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Shaka Caye

3.5 star property
All-inclusive beachfront property with restaurant, near Belize Barrier Reef

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2 bedroom Beachfront Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Escape to Shaka Caye, a tranquil paradise near Belize Barrier Reef. Unwind on the private beach, indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment or enjoy water activities like scuba diving and surfing. With an international cuisine restaurant, The Coral Reef, free WiFi and helpful staff that guests rave about.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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2 bedroom Beachfront Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

2 bedroom Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • 1150 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Presidential Villa 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Presidential Villa 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 2000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 - Bedroom Beachfront Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

1 - Bedroom Beachfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1-Bedroom Beachfront Villa | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

1-Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Partial Ocean View Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

1 Bedroom Partial Ocean View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa 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 - 0.0 km

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. Other highlights at this all-inclusive property include a free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

All inclusive

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (non-alcoholic beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

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 at the property
    • 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
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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
  • 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

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • 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
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for BZD 50.0 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.

Does Shaka Caye have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Shaka Caye like?

Shaka Caye is located a short 1-minute walk from Belize Barrier Reef.

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Shaka Caye Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Islands
Food
View
Cottage
Room
Beach
Kayaking
Drinks
Water

What guests liked

  • The beach at this property offers stunning views, beautiful scenery, and a tranquil atmosphere. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very nice island to stay and relax
Farre, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

If you are looking for a quiet vacation, a place to relax and enjoy the ocean, this is the great place. The staff is amazing, royalty treatment! Definitely recommend and already thinking on going back and make more memories. The food was amazing, many options and the snacks in between were delicious! Cottages are cute and cozy, plenty of space and the view is amazing. Nothing but good stuff to say about this place, the staff and the experience itself.
Cottage's view
Another shell on the way!
Cottage
Mayra, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was a delightful private small island. Only accessible by boat, so if you want to get away from it all this place is for you! Excellent staff, good food for a resort, and with capacity only for 35 guests you may find yourself completely alone like we did for our first few days. Kayak over to a private beach and swim with the fish (no sharks!) overall a very relaxing vacay!
karen, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff was wonderful thank you
michelle, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything about our stay was amazing! The convenience of boat transportation, the food was incredible, the property was romantic and beautiful, and their beach was so fun. Mostly, every staff member was so kind, helpful and great to be around!!! Shout out to Andre!
Lauren, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is a beautiful island. Great vacation if you want a quiet, relaxing and secluded time. The food was amazing. You need to take a boat off the island to do excursions and that can be pricey. Also, if you like to watch TV at night, you should take a tablet, since the villas do not have TV’s.
Isabel, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We traveled there for a family vacation. The staff is outstanding. The location is also beautiful. My only critique would be the need of a pool and reconditioning the beach and the beach front wall. The food is outstanding. The staff is incredibly accommodating and very friendly. Definitely would highly recommend to families and or couples.
Sergio, 10-night trip

