The Bottom Line
South Water Caye is that tiny, tropical gemstone of an island you painted as a child, a remote respite The accommodations at the IZE Belize loddge, though rustic, provide perfect seclusion.
Pros
- The setting is jaw-droppingly gorgeous.
- IZE Belize's cottages provide utter privacy (perfect for honeymooners).
- Because the South Water Caye is a reserve, marine life viewing is unbeatable.
- The IZE Belize lodge boasts shopping, dining, a bar, and internet access.
- IZE Belize's marine research station provides an interactive ecological experience.
Cons
- No locals means no local culture, one of Belize's biggest draws.
- No air-conditioning, though plenty of ocean breezes.
Description
- Email: ize2belize@aol.com
Call: 1-800-548-5843
- www.ize2belize.com
- South Water Caye is fourteen miles off the coast of Dangriga, in the Caribbean sea.
- IZE Belize's marine biology lab is open to guests.
- Summer workshops available for students ($1075, 10 days) and science teachers ($650, 8 days)
- All-inclusive trips start at $550 USD.
Guide Review - IZE Belize on South Water Caye
South Water Caye is a immaculate tropical island located fourteen miles off the coast from Dangriga, just twelve acres in size and less than half a mile long. International Zoological Expeditions (IZE) Belize's South Water Caye lodge hosts many scientists and students, but is also open to students and vacationers who want to experience a truly pristine island fantasy.
IZE Belize on South Water Caye includes a marine biology station, lodge, and student dormitories. Surrounded by mangroves, a number of IZE Belize's private cottages lie on the Eastern shoreline, ideal for families, honeymooners, or anyone looking for a dose of sought-after tropical solitude. Everywhere you look, you’ll see soft white sands, iridescent waters shimmering emerald and violet, rustling palms and bright flowers.
Other South Water Caye hotels include the Pelican's Pouch and the Blue Marlin Lodge.
