Las Terrazas Resort & Residences

What Las Terrazas Resort & Residences does

Las Terrazas Resort & Residences is a privately held, 49-suite luxury boutique resort located 3.5 miles north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize, operating on a private beachfront site on the Caribbean Sea. The property was founded in 2009 and operates with approximately 21 employees, supported by a US-based reservations team (Houston, toll-free 800 line) and on-site staff covering front desk, security, F&B, and management. Its core offering is overnight accommodation across nine tiers ranging from Deluxe Studios at $237/night to Beach Front Villas at $915/night, with most residences featuring full kitchens and kitchenettes that position the product for extended stays of families and groups of up to six guests.

The resort monetizes a multi-vertical hospitality platform rather than a single-product offering. Beyond nightly rentals, revenue is generated through three on-site dining venues (O Restaurant, Rooftop Sky Lounge, Jugo Poolside Bar), private beach dinners for up to 100 guests, the Serenity Spa & Wellness Center, and more than 20 curated excursions spanning snorkeling, scuba diving (including PADI certification via the on-site Pro Dive Shop PADI 5-star partner), the Great Blue Hole, ATM Cave, Mayan ruins (Tikal, Lamanai), cave tubing, fishing charters, sunset cruises, and a $5,237/person private Blue Hole helicopter tour. Ancillary revenue streams include airport transfers ($199/person roundtrip), golf cart rentals, and three meal-plan tiers (Modified American, Full American, All-Inclusive).

Distribution is direct-to-consumer-led via the brand website and US-based phone reservations, supplemented by OTA listings on Expedia and Tripadvisor, the Talycloud experience booking platform for ancillary activities, and the Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection soft-brand for luxury positioning. The company holds the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award (4.7/5 across 1,000+ reviews, 9.0/10 Expedia) and targets affluent couples, families, and wedding/event groups from US and Canadian feeder markets. The company is privately held with no disclosed ownership, funding, or institutional investors.

Name

Las Terrazas Resort & Residences

Legal name

Las Terrazas Resort & Residences

Website

https://lasterrazasresort.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Beachfront Resort & Boutique Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Luxury beachfront resort
• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Scuba diving excursions
• Destination wedding venue
• Spa wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Pedro

HQ country

Belize

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room and Residence Rentals: Primary revenue stream from nightly rental of luxury beachfront suites and villas ranging from Deluxe Studios ($237/night) to Beach Front Villas ($915/night). Accommodations include full kitchens and kitchenettes, positioning the resort as an extended-stay luxury product. Bookings made direct or through OTAs.
2. On-site Food & Beverage: Revenue from O Restaurant (breakfast, lunch, dinner), O Bar, Jugo Poolside Bar, Rooftop Sky Lounge, and private beachfront dinners. Meal plan options (Modified American Plan, Full American Plan, All-Inclusive Plan) are offered. The resort also prepares guest-caught fish for a fee.
3. Spa & Wellness Services: Revenue from Serenity Spa & Wellness Center offering massages, body scrubs, facials, body treatments, manicures, and pedicures. Services are charged per treatment and can be added to the room folio.
4. Experiences & Excursions: The resort facilitates and earns revenue from booking curated experiences including snorkeling, scuba diving, cave tours, fishing charters, sunset cruises, helicopter tours, and mainland adventures. Prices range from $59/person (Belizean Bites Lunch Tour) to $5,237/person (Private Blue Hole Helicopter Tour). Pro Dive Shop operates independently on-site.
5. Airport Transfers & Golf Cart Rentals: The resort arranges all transfer logistics for $199 USD per person roundtrip (Belize City to resort), and golf cart rentals are available through the resort for additional charges. These ancillary services are added to guest folios.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Las Terrazas Resort & Residences is a 49-suite boutique luxury beachfront resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, offering villa and suite accommodations ($237–$915/night) with full kitchens, on-site dining (O Restaurant, Rooftop Sky Lounge, Jugo Poolside Bar), the Serenity Spa & Wellness Center, and over 20 curated adventure experiences including diving, snorkeling, ATM Cave, Tikal, helicopter tours, and sunset cruises. The resort also hosts weddings and events for 2 to 110 guests and provides coordinated airport transfers and travel logistics.

