All Inclusive Caribbean Belize Resorts, Jungle Lodges & Cruises

Diving

The resort sits on one of the best diving sites in the western Caribbean, Glover’s Atoll. The atoll is also a Unitied Nations World Heritage Site and a Belizean Marine Reserve. It is one of the last spawning grounds of the Nassau grouper, and the reefs around the atoll harbor enormous populations of fish, in large part because of its protected status.

In addition, Isla Marisol is just yards from a 2,000-foot wall which offers divers an unparalleled variety of environments to explore.

Isla Marisol offers each guest 15-17 dives per week. Each of the 15 dive sites in the area showcases a different view of Belize's unique underworld. No two dives are ever the same.

The PADI certified dive masters will guide you through a maze of corals along the atoll's steep drop-off.  Each dive lasts roughly 45 minutes after which you return to the island for meals or simply to gather your breath for the next dive.

Isla Marisol is a PADI dive resort, so if you are not yet a certified diver, you will still be able to enjoy the aquatic wonderland. There is an instructor available who can certify non-divers upon request. Complete PADI training takes approximately four days, counting both classroom and in-the-water training. Once completed you are a certified diver! Or, complete your classroom coursework in your hometown before arriving and finish with a ‘Referral Course’ at the resort. You’ll have even more time as certified diver to join our regular guided dive groups. Go here to learn more!

Snorkeling

The reef around the resort provides a huge range of beautiful places where surface snorkeling and dives can be made. A short boat ride takes you through the shallow turquoise waters of the reef for the darker blues of the Caribbean.

Anchoring off the reef you can descend for surface dives around the reef. Over the reef is a pristine white sandy floor up to a depth of forty feet. On the western side of the Caye the coral shelf drops away, passing over colonies of garden eels; you may also leave the white sands for towering coral formations along the edge of the 2600 foot vertical wall, where schools of brilliantly colored fish drift over the vast depths below.

Kayaking

Isla Marisol resort can provide single or double kayaks that can be paddled around the reef.   The resort  will ensure that  you have adequate instruction and a guide if required.

Kayaks are perfect for exploring the stunning reef systems of Glover's Atoll. Paddle between the small islands that make up the eastern wall of the atoll.

Please inquire at time of booking if you would like to reserve the equipment. If you wish to bring your own kayaks to Belize please advise us in advance so that arrangements can be made to transport them to the Caye.

Fishing

Guests interested in sport fishing will not be disappointed. The bone fishing at Isla Marisol is superb, and it is common to pull in up to a dozen bone fish per session.

Permit, jack, wahoo, barracuda, bonefish, tarpon, kingfish, trigger fish, grouper, rock fish and bonito also provide great action for the sea fisherman.

Choose from one of our three fishing packages: fly-fishing, blue water trolling or drop fishing.

Each spring, around the time of the full moon in Belize, the Cuberra snapper spawn along Gladden Spit, not far from Isla Marisol. They are shadowed by the world's largest fish, the whale shark, which can reach up to 50 feet in length and arrive to feed on the snappers' spawn. These benign monsters are filter feeders, are not aggressive and therefore make for a spectacular dive experience.

Read more: Diving and Swimming with Whale Sharks in Belize

Glovers Reef, also called Glovers Atoll, is one of only four atolls in the Western Hemisphere, and three of those are in Belize.The atoll is part of the Belize segment of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-largest barrier reef system in the world. Only Australia's Great Barrier Reef is larger.

Read more: Glovers Reef - Outstanding Belize Diving

Isla Marisol Resort, a rustic, all-inclusive Caribbean Belize resort, lies on a pristine and secluded palm-studded island on Glovers Reef (also called Glover's Atoll). If your idea of a perfect Belize vacation includes poolside drinks, 24 hour air conditioning,

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Cabañas

The individual cabanas are all located on the white sand facing the reef or inner lagoon. Here, you'll find a well-designed, rustic cabana for two, each with a porch, lounge chairs and hammock. Each charming unit includes a private bathroom, cool water showers (and occasional hot water!).

Bed configurations vary from cabana to cabana, ranging from singles to doubles and queen beds. The cabanas are placed far enough apart to ensure peace and quiet.  A few are right on the water, others are set back a bit.  All are within a stone's throw of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the family-style cantina, the friendly bar at the end of the dock, and the most fabulous snorkeling, diving, swimming, and sunsets in Belize.

Reef House

The Reef Houses, on the other side of Isla Marisol,  are designed especially for families and friends.  Each has two bedrooms and two bathrooms with solar heated water, a living room, small kitchen and bar. The prime attraction of the Reef House is the view from the 40-foot deck overlooking the beach and the water.

Restaurant

The menu at Isla Marisol Resort is simple, excellent, home cooked fare. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style, and provides a great cross-section of local cuisine, including home baked breads, fresh fruits, eggs, beans, and meats. The evening meal may feature seasonal conch, lobster, chicken or pork. Seasonally available fresh fruits and vegetables from family farms and gardens around the country grace the table. The meals include dishes from Belize, and the Caribbean, all prepared and cooked daily in the kitchen and served straight from the oven. There is an continuous supply of ice water and freshly brewed coffee, as well as a selection of teas and juices for your refreshment and convenience.

We'll be happy to accomodate your special dietary needs with advanced notice.

Bar

Relax with a soda or a Belizean beer with friends or family in our bar and watch the sun set over the Maya Mountains to the west. You'll find a wide variety of beverages, along with snacks during happy hour. Our propane-powered refrigeration unit keeps the beer and soda cold! The bar is just a short distance from the beach and docks.

Dive Shop

Our PADI-affiliated dive center provides your tanks and weight belts as part of your dive package. For those who don't bring their own gear, the Dive Shop offers a selection of rental accessories: BCDs, regulators, dive computers, wet suits, masks, fins and more. NITROX is available for $170/week extra.

Location

Belize is located in Central America on the western edge of the Caribbean, immediately south of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Formerly called British Honduras, it is the only English-speaking country in Central America. Its British Colonial-era legacy is reflected in the exquisitely charming 19th Century architecture of Belize City and a solid, democratic society based on British commonlaw. In fact, it is still a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, whose head of state is none other than Queen Elizabeth II of England.

About Belize

Belizeans are a true melting pot of cultures: Mayan Indians (the original inhabitants), Hispanic, Creole, Garifuna, European and more recently, Asian. Easy mixing of ethnic backgrounds is common and everyone refers to themselves as 'Belizean', regardless of ethnicity. It all makes for a very friendly, open people.

Getting There

Belize is a short 2- 2.5 hour flight from Houston (Continental, TACA), Dallas (American), or Miami (American). Slightly longer, but direct flights are available from Atlanta (Delta) and Newark (USAir).

Isla Marisol Resort is located about 30 miles offshore from Dangriga, Belize on Glover's Atoll, a UN World Heritage Site. To get to the resort, visitors must fly from Belize City to Dangriga, about a 20 minute flight, which we can book for your convenience.

Booking Your Flight

Our boat departs Dangriga about 3PM, so it is important to arrive in Belize City no later than about 1 PM to insure you can fly to Dangriga in time. We can make the Belize City/Dangriga/Belize flight reservation for you when you book Isla Marisol Resort.

When booking your flights home, please arrange to depart no later than about 1PM to allow for time to connect from the resort.