Testimonials
Many of our guests have had great things to say about us over the years. Below, we share a few examples of our brides and their families who have had an amazing wedding day experience at Victoria House.
But don't take our word for it; browse through our collection of testimonials below.
Dear Javier and Oscar,
When Candace and I initially started planning our wedding at the VH we had a picture of what we were expecting painted in our heads. I can say with the greatest of words that with the help of you and your staff our wedding was more than we could have ever expected! We were taken care of from the moment we stepped on the grounds and everything was picture perfect! We had initially thought that we would be making last minute adjustments and plans, but instead found ourselves relaxing with our friends and family while your staff planned the most beautiful ceremony and spectacular reception!
We could not have been happier with our wedding and everyone in our party had an unbelievable time! Your staff was beyond professional and exceeded our expectations attending to all of our needs and wishes throughout the week. We truly felt like we were the only couple to have ever been married at the VH, even up to our departure as the next weeks wedding party was arriving.
We can’t wait to have our next trip to the VH and celebrate many anniversaries to come on familiar grounds in such beautiful surroundings. We truly appreciate everything that you, Oscar, and your entire staff did to help us plan a picture perfect wedding!
All the best and we can’t wait to visit again soon,
Candace and Andy McDowell
February 2007
After my future husband Steve proposed, we knew that we wanted to do something different for our wedding. We had been to Victoria House three times before our engagement, including one wedding of dear friends of ours. We talked about several different locations but it always came back to Victoria House and Ambergris Caye. After setting the date with Jenneth in their Houston office, we headed down to make arrangements with the local staff. Everyone had great ideas and we headed home confident in our decision. As the wedding weekend came around, we headed back to the island with nearly 110 guests! We filled Victoria House and then some!
The staff at Victoria House really set my mind at ease. I remember telling Fernanda how I felt like I should have more to do or be worried, which I never was! She assured me they would take care of everything and that they did and then some! We had some of the most amazing food from Jose Louis at our events; including the most incredible welcome barbeque with a 23-piece steel drum band. The drinks never stopped flowing and I think Javier called in a favor for exceptional weather. We were married at Victoria House on November 15, 2008 at the most incredible, endless beach alter. By the time we headed to bed late that evening, we knew how special and perfect this wedding was for us. I wish I could name every member of the staff that made it memorable. It was an amazing fun filled four days! Our guests had such an incredible time and some have already returned (as did we and we will continue to do so!!). I could not have asked for a more perfect wedding. Thank you everyone at Victoria House for making our wedding so special!!
Vicki and Steve Weyel
November 2008
Where to even begin? We are not sure, but even when we dreamed of our "perfect" wedding we never imagined it would be this amazing. Truly there are not words to describe how perfectly wonderful and amazing our wedding day was, it was the perfect beginning to the rest of our lives together! When we came to Victoria House last year, we fell in love with the grounds and the staff immediately. Planning a wedding close to home, let alone in another country, can be very stressful for any bride and groom, but never once did we worry about anything being taken care of with Javier at the helm!
Bringing 30 people with us, we were worried about everyone else falling in love with Ambergris Caye like we did, but thanks to everyone at Victoria House ALL 30 of them can't wait to come back (be prepared, there is talk of a reunion there)! From booking rooms with Donald to working out the smallest details of the wedding day with Javier and Oscar everyone and their needs were taken care of, allowing us to feel like the only guests Victoria House had for those few days! The service for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception to the service we got while lounging around the pool and sitting in the bar or restaurant was top notch. Not only was it wonderful service from the moment we arrived at the San Pedro airport to the time we left, but the cuisine was so spectacular that our guests are still raving about it; it is unusual to still hear people talking about it weeks later!
We have been home for a few weeks now, but every time we look at a picture or hear a story about our trip it takes us right back to the amazing Victoria House! It truly is a home away from home and we can't wait to spend many anniversaries with our friends and family of Victoria House.
Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for starting our lives together in such a wonderful fashion!
