Steve and Becky's on Ambergris Caye is an intimate, family-run hotel, nestled in its own lush, tropical garden setting. It provides a charming and more affordable gateway to the exceptional diving services and facilities of the renowned Ramon's Village Resort next door. It represents a savvy choice for divers who prioritize a personal atmosphere and professional dive operations over expansive, impersonal resort grounds.
Steve and Becky's distinguishes itself with its boutique, garden-centric ambiance. Unlike larger beachfront properties, it offers a quiet, tree-shaded retreat just a short stroll from the palm-fringed shore. This private setting includes a refreshing pool, offering an immediate place to cool off after a day of exploration. The true value, however, lies in the seamless, full-access privileges to the adjacent Ramon's Village Resort. Guests enjoy all the benefits of a major facility, including the sprawling lagoon-style pool, the highly-regarded restaurant, casual bars, and complimentary Wi-Fi, while returning each evening to the serenity of their own secluded enclave.
Your diving is managed by one of the most established and respected operations on the island. The on-site PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center is a cornerstone of the Ambergris Caye dive community, known for its experienced, professional, and genuinely enthusiastic team. Their focus is on making your underwater exploration both safe and deeply satisfying, handling logistics with an easy-going efficiency that seasoned divers appreciate. With the Belize Barrier Reef just a few hundred meters offshore, the operation specializes in convenient, twice-daily boat dives to vibrant local sites, maximizing your time in the water.
While the local reef offers endless wonder, Steve and Becky's provides straightforward access to Belize's most legendary offshore atolls. Through the same trusted dive operation, guests can join organized day trips to the Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef and the rich walls of Turneffe Atoll. This strategic setup means you can experience these bucket-list destinations without forgoing the comfort, value, and personalized service of your intimate home base. It’s the best of both worlds: the adventure of the open ocean and the charm of a garden hideaway.
Steve and Becky's has perfected a compelling formula for the discerning diver. It combines the affordability and authentic character of a small, locally-run hotel with the professional dive services and extensive amenities of a top-tier resort. Its location in south San Pedro is another key advantage, placing you within a 5-minute walk of the town's vibrant restaurants, bars, and shops, yet away from the busier central areas. This creates an ideal mix: morning dives on the reef, afternoon relaxation by the pool or exploration of the island, and evenings enjoying either superb on-site dining or the local flavour of San Pedro.
Steve and Becky's caters to divers who seek substance over spectacle. It’s for those who understand that the core of a great dive vacation is reliable, expert-guided diving and a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge. By offering an intimate alternative with full access to Ramon's Village's acclaimed facilities and dive centre, it delivers exceptional value without compromising on the quality of the Belizean diving adventure.
Steve and Becky's has 4 single-storey and 3 double-storey colonial-style cottages. All have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, private porches or balconies and are surrounded by a tropical tree garden.
All the accommodations have:
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- Queen-size beds with reading lights
- Private bathroom with hot water shower/bath, towels, hairdryer and toiletries
- Balcony/patio with furniture
- Coffee & tea making facilities
- Refrigerator & drinking water
- International telephone
- Cabinet and mirror
- Desk, chair & clock radio
- Room service
- Private safe
- US type 2-pin mains outlet with 24 hour electricity
The diving operation is run by neighbouring Ramon's Village Resort and is a PADI 5-Star IDC facility with a great reputation. Local dive trips depart at 9 am, 11 am, and 2 pm each day, returning after each dive. Night diving can also be arranged.
The Belize Barrier Reef is close by and most dive sites are accessed within 20 minutes, whilst The Blue Hole along with Lighthouse and Turneffe atoll reefs and Belize's other top spots, are all easily reached with the resort''s larger dive boat.
The Pro 42 foot (13m) dive boat has a partially enclosed flybridge and marine head cabin. It is powered by twin 350 HP Cat engines and jet drives. Ramon's also has 3 x 10m and an 1 x 8.5m fibreglass skiffs with canopies and twin 100-150 HP outboard engines. Trips include a divemaster, tanks, weights & weightbelts and drinking water. Full day trips to Turneffe and Lighthouse reefs include light breakfast, lunch, snacks and juice.
