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Shaka Caye

3.5 star property

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2 bedroom Beachfront Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa

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1/4 mile NE off St. George's Caye, Belize City, Little Frenchman Caye
  • Place, Belize Barrier Reef
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal
  • Place, Tourism Village
  • Airport, Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal)

Room options

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2 bedroom Beachfront Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

2 bedroom Beachfront Suite

  • 1150 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Partial Ocean View Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

1 Bedroom Partial Ocean View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 - Bedroom Beachfront Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

1 - Bedroom Beachfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Presidential Villa 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Presidential Villa 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1-Bedroom Beachfront Villa | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

1-Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Shaka Caye

3.5-star Little Frenchman Caye property steps from Belize Barrier Reef
At Shaka Caye, hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding, then dine onsite at The Coral Reef.
Shaka Caye offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. This Little Frenchman Caye property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.
A private beach and a marina are featured at the property.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps.
Shaka Caye is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Shaka Caye with activities like surfing/body boarding, scuba diving, and kayaking.

Dining options at the property include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This all-inclusive property also offers a garden and a terrace.

Shaka Caye has designated areas for smoking.

The Coral Reef - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (non-alcoholic beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Coral Reef

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Hunting
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for BZD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: BZD 245 per person, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Breakfast
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: BZD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Royal Palm Island Resort Little Frenchman Caye
Royal Palm Island Resort
Royal Palm Island Little Frenchman Caye
Royal Palm Island Resort Belize/Belize Cayes
Shaka Caye All Inclusive
Royal Palm Island Resort
Shaka Caye Little Frenchman Caye
Shaka Caye All-inclusive property
Shaka Caye All-inclusive property Little Frenchman Caye

Reviews

Shaka Caye Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with the best staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a quiet vacation, a place to relax and enjoy the ocean, this is the great place. The staff is amazing, royalty treatment! Definitely recommend and already thinking on going back and make more memories. The food was amazing, many options and the snacks in between were delicious! Cottages are cute and cozy, plenty of space and the view is amazing. Nothing but good stuff to say about this place, the staff and the experience itself.
Cottage's view
Another shell on the way!
Cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a delightful private small island. Only accessible by boat, so if you want to get away from it all this place is for you! Excellent staff, good food for a resort, and with capacity only for 35 guests you may find yourself completely alone like we did for our first few days. Kayak over to a private beach and swim with the fish (no sharks!) overall a very relaxing vacay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farre, Cowpens

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice island to stay and relax
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private Island Paradise with Exceptional Service Shaka Caye Our stay at Shaka Caye was magical. From the moment we landed, everything was perfectly arranged. We were picked up at the airport, taken to the dock, and transferred by private boat to this stunning private island. Shaka Caye is peaceful, exclusive, and ideal for anyone who wants to disconnect. We stayed in a beachfront villa, and waking up to turquoise sea views from our balcony while enjoying fresh coffee and breakfast was unforgettable. What truly sets this place apart is the personalized service. The staff was warm, attentive, and always made sure we felt comfortable—whether bringing piña coladas to us on the beach or checking in just at the right times. We took a guided tour where we saw nurse sharks up close—an incredible and safe experience. I celebrated my birthday there, and the staff surprised me with a personalized cake and a romantic private dinner. Every detail felt thoughtful and sincere. If you’re looking for privacy, natural beauty, and exceptional service in a quiet, Shaka Caye is the perfect destination. We left completely relaxed and already dreaming of coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was amazing! The convenience of boat transportation, the food was incredible, the property was romantic and beautiful, and their beach was so fun. Mostly, every staff member was so kind, helpful and great to be around!!! Shout out to Andre!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family and I just got back from our stay at Shaka Caye and I have to say that all of the positive reviews are dead on. The cottages are literally a step away from the beach and are well appointed (comfortable beds, plenty of space, hammock on the porch) with an amazing view of the ocean. We were picked up at the airport and driven to a small marina where we had a short 30 minute boat ride to the island. We were greeted with delicious drinks and smiles from the staff. Our bags were brought to our cottages and were given a mini tour of the island. We had no complaints whatsoever regarding our stay, but the 2 highlights for us were the absolutely AMAZING staff - Glenda the manager for keeping everything running smoothly, Obie and Michael at the bar with endless drink choices, Daisy for arranging our excursions, Edwin and Mark for our boat trips (2 snorkeling trips), the groundskeepers and lastly the kitchen staff. For the kitchen staff, this was by far the best all-inclusive food we've ever had compared to other resorts we've stayed at. Multiple choices for each meal, everything prepared fresh - DELICIOUS! Thank you to the Shaka Caye staff for an amazing vacation that we will always remember and cherish!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Once you arrive in Belize City, you are chartered to a marina (15 min) then taken by boat (30 min) to the island. You are greeted by staff immediately with cocktails waiting for you. The stay is intimate… you are 1 of 32 max guests on an island. (During our stay there were maybe 15 guests total at one time). Which means it is easy to schedule all activities on a whim. We as novice did reef fishing, kayaking in the ocean, reef snorkeling! All meals and an afternoon “bar snack” are provided with an open bar for your enjoyment. The staff are amazing and cater to your every need while giving you the privacy to enjoy your vacation. All were great but specifically Andre, Obi, Glinda, Daisy, Reddy, Michael, Percy, Evelyn treated us like family. Would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful island. Great vacation if you want a quiet, relaxing and secluded time. The food was amazing. You need to take a boat off the island to do excursions and that can be pricey. Also, if you like to watch TV at night, you should take a tablet, since the villas do not have TV’s.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garon, Oak Harbor

