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Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Panoramic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beach View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Panoramic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beach View | View from room
Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant on Ambergris Caye offers a relaxed atmosphere. Guests can enjoy coffee, dry cleaning services, and dine at the restaurant for any meal. The property features two outdoor pools with sun loungers for unwinding.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Panoramic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beach View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Panoramic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beach View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 14 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Shared Dormitory, Balcony (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
7 Boca Del Rio Dr, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Pedro Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belize Chocolate Company - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • GoFish Belize - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palapa Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Briana's Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cool Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lavish Habit - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant

Hostel near Belize Barrier Reef
Located close to San Pedro Church and GoFish Belize, Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Sandbar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 60-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sandbar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 13 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Sandbar Beachfront Hostel San Pedro
Sandbar Beachfront Hostel
Sandbar Beachfront San Pedro
Sandbar Beachfront
Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant Belize/San Pedro
Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant San Pedro

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant located?

Nestled on the beach, this San Pedro hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Belize Barrier Reef, Boca del Rio and San Pedro Church. GoFish Belize and Belize Chocolate Company are also within 15 minutes.

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Sandbar Beachfront Hostel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 212 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at the Sandbar whenever I’m in Belize!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all nice
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIALIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice budget hostel with an amazing rooftop pook
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Doug Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated so there’s a few old pics if you’re looking on Google. 3rd story private room was nice and clean, ice cold AC. No elevator, no ac in halls, stairwells or main lobby. Nice view from the shared balcony. There’s a great restaurant/bar on the dock right in front of the hotel, very convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiomarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, safe area. Was able to walk to mostv places in the island. Friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamta

Wonderful hotel I had third floor private room with balcony, common area downstairs and the restaurant/ bar is a great hangout with nearby diving shops and airport. I left my phone in the Hotel and they shipped it as soon as they found out through the quick local airline from San Pedro to Belize city and got the phone to me while I was boarding my flight back home. Rooftop pool has beautiful views and is nice itself
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antwaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allen was the property manager that addressed all of our concerns and insured that our entire stay was fun and well coordinated, he was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel has everything I needed. Thank you to all staff for making this place rock
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Balcony door would not lock and they couldn't fix it, other than that a good place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, this property is for ages 14 and up. I did not realize when biking and came with my 13 year old daughter. They let us stay, but made it clear that this was an Expedia error and not the norm. Aside from that, we really enjoyed our stay. Free paperboard to borrow, a beautiful pool and a good restaurant next door. The restaurant was a little pricey for our hostel budget, but convenient the first day when we arrived starving. The run was very clean with around AC and a safe. The kitchen was convenient for keeping food costs down, and despite the hostels reputation, it want too rowdy while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my first stay at a hostel and I really enjoyed it! Great employees! Great Guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best Hostel I've stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room with AC and cubicle beds shelve and private light. Clean toilets and spacious showers. Very quiet despite the often noise bar. Close to activity shops like; snorkelling, diving, kite surfing, etc. Wish some guests would respect the hospitality of those charming locals.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location super clean yummy restaurant awesome staff especially alan provided excellent welcome and so helpful only a 5 minute walk from ferry good water pressure showers with hot water clean towels and cute bedding and comfortable wonderful wifi ac amazing all in all highly recommend :))
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is right on the beach. They have a great restaurant with incredible food. The staff is helpful and friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so close to the beach
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanekqua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sand bar is the place to stay when you are a single traveler or even a couple trying to save money. The rates are cheap and the hostel is really clean.. The staff is superior .. my favorite 2 are Ponchó and Kimberly..
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted with a nice and thorough explanation and tour of the property at check in. The bed in the room was very comfy and the view of the ocean from the room was spectacular. The pool was a nice hang out spot and we even had access to the pool and facilities of the hostel/hotel behind it. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would stay again even though our stay wasn't perfect. The staff of the hostel were incredible. Great recommendations, very personable. The AC was wonderfully responsive. The beds were comfortable. The balcony was very pleasant. The water available for refilling our water bottles was an absolute delight to have access to at all hours. We didn't know that there would be some construction going on while we were there to fix some stairs - hearing a drill at 7:30am wasn't the most pleasant, nor was smelling the wood stain in the early morning hours. I do wish the bathroom walls were scrubbed down a little better. Impressively though, there wasn't any sand on the floors of our room upon arrival. Being on the waterfront, the smell of the sargassum was very strong and did get inside. The sargassum has absolutely nothing to do with this property specifically though, it's just something to note if you're traveling to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying here and we were not disappointed. The people are amazing that work there and even their tour company that they use is amazing! Belize celebrity tours! If you are looking to spend all your time outside your room this place is perfect! All you need all in one! We will definitely be staying again on our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I love this place!

This was my 3rd trip to San Pedro and I have stayed at Sandbar each time. I don't even look for another place to stay. Why would I? I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay each time. The staff is great and so is the location. Each time I have returned I have noticed several upgrades. I can't wait for my next trip there!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best option for San Pedro

It’s probably the best option if you’re not staying in a top luxurious resort. All the other hotels in San Pedro looked lame and dated, whilst this hostel was groovy and smack on the beach front. Good drinks. The food sucked, but there’s plenty of great food options walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022