The Best Hotel in Belize City Has a New Look. Here’s Why to Stay There Right Now. 

By: - February 4th, 2025
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The Maya history. The flavors. The culture. The boundless hospitality. If you haven’t been to Belize lately, you’re missing out on one of the most vibrant places to travel to in the Caribbean — and that includes its capital, Belize City. 

And if you’re looking for a place to stay, the solution is easy — the best hotel in Belize City: the historic Fort George Hotel and Spa, long the area’s must-visit destination and now boasting a brand-new look after a major re-imagining. 

And now it’s easier to visit than ever, with a special program that gives you 45 percent off bookings between now and Feb. 28. 

The promotion is valid for travel from now through Dec. 19, 2025, according to the property, with a minimum two-night stay required. 

Inside a room.

The recently-transformed hotel is better than ever, from its Treehouse restaurant focused on authentic Belizean cuisine to the K’IN Spa. 

With the package, you also get two sip tickets, a $25 spa credit and special deals at the Treehouse. 

Rooms right now are starting at $519 before the discount. 

For more, visit the Fort George.

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