Welcome to Wataview
A helpful guide to the house, the island, and everything in between.
San Pedro · Ambergris Caye · Belize
We are happy you are here!
Welcome to Belize and to Wataview. We hope you feel at home from the moment you arrive.
If there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable, please reach out to a member of the team or to me. This guide brings together details you may find helpful during your visit.
Enjoy your stay,
Joanne
Make yourself at home
The few quick notes to help you settle in.
Our team is here for you
Daily housekeeping, meals, and help around the property are part of the Wataview experience. Ask the staff or Joanne whenever you need a hand or just have questions.
Water, power & WiFi
Tap water is purified and safe to drink.
Scan the QR code next to the phone to access the WiFi network.
Please use air conditioning thoughtfully.
Pool, beach & equipment
Enjoy the pool, pier, gym, and grounds. Equipment for the court is stored in the gym. Ask Edwin for help with paddleboards and kayaks.
Stay safe
Never swim alone and avoid swimming in the sea between dusk and dawn. Do not leave belongings unattended outside or in the golf cart. Lock doors when leaving the house or retiring for the night.
About your stay.
The details…
Housekeeping & laundry
Julie provides daily housekeeping. Linens are changed every three to four days, and bath towels are replaced as needed. Hanging to dry and reusing bath and pool towels helps us to conserve resourses.
Clothing left in your bedroom hamper is washed, dried and returned to your bedroom. Only items that can be machine washed and dried should be placed in the hamper.
Meals & drinks
Chef Sylvia is a fantastic chef with years of experience and Gianni, her assitant, is a wonderful baker. Together they will shop for and prepare any two family style meals per day of your choosing. Food costs will be billed at the end of your stay. Morning coffee and tea service is complimentary. Ask about additional meals or additional guest charges.
Water, electricity & plumbing
Wataview’s tap water has been purified with ultraviolet light and filters to make it completely safe to drink. Also, the small faucet at the bar sink dispenses complimentary bottled water.
Please use electricity thoughtfully and keep doors and windows closed while the AC is running. The ‘LED’ button on the AC remote will turn off the lit display on your bedroom unit.
Wataview uses a independent septic system. To avoid plumbing issues, kindly flush only organic material. Wet wipes, plastic and non-biodegradable items should be placed in the trash bin.
Sports & beach equipment
The gym is located on the ground floor and always open. Rackets and balls for the court is stored in the gym. Ask Edwin for help if you would like to use table tennis, the volleyball net, Pickleball nets, paddleboards or kayaks. Kindly return the equipment after use and do not leave it unattended on the beach, pier or court.
Use equipment at your own risk.
Phone, music & WiFi
Wataview’s telephone is complimentary. To reach the house from the U.S. or Canada, dial 011-501-226-0188. From Belize to the U.S. or Canada, dial 001, then the area code and number. Emergency contacts are posted near the phone.
The speakers throughout the house are connected through the SONOS app on the IPad. You can also access the speakers from most streaming services on your own device.
Guest Wi-Fi password: watav1ew
Pool & hot tub
We are currently upgrading the pool system. Kindly ask Edwin for help in turning on the hot tub.
Pool and hottub lightswitches are located in the outside bar cupboard .
Here for you
Edwin keeps the property ready for use, delivers cases of beverages, and helps with sports equipment. If you need help with anything else or just have questions, he is available 24 hours a day and lives in the ground floor apartment.
Joanne can be reached at any time during your stay by email, WhatsApp, text or phone at +501 615-2215. She is available to help with travel arrangements, tour bookings and any questions about Wataview or Belize.
Staff gratuities
Gratuities are optional but appreciated. Cash may be paid to staff members directly or given to Joanne at the end of your stay to distribute. Tip envelopes are available in the cabinet under the phone.
You may also add any tip amount to your final food and incidental invoice and the credit card you have on file will be charged. Let Joanne know the tip amount to be charged.
Where to eat
From a casual lunch to a dinner worth dressing for, these are just a few places to try. There are many other island restaurants worth visiting as well. Menus, events and phone numbers may change, reservations are recommended for dinner.
Black Orchid
An intimate dinner south of town.
Air conditioned dining within walking distance. Serving dinner five days a week. Closed Sun, Mon.
Call +501 206-2441
Blue Water Grill
Beachfront dining at SunBreeze Hotel.
Open-air breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Asian and Latin American cuisines and wood-oven pizza. Italian night Thursdays, Sushi nights on Tuesday and Friday.
