Located North of San Pedro, Portofino sits on the most beautiful beaches of the island. Although you come to a very peaceful and quiet resort, town, shops and the nightlife are just 15 minutes away by boat.
Venue Overview
Portofino is located on Ambergris Caye, the largest Island (Caye) along the Belize Barrier Reef (second largest in the world). Needless to remark that this is the most spectacular dive paradise in the world, including the Blue Hole, made famous by Jacques Cousteau, during his 1970 expedition with the Calypso, but there is more.
Located North of San Pedro, Portofino sits on the most beautiful beaches of the island. Although you come to a very peaceful and quiet resort, town, shops and the nightlife are just 15 minutes away by boat. Many of the best restaurants (including Portofino's Le Bistro) are located north of San Pedro.
Resort Amenities
Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
Le Bistro
Le Bistro is the newest most talked about Dining Experience on Ambergris Caye. The recently renovated restaurant and dining area features a Romantic and Eclectic Atmosphere with the in Dining Room Kitchen and Elevated Deck as the Focus, overlooking the Beautiful Blue Caribbean.
Resort Amenities
Rooms
Room Types
Cabanas
Each cabana is on the sand and measures 12ft by 24ft and offers queen-size bed with a view through the front picture windows of the beach. Each bed is draped with a pure linen mosquito net and pure cotton sheets. Floor rugs are from Guatemala, and assorted decorations from Belize and Mexico. The inside of the roof shows the hand thatched Palapa roof rising 18ft into the air. Bathrooms are spacious and airy, and offer a hand sink, toilet and circular shower, adorned with Mexican tiles and mirrors. The roof of the bathroom is also palapa and hangs over the bed giving a false roof and concealed lighting.
Each cabana has a good size deck with deck chairs and hammocks over looking the beach.
Suites
Each suite measures 24t by 24ft and is elevated ten (10) feet in the air on Sapodilla wood legs with a wide staircase made of local woods for entry. Each offers a king-size bed on the centre of the room and stunning views through the massive picture windows. A raised platform on each side of the suite offers a seating and reading area as well as a closet and dressing area.
The bathrooms in the suites are very large and offer two (2) sinks, toilet, large circular shower and windows over the lagoon. All ceilings in the suite are open to the thatched palapa giving a very beautiful effect. Each suite has a full-length balcony offering great views of the Caribbean and sunrise, with hand carved deck chairs and hammocks.
Portofino offers one, very special, VIP/Honeymoon Suite measuring over 800 sq.ft and full of special touches, including Emperor bed, Jacuzzi, special bathroom and furnishings fit for a King.
Room Amenities
Air conditioning, ceiling fans, television, wireless internet, hair dryers, sea facing picture windows, mini bar, and individual interior décor and artwork.
Activities
- Mayan Ruins
- Jungle
- Caving
- Diving
- Fishing
Wedding Packages
Portofino Wedding
- Everybody dreams of a wedding in the Tropical Paradise. They will be happy to make it an exotic dream event with memories to last for a lifetime. Just let them know what you have in mind, and they will make it come true, whether it is an intimate barefoot beach ceremony for two or an elaborate event for a large group. PORTOFINO has a selection of beautiful locations for your wedding: Step over a Japanese Bridge on the dock into your new life, or start it under the Green Roof of a Massive Sea Grape, look out over the Caribbean Sea and the Barrier Reef from the Elevated Terrace of the restaurant, or choose the garden with the enchanting Natural Flower Arch, a tangle of bougainvillea, roses, and blooming vines.
- *Terms and conditions apply - See your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.