jungle canopy, ride trails on horseback, and hike to vine-choked Mayan ruin sites. And all of it is done with an eco-friendly goal of learning about the natural world around you, with the guides being a wellspring of information about the ecology and history of the area.

Nights are a relaxed and peaceful affair. You'll bond with your fellow guests over rum and fruit juice, then head to the Chaa Creek restaurant for an eclectic and delicious dinner overlooking the darkening jungle. Then it's back to your beautifully furnished, palm-thatched cottage, perhaps for a Jacuzzi for two, certainly for a blissful sleep. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)

NAME: Chaa Creek
PLACE: San Ignacio, Cayo
PRICE: CAD$215

Nights are a relaxed and peaceful affair. A preprandial with guests over rum and fruit juice, then head to the Chaa Creek restaurant for an eclectic and delicious dinner overlooking the darkening jungle. Then it's back to your beautifully furnished, palm-thatched cottage, perhaps for a Jacuzzi for two, certainly for a blissful sleep. (Image courtesy of Kiwi Collection.)