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PORTOFINO offers eight (8) beach cabanas with clear and unobstructed Caribbean views, along with three (3) Tree Top suites that are on stilts 10ft (3 mts) in the air, offering beautiful views over the Caribbean and the second longest Barrier Reef in the world. To the rear of the suites is an amazing view of the lagoon, home to an assortment of rare tropical birds and the occasional Crocodile.

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The cabanas have a superb view of the sea and the sunrise. The suites offer a superb view of the sea sunrise and the sunset at the rear of the property.

CABANAS

Each cabana is on the sand and measures 12ft by 24ft and offers queen-size bed with a view through the front picture windows of the beach. Each bed is draped with a pure linen mosquito net and pure cotton sheets. Floor rugs are from Guatemala, and assorted decorations from Belize and Mexico. The inside of the roof shows the hand thatched Palapa roof rising 18ft into the air. Bathrooms are spacious and airy, and offer a hand sink, toilet and circular shower, adorned with Mexican tiles and mirrors. The roof of the bathroom is also palapa and hangs over the bed giving a false roof and concealed lighting.

Each cabana has a good size deck with deck chairs and hammocks over looking the beach.

SUITES

Each suite measures 24t by 24ft and is elevated ten (10) feet in the air on Sapodilla wood legs with a wide staircase made of local woods for entry. Each offers a king-size bed on the centre of the room and stunning views through the massive picture windows. A raised platform on each side of the suite offers a seating and reading area as well as a closet and dressing area.

The bathrooms in the suites are very large and offer two (2) sinks, toilet, large circular shower and windows over the lagoon. All ceilings in the suite are open to the thatched palapa giving a very beautiful effect. Each suite has a full-length balcony offering great views of the Caribbean and sunrise, with hand carved deck chairs and hammocks.

All accommodation also offers: air conditioning, ceiling fans, television, wireless internet, hair dryers, sea facing picture windows, mini bar, and individual interior décor and artwork.

PORTOFINO offers one, very special, VIP/Honeymoon Suite measuring over 800 sq.ft and full of special touches, including Emperor bed, Jacuzzi, special bathroom and furnishings fit for a King.
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The PORTOFINO service is second to none. Room service is offered to every room, daily housekeeping service and 24 hour maintenance is available for any problems that might occur.

Beach service covers beach raking and cleaning every morning and arrangement of all hammocks and sunchairs. Drinks service also extends to the beach for all guests.

VILLAS

If you have a large group try the Portofino Mansion. 2, 2 bedroom villas can be rented separately or together.

The main floor offers over 1,200 square feet of inviting interior space which includes a spacious living area, fully equipped kitchen open to the dining area, full bathroom with hot and cold jungle shower, master bedroom with built in closet, king bed and outstanding view of the ocean from the picture windows, another spacious bedroom with a queen bed, as well as a cozy bed for extra sleeping space nestled under the hand carved wooden staircase leading to the second floor, with a connecting door. The main floor also has a full-length (400 square feet) balcony with wooden chairs and hammocks…perfect for relaxation!

The second floor measures over 800 square feet and offers a comfortable living area with exotic tropical hardwood floor, fully equipped open kitchen, cozy dining area, two spacious bedrooms – one with a king bed and one with a queen bed, and full bathroom with hot and cold jungle shower. It features a large (400 square feet) front porch that runs the length of the home, ideal for lounging and dining – it is a natural extension of the home, and also a back porch (400 square feet) from which you can watch the sun set over the lagoon, home to an assortment of rare tropical birds and the occasional Crocodile. PORTOFINO MANSION:

* Air-conditioning - 2 bedrooms per floor
* Private entrance on every floor
* 50 Feet from the sea - unobstructed view
* 100 Feet of Private Beach with Beach Beds
* Maid Service with daily fresh flowers included
* Continental Breakfast included
* Restaurant on 60 seconds walking distance
* House Service at no additional cost
* Equipped Kitchen stocked with coffee
* LCD Flat screen TV / CD / DVD Dolby Surround
* Free DVD Rental - no charge
* Complementary Sea Kayaks, Canoes and Snorkel equipment
* Wireless Internet and/or Free Guest Computer usage

 
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