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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4148.6 sq m

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Kitchen
Air conditioning
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Sitte Point (Just South of Hopkins), Stann Creek

Anderson Lagoon
‪1 min walk‬
Sittee Point
‪15 min walk‬
Hopkins Village Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Santa Cruz (STU)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Sarkiki Reef and one of the best sandy beaches in Belize.

Whether you dream of peaceful time on the beach, warm ocean swimming, diving on the world’s second longest barrier reef or exploring ancient Mayan ruins, Sarkiki serves as your perfect base. Our large 3 level, eco-friendly, waterfront villa offers stunning ocean views from large decks on each level and ocean and mountain views from the roof top deck.

Welcome!

Please contact for availability. If this unit is not available for your dates, please see VRBO listings 948361, 948364, 948365 also at this property.

Please note - we try to reply promptly within a few hours and usually no longer than a day.

Amenities include fabulous ocean swimming, 3 pools, two decks and covered patio, a large common patio area, beach volleyball, TV and internet.

Fishing, snorkeling and diving are easily accessible or take a jungle river tour on the beautiful Sittee River all nearby and easily arranged.

We can provide an extra single bed and/or crib as needed and subject to availability. Please contact us if either of these are needed.

Keywords: beachfront, villas, townhomes, bar, sandy beach, peaceful, eco-friendly, waterfront, ocean views,

Property manager

Linda Allen

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 19

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If cancelled within 60 days, we will try to accommodate a change of dates subject to availability.

Events such as weddings are allowed if arranged in advance with us.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number HOT01431

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hopkins

Located in Hopkins, this villa is on the beach. Mayflower Bocawina National Park and Anderson Lagoon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marie Sharp's Factory and Blue Marlin Dock. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Sitte Point (Just South of Hopkins), Stann Creek

What's nearby

Anderson Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Sittee Point - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hopkins Village Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Hopkins Pier - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
Maya Beach - 71 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

Dangriga (DGA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Driftwood Pizza Shack - ‬11 min drive
‪Ella's Cool spot - ‬9 min drive
‪the paddlehouse - ‬6 min drive
‪Hopkins Smokey Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Geckos Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to One of the Best Sandy Beaches in Belize! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Welcome to One of the Best Sandy Beaches in Belize! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to One of the Best Sandy Beaches in Belize!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to One of the Best Sandy Beaches in Belize!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Welcome to One of the Best Sandy Beaches in Belize! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hopkins villa is within a 15-minute walk of Anderson Lagoon and Sittee Point. Hopkins Village Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

9.6

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

17 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Winter Getaway

Epi and everyone else on the property were very friendly and happy to share information and make suggestions on places to see. Linda was very responsive to all communications. The condo was great and the location was perfect!

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

9 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Overall great place to stay. Nice pool, great upkeep, friendly staff. Gave the location 4/5 because it's quite a ways from most restaurants and stores, and the road from Hopkins to the property is quite rough (First week of Feb, just after rainy season and it was still raining daily, so wetter than usual). The unit itself could have used a couple of things in the kitchen (second larger frying pan, lid for frying pan, small bowls), and more comfortable furniture. One bed was quite firm and comfortable, the other was soft and not great. I'd go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

16 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in hopkins

Loved our stay here and great staff.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

14 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay at Sarkiki!

We ended up extending our stay we enjoyed it so much. The location is perfect a quick bike ride into town but far enough to be quiet. Having Mango Beach Bar next door was great…easy to get burgers and rum punch on our lazy days at the villa. I would recommend Sarkiki.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anntippia S., Maine

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This place combined the amenities you need with the most gorgeous ocean setting. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

We loved this spot! Quiet and a little out of the way but perfect! We spent many hours in the hammocks. We cooked fresh fish that the owner helped us get and had a few meals at Mango’s next door. Staff was awesome! We rode bikes into town, but if you plan to be out a night, rent a golf cart or car because you don’t want to be riding at night since it’s pretty dark on the road and the road is partially unpaved. We will be back next year!! It’s a gem!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer H.

