GLOVER'S ATOLL RESORT
Why should I consider staying at Glover's Atoll Resort on our Belize vacation? If you are both a diver and a back-packer at heart, looking for an in-expense diving and camping experience, then Glover's Atoll Resort is for you. This is a 9 acres private island is located within the Glover Reef Atoll, just 45 minutes from the mainland. Accommodations include a dormitory with bunk beds, or pitch your own tent. There is no electricity and you cook your own meals on a shared propane stove with other guests. Once a pirates haven, and named after Roger Glover (an English pirate) of the 16th century, this vacation will take you back to the days of the pirates, and is about as rustic and true to nature as it gets.
Glover's Atoll is a World Heritage Site and Marine Reserve. Glover's Atoll Island Lodge is located on our privately owned 9 acre; 5 hectare Northeast Cay in the Glover's Marine Reserve, white sand, coral, & coconut trees, left in their natural state on top of the pristine reef.
GLOVER'S ATOLL was named after pirate brothers, John and Rodger Glover, in the 1750's. Before pirates the Mayans sailed here, pieces of Mayan pottery have been found on the islands and beaches. In 1996 the Atoll was designated as Marine Reserve. Thirty percent is zoned as a no take zone patrolled by Rangers from the Belize Fisheries Dept. The Rangers are stationed on Middle Caye, a research center owned by Wildlife Conservation Society. In 2000 Glover's Atoll was designated a WORLD HERITAGE SITE under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. This not only is an honor for Belizeans but it also makes us aware of how important our magnificent atoll really is.
Some photos by Madeleine Lomont & Light Hawk & Dan Clark At Glover's Atoll Resort you can enjoy excellent diving, snorkeling and swimming right from beach. Glover’s Atoll is Belize’s most remote atoll. It is 90 square miles (145 km), 700 patch reefs in the lagoon and is surrounded by 50 miles (80.5km) of sheer drop-offs, which start from 25 feet and drop straight down to 2,700 feet (900 m), 45 miles (72.45 km) from the mainland. Reef crests, islands, flats offer great catch and release spin or fly-fishing.
We offer complete privacy and solitude and what we really give you is access to an amazingly beautiful unspoiled group of islands and reefs, a place to sleep, cook (or order seafood meals in our restaurant) and a truly unique experience in traditional Belizean living and the adventure of a lifetime.
GLOVER'S ATOLL was named after pirate brothers, John and Rodger Glover, in the 1750's. Before pirates the Mayans sailed here, pieces of Mayan pottery have been found on the islands and beaches. In 1996 the Atoll was designated as Marine Reserve. Thirty percent is zoned as a no take zone patrolled by Rangers from the Belize Fisheries Dept. The Rangers are stationed on Middle Caye, a research center owned by Wildlife Conservation Society. In 2000 Glover's Atoll was designated a WORLD HERITAGE SITE under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. This not only is an honor for Belizeans but it also makes us aware of how important our magnificent atoll really is.
Some photos by Madeleine Lomont & Light Hawk & Dan Clark At Glover's Atoll Resort you can enjoy excellent diving, snorkeling and swimming right from beach. Glover’s Atoll is Belize’s most remote atoll. It is 90 square miles (145 km), 700 patch reefs in the lagoon and is surrounded by 50 miles (80.5km) of sheer drop-offs, which start from 25 feet and drop straight down to 2,700 feet (900 m), 45 miles (72.45 km) from the mainland. Reef crests, islands, flats offer great catch and release spin or fly-fishing.
We offer complete privacy and solitude and what we really give you is access to an amazingly beautiful unspoiled group of islands and reefs, a place to sleep, cook (or order seafood meals in our restaurant) and a truly unique experience in traditional Belizean living and the adventure of a lifetime.
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THINGS TO DO
* Kayaking * Diving Adventures * Snorkeling Adventures * Fishing Adventures * Exploring the Island * Unwind & Relax * Stargazing ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
Camping: You can set up your tent on the gorgeous white sandy beach with coconut trees on the sea, hammocks and shared cooking area. The island has alot of beautiful beach with beach lounge chairs and hammocks.
Dormitories: The dormitories have two rooms with four beds each, shared cooking area with campers with pots, pans, utensils, candle jars, kerosene stoves, hammocks, beach lounge chairs, shower stalls, and shared composting toilets. Dormitory and our tents have sheets and mattresses, (bring towels). Thatch Cabins: From one double and up to four beds for families. Each cabin has, sheets, mattresses (bring towels) pots, pans, utensils, candle jars, a kerosene stove, hammocks, beach lounge chairs, shared composting toilets and shower stalls. No electricity. Heavy alcohol or drug users not welcome. You have the option to do all your own cooking or you may order the occasional meal or all your meals from our thatch restaurant. MEALS (prices in US dollars and subject to 10% tax) Home cooked meals served in our thatch open-air restaurant with a view of the turquoise lagoon. Breakfast $12, Lunch $12, Dinner $18, and Lobster $22. Have an occasional meal or all meals from Sunday night on arrival to breakfast next Saturday when you leave $252. Six breakfasts $72, Six dinners $108 and six lunches $72 (prices are per week). Breakfast is eggs or pancakes or waffles, comes with fruit or juice and coffee or tea. Lunch is salad and sandwiches. Fresh seafood dinners of conch, fish or lobster, (occasionally chicken) comes with potatoes or rice, salad or veggies homemade bread and dessert. |