The dive centre's fully qualified PADI instructors, divemasters, and shop - stocked with a nitrox facility, underwater camera hire and top notch diving gear for sale or rent - ensure your Belize scuba diving vacation is world class. There are lockable storage stations for guest scuba equipment, rinse tanks, a shower and first aid kit.
Safety: The nearest decompression chamber to Steve and Becky's for divers is located very close by in San Pedro Town, just a few minutes from the resort. We recommend you take out your own diving insurance. The dive boat is equipped with a medic first aid kit, emergency breathing oxygen on local trips, life vests, VHF marine radio, cellphones, GPS and compass. The resort also has oxygen.
For non-diving related incidents the resort has access to an in-house medic facility, with a doctor and dentist on call. The nearest hospital and police station are at San Pedro Town too, just 5 minutes from Steve and Becky's.
For divers seeking an authentic and relaxed base on Ambergris Caye, Steve and Becky's presents a distinctive advantage. It combines the personal charm and affordability of a smaller garden hotel with the comprehensive facilities of the premier dive resort next door. You enjoy a quiet, tropical retreat and full, unrestricted privileges to all amenities at the adjacent Ramon's Village Resort, effectively creating a 2-resort experience from a single, value-conscious booking.
Steve and Becky's itself is an intimate property set within a lush, manicured garden, offering a genuine sense of seclusion just moments from the beach. The property features its own private freshwater swimming pool, providing an immediate and convenient spot to cool off. The overall atmosphere is one of a quiet, well-kept garden escape, removed from the larger resort bustle while remaining incredibly well-connected.
Full Access to Ramon's Village Resort facilities:
* Dive & Marine Center: On-site PADI 5-Star IDC Dive Center (Ramon's Village Divers) with direct dock access.
* Dining & Bars: Pineapples on the Beach restaurant, Tropic Al's poolside bar, and beachfront bar.
* Leisure & Pool: Expansive 25-meter lagoon-style swimming pool, dedicated beach area with sun loungers.
* Resort Amenities: The Tiki Turtle Trading Company gift shop, guest services/tour desk, complimentary Wi-Fi.
* Services: Laundry service, arranged babysitting, live entertainment on scheduled evenings.
The location of Steve and Becky's on Coconut Drive in south San Pedro is strategically ideal, placing you within a 5-minute walk of local restaurants and services while providing a serene home base.
For guests at Steve and Becky's, all meals included in dive packages are served just a short stroll away at the acclaimed Pineapples on the Beach Restaurant, part of the adjacent Ramon's Village Resort. This arrangement provides access to one of the island's most highly regarded dining venues, renowned for its fresh seafood, creative dishes, and stunning location directly on the sand.
The day begins with a robust breakfast plan, ensuring you start your underwater adventures well-fortified. Guests can enjoy coffee, juice, and their choice of any entrée from the full menu. Options range from classic plates like eggs, pancakes, and omelettes to fresh fruit platters and Belizean specials, providing the perfect energy for a morning on the reef.
Post-dive, the options cater to every mood. For a quick, refreshing lunch or an afternoon smoothie, Tropic Al's, the poolside bar at Ramon's Village, offers fresh fruit blends, gourmet coffees, and casual snacks. Dinner at Pineapples on the Beach is a highlight, featuring an à la carte menu of internationally inspired and Belizean-centric cuisine. Standout dishes include the signature "Steak on a Stone," where you cook premium cuts at your table on a heated lava stone, and the "Pineapple Boat," a hollowed pineapple filled with savory shrimp fried rice.
While the on-site restaurant is a destination in itself, the prime location of Steve and Becky's in south San Pedro means you are also within easy walking distance of the town's diverse culinary scene. This allows you to enjoy the included resort dining while also having the freedom to sample authentic local eateries, street food, or other restaurants at your leisure - a perfect balance for the curious diver.
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