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If you're looking for peace and seclusion, look no further!!
Review of Yok Ha Resort
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 16 Aug 2018
After traveling around Belize for 10 days my husband and I stayed at Yok Ha for 5 nights for some R&R. And it was perfection!! If you want true peace and relaxation, you can do no better than Yok Ha Resort. The island is tiny, with only 5 cabanas, so there is never more than 10 or so people on the resort. The whole time we were there the most guests, including us, was 8. The service is great, Jaime, Marcus, Fernando, and Danny did everything they could to accommodate anything we needed or wanted. Ezra is a genius in the kitchen and makes everything from scratch. Absolutely delicious meals! We took out the kayaks a couple times just to cruise around and appreciate the splendor, and spent the rest of the time relaxing. The snorkel to Long Caye was great, and my husband went spearfishing and they brought back enough lobster to feed everyone at the resort. All in all it was an absolutely perfect stay.

If you want lot's to do, or even wi-fi in your room or a TV for that matter, look elsewhere. This is not the place for you. This is a place to disconnect with the world, and re-connect with what really matters!
Date of stay: August 2018
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    Reviewed 28 July 2018 via mobile

    A couple of months ago my wife and I were looking for a relaxing, secluded vacation for just the two of us. A friend sent us a link to Yok Ha and after reading reviews and looking at some pictures, we booked the trip. We arrived in Belize City and within an hour we had taken a prop plane and landed in Dangriga. It would be a couple of hours before the boat would arrive to take us to the island so we were dropped off at the Pelican Beach Resort. We were offered drinks but we decided to just lay on some lounge chairs right on the water. The breeze was wonderful and it was very relaxing after a day of travel. Eventually a van arrived and took us to the main office where we met Wilfred (the friendly and gracious owner) and headed out after boarding a small boat. You need to know that in the evening many times the winds really pick up. The ride was BUMPY but we loved the adventure! We were headed to an island that we could not see yet and it was almost dark (the staff use GPS to guide them in the dark). When we arrived we were greeted with fresh fruit drinks by Jamie. He took us to our deluxe cabana and helped us get settled in. We hurried because it was dinner time and ran to eat. There were a few other people staying on the island that greeted us and everyone was very friendly. The next morning, all the other guests departed before we woke up and my wife and I realized we had the entire island to ourselves. It was also our first time seeing the island during the day. It was very small and secluded... just what we wanted!!! After a great breakfast we grabbed two kayaks and headed across to another island. We tied the kayaks to a mangrove tree and snorkeled all the way around the island. We snorkeled around several islands over the next few days. We saw lots of fish, starfish, some coral and even a nurse shark. A group arrived on our second night. They were friendly enough with us but seemed quite displeased with the accommodations (and everything else for that matter) but we felt right at home. Jamie was our server for most of the trip and we really enjoyed our time with him. We also went scuba diving with Abi and Fernando at Turneffe Reef. It was truly an awesome experience. These two gentlemen were very patient and helpful. We spent 5 nights on the island and we loved every moment. I would mention, this may not be a spot for everyone. As others have mentioned, the excursion prices are quite expensive. We’ve traveled quite a lot and these were some of the highest prices I’ve ever seen. You also can’t just leave without paying for a boat ride each direction. There are not places to go for a walk or to go shopping. BUT if you are looking for seclusion, relaxation, sunshine, water, hospitality and good food... then Yok Ha is the place for you!

    Date of stay: May 2018
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Yok-Ha-Frontdesk, Reservations at Yok Ha Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2018

    Hey Rob,
    We are pleased that you enjoyed your time with us and truly appreciate you taking the time in sharing your experience with us here at Yok Ha. Your feedback truly encourages the staff on the island to continue doing their best and providing excellent service to all. We look forward to hosting your next Belizean Adventure!!



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    Reviewed 21 June 2018

    If you're looking for a relaxing, secluded getaway with gorgeous views, helpful and friendly staff, delicious food, and a variety of things to do, Yok Ha is it! This was such an incredible vacation for us; we spent some days on the island, kayaking, snorkeling, and reading on the porch of our cabana overlooking the water, and other days exploring Mayan ruins, going ziplining and cave tubing! Absolutely wonderful experience!!!

    Date of stay: July 2017
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Yok-Ha-Frontdesk, Reservations at Yok Ha Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2018

    Hey Rachel,
    Thanking for sharing your experience with us! We are glad that our serene environment was just you needed... we are happy that you had a great time exploring the amazing adventures our beautiful country has to offer... tubing down a timeless zone is truly an out of this world experience and swimming with the colorful fishes is a sight like no other.

