The Great House, 13 Cork Street, Belize City, Belize, Belize
The Great House
13 Cork Street, Belize City, Belize, Belize
+501 223 3400, +501 223 3444
http://www.greathousebelize.com
13 Cork Street, Belize City, Belize, Belize
+501 223 3400, +501 223 3444
http://www.greathousebelize.com
General and in-room facilities and services available at The Great House
lobby bar
restaurant
summer terrace/patio
fax services
rooms for non-smokers
dry cleaning
laundry/washing services
rent-a-car
luggage storage
garage places on site
located in the center
credit/debit cards accepted
checks accepted
television set in room
telephone in room
internet connection in room
air conditioner in room
safety deposit box in room
tea and coffee making facilities
refrigerator in room
en-suite/private bathroom
hairdryer in room
Some excerpts from the website of The Great House that might be useful
The Great House is located in the renowned Fort George area and is just 100 meters from the Caribbean Sea. Around the corner stands the historic Fort Point Lighthouse at the entrance to the Belize Harbor and adjacent to the Baron Bliss Memorial, which was erected as a monument to the Englishman, Baron Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss. He lived aboard his yacht Sea King, which was anchored just off the Fort George Point. Although he never set foot on Belizean soil, due to health reasons, he fell in love with the sea, the fishing, and the charming qualities of its people. On his death on March 9th, 1926, he bequeathed a legacy of over a million dollars to Belize, then British Honduras, in a Baron Bliss Trust. The 9th of March later became a public and bank holiday in this country. This Belizean landmark was built in 1927 by talented local craftsmen and still retains its beauty, grace and charm. Now, this magnificent four-story colonial style residence is probably the largest classic wooden home still in existence in Belize. Originally built as a family home, this wonderful structure still provides the warmth and comfort reminiscent of the early colonial times of Belize. Spacious verandahs at the front and back of the house allow you to relax and let go amidst the soothing embrace of the Caribbean breezes. Only 100 meters from the Caribbean Sea, 12 miles from largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, 25 miles from the sites of the Mayan Civilization, and a 10 minute walk from the city center (Directly across the street from the Radisson Hotel). Our colonial heritage and ambience are faithfully preserved in all of our twelve guestrooms. Each is individually color coordinated with a host of tasteful and comfortable appointments. The look and feel of yesterday with today's modern conveniences make The Great House Belize's most desirable outpost away from home. All of the spacious rooms feature private baths, remote control cable TV, air conditioning, ceiling fans, hair dryers, mini refrigerators, coffee makers, direct dial telephones, dedicated fax lines and in-room safety deposit boxes. From polished pine floor to fresh fruit on arrival, our guestrooms and our staff let you know you made the right choice. to find out room availability and Let Your Adventure Begin. Naturalight Productions Ltd.
Our collection of fine shops and services are beginning to unite a new chapter in the history of this wonderful home. On the ground floor of The Great House you'll discover a potpourri of products and services that you would expect to find in much larger hotels. A full service Destination Management Company and Inbound Operator whose services include experts guiding you through the many wonderful sites and sounds of Belize. With our own fleet of comfortable air conditioned vehicles, professional tour guides and a computerized reservation system, our competent staff can book and arrange your entire vacation. From Hotel accommodations, Car Rentals and Guided Tours to Local Air/Land Transfers and Diving and Snorkeling, we cover all aspects of tourism services. Let the experts showcase Belize to you - the only way, the Discovery Way! Enjoy dining or just sipping a cocktail in this cool Caribbean courtyard setting located in the lower garden of The Great House. Our International cuisine mixes the flavors of both our Central American and Caribbean neighbors. Watch as our accredited chef prepares your meal on our famous 1800 century bricked grill. Lush tropical fruit bearing trees and plants accentuates this outdoor atmosphere. Come relax after a day of exploration to the gentle rhythm of the courtyard fountain depicting The Smoky Mermaid! Dine, Imbibe and Enjoy in Belize!
