Backpacker's Paradise
Three days on the island — rooming, three meals a day, and one free activity.
3 Days / 2 Nights
1 (01 — 03)
4.9 stars2,847 stays
A private Belizean caye trusted by families, couples, and groups who book and come back.
Your private island stay on the Belize Barrier Reef
Hawk Caye Lodge — wake to quiet turquoise water, snorkel world-famous reef, and sleep steps from the pier. Just your people, no crowds. Book your dates, or plan a group stay with us.
Hawk Caye Lodge
A private Caribbean caye, held for the few who find it.
Hawk Caye Lodge is a private island lodge on the Belize Barrier Reef. Wake to lagoon silence. Snorkel before breakfast. Fall asleep to waves against the pier — Belize at its most intimate, and every stay begins with a simple booking.
Visiting Belize
Planning a Belize trip? Stay on a private island on the Barrier Reef
Tourists visit Belize for the reef, the cayes, and Garifuna culture. Hawk Caye Lodge is the only overnight Garifuna cultural island in Belize — 14 miles by boat from Dangriga on the UNESCO Belize Barrier Reef.
Book a Belize island vacation, private island stays, group retreats, university programs, or eco tourism — with reef snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, Garifuna drumming, and three meals included daily.
As seen on
- Travel BelizeOfficial Travel Belize partner
- TripAdvisorReviews on TripAdvisor
- BlogaramaFeatured on Blogarama
Hawk Caye Lodge is the official website for this private island lodge. Our Travel Belize partner listing appears under the former name Billy Hawk Caye Lodge — the same property on the Belize Barrier Reef near Dangriga.
Stays
Popular packages
Island access, cabin or dorm rooming, three meals a day, and one free activity — snorkeling or fishing.
Immersive
Walk the caye in 3D — then book the view you loved.
Drag through real 360° views of Hawk Caye Lodge — the pier, shoreline, and island. When you find your favorite corner, reserve it.
Virtual tour
Pier Lookout
Stand on the pier and spin through turquoise water and the island shoreline.
Guest love
Memories left on the sand — and in every review.
Real notes from families, couples, and groups who booked their stay and found more than they expected.
“Great place to relax and getaway rustic feel to the place, nice staff. Got a bit wet on the boat ride back but had a gre…”
— Gary Beharie
Happy guests
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Travelers who booked Hawk Caye Lodge and carried a piece of the island home.
Google reviews
From Hawk Caye Lodge on Google Maps
Gary Beharie
7 years ago
· Local Guide · 91 reviews
Great place to relax and getaway rustic feel to the place, nice staff. Got a bit wet on the boat ride back but had a great time
Posted on Google
Melanee Porter
8 years ago
· 6 reviews
Lovely place to visit- we had the whole island to ourselves. Alex and his family were extremely welcoming. Food was wonderful and the snorkelling excursions were amazing.
Posted on Google
Grace Boone
7 years ago
· Local Guide · 19 reviews
Loved camping here! The island is very clean and the caretaker was nice. Very peaceful getaway.
Posted on Google
TripAdvisor reviews
From Billy Hawk Caye on TripAdvisor
Featured packages
Find the stay length that fits you.
Every package includes island access, rooming, three meals a day, and one free activity — snorkeling or fishing.
Backpacker's Paradise
PopularThree days on the island with cabin or dorm rooming, daily meals, and one included activity.
Popular
Backpacker's Paradise
Three days on the island with cabin or dorm rooming, daily meals, and one included activity.
Where we are
Find Hawk Caye Lodge
14 Miles Southeast of Dangriga by boat, Creek Town, Stann Creek, Belize
Hawk Caye Lodge — frequently asked questions
Private island stays in Belize, how to get here from Dangriga, and whether we were formerly Billy Hawk Caye.
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Where should I stay in Belize?
For a reef-and-culture focused trip, stay at Hawk Caye Lodge — a private Garifuna cultural island on the Belize Barrier Reef near Dangriga. Packages include rooming, three meals daily, and one free snorkeling or fishing activity.
What is Hawk Caye Lodge?
Hawk Caye Lodge is a private island lodge on the Belize Barrier Reef, about 14 miles southeast of Dangriga by boat. It is the only Garifuna cultural island lodge in Belize — offering private island stays, eco tourism, group retreats, and university immersion.
Was Hawk Caye Lodge formerly called Billy Hawk Caye?
Yes. The lodge was previously known as Billy Hawk Caye (also Billy Hawk or Hawk Caye). It is now branded Hawk Caye Lodge. Searches for Billy Hawk Caye still refer to the same private island destination in Stann Creek, Belize.
Where is Hawk Caye Lodge located?
Hawk Caye Lodge sits on the Belize Barrier Reef in Stann Creek District, Belize. Guests reach the island by boat from Dangriga — approximately 14 miles southeast. Coordinates: 16.7876° N, 88.1576° W.
How do I get to Hawk Caye Lodge from Dangriga?
Boat transfer from Dangriga to Hawk Caye Lodge can be arranged when you book. The ride takes roughly 30–45 minutes depending on conditions. Contact us at bookings@billyhawklodge.com or call (770) 530-2692.
Hawk Caye Lodge
Your island dates are waiting.
Reserve your stay now — or plan a group escape with our team. Either way, the reef is ready when you are.