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beachfront property

We really enjoyed the property and staff. The unit was very clean, roomy, and fit all our needs. It was nice also have a bar/restaurant so close. The staff were very friendly and willing to offer suggestions and information for local excursions. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

7 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gordon Vacation

It was truly a picture perfect location. We loved the view and proximity to the beach. The pool was steps away from our apt. The next door beach bar/restaurant was wonderful in its location and food. The staff was very accommodating. We will only stay there on any future visits to this beautiful country.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

sandy l.

1 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We had an amazing vacation. The sea was so warm and we loved being able to walk out on the sand bar to watch a mommy manatee and her baby feeding. Very special moment! The pool was refreshing. The unit was a bit tired but met all of our needs. Epi and Manuel were very attentive and friendly. The only disappointment was Mangos restaurant next door had just closed before we arrived for their 2 week vacation. We would highly recommend Sarkiki Reef for a quiet relaxing vacation. ly disappointment was Mangos restaurant next door had just closed before we arrived for their 2 week vacation. All in all a fantastic vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Juanita C.

22 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet, with a beautiful views.

Very quiet. Beautiful ocean views. Dirt road was bumpy to get our stay. Signage was very small. We passed it twice. No water pressure. Tiny bugs, not bed bugs. Over all, it was a beautiful stay. I really enjoyed the environment.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Fran E.

9 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sarkiki

This is a basic no frills, partially furnished, partially finished small resort with a beautiful ocean front setting and hard working local staff. The units are quite small, and there are extra charges for over 2 people per unit. Hopkins however is a lovely community we thoroughly enjoyed.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Muskegon, MI

2 Feb 2012

Mrs

My husband and I stayed at Sarkiki Resort for 10 days. It was absolutely wonderful. The condo was clean, the pool was foot steps away and the Carribean was so warm. Everything in the description was exactly what you get. Linda and Mike were great, everyone at the resort was friendly and helpful. Hopkins is a great place to visit. Linda recommended wonderful resturants, food in Hopkins is the best in the world. We recommend Belize highly, and of course staying at Sarkiki Resort is a must. Very secure, safe place to be. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, the foliage is absolutely breath taking.

2/10 Terrible

Kevin D.

29 June 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here and you’ll regret it. Horrible location.

Honest review/well traveled. Booked for one week, stayed one day and left. This place is horrible. 15 units and we were the only ones there. Restaurant bar next-door was closed for four days straight. We had to go into town on a nasty dirt road over many- many speed bumps and old ship ropes to get food or water. No air conditioning in main part of Condo. Only in the bedrooms. No living area to sit in. Just a hard wooden bench by the front door. This place is a joke, not even a one star motel. Pool was dirty, cloudy and not usable. I could go on, but what’s the use? Vrbo absolutely no help when you call them. Save your time and don’t try. They won’t help with anything. It’s all about the money. We lost the money we paid for the week And somewhere else. Life is too short. Stay away from this place at all cost.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie O.

27 Feb 2018

Nice and clean. Easy access to beach and pool. Very, very helpful and accomodating staff.

We very much enjoyed our first stay in Belize even though we had rainy weather 5 out of the 6 days. (June is rainy season????) Staff accommodated our late arrival supplying us with coffee and a few things out of their own kitchen (Thank you so much) for the next day since the stores were already closed when we went through. The roads were horrendous and the rain made them even worse, but we expect some of those things in foreign countries. Beach and pool right out side our unit and everything we needed inside. I could give you 5 stars except for the weather which I know you can't control.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

David G., Zionsville, IN

21 Apr 2019

Wonderful!

