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We generate 99% of our electricity via an on-site 4.9 kWh solar system and are not connected to any electrical grid. On the rare occasion of three or more days of consistent cloudiness, we have a backup generator to top off the system.

Our water comes from a rain catchment system and is the softest water you will find. Locals have been drinking rainwater for generations, but we also provide 5-gallon jugs of professionally purified water for consumption.

We compost appropriate matter and use high-efficiency biodigesters from a local Belizean company. We ask guests to be mindful of their electrical and water usage, but you likely won’t even notice you’re off-grid otherwise.

what do you mean by "Off-grid"?

The easiest way to reach Sabal Beach is to fly one of the local airlines (Tropic Air or Maya Island Air) from Belize International Airport (BZE) to Placencia. We will arrange for a driver to pick you up when your local flight lands, take you shopping for supplies, and bring you to a chartered boat for the final leg of the journey through the mangroves and along the coast to Sabal Beach.

We often book in-country travel for confirmed guests at no additional fee and would be happy to do so for you.

getting to sabal beach

Your driver will stop between the airport and dock in either Placencia or Punta Gorda so you can pick up groceries. Shopping can be a cultural experience in Belize, and we recommend that you shop yourself to ensure you get exactly what you want and can make decisions or substitutions on the fly.

However, we can arrange a provisioning service to have your items ready and waiting when you reach the boat for the final leg of the trip to Sabal Beach. If you choose to use the third-party provisioning service we work with, their fee is $100 USD plus the actual cost of supplies (receipts provided).

We also offer a Private Chef that can prepare up to 3 meals a day. He will prepare authentic Belizean Cuisine consisting of fish, chicken, pork, rice, beans and vegetables. Prices vary based on number of meals per day and number of days at Sabal Beach.

provisioning:

Things To Note:

Many of our previous guests choose to stay at Sabal Beach because they enjoy cooking or have specific dietary needs. The cabanas have fully equipped kitchens with everything you need. That said, it is nice to avoid cooking every meal while on vacation.

We can arrange for “partially inclusive” meal services prepared by locals if you’d prefer not to cook every meal. Additionally, there is a restaurant in the village of Punta Negra, located just over a mile south of Sabal Beach. It’s a 30-minute walk or a leisurely 60-minute stroll. The restaurant only opens when expecting guests (we will call ahead for you), so everything is always fresh, and you’ll be served by some of the best Belizean cooks in the south!

cooking and dining out

There is absolutely nowhere to shop in Punta Negra, so try not to forget anything. That said, we keep extra necessities on hand, but we cannot anticipate everyone’s needs. A boat can always be arranged to take you to town for a supply run. Alternatively, if you do not feel like making the trip yourself, an order can be placed with a third-party provisioning service, and one of our captains will pick up your items and deliver them to the dock at Sabal Beach.

For those who drink, consider bringing an extra bottle of local rum—it’s a frequent favorite among guests who sometimes run out early in their trip!

what if I forget something?

If you’re looking for a party, other than the one you bring yourself, Sabal Beach is not the place for you. That said, the dock—aside from being a convenient place to tie up a boat—makes an amazing platform for stargazing and enjoying a drink, especially on a clear night.

Nobody here will mind if you get drunk and dance in the moonlight, but there won’t be too many others to join you. If that sounds like your idea of a good time, we hope to see you soon.

These days, it’s easy to find a crowd but harder to find a gorgeous spot to connect with a special person—or to simply be alone. Sabal Beach epitomizes the latter.

For those who drink, consider bringing an extra bottle of local rum—it’s a frequent favorite among guests who sometimes run out early in their trip!

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"this beach is so beautiful! Very peaceful. I had a mini detox yoga retreat for myself and loved every minute of it.

Don’t be afraid to go in the rainy season, the sound of rain on the tin roof is soothing. Also even when it rains the sun comes out shortly after. Personally I LOVED the rain!

This is a MAGICAL spot. Well worth the round trip boat ride from town through the mangroves. I don’t usually go back places but I will go back here."

-KATIE, COOPER LANDING, AK

"MY HUSBAND AND I RECENTLY SPENT AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEK AT SABAL BEACH. TO TRULY DISCONNECT FROM BUSY LIVES IS NOT EASY TO DO, BUT THIS IS A PLACE WHERE THAT HAPPENS EFFORTLESSLY.

HOW QUICKLY LIFE BECAME BLISSFULLY SIMPLE ASTONISHED US BOTH, AND WE REVELED IN IT. THE HOSTS ARE PROFESSIONALS, RESPONDING QUICKLY TO EMAILS, ANSWERING QUESTIONS GRACIOUSLY, AND TAKING CARE OF EVERY DETAIL THAT ENSURES AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE. EVERYTHING WORKED JUST AS THEY DESCRIBE.

THANK YOU, SABAL BEACH, FOR CREATING THIS MOST SPECIAL PLACE. WE LOVED EVERY MINUTE."

-FRANCINE, DENVER, CO

"MY HUSBAND AND I SPENT THREE WEEKS IN BELIZE AND WHILE WE VISITED SOME SPECTACULAR SIGHTS AND MET SOME UNFORGETTABLE AND BEAUTIFUL BELIZEANS, THIS WAS OUR FAVORITE STOP.

WE STAYED FIVE DAYS AND THE SECLUSION AND CALM WERE SO REGENERATIVE. THE HOSTS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE, KIND, WELCOMING AND VERY HELPFUL.

OF ALL THE PLACES WE STAYED, THIS IS THE ONE WE WILL RETURN!"

-NANCY, EL RENO, TX

"WE ABSOLUTELY ENJOYED OUR NEW YEARS STAY AT SABAL BEACH, IT WAS WONDERFUL AND JUST WHAT WE NEEDED. WE STAYED 3 NIGHTS AND COULD HAVE EASILY STAYED A FEW EXTRA DAYS AT SABAL BEACH. THE BEACH WAS OURS ENTIRELY, WE READ BOOKS IN THE HAMMOCKS BY THE BEACH WHILE LISTENING TO THE SOUND OF THE OCEAN AND BIRDS. THIS PLACE IS HEAVEN!

THE ACCOMMODATION WAS PERFECT AND WE HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED AND IF THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN ANYTHING MISSING THE HOSTS WOULD HAVE ORGANIZED ANY EXTRAS RIGHT AWAY.
WE HAVE BEEN LOOKED AFTER WELL. AND IT WAS A PLEASURE MEETING EVERYONE.

THANK YOU FOR HAVING US!"

-IVONNE, PORTLAND, OR

"THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE AND WORTH THE TRIP. THE BOAT RIDE FROM PLACENCIA IS A GREAT ADVENTURE THROUGH THE MANGROVES AND MIGHT BE THOUGHT OF AS A SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF THE REGION. THE HOSTS ARE ALL A PLEASURE. THEY ARE VERY ATTENTIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR GUESTS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THEM AGAIN AND IT WILL BECOME ONE OF OUR GO TO PLACES DURING COLD PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINTERS.

SITTING ON THE BEACH WITH FRENCH-PRESS COFFEE EVERY MORNING, LAYING IN BED OR THE HAMMOCK LISTENING TO THE SURROUNDING BIRDS AND WATCHING PELICANS DIVE FOR FISH, BASKING IN THE SHORT DELUGES OF RAIN MIXED WITH BEAMING SUN-RAYS RAPIDLY CYCLE WERE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP."

-AARON AND DECLAN, SEATTLE, WA

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