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Shaka Caye

3.5 star property
All-inclusive beachfront property with restaurant, near Belize Barrier Reef

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
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Escape to Shaka Caye, a tranquil paradise near Belize Barrier Reef. Unwind on the private beach, indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment or enjoy water activities like scuba diving and surfing. With an international cuisine restaurant, The Coral Reef, free WiFi and helpful staff that guests rave about.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Marina
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

2 bedroom Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 107 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Presidential Villa 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 186 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

1 - Bedroom Beachfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

1-Bedroom Beachfront Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

1 Bedroom Partial Ocean View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1/4 mile NE off St. George's Caye, Belize City, Little Frenchman Caye

What's nearby

  • Belize Barrier Reef - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Caye Caulker (CUK) - 12 miles/19.3 km
  • Caye Chapel (CYC) - 8.6 miles/13.8 km
  • Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal) - 8.9 miles/14.3 km
  • Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 15.8 miles/25.4 km
  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 25.2 miles/40.6 km
  • Orange Walk (ORZ) - 47.2 miles/75.9 km
  • Corozal (CZH) - 60.6 miles/97.6 km
  • Independence and Mango Creek (INB) - 75.3 miles/121.2 km
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • Sand Bar
  • St George's Lounge

About this property

Shaka Caye

Shaka Caye features a marina and puts you just steps from Belize Barrier Reef. Guests can indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials, and grab a bite to eat at The Coral Reef, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this all-inclusive property include a free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

All inclusive

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (non-alcoholic beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Languages

English, French, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 8:30 AM to 5 PM*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bodyboard on site

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Karaoke
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bodyboard on site

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa services
  • Marina
  • Banquet hall
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps.

Dining

The Coral Reef - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for BZD 50.0 per day

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Royal Palm Island Resort Little Frenchman Caye
Royal Palm Island Resort
Royal Palm Island Little Frenchman Caye
Royal Palm Island Resort Belize/Belize Cayes
Shaka Caye All Inclusive
Royal Palm Island Resort
Shaka Caye Little Frenchman Caye
Shaka Caye All-inclusive property
Shaka Caye All-inclusive property Little Frenchman Caye
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Frequently asked questions

Does Shaka Caye offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shaka Caye does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shaka Caye?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shaka Caye?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Shaka Caye.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Shaka Caye?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shaka Caye?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Shaka Caye and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, surfing, and scuba diving. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, ecotours, and hunting. Enjoy amenities like a private beach, spa services, and an arcade. Shaka Caye also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Shaka Caye?

Yes, The Coral Reef offers international cuisine.

Does Shaka Caye have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Shaka Caye like?

Shaka Caye is located a short 1-minute walk from Belize Barrier Reef.

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Shaka Caye Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The beach at this property offers stunning views, beautiful scenery, and a tranquil atmosphere. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful island. Great vacation if you want a quiet, relaxing and secluded time. The food was amazing. You need to take a boat off the island to do excursions and that can be pricey. Also, if you like to watch TV at night, you should take a tablet, since the villas do not have TV’s.
Isabel, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We traveled there for a family vacation. The staff is outstanding. The location is also beautiful. My only critique would be the need of a pool and reconditioning the beach and the beach front wall. The food is outstanding. The staff is incredibly accommodating and very friendly. Definitely would highly recommend to families and or couples.
Sergio, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

We loved shaka caye, wonderful island with great people. We loved our time there. If we are to give feedback, purchasing may be planned better. We ran out of limes :))
Musa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone and everything was wonderful
chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and quiet little island, half an hour by boat from Belize city! The local team provides excellent hospitality! Many thanks to Magnoly, Daisy and Glenda for their services and support! Rodwell for spoiling us and last but not least Edwin for being such a nice and attentive Captain initiating me on my first fishing trip! Kudos to the Chef for the amazing food! This small corner of paradise is definitely unforgettable!
Corina, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely ‘get away from everyday life’ holiday. Super helpful and friendly staff (who work so hard), food choices were great and liked how quiet and peaceful the small island is. So relaxing made it very hard to want to do anything! Only tip to add: if you’re a pasty white ‘gringo’, make sure to pack a decent insect repellent as when the wind drops and the sun is out, so are the sand flies. The staff recommend baby oil! Would recommend coming to Shaka Caye in a heartbeat.
Timothy John, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing place and an amazing staff. We are pretty picky when it comes to resorts and this place exceeded all of our expectations.
Darren, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Zaffron Chimene, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Once you arrive in Belize City, you are chartered to a marina (15 min) then taken by boat (30 min) to the island. You are greeted by staff immediately with cocktails waiting for you. The stay is intimate… you are 1 of 32 max guests on an island. (During our stay there were maybe 15 guests total at one time). Which means it is easy to schedule all activities on a whim. We as novice did reef fishing, kayaking in the ocean, reef snorkeling! All meals and an afternoon “bar snack” are provided with an open bar for your enjoyment. The staff are amazing and cater to your every need while giving you the privacy to enjoy your vacation. All were great but specifically Andre, Obi, Glinda, Daisy, Reddy, Michael, Percy, Evelyn treated us like family. Would love to return!
Monica, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our time at Shaka Caye. It was a dream come true, perfect for swimming in the ocean, kayaking & relaxing. We enjoyed watching a family of dolphins from the restaurant balcony while eating breakfast. We went snorkeling, booked a day trip to Alton Ha & the midnight cave, went deep sea fishing, Day trip to Caye Caulker where we petted nurse sharks, fed the tarpon, saw stingrays & enjoyed the shops & restaurants. We were well taken care of on all of the excursions & enjoyed the one on one treatment we received. The food was delicious & fresh! I highly recommend Shaka Caye!
Thomas, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was such a gem! Private island with few guests made this stay such a unique experience. The service was EXCEPTIONAL and everyone was so kind and accommodating. Couldn't have asked for anything better. One note is that if you want to do anything off the island, it's a process to take a 40 min boat ride to the main land. Well worth the stay if you want to relax and stay on the beach!
Catherine Marie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place I ever been will come again
Abdulla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spectacular place, location was perfect-Oceanview, its was peaceful, staff was exceptional friendly and helpful with all my needs. very clean place and food was fabulous.
Gladys, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very isolated island. The staff are very professional and friendly. Very responsive to the what’s app chat
Linea, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I never thought I would be able to experience a private island in the Caribbean. This place is incredibly beautiful, clean and quiet with the best service and staff. The food was absolutely amazing and all 3 meals can be served right to your cottage every day. They offer several different adventures to add on. One that we did was the private snorkeling tour with Andre at the mesoamerican barrier reef. I traveled with my elderly mother who wouldn't have been able to swim the reef, so they pulled her around with a life raft while she observed the reef. If you want a private Caribbean vacation without the crowds, book Shaka Caye. We were so pampered that we didn't want to leave.
Lori Ann, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shaka Caye was the most amazing island and vacation I've ever been on! From the time we got to the marina, the boat ride to the island we were greeted with a cold towel and drink and friendly staff!! Each and every staff member was AMAZING, and friendly and wanted our stay to be the best! We celebrated 2 birthdays while we were there and they all went above and beyond to make them special. From homemade birthday cakes they brought out to us while singing happy birthday, to decorating our room with palm leaves and special birthday message on the bed. At times we were the only visitors on the island so we got to explore and hang out with the staff and it was just such an awesome place to be! I would go back in a heart beat! The food was phenomenal with it being farm/sea to table, there was no food that I did not enjoy, it was all sooooo yummy! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! We love Shaka Caye and all our Shaka Caye friends!
Stacey, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is beyond words. I really never knew the waters could be so blue. I literally think about my anniversary on this amazing private island everyday. I cannot wait to go back and I highly recommend.
Nakia, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

