White Sands Cove offers an idyllic beachfront getaway with a private beach, ocean views from La Cala Restaurante, and refreshing spa services. Treat yourself to a sports massage or manicure/pedicure before unwinding at the poolside bar or on the sun-kissed terrace.
2.5 Miles north of San Pedro, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
What's nearby
San Pedro Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
San Pedro Town Hall - 14 min drive - 5.3 km
San Pedro Central Park - 14 min drive - 5.3 km
Belize Chocolate Company - 15 min drive - 5.7 km
Secret Beach - 27 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II) - 20 min drive
Caye Caulker (CUK) - 16 miles/25.7 km
Caye Chapel (CYC) - 19.4 miles/31.2 km
Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 37.5 miles/60.3 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Rain Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge - 10 min walk
RASA Southeast Asian Kitchen - 18 min walk
Sandy Toes Beach Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
Aji Tapa Lounge - 8 min walk
Purple Pelican - 11 min drive
About this property
White Sands Cove
Placing you within a 10-minute walk of Belize Barrier Reef, White Sands Cove offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beach massages, and beachside drinks. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis, and the outdoor pool provides fun for everyone. Offering a beachfront location, La Cala Restaurante serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar and free bike rentals are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the overall property condition.
At a glance
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Property size
19 apartments
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Poolside bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Private dining
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
On a private beach
Ecotours nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Free bicycle rentals
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Romance packages
Facilities
9 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
An outdoor pool
Spa services
24-hour pool access
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Furnished balcony/patio
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Champagne service
Refrigerator
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Uses some LED lighting
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Dining
La Cala Restaurante - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 to 15 for adults, and USD 7 to 15 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per person (roundtrip)
Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool open 24-hours
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
White Sands Cove Hotel Ambergris Caye
White Sands Cove Hotel
White Sands Cove Ambergris Caye
White Sands Cove
White Sands Cove Resort Belize/San Pedro
White Sands Cove Hotel San Pedro
Hotel White Sands Cove
White Sands Cove Aparthotel San Pedro
White Sands Cove Aparthotel
White Sands Cove San Pedro
White Sands Cove San Pedro
White Sands Cove Aparthotel
White Sands Cove Aparthotel San Pedro
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at White Sands Cove?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at White Sands Cove?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at White Sands Cove?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by White Sands Cove?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at White Sands Cove?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at White Sands Cove and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and spa services. White Sands Cove also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near White Sands Cove?
Yes, La Cala Restaurante offers beachfront dining and ocean views.
Does White Sands Cove have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around White Sands Cove like?
White Sands Cove is located on the waterfront, a short 8-minute walk from Belize Barrier Reef.
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Reviews
Reviews
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2023
Very nice place to stay,people are very friendly and helpful and really laid backed. Price is reasonable. I will be stay there again
Donald
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2023
We loved the location and the size of the property. It is well-kept. Rosie and the staff are very friendly and helpful. We had a great time at Wind Sands and would stay there again.
Cyndi
Verified
6/10 Good
May 16, 2023
Rooms and beds need updates.
Jose
Jose, 6-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 11, 2023
The view was incredible. The room was in need of basic upgrades - kitchen and bathroom faucets are very old and rusty. A newer comforter and bath mat without tears would be a nice upgrade.
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2023
Rosie the Office Manager was very helpful with changing our time for the water taxi.
Ashanti the bartender made the best dirty banana I have ever enjoyed.
Paulina our housekeeper did an excellent job in maintaining the order and cleanness of our room.
Mike the maintenance man educated us on the culture of the people of Ambergris Caye and recommended the best restaurants on the island.
Sylvia
Sylvia, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2016
HIGHLY recommend!!!
Ambergris is awesome and WSC made it even more awesome!! Terri the office manager was extremely accommodating and professional, she told us exactly where to go and what to do. The bartender Ruth was a total sweetheart and made the BEST Rum Punch on the island! The grounds were well kept and the rooms very tidy, everyday we came back to a clean room. Take LOTS of bug spray, you'll need it for when you're out in the sand. We HIGHLY recommend the tour of Lamanai and the fishing excursion with "Biggs". Biggs will take you and 2 other couples to the reef to fish and catch lobsters. Then he takes you to a beach and grills them with traditional Belize sides and rum punch, amazing food!! Also, Terri gave us a kayak and fishing rods to go fishing by the reef. We caught a red snapper, took it to our room and ate it, FUN!! The people are very honest and friendly, never were we concerned about our safety or belongings. We actually left our passports and credit cards at a restaurant and they delivered them to us!! When you go to town, eat at Carrumbas and ESPECIALLY Elvi's!!! And take a trip to Secret Beach during the day time, it's very cool. Just come back before it gets dark, the path is a dirt road and it's NOT lit. If you see anyone making burritos in a food cart, buy one, they're very good. If we ever go back to Belize, we will DEFINITELY stay at White Sands Cove again!!
