Activities at Margaritaville Beach Resort Ambergris Caye, Belize
Non-motorized water sports (kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear) are covered by the mandatory resort fee. The barrier reef is immediately accessible from the dock for snorkeling without additional fees. Dive excursions, fishing charters, and the Great Blue Hole are extra-cost activities booked through the resort. Land activities (pickleball, cornhole, horseshoes, bikes) are included.
Swimming Pools
The smaller of the two pools, designed for families without the adults-only restriction. Lounge chairs and cabanas around the perimeter. Lower-key than the oceanfront pool.
A larger infinity-edge pool overlooking the Caribbean. Adults-only, with a swim-up bar (The Boat Drinks) and an integrated hot tub. The infinity edge toward the ocean is the visual centerpiece of the property. Reserve a swim-up seat early in the morning as they fill by midday.
Beaches
Soft white sand beach with shallow, calm Caribbean water. The resort actively maintains the shoreline to manage sargassum — still present seasonally, but controlled rather than overwhelming. Lounge chairs and deck chairs along the beach and pier. The pier extends into the water and is both a dock and a sunset-watching spot. The longest pier on Ambergris Caye is a genuine claim.
Activities & Entertainment
Included via resort fee. The Belize Barrier Reef is directly accessible from the property — no boat required for basic snorkel excursions. Gear provided. One of the few resorts in Belize where barrier reef access is genuinely walkable.
Included. Calm waters on the north end of Ambergris Caye make kayaking practical for all ability levels.
Included. Available from the dock. The flat, sheltered water on the western side of the island is better for SUP than the eastern reef side.
Non-motorized Water Sports
Included
Included in resort fee. Full equipment availability from the water sports dock.
Included. Courts available. Popular in the cooler mornings.
Cornhole Tournaments
Included
Included. Organized by resort staff on a rotating schedule. Social activity that connects guests at this intimate property.
Horseshoe Tournaments
Included
Included. Casual organized play.
Included. Bikes for exploring the resort grounds and the immediately surrounding area. Remote north-end location limits range without a water taxi.
Fins Up! Fitness Center
Included
Included. 1,500 sq ft facility open 24 hours with cardio and strength equipment.
Live Music and Entertainment
Included
Included. Schedule varies — check at the front desk. The scale of the resort means entertainment is intimate rather than theatrical.
Beachside Bonfires
Included
Included, bi-weekly. Evening bonfires with local storytelling. One of the more memorable included experiences at this property.
Communal Events at Sun Baked BBQ area
Included
Included. Organized social gatherings at the BBQ area.
Included. Available throughout the day.
Included. Local cuisine-focused cooking demonstrations.
Included. Bartender-led cocktail sessions at the bar.
San Pedro Exploration Shuttle
Included
Included in resort fee. Private boat to/from San Pedro. The schedule is regular during daytime hours; late evening returns require coordination with resort staff.
Deep-sea Fishing
Extra cost
Extra cost. Organized through the resort's concierge. The waters off Belize are among the best in Central America for permit, bonefish, tarpon, and offshore species.
Extra cost. Available through resort arrangements.
Extra cost. Operated by PADI 5-star White Sands from the resort's dock. The proximity to the barrier reef makes dive logistics easier here than at most Ambergris properties.
Extra cost. Available through resort arrangements.
Nurse Shark Snorkeling Trip
Extra cost
Extra cost. Guided day trips to swim with nurse sharks at specific shallow-water sites near Ambergris.
Extra cost. Half-day and full-day options through the concierge.
Scuba Diving Excursions (Great Blue Hole, Turneffe Atoll)
Extra cost
Extra cost. Full-day diving excursions to UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Great Blue Hole is a 60-mile boat journey — book through the dive operator directly for best availability.
Extra cost. Sailboat sunset tours available through the concierge.
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