My wife and I spent a week at Sarkiki Reef in April and had a wonderful time. We had stayed here once before, several years ago, and were keen to come back. It did not disappoint! The condo is very spacious, on two levels, both with patios, and a third patio on the roof with great views out over the garden, pool, beach and the Caribbean. The line of tiny islands that make up the South Water Cayes was visible on the horizon. The condo is well equipped and had all the basics. The wifi functioned ok for basic purposes. The staff are excellent - friendly, courteous, helpful. If you want a fresh coconut straight from the tree, just ask! We ate breakfast on the patio each morning, and spent quite a bit of time at the pool, relaxing in the sun, swimming, and watching the iguanas. The grounds are attractive and well maintained. The beach is lovely. The sea is quite shallow close to shore, so you need to walk out until it is deep enough to swim. Since our first visit the Mango beach bar has opened right next to the Sarkiki complex. It's very quiet and casual, and we made good use of it. The marina is close by and there is a good restaurant there, too. Otherwise the condo is some distance south of the main village, shops and facilities of Hopkins. We rented a car and drove from Belize airport (approx two and a half hours), and were glad to have our own transportation. We spent two days diving and snorkeling with Seemore Adventures (their little office is one of the first buildings you come to when you drive back into Hopkins (as long as you ignore the one-way signs!!) We also spent two half days in the nearby Cockscomb Forest Reserve and the Mayflower Bokawina Reserve. Lovely tropical rain forest scenery with some great walks. Sarkiki is definitely one of our favorite places, and we hope to be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

4 June 2014

Fantastic Vacation!

This was absolutely one of the most amazing vacations we have ever taken...mainly due to the staff of Epi and Manuel, who are of Mayan heritage and very proud of it! Epi arranged a snorkeling trip with Patrick at the Sittee River Marina (1/2 mile away with a very nice restaurant), brought us back beer from town, and even washed our vehicle before we left! We rented a car from Belize City and drove the almost 3 hours to Hopkins. The main roads are paved, so the trip was relaxing and we were able to just take in the countryside. Epi greeted us and showed us to our unit, which is rather modest in American standards but completely adequate (stocked with everything we needed). As it turned out, we were the only guests there for the entire 8 days. Therefore, we were fortunate enough to really get to know the staff. Manuel is an official tour guide, so we went on 3 different excursions with him. We hiked Antelope Falls in Mayflower National Park (there is a pristine swimming hole at the TOP of the waterfall--the hike is strenuous, but worth it when you get there!). We drove to Xunantunich, which is a very impressive Mayan ruin. What's visible is amazing, but what's incredible is what's under your feet that's not yet been excavated. Then he took us to his home area of Punta Gorda. It's just a completely different area from Hopkins. He took us to swim in the river, and we witnessed 2 ladies doing their laundry in the river with rocks. It's fascinating and humbling! There are more restaurants than we could possibly eat at in the area. Tina's was the most authentic that we tried (had barracuda and gibnut!). We drove to Plancencia twice. This is a more "touresty" area, but a nice change of pace. Just make sure you find the "sidewalk" on the ocean side of the road. This is where a lot of the shops and restaurants are. My daughter is into geocaching, and we even found a geocache in Placencia! That made her trip. I was so sad for this vacation to end. We had fabulous weather and a fabulous time.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Gene P.

