Tucked away in a secluded area on sandy white beaches overlooking the gorgeous turquoise waters of the nearby Belizean barrier reef, Matachica Resort & Spa offers guests an escape from the everyday. Twenty six villas incorporate local and contemporary art and architecture in charming thatch-roof structures complete hammocks installed on the porches. The property has a number of onsite activities to participate such as Jade Spa and the award-winning Mambo Restaurant.
Mambo Restaurant, widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in all of Belize, cooks up scrumptious takes on a variety of local and international flavors throughout the day in an intimate, tropical setting. Soft music, rich artwork and mahogany furniture welcome guests to the restaurant's romantic atmosphere, while meals like seafood fettuccine, mango glazed pork chops, fajitas, pizza, Belgian waffles and much more are ready to satiate all tastes and culinary desires.
With its spectacular location, Matachica has some wonderful barrier reefs, ocean and beach activities that will leave both thrill seekers and relaxation escapists gratified. At the resort itself, guests can participate in snorkeling, sea kayaking, fishing (they'll even cook up your day's catch), cycling and an outdoor Jacuzzi. Additionally, local activities include helicopter tours, scuba diving, parasailing, wind surfing, cave tubing (touring a cave while floating on inner tubes), adventurous jungle tours and Mayan civilization tours.
For those who appreciate a good spa treatment (who doesn’t?), Jade Spa offers various massages, facials, and wraps to fully indulge oneself in sheer relaxation. Likewise, Matachica's freshwater infinity pool with poolside lounge chairs makes for an ideal setting to enjoy some refreshing tropical drinks from the property's full-service bar.
The resort has six different types of villas to stay in which come with air conditioning, large mosaic bathrooms, private patios, luxury linens and daily maid service. Prices start at around $300 USD a night.