The Great House provides tour opportunities both on the mainland of Belize to interior waterways, cave systems and Maya Ruins and offshore to the Belize Barrier Reef, the outer atolls and the cayes. We also have activities which can take you from mainland sites to offshore destinations in one day. Read through the list below and select the best activities that are right for you. Click on the following links if you are interested in. ALTUN HA / OLD BELIZE RIVER. Enjoy a boat ride from Belize City to several miles inland. You may see several varieties of birds and troops of Howler Monkeys. Then board a tour bus to Altun Ha Maya for Rock Stone Water. WATER WONDERLAND / BELIZE ZOO. Travel down Haulover Creek to Gales Point Manatee, a short hike through the rainforest takes you to a remote cave. A tour bus takes you to Belize's historic wildlife habitat known as the Belize Zoo. LAMANAI / THE NEW RIVER. After an hour's drive from Belize City you board a river boat. An hour and a half on the river you arrive at Lamanai where huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods seem to materialize out of the rainforest. MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE FOREST RESERVE. This reserve is teaming with hills and valleys, rivers and falls, swimming holes and caves, all surrounded by the majestic beauty of the pine forest. XUNANTUNICH / THE BELIZE ZOO. El Castillo is the largest temple at the site and is possible to climb. From that vantage point one gains the panoramic view of the Cayo district and nearby Guatemala. Then head for the wildlife habitat known as the Belize Zoo. MACAL RIVER / CAHAL PECH PANTI MEDICINAL TRAIL. After a scenic drive through farms and villages, take a trip up the river to the Panti Maya Medicinal Trail where you see plants and herbs still used by Belizeans for medicinal purposes. Then visit the small archaeological site. Take an unforgettable journey beneath the earth's surface floating down an underground river in an inner tube. HISTORIC BELIZE CITY. Explore Historic Belize City, the commercial and cultural center of the country. CROOKED TREE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. For bird lovers Crooked Tree is where the prolific birdlife resides. CANOEING / OLD BELIZE RIVER. Sliding your canoe down the river bank at our Grace Bank facility your unannounced presence in this lush wonderland will ensure a display of birdlife, water and mammals and colorful fauna. COMMUNITY BABOON SANCTUARY. This sanctuary exhibits the spirit of coexistence that Belizean has with nature. This village has committed to preserving the habitat of Howler Monkeys. A major ceremonial center in the classic period. Here they found the largest jade object in the whole Maya area. A wonderful wildlife habitat. Take the opportunity of viewing Belize's prolific wildlife in one location. SNORKELING THE BARRIER REEF. There will be unlimited snorkeling among the coral heads and sea fans. ISLAND HOPPING / REEF CRUISE. Board a cruiser in Belize City to the barrier island. Sun bath, swim and snorkel. Head out to the Barrier Reef where offshore waters are teaming with blue marlin, sailfish, wahoo and much more. Go ahead, take the plunge and discover a rainbow of colorful hard and soft corals that await you on the Belize Barrier Reef. (2 tank dive). LIGHTHOUSE ATOLL - BLUE HOLE. Experience the fascinating phenomenon at the Lighthouse Reef Atoll and the Blue Hole. (3 tank dive). SCUBA TURNEEFE ATOLL. North and south end of the atoll -- beautiful reefs and dramatic walls offer incredible diving. (3 tank dive). MANATEE AND DOLPHIN WATCH. Enjoy a day of exploring nearby rivers mangrove estuaries and offshore cayes, which provides prolific support for both the gentle Manatee and the playful gray bottle nose dolphin. RIVER AND REEF FISHING. Fish Belize from the inland rivers and water ways or the reefs and offshore cayes.
