Four months into our marriage I was ready for a honeymoon on the beach. I had been to Puerto Vallarta and my husband had been to Cancun, and we both had been to Hawaii. So we had a decision to make since Tahiti was not an option for us until very far in the future, if ever. Then came my... more

Next winter we'll have our 7th stay over the last 10 years at the Blue Marlin--so you know we love it there! As other reviewers have said, the staff is uniformly eager to please; the food is good; the snorkeling extraordinary (we learned of the BML from a man who studies fish and reefs worldwide); the rooms comfortable but not... more

Blue Marlin Lodge is a rare gem. If you want a glitzy hotel, this is not for you. But if you want to step into beauty, tranquility, and exceptional care, go to Blue Marlin. I was met at tiny Dangriga airport by Blue Marlin's charming owner...and then we were off to the pier occupied by one boat (hers) and into... more

Working through a travel agent we booked 3 nights at the Blue Marlin Lodge on Southwater Caye. I wanted to stay on a beautiful island where we could snorkel right off shore, in a cottage literally at the edge of the sea. While the island is spectacular and the snorkeling terrific, we were very disappointed in our cottage at Blue... more

Staff was consistently friendly and concerned about my experience. Each and every one expressed a sincere interest in making sure that I had what I needed and felt comfortable. The grounds are very well kept though travelers should definitely bring something to ward off sand fleas who are relentless. The rooms were very simple - plywood walls, minimal lighting -... more

As though the pristine reefs and impeccable accomodations weren't enough, the Blue Marlin Lodge is home to the most friendly and eager staff I've ever had the pleasure of staying with. I cried when it was time to leave, and not because I wasn't ready to go home... because I wasn't ready to leave my fast friends from the island. more