I had an awesome time!!! The staff was wonderful and I was glad to make friends with many of them! Everyone on the island was cool, interesting and pleasant to... read more be with. Elivis does a great job managing the resort and is a highly flexible and accommodating host! Not only did he take us out diving as a knowledgeable wildlife guide and make sure everything was going smoothly, but he also offered his personal time, humor and outgoing personality to make every day interesting and fun! He even took me out fishing for Barracudas, which was the first time for me and an exciting and unforgettable experience, he took care of me promptly when I began developing cramps while swimming! He also made sure my stay in the room was comfortable and I had everything I needed every single day from drinks catered specifically to my taste as well as delicious food cooked up by his master chef Jermaine, who was on top of making sure my dietary requests were satisfied! I have much more to say but then I would write a book's worth about how comfortable, exciting, wonderful and satisfying my stay at Itza Resort was with Elvis and his entire staff! I will definitely return for more and highly reccommend that you visit! You will have a blast! P.S. That's elvis and I in the photo George

This place is peaceful and secluded... and if you are looking for diving, there is so much fantastic diving within a few minutes of the resort by boat. The stars... read more lite up the skies on clear nights and it adds to the serenity there. Yes it is about a two hour boat ride each way from Belize City and you might get a little wet, but ultimately that's what you should somewhat expect. As for the resort, its powered by solar panels and water is provided by rainfall stored in large drums. The water is good and they also provide bottled drinking water on each floor. The temperature was cool enough at night to let the breeze coming through the windows and the provided fan keep me comfortable to sleep. Wifi was adequate in the restaurant area, but not great... and phone calls could also be made there with no issues. Elvis ran the resort while I was there. He also was the divemaster and went out on all dives and was very experienced and knowledgeable. Staff was helpful and hospitable. The food provided was usually fish or chicken with a fruit/vegetable side and desert. There are snacks provided between meals like muffins and cookies. Overall, I enjoyed the resort and recommend the experience there.

I think this will be a long review. Lots to say, good and bad. I’m going break this up between the good, the bad, and the ugly. But let me... read more start off by saying the diving is outstanding and the staff is as well. The Good and great… Location: the location is phenomenal for diving. The resort is just 1-13 minutes from so many great and different dives. You could stay for a week, do four dives a day, and not see all of them. My family saw a total of eight. All fantastic. Visibility was better at some (100+ feet) but the ones with the worst (20-40 feet) were still great!! The Blue Hole was about 20 minutes away. We left at 6:30am and had the hole to ourselves. Back at the resort for breakfast by 8:30. Staff: everyone was so nice and helpful. Elvis ran the place and was a great host on land and in the sea. Great guide. Our other guide, Jeff, was great as well. You had to do nothing with the gear except put in on right before exiting the boat and taking it off before getting back on. Equipment was good. Staff in the restaurant were also very nice. Food: the cook did a nice job with the meals but not much choice. He made one thing each meal and everyone got the same. However, if you tell him when you get there your allergies and dislikes, he will make sure there is something nice for you. Not much seafood, which surprised us. Mostly Pork and chicken. Breakfast fruit, granola, bacon or ham and eggs. Lunch was meat and veggies, usually some beans. Dinner was three course with usually soup or salad to start and ended with a simple dessert. I encourage you to tell the cook what you would like while you are there. Be frank. Coffee or tea and water always available. Had hot chocolate one day. Wish it was everyday. Bananas and muffins always available. There is a bar so you can get soda and alcohol if desired. And again, the diving was awesome. The bad ( or not so good)… This is not a luxury resort by any means. Rooms: The rooms were adequate. Mattresses ok. No AC or heat. There were some portable fans in the room that helped. You got one sheet on the mattress and one for over you. We did ask for more sheets and a blanket and they were happy to provide. Nothing too special. Plumbing, showers and fixtures were old. Toilets were close to outhouse toilets with no paper allowed. Not a big deal, we got used to it. Meals: as I stated above, the food was good. Variety was not. You got what you got. Had steak one night, not so good. Not great quality of meat and overcooked. Pork chop one night, similar. And again, except for a Shrimp Ceviche snack and an Empanada with some Snapper, no seafood. Did I mention the diving was awesome! Fees and extras: it’s in the fine print but there are extra fees for visiting the blue hole and half moon caye. Night dives are extra. Gear is extra. Transport from the airport to the dock is extra ($15US per person). One of us did a 1/2 day fly fishing trip, and they charged a lot ($450US) for just going around the island. If you do more dives then you signed up for, they tack that on. Tips are expected, but that’s normal. All drinks, alcoholic and non, are extra. Wi-Fi: only available in the dining room and strength was not good. When power went out, which happened daily, Wi-Fi was out too. The Ugly (see below under noteworthy)…