Fodor's Expert Review Treetops Guesthouse
Playa Asunción, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize
Austrian-born owner Doris Creasey brings an eccentric flair and Teutonic cleanliness to this three-story colonial-style guesthouse, set back a ways from the sea. The decor mingles decades—silk flowers, a mysterious empty urn, stained glass—and the furniture can be a little firm. But if you seek a quiet retreat, this is a well-managed, affordable option. The small courtyard garden is a pleasant place to read or lounge in a hammock. Treetops is about 150 feet from the sea (though neighbors' plots are sometimes awash with smelly seagrass), within walking distance of most restaurants. A few guests rankle at the house rules and regulations enforced by the owner, who runs a tight ship: checkout is at 9 am; no outside guests; water bottle refills are BZ$1. But most find this to be a charming guesthouse.
PROS
- meticulously clean and well run
- affordable rooms
- quiet location near the water
CONS
- some guests complain about fairly strict rules
- prices have increased
- not in the heart of town
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted