Nestled on the sands of Ambergris Caye, Ramon's Village Resort was built with native materials in the style of a traditional Polynesian village, where thatched-roof cabanas are set among royal palms and tropical gardens. Here, the focus is on creating a genuine, distraction-free environment where your diving adventure begins just steps from your door and continues with unparalleled access to the Belize Barrier Reef.
At the heart of the Ramon's Village experience is its dedicated, on-site PADI Gold Palm IDC Resort facility, Ramon's Village Divers. The resort's iconic, sprawling wooden dock is not just a picturesque landmark; it's a functional hub where dive boats are moored mere moments from the resort's beachfront. This eliminates cumbersome transfers and maximizes your time on the water. The professional dive team, known for their expert local knowledge and laid-back yet safety-focused approach, coordinates daily trips to thriving sites along the Ambergris Caye reef, ensuring effortless, twice-daily diving right from your doorstep.
While the local reef offers endless exploration, Ramon's Village Resort provides direct, organized access to Belize's legendary offshore atolls. The resort specializes in coordinating premium day trips to the world-famous Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef and the vibrant walls of Turneffe Atoll. These expeditions are managed with the resort's signature attention to detail, handling all logistics so you can focus on the anticipation of descending into these iconic seascapes. It is the perfect balance of the relaxed charm of Ambergris Caye with straightforward, professional access to the country's most celebrated underwater wonders.
After a day beneath the waves, the resort welcomes you back with genuine comfort. Accommodations range from beachfront cabanas where you can listen to the lap of the Caribbean from your private veranda to secluded garden suites nestled in lush foliage. The on-site Pineapples on the Beach Restaurant is a destination in itself, serving tropically inspired dishes with a view that rivals the underwater scenery. The relaxed, social atmosphere extends from the popular beach bar to the lagoon-style pool, fostering a natural camaraderie among guests. Importantly, the Ramon's Village Resort location allows you to enjoy this privacy while being just a short stroll from the vibrant dining and culture of San Pedro town.
Understanding that dive trips often include land-based exploration, Ramon's Village Resort facilitates seamless connections to mainland Belize. From the resort, you can easily arrange tours to ancient Mayan ruins, jungle ziplining, serene manatee watching, or adventurous cave tubing. This unique positioning means you can spend your morning on a world-class dive and your afternoon exploring a completely different facet of Belize's rich natural and cultural heritage, all with the convenience of returning to your dedicated dive resort each evening.
Ramon's Village Resort stands out not for overpromising, but for delivering a consistently reliable and authentic dive-focused experience. It is a place where operational efficiency, professional diving services, and authentic Caribbean charm converge. It’s a resort built for those who prioritize time in the water, value expert guidance, and appreciate returning to a comfortable, welcoming sanctuary that feels like a true escape. Discover the difference a purpose-built dive resort can make on your next adventure to Belize.
Ramon's Village Resort offers Tahitian-style, thatched-roof cabanas built from local materials. There are a range of rooms to choose from including Beachfront, Seaside and Jungle cabanas with King or twin beds, as well as luxurious Suites.
Here's how the rooms differ - the
Jungle cabanas are the standard room and the Jungle Deluxe are larger and more private. There are also Jungle Mini cabanas with one queen sized bed which are ideal for children travelling with parents. The Jungle Standard Family cabanas have a king size and 2 twin beds. There is also 1 Jungle Delxue Family cabana which is larger. The
Seaside cabanas - Standard and Deluxe - are the same as the Jungle cabanas except they have a partial seaview and are nearer the beach.
The Beachfront cabanas (Dive The World best choice) are the ground floor of a 2-storey cabana; these have 1 king-size bed only, are bright and airy, and have a beach-facing porch. The upper storey of these cabanas are the suites. The
Honeymoon cabanas are stand-alone beachfront huts with a hammock, king-size bed, bar counter and refreshment center, and a private wrap around verandah.
The
Mini Suite has a tiled floor, seating area, kitchenette, wardrobe, larger bathroom, and a private balcony. The
Guest Suite is the same except it does not have a kitchenette. These 2 suites can be rented together as a family unit.
A 2-story cabana houses the
Grand Suite Deluxe on the lower level and the
Grand Suite Premier on the upper level. Both units have a 4 poster king size bed, private bathroom with large showers and separate vanity areas with granite countertops. There is a mini-kitchenette, dining, lounge area with pull-out couch, and a writing desk, and a full length beachside verandah. The
Presidential Suites are on the upper floor of 2 beachfront cabanas and are the most spacious of all the accommodations. All the suites each sleep 4 people.