8/10 Good

We loved shaka caye, wonderful island with great people. We loved our time there. If we are to give feedback, purchasing may be planned better. We ran out of limes :))
Musa, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everyone and everything was wonderful
chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely and quiet little island, half an hour by boat from Belize city! The local team provides excellent hospitality! Many thanks to Magnoly, Daisy and Glenda for their services and support! Rodwell for spoiling us and last but not least Edwin for being such a nice and attentive Captain initiating me on my first fishing trip! Kudos to the Chef for the amazing food! This small corner of paradise is definitely unforgettable!
Corina, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really lovely ‘get away from everyday life’ holiday. Super helpful and friendly staff (who work so hard), food choices were great and liked how quiet and peaceful the small island is. So relaxing made it very hard to want to do anything! Only tip to add: if you’re a pasty white ‘gringo’, make sure to pack a decent insect repellent as when the wind drops and the sun is out, so are the sand flies. The staff recommend baby oil! Would recommend coming to Shaka Caye in a heartbeat.
Timothy John, 9-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice
Zaffron Chimene, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Best place I ever been will come again
Abdulla, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved our time at Shaka Caye. It was a dream come true, perfect for swimming in the ocean, kayaking & relaxing. We enjoyed watching a family of dolphins from the restaurant balcony while eating breakfast. We went snorkeling, booked a day trip to Alton Ha & the midnight cave, went deep sea fishing, Day trip to Caye Caulker where we petted nurse sharks, fed the tarpon, saw stingrays & enjoyed the shops & restaurants. We were well taken care of on all of the excursions & enjoyed the one on one treatment we received. The food was delicious & fresh! I highly recommend Shaka Caye!
Thomas, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Private Island Paradise with Exceptional Service Shaka Caye Our stay at Shaka Caye was magical. From the moment we landed, everything was perfectly arranged. We were picked up at the airport, taken to the dock, and transferred by private boat to this stunning private island. Shaka Caye is peaceful, exclusive, and ideal for anyone who wants to disconnect. We stayed in a beachfront villa, and waking up to turquoise sea views from our balcony while enjoying fresh coffee and breakfast was unforgettable. What truly sets this place apart is the personalized service. The staff was warm, attentive, and always made sure we felt comfortable—whether bringing piña coladas to us on the beach or checking in just at the right times. We took a guided tour where we saw nurse sharks up close—an incredible and safe experience. I celebrated my birthday there, and the staff surprised me with a personalized cake and a romantic private dinner. Every detail felt thoughtful and sincere. If you’re looking for privacy, natural beauty, and exceptional service in a quiet, Shaka Caye is the perfect destination. We left completely relaxed and already dreaming of coming back.
Judith, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Spectacular place, location was perfect-Oceanview, its was peaceful, staff was exceptional friendly and helpful with all my needs. very clean place and food was fabulous.
Gladys, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This was such a gem! Private island with few guests made this stay such a unique experience. The service was EXCEPTIONAL and everyone was so kind and accommodating. Couldn't have asked for anything better. One note is that if you want to do anything off the island, it's a process to take a 40 min boat ride to the main land. Well worth the stay if you want to relax and stay on the beach!
Catherine Marie, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Once you arrive in Belize City, you are chartered to a marina (15 min) then taken by boat (30 min) to the island. You are greeted by staff immediately with cocktails waiting for you. The stay is intimate… you are 1 of 32 max guests on an island. (During our stay there were maybe 15 guests total at one time). Which means it is easy to schedule all activities on a whim. We as novice did reef fishing, kayaking in the ocean, reef snorkeling! All meals and an afternoon “bar snack” are provided with an open bar for your enjoyment. The staff are amazing and cater to your every need while giving you the privacy to enjoy your vacation. All were great but specifically Andre, Obi, Glinda, Daisy, Reddy, Michael, Percy, Evelyn treated us like family. Would love to return!
Monica, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My family and I just got back from our stay at Shaka Caye and I have to say that all of the positive reviews are dead on. The cottages are literally a step away from the beach and are well appointed (comfortable beds, plenty of space, hammock on the porch) with an amazing view of the ocean. We were picked up at the airport and driven to a small marina where we had a short 30 minute boat ride to the island. We were greeted with delicious drinks and smiles from the staff. Our bags were brought to our cottages and were given a mini tour of the island. We had no complaints whatsoever regarding our stay, but the 2 highlights for us were the absolutely AMAZING staff - Glenda the manager for keeping everything running smoothly, Obie and Michael at the bar with endless drink choices, Daisy for arranging our excursions, Edwin and Mark for our boat trips (2 snorkeling trips), the groundskeepers and lastly the kitchen staff. For the kitchen staff, this was by far the best all-inclusive food we've ever had compared to other resorts we've stayed at. Multiple choices for each meal, everything prepared fresh - DELICIOUS! Thank you to the Shaka Caye staff for an amazing vacation that we will always remember and cherish!!!
Matthew, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

I never thought I would be able to experience a private island in the Caribbean. This place is incredibly beautiful, clean and quiet with the best service and staff. The food was absolutely amazing and all 3 meals can be served right to your cottage every day. They offer several different adventures to add on. One that we did was the private snorkeling tour with Andre at the mesoamerican barrier reef. I traveled with my elderly mother who wouldn't have been able to swim the reef, so they pulled her around with a life raft while she observed the reef. If you want a private Caribbean vacation without the crowds, book Shaka Caye. We were so pampered that we didn't want to leave.
Lori Ann, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaka Caye was the most amazing island and vacation I've ever been on! From the time we got to the marina, the boat ride to the island we were greeted with a cold towel and drink and friendly staff!! Each and every staff member was AMAZING, and friendly and wanted our stay to be the best! We celebrated 2 birthdays while we were there and they all went above and beyond to make them special. From homemade birthday cakes they brought out to us while singing happy birthday, to decorating our room with palm leaves and special birthday message on the bed. At times we were the only visitors on the island so we got to explore and hang out with the staff and it was just such an awesome place to be! I would go back in a heart beat! The food was phenomenal with it being farm/sea to table, there was no food that I did not enjoy, it was all sooooo yummy! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! We love Shaka Caye and all our Shaka Caye friends!
Stacey, 7-night trip