Located close to St. Herman's Cave, El Rey Hotel offers a serene escape with a lush garden and playground for the kids. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or indulge in rejuvenating treatments at Raymond's spa.
Belize Archives and Records Department - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Jaguar Paw - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Aguacate Lagoon Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
George Price Center for Peace and Development - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
96 Orchid Garden - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva) - 8 min drive
San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 62 min drive
Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 63 min drive
Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal) - 75 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Café Percolatté And Resturant - 3 min drive
Formosa - 4 min walk
Cocogardens - 13 min walk
Mike's Cue Club & Bar - 3 min drive
Casa Café - 2 min drive
About this property
El Rey Hotel
El Rey Hotel is just 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a sauna, a steam room, and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children
Up to 2 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
What to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Ecotours nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ziplining nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
21-inch flat-screen TV
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Window screens
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Raymond's. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5.00 to 15.00 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100 per person (one-way)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 5:30 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 25
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
El Rey Belmopan
El Rey Hotel
El Rey Hotel Belmopan
Hotel El Rey
El Rey Hotel Belize/Belmopan
El Rey Hotel Hotel
El Rey Hotel Belmopan
El Rey Hotel Hotel Belmopan
Frequently asked questions
Does El Rey Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Rey Hotel 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 El Rey Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at El Rey Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by El Rey Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 100 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Rey Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at El Rey Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like horseback riding and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a sauna and a steam room. El Rey Hotel also has a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near El Rey Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around El Rey Hotel like?
El Rey Hotel is in the heart of Belmopan, a short 17-minute walk from Jaguar Paw and 6 minutes' walk from Belize Archives and Records Department.
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Reviews
El Rey Hotel Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2022
The staff is what makes this hotel great. Ebony is a shining star. Cant say enough about how wonderful she is. All front desk staff is very helpful and friendly.
Keva
Keva, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Dec 12, 2022
Receipt from Expedia stated ' check in open 10 am onwards'. Arrived by taxi at 10. Whole place locked up and deserted with sign saying ' back at six'. Found another hotel but el ray was very resistant to refund. Tried hard to keep my money only gave in after heavy pressure from Expedia customer service. In addition hotel is bizarrely located out in a suburban street near to absolutely no amenities....all things considered ASTONISHED this place still in business
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Nov 12, 2022
Hotel horrible!!
Desde que entramos a ese mal llamado hotel pudimos ver que no cumple con las normas mínimas de limpieza. El baño no lo han lavado en meses, demasiado desagradable. La zona de ducha horriblemente sucia y la cortina plastica negra de mugre en la base. Las sabanas fundas de almohada y almohadas muy sucias. No hay aseo en la habitación.
En la noche hubo bulla, gritos, musica estridente, cierre de puertas y apertura fuerte generando tal incomodidad para conciliar el sueño que no dormimos nada.
No hay a quien acudir porque no permanece n as fie en el mostrador.
Mo nos explicamos como tienen en esta empresa tan importante un hotel si es que se le puede llamar asi, tan malo, tan sucio y tan mal atendido.
Es el peor hotel que hemos ocupado.
isaac
isaac, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2022
Todo muy cómodo
YOHANNA
YOHANNA, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 13, 2022
The facility is going through a restructuring, therefore, the environment is not as organized as before, the last two times, when I stayed there. Hopefully, El Rey will post when the restructure is completed. The staff are great, and are doing their best to make Tenants as comfortable as possible. Overall I felt safe while staying there.
elinor
elinor, 8-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 1, 2022
This is worst lodging that I have ever seen and It does not deserve to be even considered for a rating . It was so bad that I immediately left and found lodging elsewhere. My request for a refund was denied, This looks like a run down, delapidated Brothel . Expedia should Not be promoting lodging of this type. Please refund my money.
robert
robert, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 9, 2022
The picture of the room and lobby that the hotel shows on its website differ greatly from what you find when you arrive at the hotel. The rooms are very humid, the internet service is terrible, the connection is down all the time. There is no cable service, they have Netflix as the only provider, although they mention that they also have Disney plus and amazon prime, it is not true. In the windows, one had mosquito netting and the other did not, I had to fight with the mosquitoes that were in the room. The curtains in the bathroom were broken and dirty, I have pictures of it all. They never cleaned the room. I asked for an invoice, and they told me that by hotel policy, if I wanted an invoice, it would increase the price, more than the price I had already paid through XPEDIA. I will not return to this hotel, and I do not recommend anyone to visit it.
VICTOR MANUEL
VICTOR MANUEL, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2022
Nice and cozy place
dawg
dawg, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 24, 2021
There were no designated parking spots available. We just parked were we could. The room was not what it shows in the pictures. It was clean. The beds were comfortable. The staff was
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 30, 2021
When I booked the property through Expedia, i was charged for my stay at that time. However, when I arrived I was charged an additional $60.00. I toldthe lady at ththe desk that i had already paid during the reservation/booking process, but she charged me anyway.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2021
The girl at the desk was extremely kind and helpful. Room was nice and very clean.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 16, 2020
Friendly staff were the main plus. Also it is in a quiet residential area. The property itself (at least the standard rooms) verges on being a dump by US standards. The AC did work and we had out own bath, but it was so cramped that it was pretty difficult to navigate. The towel rack and door closer cobbled together out of repurposed clothes hangars riveted to the door were emblematic.
Overall, if you really just need a place to sleep and are not picky about aesthetics, go for it.
Crozet
Crozet, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 21, 2019
Nothing like picture room certainly not like picture on Expedia. Not very nice did not stay there after looking at toom
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2019
It was a quiet area for us to get some much needed sleep. We only spent one nite here, leaving on our flight the next day out of Belize City.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2019
The coffee choices were amazing, quiet hotel and friendly staff.
JC
JC, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2019
Good
Nice clean hotel morning you can buy here breakfast.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 3, 2019
Neat. Able to have a clam restful night. Helpful staff.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 21, 2019
Nice and simple
This hotel is nice and simple. If you are looking for a place to lay your head at night, then this is the place. Good value.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2019
Muy bien para el precio. Personal muy atento. El hotel es muy básico pero es lo que se espera para el precio.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2019
Passing thru
Just passing through and checking out the Capitol.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 5, 2019
room is clean, AC silent, Tv is funny little like a little computer screen, queen bed is actually two twin beds together, restroom is clean but old features.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2019
The staff was great. They always had a smile and were willing to help my family. My room was always cleaned and beds were made avery single day. The supermarket and restaurants were just of a walking distance. I love my stay at El Rey Hotel. Totally recomend it.
Verified traveler
8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2018
I like the staff ,very friendly and helpfull, the hotel is close to everything in Belmopan. The room was clean.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2018
The front staff Emory was soooooo welcoming and helped us settle in quickly. He is a great person to chat with about local issues or to confirm your travel plans. The morning breakfast was a typical Belizian and was cooked amazing with the BEST coffee! Can’t wait to stay at El Rey again. Great location made us feel safe. Convenient to get to grocery store if needed
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 10, 2018
Its what it is
Its not the best place I have stayed at, I think its a little over priced. Nothing to do around, I guess its what it is, Belmopan doesnt have much to offer anyway.