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# El Gran Castillo de Arena

## Photo gallery for El Gran Castillo de Arena

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![In-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - El Gran Castillo de Arena (San Pedro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64590000/64580900/64580858/ac88c712.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Outdoor pool - El Gran Castillo de Arena (San Pedro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64590000/64580900/64580858/780ffa6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Located close to Mexico Rocks, El Gran Castillo de Arena provides a garden and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

Sleeps 6

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Dryer
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### El Gran Castillo de Arena

This smoke-free villa features an outdoor pool, free use of bicycles, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills. The villa boasts a private pool and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dryer and a refrigerator, and other amenities include a balcony and a private yard. 

This villa offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star villa have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. 

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. 

Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. 

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. 

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On a sandy beach
- Beach towels

### Pool/Spa

- Outdoor pool
- Private pool

### Internet

- Available in the villa: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free secured self parking on site

### Family friendly

- Children's books
- Children's toys
- High chair
- Travel crib

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Window screens

### Entertainment

- TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony/patio
- Barbecue grill
- Dock
- Fully-fenced
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Yard

### Laundry

- Dryer

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan

### Pets

- Service animals only (pets not allowed)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- No elevator
- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Guidebooks
- Iron/ironing board
- Local maps
- Restaurant dining guides
- Safe

### Location highlights

- Near the ocean

### Things to do

- Free bicycle rentals
- Ecotours nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- 3 units
- Free bicycle rentals
- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

- Cleaning fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
- A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. 

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is professionally cleaned

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

### Property is also known as

El Gran Castillo Arena Pedro

El Gran Castillo de Arena Villa

El Gran Castillo de Arena San Pedro

El Gran Castillo de Arena Villa San Pedro

## About the area

Located in San Pedro, this villa is on the beach. Belizean Melody Art Gallery and Belize Chocolate Company are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Mexico Rocks. Secret Beach and San Pedro Central Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. [Visit our San Pedro travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Pedro.dx3253)

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![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C17.98033%2C-87.92304&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bWMNgljHwrONjnWMwCiLd6p2WUs=)

4.5 Miles North, San Pedro, Corozal District

### What's nearby

- ![Awesome day snorkeling four sites. Who knew I'd be bear hugging a nerf shark that day! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3253/7bae64e6-b780-444d-aa7a-bba487d17fe2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hol Chan Marine Reserve  
1 min walk \- 0.1 km
- Secret Beach  
14 min drive \- 7.3 km
- Belize Chocolate Company  
31 min drive \- 10.3 km
- San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi  
33 min drive \- 11.3 km
- Bacalar Chico National Park & Marine Reserve  
62 min drive \- 20.5 km

### Getting around

- San Pedro (SPR-John Greif II)  
26 min drive

### Restaurants

- Blue Bayou  
13 min drive
- Rain Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge  
8 min drive
- RASA Southeast Asian Kitchen  
16 min drive
- Aji Tapa Lounge  
7 min drive
- Secret Paradise Beach Bar & Grill  
14 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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