Where is Horse Cottage?
Horse Cottage is a licensed hotel at the entrance of Sarteneja, a fishing village in the Corozal District of Northern Belize. It sits on a 3-acre orchard and has been open since 2006, all year round. It was formerly known as Backpackers Paradise.
Where should I stay in Sarteneja, Belize?
Horse Cottage offers 4 private cottages with ensuite bathrooms, from US$65 to US$120 per night, on a quiet orchard where two horses, Duna and Shiva, roam the property. You can walk to the village pier, and local restaurants deliver to the hotel.
How do I get to Sarteneja from Belize City?
By car, it is about 166 km (2 h 35 min): take the Philip Goldson Highway to Corozal Town, then the new road to Sarteneja, and turn right at the BANDERA ROAD sign just before the village. Buses leave from the Swing Bridge in Belize City (US$7.50, Monday to Saturday). See How To Get Here for full directions.
How do I get to Sarteneja from San Pedro, Corozal or the Mexican border?
The Thunderbolt Water Taxi runs daily from San Pedro (3:00 pm, US$25) and from Corozal (7:00 am, US$13). From Chetumal or Corozal Town, you can also drive the new road to Sarteneja or take the 2:30 pm bus from Corozal Town.
Is there a taxi to Sarteneja?
Yes. We recommend two licensed, reliable local drivers: Venancio Dominguez (taxi and shuttle 24/7, WhatsApp +501 603-6711) and Bildo Tamai (+501 609-7184 or +501 652-0915).
What cottages do you have and how much do they cost?
Cottage 1, a deluxe wooden cottage for up to 4 guests (US$90); Cottage 2, a tree-top cottage for up to 3 guests (US$75); Cottage 3, a wooden family house for up to 5 guests (US$120); and Cottage 5, a cosy cottage for up to 3 guests (US$65). Prices are per cottage per night, in US dollars, and do not include the 9% Belize Tourism Board hotel tax. See all cottages.
Is Horse Cottage good for families?
Yes. Cottage 3 is a wooden family house for up to 5 guests, with a bedroom (1 queen and 2 single beds), a terrace lounge with a sofa bed, and a fridge. Cottage 1, a deluxe wooden cottage with 1 queen bed and 2 single beds, also suits families of up to 4.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp at +501 607-1873 or email wildhorsecottage@yahoo.com, and pay by PayPal or credit card. You can also book on Airbnb or Booking.com.
Is there Wi-Fi and a kitchen?
Every cottage has free Wi-Fi (30 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload). Guests share a communal kitchen and chill-out area, and several village restaurants deliver to the hotel. Laundry service is US$10 per load.
What is there to do in Sarteneja?
Go birdwatching: Sarteneja is home to around 250 bird species that come and go throughout the year, and the hotel orchard is a great place to start. You can also watch the sunset over the sea (the only place on the Belize mainland where you can), swim from the village piers, cycle to Shipstern Nature Reserve (US$10, open Monday to Friday), visit a traditional Maya milpa, take a tour to the Lamanai Maya ruins (US$85), or go snorkeling at the Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve with Sea & Cerros Eco-Tours (US$200, from Corozal). See Activities.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund. Cancellations made within 30 days of check-in, no-shows, and date changes within 30 days of check-in are not refunded. The same policy applies to bookings made on Airbnb and Booking.com.
