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Hatchet Caye Resort

17 miles offshore, Placencia, Belize
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Hatchet Caye Resort
Ranked #6 of 21 hotels in Placencia
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

First off, let me start by saying that Hatchet Caye is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The open water, the beautiful weather, the reefs, the nearby islands... I really felt like I was on some luxurious private island. It clearly is a bit of a "work in progress" (one part of the island is basically a... More

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Lake Forest, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
6
people found this review helpful

This is my idea of the perfect vacation. Peaceful location, friendly people, not crowded, no "clock" to manage your time--just pure bliss. The rooms are artfully decorated and each have a view of the sea. You wake up to the sounds of seagulls and the lapping of the waves on the shore. I could have just stayed on the porch... More

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Phoenix, AZ
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Like many we took a chance with the Living Social special and were glad we did. Flew thru a squall in a 12 passenger Maya Air puddle jumper down to Placencia and had to belly up at the Barefoot Bar for a couple hours to wait for the storm to pass. Were told we had to wait until the storm... More

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Guatemala
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great place with very good facilities. Rooms are very comfortable, friendly staff, incredible snorkeling. One thing to improve is food. Portions are too small (some of us had to ask for a second dish more than once) and when there is a large group, food takes too long to be on the table. If you like to relax this is... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

What an amazing getaway my husband and I had for our 2 year wedding anniversary. It was a bit of a haul getting there (3 planes, and a 45 minute boat ride) but well worth the trip. Wish we had known about this place for our honeymoon. Pros: Privacy - it really felt like we had our own mini island.... More

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Little Rock, AR
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

First things first, we loved it so much we have already scheduled to go back! If we could have stayed here all 7 nights of our honeymoon we would have, but wanted to see a few other things. However, once we left we longed to be back. =) I don't think there is to much that I can add that... More

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Gainesville, FL
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
1
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What a special place!!! If you are looking for a place to escape pressures on your life Hatchet Caye may be exactly what you are looking for. We were there in April and the resort was just plain wonderful and as good or better than expectations. This is a small private island with just a few cabanas that leaves you... More

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des moines
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Pros - amazing location, excellent new facilities, great staff, incredible snorkeling, as much activity or peace & quiet as you like Cons - no one presented themselves as manager or "in charge" during our entire stay. on arrival day, we were anticipating 9am pickup based on previous email, but pickup didn't occur till 5pm later that day. no one said... More

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hatchetcaye, General Manager at Hatchet Caye Resort, responded to this review
April 22, 2012

Thank you for your candid review of Hatchet Caye Resort. We take all criticism as opportunity for improvement. Firstly, let me apologize for not meeting you while you were here - I do try to meet all guests... sometimes I find myself looking at the time and realizing I have been at the computer all day long. In reference to... More

Columbus, OH
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
22
people found this review helpful

Like many others, we found Hatchet Caye through a living social deal. The island is beautiful and is probably the most peaceful tropical vacation spot I have ever experienced. You will seriously feel like you are on a Corona commercial. The island is full of strategically located hammocks and lounge chairs that overlook the incredible crystal clear water. Each cabana... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012
17
people found this review helpful

This resort is one of the most amazing places on earth.... and we are very picky guests. We are from Washington, DC and utilized the Living Social deal to stay for 4 nights and 5 days. I am in finance in my early 30's and my significant other is in corporate relations. We were looking for a respite providing full-service... More

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