Ambergris caye , San Pedro, Belize
For Sale
$16,000,000
The Watermark Belize represents one of the most compelling hospitality acquisition opportunities currently available in the Caribbean—a fully operational, income-producing beachfront hotel strategically positioned in Ambergris Caye, Belize’s premier tourism destination and fastest-growing hospitality market.
Unlike speculative development projects, The Watermark offers immediate operational cash flow, established market presence, professional management infrastructure, and significant future value creation potential. For family offices, hotel groups, hospitality investors, and private equity firms seeking exposure to a high-growth tourism market, this asset combines institutional-scale hospitality operations with the scarcity value of prime Caribbean beachfront real estate.
Situated on deeded beachfront land in the highly desirable Tres Cocos district, just north of San Pedro Town, the property enjoys uninterrupted views of the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO-recognized marine ecosystem and one of the world’s most sought-after leisure travel destinations. As Ambergris Caye’s tallest building and one of the island’s most recognizable hospitality landmarks, The Watermark occupies a market position that would be extraordinarily difficult—and significantly more expensive—to replicate today.
The hotel features more than 75 guest accommodations across multiple room categories, complemented by a diversified collection of revenue-generating amenities including a rooftop pool and lounge, signature restaurant, spa and wellness facilities, conference and event space, boutique retail operations, golf cart rentals, and curated tours and excursion services. This diversified revenue model provides multiple profit centers while enhancing guest experience and length of stay.
The investment thesis is supported by exceptional market fundamentals. Belize continues to experience record tourism growth, while Ambergris Caye captures the largest share of overnight visitors and commands some of the strongest occupancy and average daily rate performance in the country. Simultaneously, barriers to new beachfront hotel development—including land scarcity, permitting challenges, and escalating construction costs—have created a supply-constrained environment that favors existing operating assets.
Beyond current operations, The Watermark offers a highly attractive strategic expansion opportunity. An additional 500 linear feet of contiguous beachfront land is available for acquisition, creating the potential to assemble one of the most significant hospitality landholdings on Ambergris Caye. This rare expansion parcel provides optionality for luxury beachfront villas, branded residences, additional hotel keys, wellness facilities, beach clubs, or a large-scale resort campus capable of substantially increasing long-term asset value.
For investors seeking scale, scarcity, and growth in a market benefiting from powerful tourism tailwinds, The Watermark Belize represents a unique opportunity to acquire a landmark hospitality asset with existing cash flow, institutional-quality positioning, and significant future development potential.
Investment Highlights
– Fully operational beachfront hotel with 75+ keys
– Immediate income-producing hospitality asset
– Prime location in Ambergris Caye, Belize’s leading tourism market
– Deeded beachfront ownership with barrier reef views
– Diversified revenue streams across accommodations, food & beverage, wellness, events, retail, and excursions
– Established brand recognition and direct booking infrastructure
– Significant barriers to competitive new supply
– Optional acquisition of adjacent 500-foot beachfront parcel
– Potential to create a dominant Caribbean hospitality campus
– Attractive opportunity for family offices, hotel groups, private equity firms, hospitality funds, and institutional investors
All Prices in US Dollars
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