Just finished my visit at Chad’s place, Alom. I was there for 6 nights with friends. Overall, we enjoyed the property and our stay there. The unit is roomy and, generally, well-maintained. It is very clean, the beds are comfortable, and the view is spectacular! The front is glass sliding doors and floor to ceiling windows. This affords a serene setting to enjoy your morning coffee as you watch the palm trees sway in the breeze against a backdrop of shimmering ocean.
The staff (Carla, Derrick, and Jose) is responsive and very competent, and Terri, the concierge, is amazing! She was available at all times and eagerly assisted us with all our requests. The property is located immediately next to the Gem resort at Sapphire Beach. That resort has a restaurant and tiki bar, at both of which you can find good food and tropical rum drinks. Alom is also a short ride from Moon Bar, which I would recommend for their Pizza (try the Sweet and Spicy Thai Shrimp) and, of course, tropical rum drinks.
If your goal is to find a secluded spot on Ambergris Caye to enjoy the ocean, sand, and sea breeze, Alom is an excellent choice. It’s location puts it away from the bars and bustle of San Pedro. That location, while appealing, does come with a couple of drawbacks. It is approximately 9 miles north of San Pedro, which by itself, would not be an overwhelming obstacle if you want to go into town. Unfortunately, tho, you have to traverse a very uncomfortable, pot hole-filled road to get there. This not only increases the travel time, but also, the discomfort. It is very rough and, in a golf cart (the primary mode of transport on the island) nearly unbearable.
When I reserved Chad’s place I was aware it was out a ways from San Pedro. However, I did not read anything about the deplorable condition of the road to San Pedro. I believe this information is important so prospective visitors can make a fully informed decision. This fact alone should not keep someone from reserving a unit at Alom. But you need to consider it thoroughly if you plan to make frequent trips into San Pedro. For instance, to enjoy the bars there, or to catch the water taxi to other locations.