    We'll be looking out for your next visit to Belize.... from all of us here at Yok Ha, Have an amazing day!!!

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    Reviewed 17 June 2018 via mobile

    Sounds much better on paper than what we experienced. Was there for a week as a group. Very disappointing to us veteran tropical locale travelers. Food quantity, quality and preparation was very poor. The resort is serviced by one small boat for all activities and transport. Day trippers from the mainland shared the tiny resort. Scuba Diving prices were extremely high. Excursions were pricey. Amenities are very limited. Island is surrounded by mangroves and turtle grass flats so don’t expect to snorkel a reef nearby. Inadequate kayaks. No paddle boards. Honeymoon cottage has the only outdoor shower. Staff did their best and did try to accommodate. I suggest looking elsewhere.

    Date of stay: May 2018
    Trip type: Travelled with friends
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    Yok-Ha-Frontdesk, Reservations at Yok Ha Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2018

    We are disconcerted to hear that your stay with us was not a pleasant one but we work to improve them so current and future guest may enjoy and leave with with a mind-blowing experience. We strive daily to meet and exceed expectations of our guest but appreciate your review/feedback as we aim for excellence.

    From all of us here at Yok Ha... have yourself a wonderful afternoon!!!

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    Reviewed 7 June 2018

    Love, love, love this place! You're on a remote little island where there are only 5 cabanas and a restaurant/bar. If you want low key and relaxing this is the place. We are avid divers who typically dive everyday of our vacation. We decided to change it up this trip and did some relaxing as well. We flew into Belize City and Marcus was there waiting for us as we exited the terminal. He was very flexible and we stopped for snacks and drinks for the ride, then went to a great place for lunch, then stopped for ice cream before we got on the boat for the 25 minute ride to the resort.

    We did dive 2 days while at the resort. We all have 300 plus dives so we can be a little particular. Abi and Fernando were fabulous. They took very good care of us and were very safety conscious. The boat rides are a bit long, but we knew that before we arrived. The resort does offer activities back on the mainland, if you're interested. We did the cave tubing tour and had a great time. They offer kayaks and beach chair at the resort.

    We stayed in Cabana HA2 and loved it. We were close enough to the restaurant that we could get internet in our room when the resort wasn't full. Our room was spotless every day. Internet is spotty, but you're not here to stay connected. Our cabana was spacious and the air conditioning worked great. There was not much in the way of hot water, but it really didn't bother us.

    The food was outstanding. They serve a lot of seafood, but it that's what a lot of Belizian food is. Breakfast was typically fresh fruit and eggs to order. Dinner was always 3 courses and always delicious. We caught some lobster on one of our dive tripos and the kitchen staff cooked it for us for dinner that night!

    I cannot say enough about all the staff - Marcus, Jaime, Abi and Fernando went out of their way to make sure we had anything we wanted and ensured we had a great stay. I wish I could remember the kitchen staff names' because the food was delicious every meal.

    Be aware, this is Belize and not the United States. This is not a US 4 star resort, but if it was, it would take away the charm. It's not a fancy resort, but it's clean, quaint and the staff our outstanding.

    Room tip: We stayed in HA2, which had the best internet and we still had a view of the ocean.
    Date of stay: April 2018
    • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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    Yok-Ha-Frontdesk, Reservations at Yok Ha Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2018

    Thank you for such an amazing feedback! We strive to ensure that all our guest enjoy a unique experience here at Yok Ha! We're happy to hear that you took full advantage of all the simple pleasures we have to offer. We look forward to welcoming you once again to your new found private island paradise!

    From all of us here at Yok Ha, have a great day!!!

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    Reviewed 15 May 2018

    The hubby and I needed to get away and we had never been to Belize, we say pictures of Yok Ha and fell in love and once we got there fell even more in love! Everyone was so kind and they totally understand how hospitality works! go on the tours!!! Can't stress it enough! My only wish is that they made slightly more authentic Belizian food! I read some previous reviews about people being upset that they made Belizian food which was upsetting! Silly people haha! I cant say enough about the staff and how nicely we were treated. Our most favorite vacation ever!

    Room tip: Internet isn't the best, but if you're traveling to Belize, you don't need to be on your phone! :)
    Date of stay: March 2018
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Yok-Ha-Frontdesk, Reservations at Yok Ha Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2018

    Yok Ha is an authentic, rustic, welcoming and unique resort and I am glad you found your way to us! Thank you in taking time and letting us know you enjoyed our little paradise. We cater mostly authentic Belizean cuisine for Breakfast and Lunch; Dinner however is a 3 course meal so at times a mixture of Belizean with International cuisine.

    On your next trip with us we can assure you more Belizean Cuisine!

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