loved the solitude and the water! its remote, so be prepared for that :)
Joe, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was excellent! Requests made in advance for services and a special birthday surprise were all easily accommodated. The bartender/waiter became our best friend by the end of the trip. The food? Chef's kiss! Every single meal was either delightful or delicious. Every staff member we met was incredibly friendly. We were the only guests on the island, and everyone still made it special. It was completely safe and relaxing. A tip for drinkers: We supplemented our liquor from the airport duty-free store and were able to use it for our cocktails.
Eden, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was very secluded, which meant very little competition for staff or cleaning service attention. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful. Overall i went on several excursions that the staff recommended to me that were either provided or arranged by the resort. Including snorkeling, trips to mayan ruins, fishing on and off the island, and massages.
Kyle, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an absolutely incredible stay at Shaka Caye, Belize! The staff exceeded all expectations, catering to our every need with the utmost care. Setting up excursions was a breeze—special thanks to Veronica, who was wonderfully accommodating and made sure everything was taken care of effortlessly. Our bartender and server, Percy, was outstanding! His service was impeccable, and he went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. The food was delicious and truly elevated, keeping us excited for every meal with its variety and high quality. The warmth and kindness of the staff made the experience feel like we were among family. Their genuine care was so refreshing. The island itself is stunning—peaceful, tranquil, and a slice of paradise. We loved the activities too, with kayaks and snorkeling gear provided, making it easy to explore the beauty around us. Shaka Caye is more than just a resort; it’s an escape to paradise created by the most authentic, caring people. We can’t wait to come back!
Iris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shaka Caye is a MUST for people who enjoy the tranquility of a tropical island, but have the option for ADVENTURE. Not only is there much to do on the island (kayaking, sand volleyball, paddle boarding, local sea life, a near-by caye you can explore all on your own-) you can charter a boat to enjoy Caye Caulker, snorkeling and cave tubing. My partner and I aimed to do charter a boat for an inland-adventure, but ultimately were so enchanted by what the island had to offer we just stayed put :) Shaka Caye did help coordinate a fly-fishing expedition, with success! Shout-out to Jamal- The staff at Shaka Caye was stellar from the moment we got on the tender to the island. They were friendly, shared about themselves, were fun to talk to socialize with and beyond accommodating. From Obi showing off his carefully-crafted-creative cocktails with Michael by his side, to Daisy making sure things ran smoothly, Percy giving us the low-down about meals with his charismatic spin- we were full of joy the entire time. Glenda in the office even let me quickly borrow her scanner- Please also understand not once were we hungry, and everything we were served was top-notch and came with options. The rooms were beautiful, modern (tasteful) temperature controlled and well-kept. If you are considering Shaka Caye for your island vacation, do not hesitate!
Sara, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I just spent 3 nights of our honeymoon and had an incredible experience at Shaka Caye. The island is gorgeous, rooms super comfortable, incredible dining experience, but the thing that really blew us away was the staff! We felt like VIPs the entire time we were there. Big shout out to Breeze who was seemingly everywhere all the time. Definitely take a tour with Dre… a Caye Caulker local who guided us to see sting rays and swimming with nerf sharks. The island I’m not huge but if you want a Belizian flare with some quiet island tranquillity… I have a hard time imagining a better place to recommend!
Aaron, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Shaka caye was not the experience we were hoping for. We booked for 4 days and left the island the morning of day 2! The food was horrible, could only eat on the island schedule. Not all inclusive on drinks or food. They opened on there on time. We took the boat to Caye Caulker for fun, food drinks and adventure. If you want to stay on the island and do absolutely nothing this is it.
Whitney, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a amazing vacation at the Shaka Caye. The staff was AMAZING!! It was very quiet and peaceful. The view was out of this world. If you are looking for a place to unplug and just enjoy the peace and tranquility of a beautiful view and weather then this is your place!!! The staff was so helpful and so pleasant. Fiona the manager was very knowledgeable and helped book excursions that fit us. Kelly, the hostess and sometimes bartender always had a smile on her face. Ismael, was so friendly and attentive. The entire staff was something I’ve never experienced with that level of care and hospitality. I can’t wait to go back and visit again. Absolutely AMAZING
Lamone, 4-night trip