While Secret Beach is secret no more, this is the one beachside bar/restaurant (with rentals) that is keeping it real. Anyone who enjoyed the tranquil, rustic charm of "old" Secret Beach along with honest and friendly service can still find it here. If you are looking for cranked up thumping house music for your fraternity party this ain't the spot. All the meatballs go to Maruba. If you are looking for clear water, tables in the water, cold beer and a reagae beach vibe, then you've hit a jackpot.
This is one of the only spots on Secret Beach where you can stay. Everyone packs up at sundown and heads for town, so when all is said and done, you are alone on a simple but beautifully maintained property. The bumping music from the party bars stops, the sun goes down with spectacular sumsets, and it's just you, the beach, whoever came with you, and the stunning canopy of stars overhead.
The property is "off the grid" and eco-concious, so there are minor adjustments us city folk have to make. To conserve water you take short showers... Things like that. Anyone who has been to Mexico or Central America knows the drill. No biggies in my book.
The road leading from San Pedro to Secret Beach is far better now than in years past. What were wheel breaking potholes before are now a smoothish road that is easily drivable. You'll need to rent a golf cart, or arrange for a taxi... Secret Beach is a few miles north of town. If you do rent a cart, and plan on going in to town regularly, be advised there is a "toll" collected on the bridge north of town. It's $5.00 Belize ($2.50 US) each way. The toll collection is sporatic... If you are concerned just pick up a toll pass card from your rental agency.
I'm thankful that Todd and his group have decided to preserve the old Secret Beach feel, and are doing their best to offer a super chill beach lodging without the "party vibe" that the other spots have morphed into. Todd offered many times to go out of his way to be of service. While people can be taught "how" to be in the hospitality business, they can't be taught the genuinely kind, helpful manors that Todd has.
Keep it up! We'll be back!!