All of our love, Dan & Stephanie Modaff
March 2011
Dear Liz and Javier,
My heartfelt thanks for the wedding of a lifetime! I couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect day, at a more perfect and picturesque venue! The resort is so beautiful and classy -there is no other like it. Everyone at VH catered to my every whim - and those of my guests...and went above and beyond our expectations. (Our special thanks to Kenny and all of the bartenders and staff for putting up with a rowdy crowd and showing them a great time!)
As a nervous bride, planning a wedding in another country could have been so stressful! Thank you for making me feel totally at ease that everything would go perfectly - and it did! Liz took care of everyone's reservations, sometimes fielding a barrage of calls from my guests who'd never traveled out of the country - all with such patience!!! And Javier took care of every little detail of my wedding and really made sure that it would be everything that we hoped for. His attention to detail made the day perfect. (And the flowers were breath-taking Javier...you really out did yourself!)
It is rare that you attend a seated-dinner at a wedding for 45 people and get cuisine that everyone raves about - our thanks to Amy for a delicious feast! Months later, we still have guests who swear that our chocolate wedding cake was the best they had ever tasted!
What more can I say except...exquisite and total perfection! You guys are the best...the most important day of our lives could not have been more special. If you ever need anything from us, please feel free to ask. We owe you and your staff so much...
Our warmest thanks,
Donna & Andy Tryba
August 2005
Speaking for our family, we enjoyed every minute of our stay at Victoria House and have already recommended you to friends. Thanks for taking such good care of our son and his bride during their wedding celebration. I'm sure you'll hear from the Peju family separately, but from our experience it could not have been better.
Congratulations on an exceptional, hospitable staff. From the initial greeting to the final good-byes, they were friendly, gracious and attentive.
All best,
Lynne Devereux
February 2011
We wanted a wedding with our closest friends and family, not too formal, not too traditional and found the perfect destination: Victoria House is absolutely beautiful and was the perfect size and style resort for our ~25 people wedding. The team around Javier and Oscar took loads of planning stress off our shoulders and were our de facto wedding planners. From the first to the last minute everyone was genuinely focused on us and our happiness, not on "selling us a wedding" like some full time wedding planners are. All our guests absolutely loved the trip, we stayed within our budget and everything worked out perfectly. We will come back for many anniversaries!
Trudi and Henning
April 2010
Javier, Donald and Janet,
I do apologize for the length of time that it has taken me to send you this email. But please know that we have thought of you so often.
Clarence and I are so very appreciative of all that the three of you did to make our wedding at Victoria House the fairy tale that I envisioned having even as far back as my childhood. Javier, you made all my dreams come true on our wedding day. For that, you have our sincerest gratitude.
Donald, from the moment Hurricane Emily decided to threaten our dream until we departed Victoria House, you were right there facilitating everything to ensure our satisfaction. Your customer service was beyond belief and well beyond the call of duty. Thank you so very much for such special attention and care.
Janet, what can I say...I would have never gotten in that dress without you!!! When I look at the pictures of us with you lacing up the back corset detail, I have to smile. That was quite a challenge. But you made me look good on my wedding day. Big, big, thanks for that.
Javier and Janet, I hope that you will have an opportunity to review our wedding DVD. We see glimpses of you here and there and all the fond memories come rushing back. Truly, you guys were our blessings and for that, we are eternally grateful.
At present, we plan to return to Victoria House for our second anniversary. We are already committed to going to Hawaii for our first anniversary. But Clarence is still talking about going back next year. Oh well, we will see you in a year or two - at the latest.
Many, Many Thanks For Everything!!!!
Reanee Ellis
July 2005
Javier-
I just wanted to thank you again for an absolutely perfect dream come true for my daughter Cassidy and her new husband Sean. Our stay with you on your island and at your resort was absolutely above board. We could find zero things wrong with our entire week. In fact, when we first arrived, Sean's aunt cried for 20 minutes because she was overwhelmed with the beauty.
You couldn't have put together a more perfect wedding for the kids. It was so simple, stress-free, and immaculate. The whole family has such a beautiful memory to hold forever.
Thank you again for such a beautiful beginning of Cassi and Sean's life together.
Camille C.