May 1st, 2008 to October 31st, 2008. For each additional person is $ 10.00 US. November 1st, 2008 to April 30th, 2009. Credit cards accepted are Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discovery Card. 20% SUPER SAVER PACKAGE. Confirm any 2 full day trips with 3 consecutive nights accommodation and receive a 20% discount on accommodation and full day trips. All discounts based on rack rates. A deposit is necessary to guarantee reservations. This can be in the form of credit card number, and cash or check payment. Group conditions are negotiated separately. It is the policy of The Great House that cancellations must be made 96 hours prior to arrival for individual bookings. Should reservations be canceled within these 96 hours, The Great House reserves the right to charge a penalty fee of one night room and tax, at the room rate the reservation was made. If a reservation has been made with a credit card number as a guarantee, there will be a no-show penalty of one night room and tax, at the room rate the reservation was made. Thank you for visiting our website. You can contact us and make reservations by filling out our Information Request Form below. INFORMATION REQUEST FORM Please fill in all items with a *. * Internet/E-Mail Address: Expected Arrival Date: (mm/dd/yy). Expected Departure Date: (mm/dd/yy). * How did you find us?: * Information Request. The Great House 13 Cork Street P.O. Box. 85 Belize City, Belize Phone: 011-501-223-3400 Fax: 011-501-223-3444 E-mail: www.greathousebelize.com
This is the best hotel in Belize City - my favorite. The ideal combination of luxury and Belizean hospitality.. Deborah Schaaf, Guest. It would be my pleasure to welcome you to this wonderful Colonial home, which we have meticulously appointed with all the amenities for your comfort and convenience. Our Courtyard make staying home fun. Our on property tour operator makes arranging to the barrier reef, Mayan sites, Mountain Pine Ridge and scuba diving, easy and inexpensive. If your vacation plans only require one or two nights in Belize City, my staff would be happy to for accommodations as requested, to complete your itinerary at the best possible rates with no commissions payable. Steve Maestre, Proprietor. Hotel Resort Index. Belize by Naturalight. The URL of this page is:
Our collection of fine shops and services are beginning to unite a new chapter in the history of this wonderful home. On the ground floor of The Great House you'll discover a potpourri of products and services that you would expect to find in much larger hotels. A full service Destination Management Company and Inbound Operator whose services include experts guiding you through the many wonderful sites and sounds of Belize. With our own fleet of comfortable air conditioned vehicles, professional tour guides and a computerized reservation system, our competent staff can book and arrange your entire vacation. From Hotel accommodations, Car Rentals and Guided Tours to Local Air/Land Transfers and Diving and Snorkeling, we cover all aspects of tourism services. Let the experts showcase Belize to you - the only way, the Discovery Way! Enjoy dining or just sipping a cocktail in this cool Caribbean courtyard setting located in the lower garden of The Great House. Our International cuisine mixes the flavors of both our Central American and Caribbean neighbors. Watch as our accredited chef prepares your meal on our famous 1800 century bricked grill. Lush tropical fruit bearing trees and plants accentuates this outdoor atmosphere. Come relax after a day of exploration to the gentle rhythm of the courtyard fountain depicting The Smoky Mermaid! Dine, Imbibe and Enjoy in Belize!
The Great House provides tour opportunities both on the mainland of Belize to interior waterways, cave systems and Maya Ruins and offshore to the Belize Barrier Reef, the outer atolls and the cayes. We also have activities which can take you from mainland sites to offshore destinations in one day. Read through the list below and select the best activities that are right for you. Click on the following links if you are interested in. ALTUN HA / OLD BELIZE RIVER. Enjoy a boat ride from Belize City to several miles inland. You may see several varieties of birds and troops of Howler Monkeys. Then board a tour bus to Altun Ha Maya for Rock Stone Water. WATER WONDERLAND / BELIZE ZOO. Travel down Haulover Creek to Gales Point Manatee, a short hike through the rainforest takes you to a remote cave. A tour bus takes you to Belize's historic wildlife habitat known as the Belize Zoo. LAMANAI / THE NEW RIVER. After an hour's drive from Belize City you board a river boat. An hour and a half on the river you arrive at Lamanai where huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods seem to materialize out of the rainforest. MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE FOREST RESERVE. This reserve is teaming with hills and valleys, rivers