A.P. Shepherd

Review of Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Re...

We visited the Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort ne...

We visited the Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort near Hopkins Village, Stann Creek, Belize, in February of 2014 and were delighted with everything the resort offered. Our well-appointed,comfortable beachfront room came with a porch complete with table, chairs, and hammock and gave us a view of the sea. Our excursions included one to two Mayan ruin sites, a canoe trip on the Sittee River, two snorkeling trips to the reef, a fishing trip, a hike in the Jaguar national park, and a boat trip on Monkey River. All of them were fun and informative because of the expertise and knowledge of the guides. Two other outstanding aspects of the resort were the food and the staff. All meals included exotic local foods with a variety of choices and were consistently delicious. What made all of this possible was the excellent staff who were always polite, friendly, and well organized. Being greeted by name was an unexpected pleasure. The staff also are open to suggestions and willing to make changes such as arranging custom excursions by providing a van and a driver. However, lounging by the pool or taking a stroll on the beach or through the property suited us as well. This ecologically minded resort should also be commended for composting its vegetable waste and for other measures to minimize its impact on the environment. In short we would give every aspect of Hamanasi an excellent rating.