The Great House

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Swing Bridge

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Point of interest
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
13 Cork Street, Belize City
  • Swing Bridge
    4 min walk
  • Museum of Belize
    6 min walk
  • St. Mary's Church
    6 min walk
  • Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal)
    7 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Single Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Sea View

  • 32 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View, Corner

  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Sea View

  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 31 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Belize City

In historical district.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Swing Bridge and Museum of Belize. San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal and Tourism Village are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Swing Bridge - 4 min walk
  • Museum of Belize - 6 min walk
  • San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Tourism Village - 9 min walk
  • St. John's Cathedral - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D’Bourbon Barrel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Wet Lizard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Canton Jade Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Neries Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Great House

3-star Colonial hotel near Swing Bridge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 558 square feet (52 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Great House. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Belize City hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 558 sq ft of conference space
  • 52 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1927
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Great House offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM: USD 13.50 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13.50 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 16.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5.00 (one-way), (from 4 to 10 years old)
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Great House Belize City
The Great House Hotel
Great House Hotel Belize City
The Great House Belize/Belize City
The Great House Hotel Belize City
The Great House Belize City
The Great House Hotel Belize City

The Great House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 736 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 736 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 736 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 736 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 736 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenford

I will return
Great staff, very attentive and welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vania

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place it was clean and people are friendly. But it’s not in a great area, there is limited food available. We ended up at the restaurant in the hotel next door, overpriced and limited options. I probably would not stay there again.

6/10 Okay

Julia

Was a good option to stay to do the tours in the area. Pretty comfortable and the common areas like the pool were nice and relaxing. The room cleaning and the restaurant need more attention- breakfast was really limited and overpriced. Better to go to Martha’s for breakfast. Staff was friendly at front desk and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert, Colorado Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the property is very clean. For people that like to get up early and walk or run it is a great location. The road right outside the property runs along the sea and is very well lit. Lots of dining options nearby. I would have given it 5 stars except the WiFi in our room wasn’t very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla, Hockley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super elegant and fancy. It’s located in a super safe area. The room is humongous. Picture ready if you Vlog.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint hotel with adorable balconies. Very nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirk

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and rooms is outdated, stuffy/musty old smell in the rooms. Shower got luke warm at most.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the great house. The staff was beyond nice and helpful. Area is a little run down but the locals were super nice. Super close to the Ferry and you can walk pretty much anywhere from this location. 20 mins from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely stay in such a Historic Property. The staff were exceptional, and the property in great location with views of the sea, and within walking distance to all sights and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarwat

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place by the sea and convenient for water taxis/ access to centre, but unfortunately there is significant property redevelopment occurring right in front of the hotel, causing excessive noise and blighting the views, etc. This is ongoing as of May 2024 and will likely last until at least the end of 2025. This should be mentioned on the property details. A room overlooking the rear of the property was better because of this.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph, Gardnerville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge Radisson hotel across the street is currently being demolished for something bigger. Our favorite restaurant thete is gone but walked a short 2 blocks down to the Secret Garden for a very affordable and excellent dinner. Website says Free breakfast upon booking but it is not. But only $12 uSD per person for a good continental breakfast in nice restaurant on first level.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the sea...
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff is friendly. Hotel is old and outdated, it smells like old, wooden floor cracks, can hear people walking by and upstairs. They're demolishing an old hotel right in front of the hotel so the loud noise starts around 7am.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was on the 3rd floor no elevator and the steps are plenty and steep. The hotel accross is renovating so your room will be noisy w construction equipment. No restaurant .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely, historic hotel, in the heart of Belize City, near the ferry port. I enjoyed the home-style ambience and the well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hospitality and the staff’s eagerness to help make our anniversary memorable. I would definitely recommend the Great House to my family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive and friendly. The pool was nice and warm. The breakfast is definitely continental. We parkwd for free onsite.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024