Suzanne
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2022
This was our third trip to San Pedro and first stay at White Sands Cove, we would definitely stay again. This unit is a beautiful private spot in a quiet enclave of condo owners a couple miles north of town. The facility is gorgeous with birds all over, big mature trees and flowers lining sand paths and the beach. Clean, well-appointed rooms and our phone service, TV and internet worked well (plan for slower speeds at times but always usable). Rosie and the staff were lovely and on top of things.
We had storms and got eaten alive by sand flies, don’t forget the bug spray and bite treatments.
Holly
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2022
Fantastic food, everyone was friendly & helpful on renting golf carts, tours etc.
Gina
Gina, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2022
The codo was spacious and the AC worked great. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking implements. We were provided with purified water and they refilled it several times. They picked us up from the water taxi and also drove us to the airport on the last day. They helped us rent a golf cart at a great price and coordinated our at home COVID tests. The people were the best! We loved our trip and would stay at this location again.
Stanley
Stanley, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2021
The rooms were great with bedroom being airconditioned and kitchen area being more like the outdoors. The floor being tiled was great.
Loved the pool and the bar.
Staff was so warm and welcoming and went out of their way to serve and wait on us. We really enjoyed our 4 night and 4 1/2 day stay. TV's in both rooms were nice.
John
John, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2021
The property was nice, but the staff is what makes it exceptional. Anything and anytime we needed or wanted anything they were there to help.
Thanks for an excellent two weeks.
Rosie, Candy, Israel, Ashanti, Karyn and everyone else are fantastic. We miss you guys already.
Eugene
Eugene, 14-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2021
White Sands Cove is beautiful and in a great location. The staff were amazing! We had all our needs exceeded and saw a friendly face every time we went down to the pool or bar or office. Thanks for a great experience!
Sarah
Sarah, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2021
This property is just lovely, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. We did have an issue with the fridge that they were not able to resolve, but they did try. The location is not too far from town, but far enough away so that it is quiet. You do need a golf cart here.
Lois
Lois, 14-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2021
Great water front villas with incredible staff always very helpful and informative.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2021
Great hotel great location
Overall had a great stay in San Pedro at white sands cove. The room was clean and spacious and staff was friendly. We got a welcome drink upon arrival and the on site restaurant was delicious. Great location north of the town so it was more quiet and felt safe. The only issue with San Pedro is an issue plaguing the Caribbean area as a whole. Sargassum is the stinky algae that washes up on shore and smells like rotten eggs. The entire east side is covered on the island. White sands has a barricade to prevent it from washing up but this means no ocean access. The pool was nice though and secret beach is really close by
Connie
Connie, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2021
Front of property needs work. Pool area and bar are nice.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2021
White Sands Cove is a welcoming place with private rooms, a gathering area, and very polite staff. They have taken the extra steps for cleanliness and safety and the manager Alec is very helpful and you can tell he loves his job.
Thank you White Sands for a great stay!
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2021
Alex was awesome! As soon as we got there the greet as with a big and friendly smile! Made us feel right at home and that we had choose the right place to stay!
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2019
We didn't like the beach.
We love the tranquility and peace of the hotel.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2019
Endroit simplement parfait!
Superbe endroit. Les employés sont serviables et attentionnés. La chambre était de tout confort. Très complète et aussi merveilleuse. Le site est beau, très belle piscine. Le seul problème et malheureusement ce n’est pas le problème de l’hôtel, mais les algues dégagent une forte odeur. Mer non baignable et un peu loin du centre. Si vous voulez sortir vous promener, vous devez louer une voiturette de golf. Parfait pour couple. Pour famille voulant se reposer, mais peut être pas l’idéal pour un voyage solo comme moi.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2019
White Sands was everything it wa said to be. Nice quiet and peaceful. The staff, Rosie, Vanesa, Britany, and Lauren were always available to help or give you advice on where to go. I will be back next year and plan to stay once again at the White Sands
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2019
Relaxing White Sands Cove
White sands cove was amazing! When I first arrived at San Pedro, I booked the Hotel. When I was headed to the hotel, I was a bit nervous because it seemed far. It wasn’t actually far. I was greeted during check-in, by my name. I was shocked. I was offered a drink while we went over the paperwork by the pool and bar! Room was extremely nice. My only complaint would be the bar was a tad expensive. I paid the U.S prices for drinks. I would definitely recommend and return but just avoid the pricey bar. 😊
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2019
Everything about this property was excellent. The staff were incredible, remembered our names within 3 hours. Knew our drink preferences and any food allergies.
William
William, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2019
The facilities, the grounds and the staff were all wonderful. I do have one complaint though. The water used for the showers and sinks is purified sea water. When the purification system was working everything was great. However, there were 2 days during our stay when it wasn’t working. When you went to turn on a faucet or take a shower there was an overpowering sulfur odor and the water was extremely salty. Not fun when you’ve been out in the sun and humidity and want to take shower to cool and clean off.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2019
All of the staff was so friendly and helpful, you couldn't ask for better people. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained but our room was in need of some minor repairs. Over all we loved it and would return there again.