Product overview

Las Terrazas Resort & Residences is a luxury beachfront resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, operating as a single-property resort with integrated accommodation, dining, wellness, and activities. The core offering centers on nine accommodation tiers ranging from Deluxe Suites ($237/night) to Beach Front Villas ($915/night), featuring full kitchens and luxury amenities. On-property dining encompasses O Restaurant (seasonal fusion cuisine), Rooftop Sky Lounge (evening cocktails and live music), and Jugo Poolside Bar. The Serenity Spa & Wellness Center provides therapeutic treatments. The experience portfolio includes over 20 guided excursions spanning reef activities (snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing), mainland adventures (ATM Cave, Tikal ruins, cave tubing), aerial tours (helicopter Blue Hole flights), sunset cruises, and cultural experiences. The resort also offers wedding/event services for 2-110 guests, corporate retreats, and meal plan options. Complimentary amenities include kayaks, paddleboards, Hobie Cats, bicycles, WiFi, and the 70-foot infinity pool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deluxe Suite
• Garden View Villa
• Two Bedroom Resort View Suite
• Luxury Lagoon Villa
• Penthouse
• Terrazas Luxury Villa
• Beach Front Villa
• O Restaurant
• Rooftop Sky Lounge
• Jugo Poolside Bar
• Serenity Spa & Wellness Center
• Private Beach
• Infinity Pool

Quantifiable outcome

• 49 luxury suites and villas accommodating groups from 2 to 110 guests
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pro Dive ShopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro Dive Shop is a PADI 5-star dive facility conveniently located just steps from Las Terrazas Resort. The partnership provides on-site scuba diving and snorkeling adventures for resort guests, with the dive shop operating independently but in close physical proximity. Dive instructors and equipment are available for both beginners and certified divers.
• Seaduced by BelizeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaduced by Belize operates the Sea's D Day houseboat sunset cruise offered to Las Terrazas guests. The cruise is featured on the resort's experience booking platform and promoted as a unique experience for guests. The partnership extends the resort's activity portfolio without internal operational investment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alaia Belize: Newer luxury oceanfront resort on Ambergris Caye with residences, multiple pools, and dining venues targeting the same upscale families and groups, representing the most direct new-build competitive threat on the island.
• Matachica Resort & Spa: Boutique luxury resort on northern Ambergris Caye offering beachfront casitas, on-site dining, and a spa — competing for the same couples-and-honeymoon beachfront visitor within walking distance of Las Terrazas' segment.
• Victoria House Resort & Spa: Long-established luxury beachfront resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with similar villa/suite inventory, on-site dive shop, and two dining venues. Competes directly for the same affluent reef-and-diving traveler and wedding/group market.
• Cayo Espanto: Private-island luxury resort off Belize with butler-serviced villas and reef access — competes for the same ultra-high-net-worth Caribbean traveler seeking reef and diving experiences from a Belize base.
• Grand Caribe Belize: Condo-resort on northern Ambergris Caye with multi-bedroom suites, full kitchens, on-site dining, and Belize Barrier Reef access — comparable self-catering extended-stay product targeting family and group travelers.
• Caye Casa: Boutique beachfront hotel on Ambergris Caye with suites and an on-site restaurant, serving the same mid-luxury couples and divers but with a smaller, more intimate product offering.

Regional players

• Naia Resort and Spa: Boutique luxury wellness resort in Placencia, Belize, focused on spa/wellness retreats along the Belize Barrier Reef — overlapping with Las Terrazas' wellness offering and reef destination positioning but in a different geography.
• Turtle Inn: Francis Ford Coppola's luxury beach resort in Placencia, Belize, with full-service spa, dive shop, and refined dining — comparable luxury positioning but on Belize's southern coast rather than Ambergris Caye.

Broad incumbents

• Rosewood Mayakoba: Ultra-luxury global brand resort in the Riviera Maya with overwater lagoon suites, destination spa, and multiple F&B venues — competing for the same top-tier luxury Caribbean traveler as Las Terrazas, but with brand scale and corporate account distribution advantage.
• Banyan Tree Mayakoba: Global luxury hotel brand's Riviera Maya (Mexico) resort offering private-pool villas, multiple restaurants, spa, and curated experiences — a scaled brand competitor for Caribbean luxury travelers, especially those combining reef/cultural experiences with broader Riviera Maya itineraries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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