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Musa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved shaka caye, wonderful island with great people. We loved our time there. If we are to give feedback, purchasing may be planned better. We ran out of limes :))
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shaka Caye is a MUST for people who enjoy the tranquility of a tropical island, but have the option for ADVENTURE. Not only is there much to do on the island (kayaking, sand volleyball, paddle boarding, local sea life, a near-by caye you can explore all on your own-) you can charter a boat to enjoy Caye Caulker, snorkeling and cave tubing. My partner and I aimed to do charter a boat for an inland-adventure, but ultimately were so enchanted by what the island had to offer we just stayed put :) Shaka Caye did help coordinate a fly-fishing expedition, with success! Shout-out to Jamal- The staff at Shaka Caye was stellar from the moment we got on the tender to the island. They were friendly, shared about themselves, were fun to talk to socialize with and beyond accommodating. From Obi showing off his carefully-crafted-creative cocktails with Michael by his side, to Daisy making sure things ran smoothly, Percy giving us the low-down about meals with his charismatic spin- we were full of joy the entire time. Glenda in the office even let me quickly borrow her scanner- Please also understand not once were we hungry, and everything we were served was top-notch and came with options. The rooms were beautiful, modern (tasteful) temperature controlled and well-kept. If you are considering Shaka Caye for your island vacation, do not hesitate!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely ‘get away from everyday life’ holiday. Super helpful and friendly staff (who work so hard), food choices were great and liked how quiet and peaceful the small island is. So relaxing made it very hard to want to do anything! Only tip to add: if you’re a pasty white ‘gringo’, make sure to pack a decent insect repellent as when the wind drops and the sun is out, so are the sand flies. The staff recommend baby oil! Would recommend coming to Shaka Caye in a heartbeat.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quiet little island, half an hour by boat from Belize city! The local team provides excellent hospitality! Many thanks to Magnoly, Daisy and Glenda for their services and support! Rodwell for spoiling us and last but not least Edwin for being such a nice and attentive Captain initiating me on my first fishing trip! Kudos to the Chef for the amazing food! This small corner of paradise is definitely unforgettable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shaka Caye was the most amazing island and vacation I've ever been on! From the time we got to the marina, the boat ride to the island we were greeted with a cold towel and drink and friendly staff!! Each and every staff member was AMAZING, and friendly and wanted our stay to be the best! We celebrated 2 birthdays while we were there and they all went above and beyond to make them special. From homemade birthday cakes they brought out to us while singing happy birthday, to decorating our room with palm leaves and special birthday message on the bed. At times we were the only visitors on the island so we got to explore and hang out with the staff and it was just such an awesome place to be! I would go back in a heart beat! The food was phenomenal with it being farm/sea to table, there was no food that I did not enjoy, it was all sooooo yummy! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! We love Shaka Caye and all our Shaka Caye friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We traveled there for a family vacation. The staff is outstanding. The location is also beautiful. My only critique would be the need of a pool and reconditioning the beach and the beach front wall. The food is outstanding. The staff is incredibly accommodating and very friendly. Definitely would highly recommend to families and or couples.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at Shaka Caye. It was a dream come true, perfect for swimming in the ocean, kayaking & relaxing. We enjoyed watching a family of dolphins from the restaurant balcony while eating breakfast. We went snorkeling, booked a day trip to Alton Ha & the midnight cave, went deep sea fishing, Day trip to Caye Caulker where we petted nurse sharks, fed the tarpon, saw stingrays & enjoyed the shops & restaurants. We were well taken care of on all of the excursions & enjoyed the one on one treatment we received. The food was delicious & fresh! I highly recommend Shaka Caye!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never thought I would be able to experience a private island in the Caribbean. This place is incredibly beautiful, clean and quiet with the best service and staff. The food was absolutely amazing and all 3 meals can be served right to your cottage every day. They offer several different adventures to add on. One that we did was the private snorkeling tour with Andre at the mesoamerican barrier reef. I traveled with my elderly mother who wouldn't have been able to swim the reef, so they pulled her around with a life raft while she observed the reef. If you want a private Caribbean vacation without the crowds, book Shaka Caye. We were so pampered that we didn't want to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Drew

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a gem! Private island with few guests made this stay such a unique experience. The service was EXCEPTIONAL and everyone was so kind and accommodating. Couldn't have asked for anything better. One note is that if you want to do anything off the island, it's a process to take a 40 min boat ride to the main land. Well worth the stay if you want to relax and stay on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zaffron Chimene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024