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Shaka Caye

3.5 star property
Beachfront property with restaurant, near Belize Barrier Reef

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Marina
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Villa

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Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 1150 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Villa 2 Bedrooms

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Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
  • 2000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Oceanfront Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 500 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Oceanfront Villa | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Studio Oceanfront Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 260 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

1 Bedroom Island View Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1/4 mile NE off St. George's Caye, Belize City, Little Frenchman Caye

What's nearby

  • Belize Barrier Reef - 1 min walk

Getting around

  • Caye Caulker (CUK) - 12 miles/19.3 km
  • Caye Chapel (CYC) - 8.6 miles/13.8 km
  • Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal) - 8.9 miles/14.3 km
  • Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 15.8 miles/25.4 km
  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 25.2 miles/40.6 km
  • Orange Walk (ORZ) - 47.2 miles/75.9 km
  • Corozal (CZH) - 60.6 miles/97.6 km
  • Independence and Mango Creek (INB) - 75.3 miles/121.2 km
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • Sand Bar
  • St George's Lounge

About this property

Shaka Caye

Shaka Caye features a marina and puts you just steps from Belize Barrier Reef. Guests can indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials, and grab a bite to eat at The Coral Reef, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Shaka Caye are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • 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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 8:30 AM to 5 PM*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bodyboard on site

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Karaoke
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bodyboard on site

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa services
  • Marina
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps.

Dining

The Coral Reef - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Royal Palm Island Resort Little Frenchman Caye
Royal Palm Island Resort
Royal Palm Island Little Frenchman Caye
Royal Palm Island Resort Belize/Belize Cayes
Shaka Caye All Inclusive
Royal Palm Island Resort
Shaka Caye Little Frenchman Caye
Shaka Caye All-inclusive property
Shaka Caye All-inclusive property Little Frenchman Caye

Frequently asked questions

Does Shaka Caye offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shaka Caye does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shaka Caye?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shaka Caye?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Shaka Caye.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Shaka Caye?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shaka Caye?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Shaka Caye and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, surfing, and scuba diving. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, ecotours, and hunting. Enjoy amenities like a private beach, spa services, and an arcade. Shaka Caye also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Shaka Caye?
Yes, The Coral Reef offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Shaka Caye like?
Shaka Caye is located a short 1-minute walk from Belize Barrier Reef.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was excellent! Requests made in advance for services and a special birthday surprise were all easily accommodated. The bartender/waiter became our best friend by the end of the trip. The food? Chef's kiss! Every single meal was either delightful or delicious. Every staff member we met was incredibly friendly. We were the only guests on the island, and everyone still made it special. It was completely safe and relaxing. A tip for drinkers: We supplemented our liquor from the airport duty-free store and were able to use it for our cocktails.
Eden, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The island was breathtaking. The staff were incredible (especially Andre and Obi). The food was amazing and tasted fresh each day. I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in a private island getaway.
Jason, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing place and an amazing staff. We are pretty picky when it comes to resorts and this place exceeded all of our expectations.
Darren, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very isolated island. The staff are very professional and friendly. Very responsive to the what’s app chat
Linea, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Shaka Caye was exactly what we wanted and needed from our vacation. My husband and I have never been so relaxed while vacationing. No real schedule, low key, breathtaking location, staff takes a minute to warm up to you, but we understand they are trying to gage how much or how little you want to socialize. We enjoyed getting to know each and every one. Bryan, George and Logan were our favorite servers. Rodney and Percy were our favorite bartenders. Veronica and Fiona were amazing from the reservations to email communications. Gigi, the best chef ever! Her table side manner was impeccable from the explanation of the food options and preparations to the next meal options. She even fished for us one afternoon because we were one of two couples onsite. What a treat!! The maintenance crew could pay closer attention to detail, as my husband picked up a few screws and nails on the island. The re was a flapping vent we could hear at night, but I am admittedly a light sleeper. We opened up all the widows during the day to allow the perfect island breeze flow throughout our villa. Thank you to all of the Shaka Caye team for making it a place we will dream about until we return!!
Bobbie Jo, 4-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hospitality, easy communication with the staff, delicious fresh food, nice calm beach, Access to kayaks, snorkeling gear, and paddle boards, great snorkeling and other tours available for an extra reasonable fee. The cottages were large, modern, with a private balcony. The beds are very comfortable. Everything was easy. No complaints at all.
Sareh, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Daniel, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was a vacation of a lifetime. The resort is very small and quiet. The service is excellent. I worked with Jacob prior to our arrival and he went above and beyond to meet our expectations. Edwin can take you on an adventure that you will never forget. His knowledge and personality made it so much fun. The chef was amazing, every meal he cooked was delicious. Now Hector…this guy…he made all our drinks, delivered food to our room, brought coffee when asked. He is a character and writes the menu options out daily (it was the highlight to see what he would come up with). Everyone on the island treated us great. Made sure we had everything we needed and then some. Beachfront is the way to go, the views you can’t beat. Romantic dinner on the beach is a must. Book the trip with Edwin to go to Caye Caulker for a day. It was so much fun. There was only 2 other couples there when we were and we became friends and went to Caye Caulker together. The staff set up a bonfire, found all of us our own crabs to have races, gave us a firework display. Just Amazing! Book it and enjoy. We plan on going back for sure.
Cheryl, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bryan, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yi-Hsuan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful time at Shaka Caye. The staff was amazing and very welcoming. We happened to be the only guests for our stay and they never once made us feel like we were inconveniencing them. Instead, they said, don’t feel bad, the island is all yours! How cool! We reef snorkeled and went to Caye Caulker, all of which I would recommend as our guide was fantastic. We also got great massages, ate great food and drinks. Anything we would have asked for, the staff would have made it happen. We felt incredibly safe with our 4 year old running around as well. We highly recommend this resort!
Brie, 6-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Weekend
Rooms matched the photos, views were beautiful, and the staff was wonderful.
Chad, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Shaka caye was not the experience we were hoping for. We booked for 4 days and left the island the morning of day 2! The food was horrible, could only eat on the island schedule. Not all inclusive on drinks or food. They opened on there on time. We took the boat to Caye Caulker for fun, food drinks and adventure. If you want to stay on the island and do absolutely nothing this is it.
Whitney, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