The Mom
May 2008
I recently returned after spending 11 days at Victoria House and my experience was nothing short of spectacular. Fourteen of my family members traveled to Ambergris Caye to celebrate my wedding. Of the 14, two were teenagers and two were elementary-aged. All 14 of us agreed that this was, by far, the best resort on the island and the best vacation any of us have ever been on.
From the moment I booked the vacation last summer to the time I was dropped off for my departure at Tropic Air, every detail was meticulously addressed by a variety of the hotel staff. It's tough planning a wedding when you are thousands of miles away but Javier made it simple. He was always available to answer any question I may have had over the past several months and was always eager to help and/or make a suggestion. Once I arrived, he brought in the most equisite flowers (freshly cut that morning) and allowed my now-husband and I the opportunity to choose whichever flower we liked. When I forgot to order the wedding cake (oops!), Javier kindly made the order for me. (The chocolate cake from Amy Knox is to die for!) Javier even arranged to have Carlos, the best hairstylist and makeup artist in Belize, come to my casita the day of the wedding to style myself and my mother. He too was a gem. Javier paid attention to every detail and I credit him for allowing me to have the most perfect wedding imaginable. (They even raked the area where the ceremony was being held right before the event and decorated the area beautifully - these are just a few of the details that separate Victoria House from the others.)
Several reviews discuss the excellent staff; however they are even better in person. As I mentioned, there were 14 of us staying at the resort. Each staff member made it a point to learn each of our names, and even knew our likes and dislikes. Not only are they all polite and personable, but they are all very hard workers. From the men who rake the beach each morning, to the gardeners who are constantly planting flowers, everyone works their hardest to make Victoria House the best resort in Belize.
Of all of the staff, however, Leonel and Miguel stood out the most. Both men were right there when we needed something and graciously adhered to any of our requests. They also got along very well with my husband and I, and our children.
My family and I stayed in a variety of rooms. The teenagers stayed in the state rooms, which were great in value. The views were great and the bathrooms were spacious. I initially stayed in a casita, which was very charming. The chairs and hammock out front were great. The casita was just the right size and was really neat looking. After the wedding, we upgraded to the Rainforest Suite, which was wonderful. The bed was very large and comfortable, the bathroom was also very large and it had plenty of seating inside and out. It was lovely being able to wake up and watch the sunrise from bed. A few of my relatives stayed in the Plantation Rooms, which they liked very much.
Rooms come with a continental breakfast, which consists of two slices of freshly baked bread (amazing!) and three freshly baked muffins. The flavors change daily. All were delicious. We ate at the Palmilla Restaurant several times and everything we had there was delicious as well.
The hotel provides free bicycles to guests. You could also rent golf carts on site. We took advantage of both offerings several times.
The pools are very clean and refreshing, and the beach is gorgeous. The staff clear the seagrass and brush that washes up daily. There is also a roped off area at the end of the pier where guests can swim. The dive shop kindly lent the kids snorkel gear several times during our stay so they could search for sting rays and the moray eel.
I could probably write forever but I will end this review now. If you are debating over where to stay, this should be your pick. Nothing on Ambergris Caye even remotely compares to Victoria House - location, staff, food, grounds, rooms - all are top notch. I was there for 11 days and felt like I was in paradise at every moment. Again, nothing compares to Victoria House. I cannot wait to return.
To the staff at Victoria House - thank you again for giving me the best wedding imaginable.
Jenn & Todd
February 2011
Victoria House - the perfect wedding and vacation! There were 15 of us ranging in age from 20 to 83. Our family and guests stayed in each style of room they have to offer. All are beautiful. The Casita was perfect for couples, as well as the Plantation rooms. The Rainforest Suite is their bright honeymoon suite and Casa Azul is beautiful beyond belief. Excellent personal service begins the moment you begin making arrangements with their Houston office and continues as you step off the Tropic Air hopper plane in San Pedro.
The wedding was like a dream. My beautiful daughter and her fiancé walked down an isle of sand, conch shells and island flowers. Sunset was their backdrop and couldn't have been more beautiful. The food was delicious, the band - well we were dancing in the pool. Whatever your desire, they are able to deliver with a smile.
Thank you Javier, Oscar and the entire staff for the memory of a lifetime.
Diane Cameron
October 2008
