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Tio Pil's Hotel

Downtown, Beachfront, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize (Formerly Lily's Hotel)
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Tio Pil's Hotel
Ranked #32 of 52 hotels in San Pedro
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La Mesa, CA
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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

We thought this room would be nicer than it was, after reading some good reviews on it. It was old, not being maintained, dingy, and unclean. There were ripples in the dirty linoleum on the floor. It was a little hard to get extra towels, since we didn't want to use our bath towels at the beach. It did have... More

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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Dear Vacationers62, We are very sorry to hear you expected more from our small hotel. Your entirely right, we are not for everyone. We are indeed an older hotel and what we offer is the basics at a good price with a stellar location and a fantastic view! Our rooms are cleaned and checked daily by our housekeeper and front-desk... More

Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

My friends and I were in Belize last July and stayed here for 3 nights. We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff is very friendly and have daily maid service. The room was just big enough for three of us and had A/C that looked fairly new. We stayed in one of the ocean side rooms which has a... More

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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
April 4, 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay, the service, location and view We hope to see you again soon! Dora More

usa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

We stayed hear for a few nights. On our trip the pople were great room was clean will stay their again. on my next trip San Pedro. (thank you staff for all your help you are a great asset to the hotel)

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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
April 4, 2013

We are happy to hear that you had a great stay at Tio Pil's. Above all, our aim is to keep our guests happy and have them come back. We feel accomplished when we know we have succeeded. We look forward to having you here again. Dora More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013 via mobile

We stayed in an ocean view room with a Queen bed for 10 nights. The room is basic, but was very clean. The linoleum floor is peeling up in places, this is probably less a maintenance issue & more of a constant Caribbean humidity issue. Bed was basic but comfortable. AC, mini-fridge, & cable TV worked great. Tio Pil's is... More

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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Dear Christina10379, You and your husband were such a joy to host at our hotel and are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us despite the hiccups. We are happy to report that the culprit is off the streets and behind bars, thank goodness. Unfortunately, our deck is not private and we sometimes do have people wander... More

Kamloops, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

Thank you Dora & staff for making our first trip to Belize such an awesome experience. The location is great, the place has character and the charm of the country.....maid service requests were always met with a smile and Dora bent over backwards to suggest tours and places to visit........see you next year!

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Hanna, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

If it is 5 stars and fancy you seek, don't go to Tio Pils. If it is good value, convenient location and friendly, helpful staff....then this is the place to go. We stayed in one of the back rooms which had comfortable beds and were very sanitary & clean. My husband and I do not spend much time in rooms... More

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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
April 4, 2013

Guests like yourselves make what we do very worth it and keep us motivated and inspired. We are by no means 5 star, but we try our very to keep our guests happy. Thank very much for your review. Our warm hellos! Ps. Send us those Blue Hole pictures! Dora and Felipe More

Seattle, Washington
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013 via mobile

My partner and I had a fabulous experience while staying at Tio Pil's (formerly Lily's) for 8 nights in March 2013. A location you can't beat and a price friendly to the cost conscious traveller, this 7 room hotel boasts a 100% Belizean owned experience. We were treated like family by Dora, Rudy, Phillip, and the rest of the staff.... More

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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
March 13, 2013

Dear Borealis28, We always feel so lucky to be able to host such great guests at our hotel. It makes what we do so very worth it! Indeed, we are 100% Belizean and family owned and try our very best to make you part of our family. We are glad succeeded and look forward to having you here again. We... More

Santa Fe, New Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

This budget friendly hotel is one of the best on the island. Besides being in a great location at a great price, Dora, Phillip, and others made this one of the most enjoyable vacations I have ever had. I will be back many times I am sure. If you looking for great service at a great price, you can do... More

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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
March 13, 2013

Greg_RespTharapist, we cannot begin to tell you how much we enjoyed having you and Jami here. It was such a pleasure to host you! We are very very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and can't wait to have you back! :) Until then, take care and see you soon! -Dora Owner/Manager More

Halifax, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

I am a bit late in writing this but better late then never. I arrived in San Pedro the third week of October and stayed at Tio Pil's for 17 nights while I toured the island, some of the main land and Caye Caulker. It was a great central location with easy access to the dive shops and sea taxi's... More

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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
February 14, 2013

Cynthia2012_12, you were a pleasure to host last year and we too were sad to see you go! We can't thank you enough for taking the time to write us a review. We really appreciate the feedback. Every guest that leaves our budget hotel happy is inspiration for us to make sure our next guest leaves happy too. We can't... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013 via mobile

I stayed at Tio Pil's from January 20 - January 25; checking out the 26th. The room was nice; just right with a mini refrigerator and coffee maker. While it took awhile to get hot water to the room, once there it was hot and showering was fine. My room opened on a common deck overlooking the beach and it... More

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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
February 14, 2013

Thank you for your kind review, 1msdsguy, We feel accomplished every time a guest leaves our hotel happy with intent to return. It's our number one goal! We enjoyed meeting you and look forward to seeing you next year! Until then, take care! Dora Owner/Manager More

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Additional Information about Tio Pil's Hotel

Also Known As:
Lilys Hotel San Pedro
Tio Pil's Hotel Belize/San Pedro
Address: Downtown, Beachfront, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize (Formerly Lily's Hotel)
Region: Belize > Belize Cayes > Ambergris Caye > San Pedro
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in San Pedro
#22 On the Beach Hotels in San Pedro
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our small family owned hotel is located in the heart of downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and offers comfort, convenience and personal service with the most competitive beachfront rates on Ambergris Caye. Come enjoy the cool Belizean sea breeze as you relax on our hammocks and marvel at one of the most breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. ... more   less 

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