Call +501 226-3347
Caliente
Caribbean and Mexican flavors overlooking the lagoon in downtown San Pedro.
Call +501 226-2170
El Fogón
Belizean dishes cooked over a traditional hearth. Tucked away on a side street near Tropic Air. Air conditioned diningroom.
Call +501 673-2121
Elvi’s Kitchen
Local flavors from an award winning chef. One of the island’s first restaurants and a popular choice for lunch or dinner. Air conditioned dining, downtown on Middle Street.
Call +501 226-2176
Hidden Treasure
A garden setting south of town.
Take the first left after Victoria House and follow the signs; the menu features Belizean and Caribbean food.
Call +501 226-4111
Larimar Seafood and Steakhouse
Elevated casual dining. Crafted cocktails, fresh seafood and premium steaks.
Just over the bridge in the Tres Cocos neighborhood.
Call +501 615-1071
Someplace South
A café and bar on Sea Grape Drive.
About half a mile up the road, with a garden setting, all-day food, weekend brunch and occasional live music. Check its current schedule.
Call +501 628-5373
The Truck Stop
Food, music, and sunset near the lagoon.
About one mile north of San Pedro, with food trucks, ice cream, a pool and a bar. Outdoor movies were listed for Wednesdays and trivia for Thursdays; confirm the current schedule.
Call +501 226-3663
Victoria House
Palmilla Restaurant and Admiral Nelson’s Bar.
Palmilla offers a more formal romantic setting; Admiral Nelson’s Bar is casual. Both serve Caribbean-inspired dishes.
Call +501 226-2067
Venue details and opening hours are subject to change.
Explore Belize
Follow your curiosity, then ask Joanne about arranging a trip with a local guide.
Snorkeling
Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley are two ‘must do’ snorkel sites when visiting the island.
Mexico Rocks and other snorkel sites can also be included with a fishing trip, beach bbq excursion, etc.
Scuba diving
Belize is a world class SCUBA destination. Reef, atoll, and Blue Hole trips offer experiences for different levels of divers.
Resort courses, PADI certification and refresher coarses are also available.
Fishing
Flats, reef, and offshore options are available. Half day or full day with Captain and Guides.
Aim for a grand slam on the flats or catch a fresh dinner for your group out on the reef or at sea.
Sailing & boating
The calm blue waters of Belize are calling!
There are options for everyone. Hire a boat and spend the day floating around the sea at your leisure. Take a fishing and snorkeling tour with a stop on a deserted beach to cook up your catch. Relax with your feet up and a drink in hand aboard a 38′ catamaran for a sail to our neighboring island of Caye Caulker for lunch. Get creative and custom design your own day trip based on your group’s interest.
Manatee watching
A morning boat trip outside Belize City may offer a chance to see manatees where they feed and raise their young. Lunch included with snorkeling at beautiful Goff’s Caye.
Maya sites
Discover Belize’s mainland history and culture.
20 of the 600 registered Maya Sites are cleared and available to expolore. Lamanai, Altan Ha, Caracol, Cahal Pech or Xunantunich are the larger more impressive sites you can tour with a knowledgeable local guide
Caves & canopy
Cave tubing, wildlife, and zip-line adventures.
Pair the Belize Zoo or a jungle-canopy zip line with lunch, then go cave tubing by headlamp through the rainforest and Maya caves.
For the real adventurer, tour ATM cave which sits as it was 1000 years ago. See intact Maya pottery and the remains of those that lived at that time.
Please help protect the reef!
Do not stand on or touch coral, and follow your guide’s instructions.
Practice catch-and-release where appropriate, and leave undersized fish and lobster in the water to be caught another day.
Find your way around the island
Browse San Pedro and Ambergris Caye on the Isla Bonita Guide Map’s full interactive website, or use the illustrated preview as a quick orientation. The external map opens in a new tab.
Belize essentials
A short field guide to the island and the country beyond it.
Ambergris Caye
Belize’s largest island. The Belize Barrier Reef lies just offshore, and Wataview is your base for exploring both.
Speak
English is Belize’s official language. Creole and Spanish are also widely spoken on the island.
Spend
The Belize dollar is the official currency and is pegged at BZ$2 to US$1. U.S. dollar bills are widely accepted; bring clean, untorn bills in smaller denominations. U.S. coins are not accepted. Always double check which currency a price is quoted whether on a menu, in a store, or at street vendor.
Tips are appreciated but discretionary. See the suggested amounts below.
Prepare
Belize has rainy and dry seasons. The wet season is generally June through November with the occassion passing rain shower or squall rolling in from the reef.