All the accommodations at Ramon's Village Resort boast beautiful Belizean hard-wood floors and high quality, locally handcrafted furniture. Nestled among tropical colourful flora and just steps from beach, the accommodation provides a sanctuary of relaxation in Caribbean paradise.
All the accommodations have:
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- King size or double beds with reading lights
- Private bathroom with hot water shower, towels, hairdryer and toiletries
- Coffee & tea making facilities
- Refrigerator & drinking water
- Porch with outdoor chairs
- Complimentary internet access
- International telephone
- Private safe
- Dressing table & clock radio
- Desk and chairs
- Comprehensive in-room local information pack
- 24 hour room service
- US type 2-pin plugs with 24 hour electricity
Ramon's Village Resort is a PADI Gold Palm 5 Star IDC Resort facility. Local dive trips depart at 9 am, 11 am, and 2 pm each day, returning to the resort after each dive. Additional night diving can be arranged.
The northern hemisphere's largest barrier reef is just off the beach from Ramon's Village and most sites can be reached within 20 minutes, whilst the Blue Hole along with Turneffe, Lighthouse Reef and Belize's other choice dive spots, are easily accessible with one of the resort's larger boats.
The Pro 42 foot (13m) boat has a partially enclosed marine head cabin, shower, rinse tank, flybridge; it takes a maximum of 16 passengers. It is powered by twin 350 HP cat and jet drives. The 2 x 430 HP Newton 46 foot (14m) has similar facilities but takes up to 26 passengers. Ramon's also has an 8.5m and 3 x 10m fiberglass skiffs (max. 8 divers each) with cloth canopies and twin outboards ranging from 100-150 HP. These smaller boats are used for the local sites.
Dive trips include a skipper, divemaster, tanks, weights & weightbelts, and drinking water. On full day trips to Turneffe and Lighthouse reefs, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and juice will also be provided.
Ramon's Village Resort's fully qualified PADI instructors, divemasters, and dive shop stocked with a nitrox facility, underwater camera hire and top notch scuba gear for sale or rent, ensure your Belize diving holiday is world class. The dive centre has lockable guest equipment storage stations, rinse tanks, a fresh water shower and first aid kit.
Safety: The nearest decompression chamber for scuba divers is located very close by in San Pedro Town, just a few minutes from Ramon's Village Resort. Each dive boat is equipped with a medic first aid kit, emergency breathing oxygen (640 litres on local trips, 3,115 litres on trips further offshore), life vests, cell phones (skiffs only), compass, VHF marine radios and GPS (larger boats only). A divemaster is provided for every 8 divers. More oxygen is available at the resort. We recommend you take out your own scuba diving insurance.
For non-diving related accidents the resort has its own in-house medic facility, with a doctor and dentist on call. The nearest hospital and police station are at San Pedro too, just 5 minutes from Ramon's Village.
For the travelling scuba diver, the quality of a resort is measured not by generic luxury, but by how seamlessly its amenities support and enhance the core diving experience. At Ramon's Village Resort on Ambergris Caye, every facility helps create a cohesive, distraction-free environment where logistics are simplified, relaxation is effortless, and the rhythm of a dive holiday flows naturally from boat to beach.
The resort's accommodations are nestled within a sanctuary of royal palms, hibiscus, and bougainvillea. The careful landscaping and daily raking of sandy pathways create an atmosphere of pristine, tranquil seclusion. The resort's most critical facility for divers is its extensive private dock, home to the on-site dive operation, Ramon's Village Divers. Here the dive boats are moored immediately adjacent to the resort, allowing guests to move directly from their cabana to the dive deck in minutes, and eliminating time-consuming transfers.
Beyond scuba, Ramon's Village Resort facilitates easy access to the reef via guided snorkelling trips and offers sea kayaks for personal exploration. For a unique experience, hookah diving (surface-supplied air) is available directly from the beach, providing an extended, tank-free way to explore the shallow reef.
Post-dive refreshment and relaxation are well catered for. The Pineapples on the Beach Restaurant serves tropically inspired Belizean and international cuisine, with a focus on fresh seafood and stunning ocean vistas. For casual drinks and smoothies, Tropic Al's bar is poolside, while the beach bar offers the perfect sunset spot. The freshwater, lagoon-style swimming pool provides a tranquil alternative to the sea. For essentials, gifts and dive souvenirs, the Tiki Turtle Trading Company gift shop is uniquely stocked. Practical needs are met with complimentary Wi-Fi, a guest services desk for island tours and mainland excursions (like Mayan ruins or cave tubing), golf cart rentals, and laundry services.