22 Feb 2016

WORST VACATION EVER!!!! SAND FLEAS, TRASHY BEACHES, POOR ACCOMMODATIONS

I HAVE NEVER had to write a bad review before, but I don't know what resort guests of the 5 star ratings stayed in but it wasn't the Sarkiki we stayed in. We didn't do enough research & depended on raving reviews we read here on VRBO. BEWARE! This was anything but a resort. It's a third world country so don't expect much unless you go to a TRUE 5-star resort. Our reservation was for 30 days with our elderly aunt & uncle who have stayed all over the world in various levels of accommodations. WE ALL WERE SO DISAPPOINTED! We finally cut our stay short by a few days just to be able to see other parts of the country without driving 2-3 hours to see the sites. FIRST, the good points in the condo...The mgr tried to help us as much as possible, but only so much she could do. The view is almost as you see in pictures, seems most of the pictures were taken 9-10 years ago before palm trees grew (don't believe everything you see), condo & linens are clean, plenty of towels which we had to get ourselves AND were UPGRADED by owner to a more spacious unit. WE WERE READY TO LEAVE. The first unit had no place for 4 people to sit comfortably & watch television. Space was cramped, one settee (HARD 2-seater, ). Where two more people sit to watch TV?...hard dinette chairs. Beds are most uncomfortable. New OUTSIDE wooden table/chairs arrived while we were there but no pads...most uncomfortable. THERE IS A REASON only 2 pictures of the inside of the condos. Condos are BARE BONES & FEW amenities; no spices (were told spoil quickly) NO salt, pepper, paper towels; later there was one paddle board with no paddle, no kayaks (rent them), complex is remote (you have to drive 3-4 hours from airport (4-5 miles ON rough, bumpy dirt road - 20 min. from town), crockpot, measuring cup available but ask; upholstery was DIRTY (used towels on seating); NO ATTENTION TO DETAIL, noisy ongoing SUB-STANDARD maintenance, front door lock did not operate properly, screen doors rusty, deck above condo hot & unusable, no shade; SAND FLEAS are horrendous! SANDY BEACH - beautiful in front of complex...rest is mostly TRASHY. We took a snorkel tour, $60/person and very few fish. We were told it was better than the great barrier reef by the mgr. NOT! I COULD GO ON, BUT WE WILL NEVER GO AGAIN. Try in 10 years, now is not the time to spend 30 days there. WE AREN'T THE ONLY ONES WHO COMPLAINED & WE ARE TOLERANT OF UNPLEASANT SITUATIONS. WE MADE THE BEST OF IT BUT IT WAS BY FAR OUR WORST VACATION EVER!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach front property!! Next to the fun bar Mangos

Linda, the owner was onsite and very helpful! We had a wonderful time sitting on the front deck, lounging by the pool and walking out in the ocean❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

12 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Nice lodging and wonderful staff

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

22 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, welcoming & great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at Sarkiki! Everyone was warm and welcoming! It was awesome getting first hand advice on places to eat and places to explore! We especially enjoyed our fishing and snorkeling trip on Patrick’s boat with Captain Jack which Linda arranged for us. Having Mangos right next door was great in the evenings we just wanted to stay close.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

4 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Safe place, friendly staff, easy access to the ocean, clean property. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

27 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hopkins Sarkiki condo

We really enjoyed our stay. the owners were very nice and responsive, even finding us fresh fish to grill. The beach is perfect and the pool area was very nice. Our only issue was with the no-see-ums (sand fleas), just be prepared!

10/10 Excellent

Beth Ann E.

8 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mothers and Daughters in Belize

We had an amazing time in Hopkins. Choosing a VRBO over a resort seemed a little risky, but we wanted to experience Belize in a non-touristy kind of way. The villa was simple but adequate, and included the use of pool rafts, bikes, books, and more. We were able to Zipline, hike, and cave tube nearby. It was great!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Matt A.

13 May 2019

Great property and staff

Like a few reviews have said, this is not a personal rental but a “resort”/“hotel”. No personal touches and could’ve used a few more amenities (metal tools for BBQ etc. Nothing major) Beach was great, a long walk out to get to deep water so good for little ones and maybe not for serious swimmers. Pool was great but the poolside bars are supply and serve yourself. RENT A CAR. We did and used it pretty much every day, be it for a quick grocery run or exploring either way, there’s not much around so it’s not very walk friendly. Beds were what you’d expect in a third world country, stiff but served their purpose. The staff were great and always ready to help. We arranged a fishing trip for a better price than you find on-line so don’t be shy.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abigail D.

25 Apr 2019

We will be back!

Our vacation was everything we had hoped for and this rental was all that it advertised. You will stay a bit off the beaten path immediately next door to a beach bar frequented only by locals. We had the beach and pool to ourselves and Manuel was amazing- present just often enough to help out if we needed advice or help with anything. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

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Hosted by Linda Allen

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Meeting some of the wonderful local people of Belize at our property and the nearby villages and towns.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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