COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols

At The Great House Inn, the well -being of our guests and staff is our top priority. We understand the concern you may be experiencing surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) I, along with my staff am committed to your safety.

As COVID-19, has impacted the world and Belize we have been following the recommendations and guidelines from the experts at the World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control, local government and local health authorities. We remain committed to upholding the best practices and have raised our usual high standards.

We have raised our cleaning standards to include sanitation throughout the property.

  • Daily cleaning and sanitizing of the verandas, outdoor furniture, handrails and lobbies
  • Availability of hand sanitizer in public areas and guest rooms
  • Increased daily sanitation of restrooms
  • Plexiglas barrier at the Front Desk
  • Social distancing measures including decal and markers on floor for 6 feet spacing
  • Room key disinfected and presented at check-in
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Increased sanitizing of Front Desk, reception lobby and computer.
  • Face masks are required in public areas for Employees and Guests
  • Temperature check for employees twice daily and logged
  • Temperature check for vendors, suppliers and contractors prior to entering the building.
  • Temperature check for each guests upon arrival, daily temperature check for guests staying more than 1 night.
  • Housekeeping services upon request, rather than daily.
  • Guest rooms will be certified as cleaned and sanitized
  • Ongoing training for employees with updates on sanitizing and best practices.

Looking forward to having you with us.

Steve Maestre and The Great House Inn staff

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The Belize Zoo

The Belize Zoo  is a non-governmental, non-profit organization focused on wildlife conservation through wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education. A visit to the zoo is the best way to get an introduction to the animals of Belize, and to understand why it is important to protect the habitats that sustain them.

 

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Things To Do In Belize City

There is plenty to do nearby, in Belize City. For one-day cruisers or business trip travelers who are staying in the city, you can take a tour of the city, Visit The Museum of Belize, St. John’s cathedral, The Government House, The Belize Zoo, Old Belize and much more. Visitors can learn about Belize’s cultures and economics.

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The Belize Barrier Reef

Off the coast of Belize lies a Treasure of Biological Diversity waiting to be explored, The Belize Barrier Reef! 

Extending north and south for one-hundred and eighty miles, the barrier reef offshore of the Belize mainland is considered the most diverse section of the entire Mesoamerican Reef system.  It is unmatched for snorkeling, sea kayaking and diving with an incredible diversity of corals and an abundance of tropical fish. In Belize, we find a continuous reef structure running the length of the country parallel to the coast. From the mainland, the reef cannot be seen; it lies 10 to 20 miles offshore. Traveling east from the mainland, the reef first becomes visible as a line of white surf crashing over the reef crest, with blue sea to the outside marking the deeper habitat of the fore reef. Approaching closer, we first enter the reef’s lagoon – a shallow area of turquoise waters, brilliant white sand flats and waving beds of turtle grass and corals. Shielding the coast of Belize from the full force of the sea, the barrier reef is a unique example of a living community of coral animals that has profoundly altered their geography.

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About Belize

Belize is located in Central America and it is bordered to the north by Mexico, to the south and west by Guatemala and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. We are a diverse country with various cultures and languages. We also have the lowest population density in Central America with 35 people per square mile or 14 people per square kilometer.  We are also known for our extreme biodiversity and distinctive ecosystems. On the coast, there is a swampy coastal plain with mangrove swamps. In the south and interior there are hills and low mountains. Most of our land is undeveloped and is forested with hardwoods. It is a part of the Mesoamerican biodiversity hotspot and it has many jungles, wildlife reserves, a large variety of different species of flora and fauna and the largest cave system in Central America. Some species of Belize’s flora and fauna include the black orchid, the mahogany tree, the toucan and tapirs.
In 1840, Belize became a “Colony of British Honduras” and in 1862, it became a crown colony. For one hundred years after that, Belize was a representative government of England but in January 1964, full self government with a ministerial system was granted. In 1973, the region’s name was changed from British Honduras to Belize and on September 21, 1981, full independence was achieved.
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