Description

Hotel Mopan was opened in May of 1973 by Belizean born Jean U Shaw nee Weir J.P., M.B.E. (Member of the British Empire) and her husband Scottish born Thomas Shaw (Tom). They bought the original building from Belize Estate. The building was an old colonial style timber home at the time. The story behind it is actually quite a romantic one but suffice it to say Tom won a lot of points with his gesture to find an ideal location for Jean to build her dream.

Hotel Mopan has been through a lot of renovations over the years dating back to the late 70s, early 80s, late 90s and mid 2003 for the most major renovations. In 2003, a lot of the old timber building was changed to cement and while the basic idea remained the same, some of the elements like the entrance was changed and a Patio was added.

Located on the oldest street in downtown Belize City, Hotel Mopan is located near to water taxis, bus terminals, historical sites, museums, Belize Tourism Board, restaurants, shops, the market and lots more. Most of the aforementioned places are within 20 mins walking distance at the most. We are a block away from the sea front but you can see the Carribean Sea from various areas of the hotel. Home to 14 rooms, we have divided our rooms into three types: Standard, Patio and Balcony.

There is a small bar which serves water, beer and sodas and has a small dining room for gatherings/meetings and the like. Our kitchen is momentarily closed until further notice but arrangements can be made for large groups if needed.

There are two internet stations at the Front Desk at a nominal charge and we also offer wireless internet free of charge to all guests. We do not, however, offer technical support if your machine does not pick up the wireless internet.

From the third floor, there is a winding stair up to the roof top which offers a great view of the Caribbean Sea and the surrounding City area. It is a great place to take in sunsets and sunrises either through the viewpoint of your camera or the viewpoint of your soul, your eyes. :-)

Hotel Mopan is a budget hotel and we cater to tourists of all nationalities including our locals who want to enjoy a taste of Belize City and its history at a reasonable cost. We invite you to come and enjoy what we have to offer... to appreciate our culture, embrace our history and leave with a little piece of Belize and Hotel Mopan in your heart. We promise to try our best to make your stay in Belize City and pleasant memory locked away in the treasured moments of your mind.

Location

Directions to Hotel Mopan

Coming from Western Highway
(From Direction of Guatemala Border; San Ignacio, Cayo; Belmopan)
- Once you reach City Limits, you will see a roundabout with a metal sculpture of a hand in it.
- Keep driving straight between the two gas stations and onward
- This street turns from being Western Highway to Cemetery Road
- You will eventually pass a bridge over a canal
- This is Pound Yard Bridge
- The street name changes again to Orange Street at this point
- You will keep straight and pass a second bridge which is East Canal Bridge
- Keep going straight
- You will come to the end of that Street and make a direct right to Albert Street
- Keep driving straight down Albert Street until you reach a fork in the road
- Make a direct left at the only left you can make there
- This is Ferrel's Lane
- We are at the end of that lane on the corner of Ferrel's Lane and Regent Street

Coming from Northern Highway
(From Direction of Mexico Border; Corozal; Orange Walk; International Airport)
- Drive out of the airport until you reach the main highway if you are driving down from the airport.
- If you are coming from farther up North, follow road signs until you reach the area of the International Airport
- Make Right
- You will cross a bridge after about 6 Miles (Haulover Bridge)
- Keep Driving
- You will pass your first roundabout after about 2 Miles
- There are three roundabouts
- The third one with the flags indicates you are in City Limits
- Drive straight beyond it
- You will then be on Freetown Road
- Keep driving until you come to a stop light (one of the few in Belize :-)
- Make a right at stop light
- Drive straight ahead until you see a bridge
- Make a left
- Do not cross the bridge
- You will be on North Front Street
- Drive straight ahead
- You will cross a smaller bridge by a Church
- Drive up a few more yards toward Swing Bridge
- Keep right
- Turn Right over Swing Bridge
- Keep driving straight ahead
- You will be on Albert Street
- Drive all the way down until there is a fork in the road
- Where you see fork in the road, you will make a left at the lane right where the fork begins
- You will be Ferrels Lane
- You can see the back of the Hotel from there
- We are on the corner of Ferrel's and Regent Street