A complete amenity list for your dive holiday at Ramon's Village Resort:
* Dive & marine: On-site PADI Gold Palm IDC Dive Center (Ramon's Village Divers) with private dock, guided snorkelling, sea kayak rentals, and hookah diving.
* Dining & bars: Pineapples on the Beach Restaurant, Tropic Al's poolside bar, and a beachfront bar.
* Leisure: Freshwater lagoon-style swimming pool, dedicated beach area with sun loungers, live music entertainment on scheduled evenings.
* Wellness & services: Massage and spa services, laundry service, babysitting services & cots upon request.
* Convenience: Guest services/tour desk, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort, Tiki Turtle Trading Company gift shop, golf cart rental agency.
Location: Situated on Coconut Drive in south San Pedro, Ambergris Caye - a short walk to local shops and restaurants while remaining a serene, self-contained village.
Ramon's Village Resort demonstrates that the most valuable facilities are those that work quietly in the background. By integrating a professional dive operation directly into its layout and surrounding it with authentic comforts and practical services, the resort removes the typical hassles of travel. This creates a sanctuary where certified divers can fully immerse themselves in the Belizean diving adventure, knowing every detail on land is thoughtfully arranged.
For the active diver, meals are a key part of the day's rhythm and recovery. At Ramon's Village Resort, the food and drink offerings are designed to support your adventure, providing robust fuel, celebrating local flavours, and offering a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that perfectly complements the day's dives. The focus is on quality, choice, and convenience, ensuring you spend less time planning meals and more time reliving the day's underwater explorations.
The resort's primary restaurant, Pineapples on the Beach, is widely regarded as one of the standout dining experiences on Ambergris Caye. Under the guidance of Chef Rommy Kie and his team, the menu presents a thoughtful selection of internationally inspired and Belizean-centric dishes, with a strong emphasis on impeccably fresh seafood. The setting is unparalleled, with tables situated directly on the sand or under cover with full views of the Caribbean Sea - an ideal spot for planning the next day's dive over dinner or enjoying a leisurely post-dive lunch. The restaurant operates on an à la carte basis for all meals, offering Ramon's Village divers the flexibility to dine according to their own schedule and appetite.
The menu is designed to satisfy hearty appetites with both creativity and substance. Notable signature dishes include the "Steak on a Stone," where diners personally cook premium cuts of steak, shrimp, or chicken on a heated lava stone at their table - a flavoursome and interactive dining experience. Another favourite is the "Pineapple Boat," a hollowed-out pineapple filled with savory shrimp fried rice, embodying the resort's tropical setting. The kitchen consistently highlights local catch and produce through daily specials, ceviches, and Belizean classics like Caracol fajitas or shrimp creole. While vegetarian options are noted to be limited, the staff is accommodating and can arrange for special dietary requirements with prior notice.
Each day at Ramon's Village Resort begins with a comprehensive breakfast plan, offering juice, coffee, and a choice of any entrée from the menu - from fresh fruit platters and Belizean fry jacks to custom omelettes, pancakes, and daily specials. This ensures divers start their morning with ample energy. For casual refreshment, Tropic Al's, the poolside bar, is the go-to spot for expertly blended fresh fruit smoothies, specialty coffees, and light snacks throughout the day. As the sun sets, the beachfront bar becomes a natural gathering place, offering a full selection of tropical cocktails, local beers like Belikin, and international spirits - an ideal setting to share stories from the reef.
Ramon's Village Resort enhances its weekly calendar with special culinary events that foster a communal atmosphere. A highlight is the weekly beach barbecue, often accompanied by live music, featuring grilled favourites in a classic island setting. The popular Sunday buffet offers a more extensive spread for a relaxed end to the week. For those wishing to explore, the Ramon's prime location in south San Pedro means a variety of other highly-rated restaurants, local eateries, and bars are just a short walk or quick golf cart ride away, offering everything from authentic Belizean street food to fine dining.
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We did not use their equipment so I cannot comment on that. The boats were immaculate. The staff, especially Divemaster AC, were knowledgable and very helpful. The weather was very choppy so we had to dive close to the resort so that was disappointing, but out of their control. It's a very laid back vibe, no grumpy organizers, no ridiculously early departures. Just great." -
Rivkah Unland, Canada, 8 December 2019 ...
Ramon’s Village Resort
Steve and Becky’s
Ambergris Dive Daytrips
