COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATE
Belize Hotel COVID Protocols
We thank you for choosing to visit Belize and to stay with us at the SunBreeze Hotel
We welcome you with our warm Belizean Hospitality. As we continue to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our guests and employees we are continuously carrying out safety and measures to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable stay.
We are Gold Standard Certified by the Belize Tourism Board.
WHAT IS EXPECTED
The Resort
We are Gold Standard Certified by the Belize Tourism Board. We welcome you with our warm Belizean Hospitality. As a Gold Standard Certified Hotel, we continue to ensure the health, safety and well being of our guests and employees. We are proud to be a Gold Standard Approved Hotel. We have carried out extensive training with our employees to enhance the cleaning and sanitation throughout the property including our partners.
A program manager whose responsibility will ensure that collectively we adhere to the health and safety plan that was developed for the property.
Wellness checks by taking temperatures of all employees before commencing work and guest will have their temperature taken at check in and periodically thereafter. With temperature exceeding 37°C we will be required to report to the Ministry of Health in order that they may provide us with instructions.
All guests are responsible to cover their expenses for medical attention, transfer to and from the medical facility and if quarantine is required.
Physical distancing 6 feet apart is being enforced for employees and guests where possible. Unless you are a family traveling together you will be excused.
Seating at Blue Water Grill has been modified to 50% capacity to ensure there is 6 feet between tables. Our Blue Water Grill will be open 7:00am to 9:00am for breakfast and then reopens from 11:00 am to 8:00pm daily. Online ordering and payment is available. https://www.bluewatergrillbelize.com/menus
All public areas have procedures implemented to have high touch areas and spaces sanitized and disinfected regularly.
Our guest rooms have trained employees to pay attention to high touch areas and items such a TV remotes, A/C remotes, telephones etc. Your room will have been fully cleaned, disinfected and sanitized before your arrival. A Gold Standard Card will be hanging on your door supporting that all GSC cleaning standards are met. Guest rooms are serviced every other day. Additional towels are provided and extra linen available on request.
Employees have been provided with the personal protective equipment such as face mask, face shield, rubber gloves and all other PPE’s needed to be safe and to make sure you too are safe. All guests will be required to wear a face mask while in public spaces.
Sanitizing stations have been established in strategic areas available for all employees and guests.
We have minimized the need for physical contact at check in such as requesting guests to pre- register by providing us the information required and by being able to make online payments at checkout.
FAQ's
- What happens if I test positive for COVID-19 when in Belize.
- Is social distancing required?
- Is wearing a face mask required?
Face masks are required in all public places. Those that are not in adherence to Belize’s national mask mandate are subject to a $500 fine.
- Are COVID-19 tests required for entry?
- Where can I get a COVID-19 Test in Belize for my return journey?
You will disembark the plane – wearing a face mask and proceed to health screening.
If you brought along your negative COVID-19 PCR test you will proceed to the ‘fast track’ lane for Immigration & Customs processing.
Persons who do not bring the results of a PCR test will be tested by health officials before they will be allowed to enter the terminal building. Test results take approximately 15 minutes to be received. Testing is at the passengers’ expense and costs US$50.00.
Proceed to Immigration and Customs, and then exit the airport via the Safe Corridor using approved air or ground transportation.
A positive test result will require you to quarantine for 14 days in a Government approved hotel at the passengers expense.
IN PREPERATION OF YOUR TRIP
On Arrival in Belize
You will disembark the plane – wearing a face mask and proceed to health screening.
Fully vaccinated travellers no longer require a negative test but must show proof of vaccination upon entry. If unable to show proof of if unvaccinated, you must present proof of a negative PCR result taken within 72 hours of arrival or a negative antigen rapid test taken within 48 hours of arrival.
Persons entering Belize are now required to purchase a local Belize Travel Insurance. Available for purchase online for US$18 USD per person at https://www.belizetravelinsurance.com.
Proceed to Immigration and Customs, and then exit the airport via the Safe Corridor using approved air or ground transportation.
During your Stay in Belize:
While in the country facemasks are mandatory in all public spaces, and you are expected to practice social distancing and proper hand hygiene to protect yourself and others you come in contact with.
Our property offers full service amenities (restaurant, bar, pool &/or beach access, and onsite activities).
We want you to see and do as much of the activities in our beautiful country, during your visit. Although you won’t be able to explore on your own, we can arrange guided tours for you with our approved Gold Standard Tour Operator. Please let us know what you’re interested in doing and seeing while in-country and we can arrange this for you. Please let us know what your interests are and we will gladly arrange these tours for you with an approved operator.
For more information on the new destination protocols and frequently asked questions, please visit: https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety