PB0036 – Turnkey Income-Generating Hospitality Investment – The Watermark, San Pedro, Belize

The Watermark Belize is Ambergris Caye’s premier full-service hotel a rare, operating, income-generating hospitality asset positioned at the epicenter of Belize’s fastest-growing tourism destination. Located just minutes north of San Pedro Town in the Tres Cocos area, the property commands sweeping views of the Belize Barrier Reef the second-largest barrier reef system in the world and sits on deeded beachfront land in one of the Caribbean’s most in-demand markets. This is not a development opportunity – it is a turnkey, fully operational hotel with an established brand, active reservation system, trained staff, branded amenities, and loyal guest following. The acquisition represents an extraordinary entry into Belize’s hospitality market at a moment of record tourism growth, rising room rates, and tightening supply.

THE OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE

Hotel: The Watermark Belize Hotel, 75+ keys, Ambergris Caye’s tallest building

Location: Tres Cocos Area, 1/4 Mile North of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Asset Type: Fully operational hotel + beachfront land (freehold)

Asking Price: USD $16,000,000 includes hotel & beachfront land

Expansion Option: Additional 500 ft of adjacent beachfront land available for USD $10,000,000

Total Potential Control: USD $26,000,000 for a dominant, irreplaceable beachfront hospitality campus.

Why The Watermark — Why Now

Belize recorded its highest-ever overnight tourism arrivals in 2024 — 562,405 visitors, up 21% year-over-year and 11.8% above pre-pandemic records. Ambergris Caye captured nearly 28% of all visitor arrivals, making it the dominant in-country destination. Occupancy on the island reached 68% in 2024 and accelerated to 71% in Q1 2025. Average daily rates climbed 15% to USD $284 in 2025 YTD. Revenue Per Available Room(RevPAR) has compounded at over 12% annually, more than double the Caribbean average. Against this backdrop, beachfront hotel assets in San Pedro are extraordinarily scarce. Permitting, land acquisition, and construction costs make new full-service hotel development prohibitively difficult. The Watermark is operating today with brand equity, guest reviews, and revenue in place. The Watermark Belize is the island’s leading full-service hotel, the tallest building on San Pedro and home to one of only a handful of rooftop pools and rooftop restaurants on the island. The property is fully branded under the Muy’ono Collection and listed on TripAdvisor, Google, and direct booking platforms with an active global guest base.

ACCOMMODATION AMENITIES & REVENUE STREAMS

• 75+ hotel keys across multiple room categories
• Skyview Rooftop Lounge & Pool – rare on island
• Two-Bedroom Suites (667 sq ft, sleeps 4)
• Gusto’s Restaurant – evening fine dining
• Oceanview King Rooms (440 sq ft)
• Spa & Fitness Center
• Master Suites (620 sq ft)
• Conference & Event Center
• Signature Two-Bedroom Suites (984 sq ft, sleeps 5)
• Golf Cart Rentals on site
• Sand Boutique retail outlet
• All rooms: ocean views, A/C, high-speed WiFi
• Full tours & excursions program

BEACHFRONT EXPANSION — EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY

+ 500 Linear Feet of adjacent beachfront land immediately available

Asking Price: USD $10,000,000

This additional parcel directly adjoining The Watermark creates the opportunity to develop a contiguous beachfront resort campus: additional keys, beach club, private pool villas, or branded residences. Comparable beachfront land in San Pedro is virtually unavailable at scale. This is a once-in-a-generation land assembly opportunity in the Caribbean’s hottest growth market.

Combined Investment: USD $26,000,000 for an irreplaceable 500+ ft beachfront hospitality campus.

FRIK DE MEYERE

Commercial Specialist Broker | Hotel & Resort Expert Sales | Founder & Principal, Prime Belize Real Estate

Frik De Meyere is one of Belize’s most recognized and decorated real estate professionals, with over 20 years of international business and real estate experience.

Link: https://thewatermarkbelize.com/about-watermark/