Nestled between the lush Maya Mountains and the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Hamanasi is a special place from which you can explore the best of Belize on and offshore. A secluded, intimate boutique resort located on the beach south of Hopkins, Hamanasi sits on hundreds of feet of Caribbean Sea beachfront surrounded by tropical flora on the finest stretch of beach in Belize. With a short flight from Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, Panama City, Toronto or San Salvador you may let the warm tropical breezes melt away your hectic life for the laid back pace of Belize!
Hamanasi is committed to responsible eco-tourism, emphasizing the preservation of the environment and supporting indigenous communities. They focus on regenerating ecosystems and have earned several awards for their sustainable practices. As a founding member of Regenerative Resorts, they continue their efforts in environmental and community regeneration.
Environmental Awareness
Hamanasi integrates sustainability into every aspect of its operations, ensuring harmony with nature rather than displacement.
Environmental Initiatives:
Hamanasi preserves a littoral forest and a 26-acre nature reserve, supporting diverse wildlife. Efforts include enhancing freshwater ponds and reforesting degraded land.
Sustainable Design:
Buildings maximize natural light and ventilation, reducing the need for air conditioning. Eco-friendly products and locally handcrafted materials are used throughout the resort.
Green Purchasing Policy:
The resort prioritizes local, eco-friendly, and seasonal products, including biodegradable bags and hormone-free meats.
Organic Garden:
Hamanasi's organic garden, certified by the Belize Organic Alliance, uses heirloom seeds, vermicompost, and on-site resources for sustainability.
Waste Management:
Recycling is encouraged, plastic is minimized, and glass and other materials are repurposed throughout the resort.
Energy Management:
Energy-efficient systems are in place, with ongoing efforts to reduce consumption through thoughtful management and innovative technologies. The resort also supports local education through its Backpack to School Fest, providing supplies and conservation education.
Partners and Certifications
Social Responsibility
Hamanasi is an active participant in the Hopkins village, surrounding communities, the Stann Creek District, and Belize as a whole. The resort proudly supports various projects and community initiatives across these areas.
Local Employment & Training
Guest Education
Hopkins Belize Humane Society
The Nature Conservancy
Internship Program
Backpack to School Program
World Pediatric Project
Hopkins Health Clinic
Hamanasi Green Team
Hamanasi’s Green Team consists of dedicated volunteers from each department who share a passion for conserving biodiversity and supporting communities. Each member acts as an ambassador for their department, ensuring adherence to Hamanasi’s environmental and sustainability policies. Supported by resort management, the Green Team also encourages the development of new green initiatives within each department.
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
TrustScore 4.9 | 334 reviews
TrustScore 4.9 of 5
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1 day ago
Super smooth with questions answered & booking in just 2 days with Mary Curry. AND, the price was great!
Roger Allen
3 days ago
Erin is such a fabulous resource! She helped us bring our target destinations to life by suggesting activities that match our interests, fabulous lodging and excursion options, and patiently coordinating a seamless experience.
Debra D - RI USA
4 days ago
I don’t have the words to describe it but the last week has been one of the best I can remember. 6 days of adventure in South East Alaska including trekking through lush rain forest, sitting in silence listening to glaciers calving, up early to see the northern lights, kayaking and stupidly swimming in iceberg frozen waters ! (That actually hurt).
Animal sightings including black and brown bears, Minke and hundreds of Humpack Whales, porpoises, sea lions, mountain goats, harbour seals, bald eagles, salmon and more birds than I can count. Wonderful friends and connections made. A huge shout out to Trevor and his totally amazing crew on the Admiralty Dream whose energy and enthusiasm made this most incredible experience.
DAVID JAMES
5 days ago
Excellent safari trip with Adventure Life and Albatross Travel. Special shout out to our guides Eric Turasha (Kenya), and Blasi Shirima (Tanzania) from Albatross Travel. Both were world class!!! The trip went off without a hitch; all the camps were amazing…worth mentioning...one of the camps we were going to stay in on the Tanzanian side was damaged by high winds so we ended up in a different camp (Mara under Canvas Camp). Can't say enough good things! A great experience and superb service!!
Brenda Cox
6 days ago
very easy to deal with kassandra. she listened to what our interests were and planned a great trip for us. nothing to worry about!
Social Responsibility
Hamanasi is an active participant in the Hopkins village, surrounding communities, the Stann Creek District, and Belize as a whole. The resort proudly supports various projects and community initiatives across these areas.