property was great. Nice and quiet!
Charles, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is beyond words. I really never knew the waters could be so blue. I literally think about my anniversary on this amazing private island everyday. I cannot wait to go back and I highly recommend.
Nakia, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sharon, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shaka Caye is an amazing hidden treasure. The private island experience was like none other. Because there are only 10 villas on the island (none of which were all occupied at one time during our stay), there are times when you feel like (or actually may be) on the island to yourself. Beautiful beach views no matter where you were on the island and had the special treat of dolphins outside our room in the mornong. The staff are super attentive and the chef even made special menu items throughout our stay because I am plant based and my huspand is a pescatarean. Special shout out to Rodwell, Fiona, Josh and the Chef for a memorable stay. Only suggestion to the property would be to consider having snack options throughout the day (outside of the 4:30 bar snack or at least offer guests the opportunty to make a pit stop at a local grocer on the mainland before heading to the island. We will definitely be back!!!!
Ivelices, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

loved the solitude and the water! its remote, so be prepared for that :)
Joe, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I just spent 3 nights of our honeymoon and had an incredible experience at Shaka Caye. The island is gorgeous, rooms super comfortable, incredible dining experience, but the thing that really blew us away was the staff! We felt like VIPs the entire time we were there. Big shout out to Breeze who was seemingly everywhere all the time. Definitely take a tour with Dre… a Caye Caulker local who guided us to see sting rays and swimming with nerf sharks. The island I’m not huge but if you want a Belizian flare with some quiet island tranquillity… I have a hard time imagining a better place to recommend!
Aaron, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our trip to Shaka Caye was perfect from beginning to end. Transportation to and from the island was quick and easy and everything about the island was as advertised. Beautiful surroundings, very nice accommodations, good food and drink options, and an amazing staff that works hard to cater to the guests. Quiet and secluded but just a short boat ride away from all sorts of activities.
nicholas, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

carla, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We just returned from Shaka Caye celebrating our 25th anniversary in late April/early May. Our updated cottage was very nice with everything needed. The bed was surprising comfortable. The island was quiet and very low-key so if you're looking for seclusion and relaxation, this is it. Most of our 6 day stay had only one other couple, which made making friends very easy. On one day, we were the only guests on the island. The food was great; never had a bad meal. The staff were outstanding. We couldn't have asked for better service. They were very accomodating booking excursions and working with us on meal times. Big shout out to Ray and Ismael for keeping us well-fed and mixing drinks (ask Ray to make you something special!). They were a delight! Andre took us on a snorkeling trip at the reef, and made the whole thing just amazing. He got us close to a dolphin so we could swim with it -- highlight of our trip! He made the trip to the reef so enjoyable. The sweet ladies in Housekeeping did a great job too. Edwin transported us back and forth from the mainland, and always communicated with us if the water was going to be rough, change in course, or just timing. Overall we couldn't have met nicer people! The only cons are they need a robust ice machine to keep drinks cool (I believe one may be on order), broader drink menu, lighter food options for breakfast and lunch, and consistent wifi.
David, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was very secluded, which meant very little competition for staff or cleaning service attention. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful. Overall i went on several excursions that the staff recommended to me that were either provided or arranged by the resort. Including snorkeling, trips to mayan ruins, fishing on and off the island, and massages.
Kyle, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"I was told the new owner plans on making some updates to the restaurant, the cottages and adding some additional amenities such as a pool, which would put this place over the top."
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5