My boyfriend and I stayed at Ramon’s 8 days. We primarily came for me to finish my scuba certification and for him to get some dives in. Ramon’s is a beautiful place. Once you enter from the hustle and bustle of the street it’s like you step into a whole other place.

The Rooms: Definitely dated but it was clean. We were in a suite on the second floor facing the ocean. Awesome view & balcony. Bed and pillows were comfy. AC worked great (it wasn’t placed over our bed). Since the rooms are in “huts” our ceiling was made out of the straw material. We would find bug droppings & bugs on our bed/pillows daily which grossed me out. Can’t imagine what fell as we slept at night. Part of the ceiling was made out of wood and would leak sap on the floor & into our luggage. Bathroom amenities were provided which was nice. Please know the door that connects the rooms is thin!!! I don’t think our neighbors realized this or just flat out didn’t care.

Pineapples: AWESOME restaurant. Great food, so much so we ate there more than off property. Service was a hit or miss. Even if you tipped well.

Diving: This is the area I was disappointed in. We booked all our diving & excursions through the shop. The good-I had Kristian as my instructor to finish my open water certification and he was AWESOME!! If you are getting certified ask for him as your instructor. The bad- the communication sucks, they don’t always open on time, they don’t give you all the information for the excursions, the staff acts like you’re putting them out when you ask questions like “what’s the status on diving today.” The dive shop manager & the employee that wears their hat backwards with gauges in their ears could really not be bothered while sitting down on their phone. Both acted annoyed anytime you would ask a question. When we booked Altun Ha Mayan ruins & cave tubing excursion they didn’t bother to tell us that we needed cash to cover the park entrance fees. They also told us to be on the boat dock that morning at 6am. We showed up a little before 6 and the boat was full of people and waiting on us. I was mortified (I’m a if you aren’t early you’re late kind of person). They also didn’t tell us we wouldn’t get to eat the included breakfast until after the 1.5 hour boat ride to the mainland. We were starving. Just wish they communicated more. Maybe even have a sign out for the status of the 3 daily dive boats so people aren’t having to constantly ask.

Spa: I got a 90 minute massage with Mary and it was one of the best massages of my life, highly recommend. I even got to keep the cute Ramon’s sarong she had me change into.

Parking: The golf cart parking area is tiny and stays filled up. Sometimes you’ll have to park on the road if the outside lot is filled as well. We didn’t rent the cart from Ramon’s due to finding a cheaper company but they still allow you to park on their property if there’s space.

Overall I’d recommend Ramon’s if you’re a diver. It’s convenient to go get a quick dive in. I wouldn’t recommend staying here if you’re coming with small children due to there being nothing for them to do. The pool is small & not child friendly.

We totally agree, that stepping onto Ramon’s village is a “quintessential tropical vibe and village charm, providing a serene atmosphere.” It is most certainly and positively a unique resort and place to stay in Ambergris Caye. We enjoyed our weeklong stay. We opted for a Jungle delux room (we did not have a view of the water, but of the lush, green and floral surroundings of the resort from a second-floor room). The room was very nice (it’s a jungle resort, not a modern resort, so set your expectations appropriately). The room AC worked very well, as did the fridge and microwave. The bed was comfortable, as were the pillows. The room was clean and well kept with cleaning service every day. The bathroom was well appointed and there was plenty of space for us and our personal items and gear. We found the staff all to be friendly and professional and all speak English well. We found Jack, our waiter, most days in the restaurant to be friendly, affable and quite personable with a “Jack-tastic” attitude. Jack was more friendly than most staff. They provide fresh beach towels upon request at the front desk. There were few nuances that were surprising. The bar is right next to the restaurant. Right beside each other, with a common adjacent staff door. However, you can’t get water at the bar, you have to go to the restaurant. You can’t get ice (only) in the restaurant, you have to get that from the bar. They serve only beer and wine, no liquor. They had a limited number of juices (only available at the restaurant) for $US3.55, plus GST and tip. It’s a tad off putting to have to know where to go to get what in a resort this small in size. We were accidentally left at the airport (they provide pick-up and drop-off service). Fortunately, they are a 7-minute walk from the airport and came and got us and our bags as soon as the mistake was noticed. We did have to remind the staff to clean our room the first day, but after that it was done whilst we were diving. The air conditioner is over the bed. Great in theory, but also permits an occasional water drop on the bed. There was a tropical wave off the coast while we were there which caused high rough seas. At least every day, and often multiple times a day, the staff were there grooming and cleaning the beach. One day we noticed they were cleaning all day and moving, replacing and repairing the sand on the beach. The beach and grounds were all meticulously maintained – even through some rough weather.