Good if you SCUBA a lot - otherwise SKIP. Itza Resort uses the word “resort” a bit liberally—it’s really more of a step above camping. That said, don’t fret: this doesn’t mean it’s bad. You just need to know what to expect. There is no hot water. We were told this was a temporary issue, but reviews from last year and earlier mention the same thing. Still, it wasn’t terrible. The property could use some major TLC, but it is pretty and overall enjoyable. The rooms are very basic. There’s no air conditioning, but we honestly didn’t suffer—between a nice breeze and a fan, we were comfortable. Each room has a balcony with a hammock, which was lovely. The bathroom is open, so whatever is happening in there, you’ll hear it all. The room itself was a good size and clean enough. After reading other reviews, I was prepared for the worst, so the fact that it wasn’t terrible felt like a pleasant surprise. The food was excellent—delicious and plentiful. Douglas is pure joy, and you can tell he truly loves cooking. Everything was fresh and flavorful. There was also a nice selection of drinks. The staff is incredibly friendly. Roxy, your go-to person on site, is attentive and helpful. Tim, who was my husband’s scuba master, was great. We chose this place specifically for the diving. I don’t dive, and there honestly wasn’t much for me to do—but I did get a lot of reading done. I also got to visit Half Moon Caye, which was fantastic. The boat ride to and from the resort is an adventure—very bumpy at times, and you will get wet. That said, it was clear the captain knew exactly what he was doing, and I never felt unsafe. Overall, if you set your expectations correctly, this is something worth experiencing once - it's not the right place for someone who doesn't SCUBA.

Great scuba! I really enjoyed scuba with Itza. We hadn’t been for almost 10 years so Elvis gave us a short but very solid refresher course, then we hit the water. They made sure to go at our pace, and the dive sites around the resort are spectacular! Octopus, sea turtle, reef shark, many types of colorful fish and coral. Elvis was also very helpful arranging transportation to and from the island.

ARNAQUE COMPLETE ressort fermé !!!! mais ils acceptent neanmoins les vacanciers en vous faisant croire que ils ont arrêtés les travaux pour vous car vous avez reservés avant la fermeture . L'endroit aurait été paradisiaque et n'a pas été loin de l'enfer. un ressort ( plutôt un guest house bas de game) juste pour ma compagne et moi, pas le choix de la nourriture (nourriture de cantine scolaire bon marché) , pas de fruits, pas de choix de boissons, pas de service, tout est sale, les tables et chaisses sont remisées dans un coin de la salle de restaurant, la seul chambre qui était viable était pour nous, mais l'odeur des toilettes était pestilentielle, pas d'eau chaude !!!!!, et lors des pluies , l'eau coulait sur notre tête si nous allions aux toilettes. ma compagne a reçu une lampe mal fixée sur les jambes,.... bref je pourrais ecrire encore 100 lignes. Des déchets partout autour du ressort... UNE CATASTROPHE

Relaxation and Adventure in Long Caye, Belize My stay at Long Caye Resort in Belize was amazing! The beaches were clean, the water was clear, and the staff were kind and helpful. The food was delicious, and I loved the fun activities like fishing and kayaking. I would definitely go back!

Positive, Neutral, Negative This is a difficult review to write. Our memory of our stay with Itza will be positive - but there were some very negative aspects of the experience. I am writing this review as the caution we would like to have read before we made a decision to stay here. The Positives: The location provides easy access to some of the most beautiful dives we have seen in the Caribbean. Within 5 minutes, you are in the water with abundant sea life. Within 15-20 minutes, you are at Half-Moon Caye and the Blue Hole. Our dive master Orion was informative and relaxed. The location is also extremely remote and isolated and (mostly) peaceful. The facility is an ecolodge, and it was what we expected. It is rustic and worn by the salt air, but our room was clean and comfortable. The hammocks on the balcony were perfect for after-scuba naps, and the constant ocean breeze made air-conditioning unnecessary. Our hostess, K’Sean (sp?), was cheery and responsive. We especially appreciated that she conjured up a birthday celebration with 24-hours notice. The food provided by Chef Douglas was amazing. He prepared delicious and nutritious meals three times a day with a genuine smile. The Neutrals: Be aware that there is a 2-hour boat ride to reach the facility. For our outbound trip, the Itza boat did not arrive and we were added to the 40ft open vessel for Huracan (the only other business on Long Caye). No explanation was given. For our inbound trip, we were transported in a 20ft open skiff. It is what it is. There is also a sulfuric smell from the decaying seagrass that collects on the beach. It’s a problem everywhere in the Caribbean, so it goes with being on the beachfront. The Negative: The facility is worn and could be repaired. There were nail pops in the walkways and pier, dangerous for bare feet. Lights are out in stairways. The trash that is left around the public areas is unsightly. The Worse: The noise in the public areas from the use of phones. The public area is the only location of wifi, and it seems all the staff collects there – maybe even some people who are not staff. No one uses head phones. On the first two nights we had dinner, the electronic noise was annoying – movies, games, music, personal phone calls all at max volume. The second night was an NBA playoff and the volume was deafening. I asked K’Sean to tone it down, so the volume decreased to merely annoying. It definitely detracted from enjoying the meal and the private location. We felt llke we had intruded on a community center rather than feeling like guests at a lodge. We hope the owner reads this review. You have a very special and unique property. It concerns us that there were only four guests when you could accommodate so many more. The website portrays a diving paradise and it could be with a few improvements.

Wonderful trip Had an amazing stay at Itza Resort! Elvis, the manager, was super responsible and made sure everything ran smoothly. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The dive spots were incredible—each one better than the last. Highly recommend for anyone into diving and chill vibes.

Beautiful ecolodge Beautiful little ecolodge on a remote island surrounded by thriving wildlife and pristine waters! Sharks, whales, eagle rays, turtles, red footed boobies, frigates, and countless fish are among the wildlife you’re sure to see! The scuba diving in the area is phenomenal, with once in a lifetime dive opportunities like the Blue Hole at your fingertips.

Once in a lifetime experience! Amazing dive sites! Elvis is such a treasure of knowledge about the reef, the fish, their behavior and the story on the reef's habitat. I learned so much! This was a once in a lifetime experience. The boat crew was very helpful with getting off and on the boat! Stars are also very pretty here. Saw sharks swimming to the dock which was awesome! The food was delicious

Nine Day Stay The best nine days ever, lots of our group opted to dive but I snorkeled and was not disappointed. Elvis is amazing and if you’re lucky he’ll give you a nickname, it feels like one big family and there is no one more knowledgeable about the islands and reefs. Highly recommend! - mini plankton

amazing trip - awesome dives I went to Itza resort with my biology class for spring break. the resort owner elvis knows the most incredible diving spots that he took us to. he is so knowledgeable about marine life and boating and taught us so much. also he is hilarious. loved my experience!!!