The Villas at Banyan Bay

The Resort & Setting

The Villas at Banyan Bay is an independent timeshare property set in the middle of San Pedro Town, on Ambergris Caye — the barrier island most visitors picture when they think of Belize. Because it's an RCI-affiliated resort, ownership here comes with access to RCI's exchange network, so a week at Banyan Bay can be used on-site or traded for a stay at another RCI resort elsewhere in the world. There's no published data on beachfront or amenities for this property beyond its location and exchange affiliation, so anyone comparing weeks should confirm specifics like unit layout and on-site facilities directly with the seller or current owner.

The Area & Things to Do

San Pedro Town is the commercial and social centre of Ambergris Caye, and Banyan Bay sits close enough to the centre that most owners get around on foot, by golf cart, or by bike rather than renting a car. The town itself is walkable, with local restaurants, bars, market stalls and shops all within easy reach, plus a steady rhythm of live music and beach-bar evenings.

The big draw along this stretch of coast is the Belize Barrier Reef, the second-longest coral reef system in the Western Hemisphere, just a short boat ride from town. Diving and snorkelling outfitters operate out of San Pedro and can be booked locally for day trips to the reef, as well as longer excursions further afield. Swimming, paddleboarding and fishing are all easy to arrange given the calm, clear water around the island.

Getting to Ambergris Caye is straightforward: a water taxi from Belize City, or a short domestic flight into San Pedro's airstrip. Once you're there, the island's small scale means there's rarely a need to travel far from town.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at The Villas at Banyan Bay and are thinking about selling, BidMyTimeshare works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to get your ad live, and we don't take a cut of the sale — 0% commission, so whatever price you agree with the buyer is what you keep.

Because Banyan Bay is an independent resort, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a branded developer process. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth asking management directly for two things: the current transfer fee for putting the week into the new owner's name, and the latest annual maintenance fee, since these vary by resort and aren't figures we can quote here. A buyer should also confirm whether RCI affiliation carries over automatically with the resale or needs to be re-registered once the transfer is complete.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for a confirmed week with clear dates, a sense of unit size, and confirmation of what's included — so if you're renting out your week rather than selling, spelling out those details up front on your listing will save back-and-forth with prospective guests.

Practical Notes

Ambergris Caye has a tropical climate year-round, with hurricane season running from June through November. Many owners and renters prefer the shoulder months of April–May or September–October, when crowds are thinner and rates tend to be more favourable, while December through May generally brings lower humidity and less rain. English is widely spoken in San Pedro, and the Belize dollar trades alongside the US dollar at a fixed rate, which simplifies budgeting for North American visitors.