When you stay at El Ben Cabañas in Caye Caulker, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from Belize Barrier Reef and 13 minutes by foot from Caye Caulker Beach. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Caye Caulker Marine Reserve.
What's nearby
Belize Barrier Reef - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Caye Caulker Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Caye Caulker Marine Reserve - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles
The Split - 12 min drive - 0.8 miles
Playa Asuncion - 16 min drive - 1.2 miles
Getting around
Caye Caulker (CUK) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
Lazy Lizard
Ice and Beans
Iguana Beach Bar
Swings Bar And Restaurant
Chef Kareem’s Unbelizeable Lunch - 11 min drive
About this property
El Ben Cabañas
El Ben Cabañas offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at T & T Bar and Grill, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 beach bars.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
T & T Bar and Grill - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
El Ben Poolside Bar - This poolside cocktail bar serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
2 beach bars
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Restaurants on site
El Ben Poolside Bar
T & T Bar and Grill
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Bicycle rentals
Kayaking
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Dock
Garden
On the boardwalk/promenade
On the waterfront
Spa
Massage
Spa services
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Meal delivery service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed during June, December, November, October, September, and August.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
El Ben Cabañas Hotel
El Ben Cabañas Caye Caulker
El Ben Cabañas Hotel Caye Caulker
El Ben Cabañas Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 309 reviews
10 - Excellent
241
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 309 reviews
8 - Good
43
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 309 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 309 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 309 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura
Mar 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay, great service and would highly recommend!
This property has all the amenities and quiet surroundings. Rooms are very spacious. Great staff. Water taxi service to other island is amazing. Restaurant at hotel has great local options.
Wonderful spacious cabanas, so cool inside with large beds and a roomy shower. The on-site restaurant was also fabulous. The staff were incredibly helpful. This north side of the Split on Caye Caulker is pristine and quiet. Town is a short hop on a golf cart and 2 min ferry ride.
Shazia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn
Feb 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved El Ben Cabanas! The staff was so welcoming and helpful. The grounds are quiet and peaceful. The cabana had all the modern conveniences we could ask for. It was an excellent stay!
Kathryn
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Jessica
Feb 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and grounds very clean. The property was quiet and peaceful
Jessica
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alana
Feb 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was absolutely perfect. Staff was attentive, professional and friendly.
I would stay here again.
The place is clean and the staff are very helpful. You are on the quieter side of the island which we loved but they will take you back and forth by boat which is free of charge. The pool is nice and the place was clean and well maintained. Would recommend!
Our stay has been everything we dreamed off. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The huts have been a delight to stay in and we had a hut that was very close to the water so we could hear the waves at night.
I only have positive things to say about our stay and highly recommend. 10/10
Spacious rooms and bathroom, very nice grounds, close to the main town area of restaurants, bars and stores but you need to take boat across the split, $1 each way. Nice boat ferry to pick you up at dock terminal when you arrive and take you back at the end of your stay. Walking or biking distance to the two nicest beaches on the island. Ac was great, tv options were great. Restaurant was pricy.