The dry season December through May. Cooler air and rain can come in from the north during the winter months..
Average high temperature during the year is around 82 with average lows around 75.
Tipping guide
Suggested amounts for your visit. All tips are appreciated and at your discretion.
- Restaurants10–20%
- Services10–15%Spa, hairdresser, and similar services
- Tour guides$5–$10 per person
Belize by the numbers
These are approximate figures for general orientation, not current census counts.
- 440,000people in Belize
- 18,000people on Ambergris Caye
- 8,800 sq miof land
- 240 milesof coastline
- 450cayes, or islands
- 200 milesof Barrier Reef
- 103protected areas
Belize has been described as Central America’s least populated and least densely populated country. Its protected areas include reserves, sanctuaries, parks and monuments. Ambergris Caye is its largest island.
A little more Belize
Meet four of the country’s national symbols.
- BirdKeel-billed toucan
- AnimalTapir (mountain cow)
- FlowerBlack orchid
- TreeMahogany
Good to know
Keep the practical details close. Leave the rest of the day open.
Arriving & leaving
Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 10:00 a.m.
Ask about an early arrival or late departure within 48 hours of your stay; availability must be confirmed.
Meals at the house
Chef service includes up to two family-style meals daily for registered guests; food costs are separate. Complimentary coffee and tea is available each morning.
Ask Joanne about charges for extra diners or meals.
A little care goes a long way
Please keep noise at an acceptable level after dark, out of consideration for the neighbors.
Only registered guests or manager approved visitors are allowed on the property.
Items left unattended on the beach or dock may go missing. Return items to their secure location.
Booking and cancellation terms
Cancellations or date changes 60 days or more before check-in receive a full refund minus a $109 administration fee. There is no refund for cancellations or date changes less than 60 days before check-in. Consider third-party trip insurance.
Rates are subject to change and are not guaranteed until a reservation is confirmed.
Safety & emergencies
Know the basics before heading out.
By the water
All beaches and docks in Belize are open to the public. Others may enjoy Wataview’s dock or stroll past on the beach, and guests are welcome to stroll along the beach and onto any other dock during the day.
Never swim alone in the pool or sea, and do not enter the sea between dusk and dawn.
Be alert for boat traffic and do not swim out past the pier.
We discourage fishing from the end of the pier to ensure ample fish numbers and safe snorkeling on our artificial reef.
If you need urgent help
For a police or medical emergency, call 911. For fire, call 990.
Contact the house team:
- Edwin (On-site caretaker)
- Joanne (Manager)
Joanne or Edwin will contact you with information and a plan during an impending natural disaster. For an outside threat, secure yourself inside Wataview, lock doors and windows, and call police, Edwin or Joanne. Follow current instructions from emergency responders.
Evacuation route
If fire or another threat requires leaving Wataview, calmly exit by the nearest main-floor door, go down to street level, and meet the group on the beach in front of the tennis court. Once a safe distance from the building, call fire and/or police and Edwin.
Keep these numbers handy
At the house
- Joanne (Manager)+501 615-2215
WhatsApp Joanne (opens in a new tab) - Edwin (on-site caretaker)+501 679-4696WhatsApp Edwin (opens in a new tab)
Police, fire & rescue
- Police South Substation+501 610-4911
- San Pedro Police Station+501 206-2022
- San Pedro Fire Station+501 206-2372
- Triple R Response+501 627-1117
- Island Emergency Services+501 615-2998
- Island Emergency Services alternate+501 652-2998
Medical
- Ambergris Hope Hospital+501 629-3618
- San Pedro Polyclinic+501 226-2536
- Hyperbaric Chamber+501 226-2851
- Hyperbaric Chamber alternate+501 628-3828
- San Pedro Urgent Care (older number)
+501 610-7782The provider now lists 280-7782 instead. - San Pedro Urgent Care (current site)+501 280-7782
Pharmacies
- Spiez Pharmacy+501 206-2227
- Unique Pharmacy+501 226-2890
- Quality Pharmacy+501 226-3743
- San Pedro Drug Store+501 632-6846
Need a hand?
For questions about your stay, plans around the island, or help at the house, Joanne and the team are just a call away.
Call Joanne · +501 615-2215WhatsApp Joanne (opens in a new tab)
For an immediate emergency, call local emergency services. The house phone also has a posted contact list.
Make room for the view.
We are glad you are here. Enjoy Wataview, enjoy Belize, and make the stay your own.