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Victoria House Hotel

San Pedro Town
Ambergris Caye


The Victoria House Hotel is located on the northern island of Ambergris Caye, northeast of the Belize’s capital Belize City. Ambergris Caye is the largest and most developed island off the coast of Belize, and is bordered by Mexico closely to the north. There is perhaps no easier bonefish, permit, and tarpon destination to reach in the Caribbean than Ambergris Caye. A direct three-hour flight from Dallas / Ft. Worth, Houston, or Miami, and a short, and an inclusive commute to the island puts guests on the flats or on a world class dive site only a few hours from home.

The preponderance of the clients we send to the Victoria House Hotel are couples looking for the most upscale accommodation on the island, and perhaps in the country of Belize. Most of the other guests you will encounter at the hotel are not anglers, rather folks on a family vacation, a couple’s getaway, or on honeymoon. The hotel is truly a five star facility with varying types of accommodation from double occupancy villas to multi-bedroom houses with private pools on the beach. The restaurant, service, lively bar, and hotel facilities are designed to accommodate guests looking for a more upscale and relaxing tropical vacation

This is not to say that there is not an excellent fishing program, however Victoria House is not your traditional fishing “lodge”. There are a handful of excellent flats and reef fishing guides who operate out of Victoria House. This is a wonderful destination to consider if you have your non-angling significant other or family in tow (who desire five-star service and accommodations), but still want to sneak away for some great fishing. Ambergris Caye is an amazing and diverse fishery, and the island offers a ton of non-angling activities from hanging out pool-side to diving, or simply cruising through the shops and restaurants of nearby San Pedro Town.


Ambergris Caye is one of the most species diverse flat fishing destinations in the Caribbean. The island boasts of extremely user-friendly bonefishing, one of the best permit fisheries on earth, and a unique and reliable year-round tarpon fishery. Anglers travel from all over the world to experience the summertime adult tarpon fishing with fish well over one hundred pounds a common occurrence late May - September. Intensive anglers with Victoria House Hotel will deliver an upscale family or couples vacation without sacrificing the opportunity to enjoy this phenomenal flats fishery. Casual or conventional gear (spinning rods) anglers in the group will also have a ball chasing all the traditional game fish, not to mention the reliable reef fishing for a myriad of other species including jacks, barracuda, snapper, triggerfish, etc.

The Victoria House guides operate traditional panga craft with reliable motors, and due to the soft nature of the flats on Ambergris the majority of the fishing is done from the boat. Victoria House can provide all applicable conventional / spinning rods, reels, and lures, however we strongly encourage fly-fishers to bring their own gear.


Victoria House is small and exclusive and has retained the casual ambiance and outstanding staff that make it a true Belizean experience. All of the Casitas, Plantation Rooms and Suites and private Villas are located in lush tropical gardens with tall swaying palm trees and sweeping views of the reef and white sand beach. Some accommodations such as the beachfront villas and Rainforest Suite are just steps from the Caribbean, while the Plantation rooms and Casitas are set slightly further back from the beach but still offer beach views.

Dining at Victoria House can be as romantic or as casual as you desire. There are three different options for you to choose from depending on the time of day and ambience you want. Whatever your choice you are bound to be well looked after and enjoy the cuisine of fresh local ingredients and seafood.
Restaurant Palmilla overlooks the pool and the beautiful Caribbean; it is fully air-conditioned for those rare occasions when the weather does not cooperate! Casual for breakfast and lunch yet candle lit in the evenings, Palmilla offers a full a la carte menu created by local Chef Jose Luis Ortega.

The Poolside patio is perfect for al fresco dining, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner the patio is located just outside the restaurant. Offering the same magnificent views as Palmilla makes it a favorite for lunch. Admiral Nelsons Beach Bar is a lovely Belizean style Palapa thatch roof bar and casual dining verandah. Only a few feet from the water’s edge and pier it is the prime spot to watch divers and fishermen return with their catch of the day.


Only a three-hour, direct flight to Belize City, there is no easier destination in the saltwater world to reach. Guests of Victoria House fly into the capital of Belize, Belize City. Belize City is serviced with direct flights by both American and Continental Airlines from DFW, Houston, Miami, New York City, and numerous other origins. Upon arrival into Belize City, guests hop on a short sixteen minute flight aboard local carriers Maya Island Air or Tropic Air to the city of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Several flights a day depart Belize City for San Pedro, so connections are usually no more than a few minutes. A representative from the hotel will meet you at the airport and transport you ten minutes to the Victoria House Hotel.


Day 1
Travel to Belize City on a three-hour flight from DFW International Airport. Upon arrival in Belize City, check in with flight to San Pedro for the sixteen minute flight to the island. Guests are picked up at airport and transferred approximately ten minutes by van or taxi to the hotel.

Day 2-?
Fish, Scuba Dive, snorkel, tour the mainland, hang out poolside, and relax at Victoria House Hotel.

Departure Day
No activities planned for the day. After breakfast guests are transported back to the San Pedro airport for the short commute back to Belize City and on to the United States.


The Victoria House is open all year. Other than the seasonal migratory tarpon fishing, quality fishing for all species can be found year round. Northern Belize are seldom the recipient of cold fronts or northerly breezes during the winter time that can have a negative effect on fishing conditions, however this type of event usually does not last long. The summer months can be a bit warmer than the peak season of January – April, however know that all of Victoria House’s accommodations are air-conditioned. We caution clients to avoid the peak of hurricane season between August – early October, however the weather can be ideal in the early fall.


The non-angling activities available on Ambergris Caye from Victoria House are very extensive. Ambergris Caye is home to world-class diving and snorkeling as the world’s second longest barrier reef is visible from the hotel. In addition to all the watersports on the island (sailing, kayaking, There are also organized tours on the mainland such as visiting Mayan ruins such as Altun Ha, Manatee Watching, Cave Tubing, Belize Zoo, Jungle Canopy Zip Line, etc. Helicopter tours can also be arranged.

Victoria House can organize massage and spa treatments for their guests, and the beautiful swimming pool in the center of the complex is perfect for sun worshipers. San Pedro town is a lively little village with dozens of interesting shops and casual restaurants with excellent food. Guests are encouraged to take a golf cart to town and go exploring.


Accommodations:
Victoria House offers a multitude of accommodation options and styles from one bedroom “State Rooms” at $178 a night to three bedroom houses upwards of $1000 a night during peak season. The majority of our double occupancy guests stay in their standard “Plantation Rooms” that average $300 per night / per room. There are eight different rooming options with varying price points, location of the property, and amenities.

The hotel also offers literally dozens of packaged rates from fishing packages to honeymoon packages that may be of interest. Please inquire with Tailwaters Travel for pricing details & inclusions and exclusions.

Flats Fishing Guides
$275 Per Boat / Per Day

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