Iguana Reef Inn is an upscale option on the small island of Caye Caulker where the majority of accommodation is in the budget range. The hotel offers spacious, comfortable rooms and is located on the opposite side of the island to the barrier reef. However, the island is so small that you are still only 5 minutes walk to most bars, restaurants and tour shops. This hotel has an adult only policy.

Rooms: are spacious and are either Poolside or Parkside with one Queen, two Queens or one King bed. Deluxe rooms have semi-private verandahs, two Queen beds and sitting area with sofa. All rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, mini-fridges and safes.

Dining: Continental breakfast is included with the room and is served in the open air bar. There are also snacks available throughout the day at the bar. For lunch and dinner there are restaurants and cafes on the nearby main street.

Onsite: includes a lovely freshwater swimming pool that is in two sections separated by a walkway bridge. There are plenty of sunloungers around the pool and several deckchairs at the back of the hotel that overlook the water where the sun also sets. Ocean kayaks are available to hire at minimal cost and are complimentary for first hour. The hotel can organise any snorkelling, diving or mainland trips you want to do with local operators. There is also an excellent dive shop located right next to the hotel.

Our Comment: Iguana Reef Inn has lovely rooms with friendly staff and is recommended for the more independent traveller. The swimming pool and dock at Iguana Reef Inn are great places to relax as there is no real beach on the island of Caye Caulker.