and falls, swimming holes and caves, all surrounded by the majestic beauty of the pine forest. XUNANTUNICH / THE BELIZE ZOO. El Castillo is the largest temple at the site and is possible to climb. From that vantage point one gains the panoramic view of the Cayo district and nearby Guatemala. Then head for the wildlife habitat known as the Belize Zoo. MACAL RIVER / CAHAL PECH PANTI MEDICINAL TRAIL. After a scenic drive through farms and villages, take a trip up the river to the Panti Maya Medicinal Trail where you see plants and herbs still used by Belizeans for medicinal purposes. Then visit the small archaeological site. Take an unforgettable journey beneath the earth's surface floating down an underground river in an inner tube. HISTORIC BELIZE CITY. Explore Historic Belize City, the commercial and cultural center of the country. CROOKED TREE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. For bird lovers Crooked Tree is where the prolific birdlife resides. CANOEING / OLD BELIZE RIVER. Sliding your canoe down the river bank at our Grace Bank facility your unannounced presence in this lush wonderland will ensure a display of birdlife, water and mammals and colorful fauna. COMMUNITY BABOON SANCTUARY. This sanctuary exhibits the spirit of coexistence that Belizean has with nature. This village has committed to preserving the habitat of Howler Monkeys. A major ceremonial center in the classic period. Here they found the largest jade object in the whole Maya area. A wonderful wildlife habitat. Take the opportunity of viewing Belize's prolific wildlife in one location. SNORKELING THE BARRIER REEF. There will be unlimited snorkeling among the coral heads and sea fans. ISLAND HOPPING / REEF CRUISE. Board a cruiser in Belize City to the barrier island. Sun bath, swim and snorkel. Head out to the Barrier Reef where offshore waters are teaming with blue marlin, sailfish, wahoo and much more. Go ahead, take the plunge and discover a rainbow of colorful hard and soft corals that await you on the Belize Barrier Reef. (2 tank dive). LIGHTHOUSE ATOLL - BLUE HOLE. Experience the fascinating phenomenon at the Lighthouse Reef Atoll and the Blue Hole. (3 tank dive). SCUBA TURNEEFE ATOLL. North and south end of the atoll -- beautiful reefs and dramatic walls offer incredible diving. (3 tank dive). MANATEE AND DOLPHIN WATCH. Enjoy a day of exploring nearby rivers mangrove estuaries and offshore cayes, which provides prolific support for both the gentle Manatee and the playful gray bottle nose dolphin. RIVER AND REEF FISHING. Fish Belize from the inland rivers and water ways or the reefs and offshore cayes.
May 1st, 2008 to October 31st, 2008. For each additional person is $ 10.00 US. November 1st, 2008 to April 30th, 2009. Credit cards accepted are Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discovery Card. 20% SUPER SAVER PACKAGE. Confirm any 2 full day trips with 3 consecutive nights accommodation and receive a 20% discount on accommodation and full day trips. All discounts based on rack rates. A deposit is necessary to guarantee reservations. This can be in the form of credit card number, and cash or check payment. Group conditions are negotiated separately. It is the policy of The Great House that cancellations must be made 96 hours prior to arrival for individual bookings. Should reservations be canceled within these 96 hours, The Great House reserves the right to charge a penalty fee of one night room and tax, at the room rate the reservation was made. If a reservation has been made with a credit card number as a guarantee, there will be a no-show penalty of one night room and tax, at the room rate the reservation was made. Thank you for visiting our website. You can contact us and make reservations by filling out our Information Request Form below. INFORMATION REQUEST FORM Please fill in all items with a *. * Internet/E-Mail Address: Expected Arrival Date: (mm/dd/yy). Expected Departure Date: (mm/dd/yy). * How did you find us?: * Information Request. The Great House 13 Cork Street P.O. Box. 85 Belize City, Belize Phone: 011-501-223-3400 Fax: 011-501-223-3444 E-mail: www.greathousebelize.com
This is the best hotel in Belize City - my favorite. The ideal combination of luxury and Belizean hospitality.. Deborah Schaaf, Guest. It would be my pleasure to welcome you to this wonderful Colonial home, which we have meticulously appointed with all the amenities for your comfort and convenience. Our Courtyard make staying home fun. Our on property tour operator makes arranging to the barrier reef, Mayan sites, Mountain Pine Ridge and scuba diving, easy and inexpensive. If your vacation plans only require one or two nights in Belize City, my staff would be happy to for accommodations as requested, to complete your itinerary at the best possible rates with no commissions payable. Steve Maestre, Proprietor. Hotel Resort Index. Belize by Naturalight. The URL of this page is:
