Fort George Hotel & Spa Enters Its Next Chapter with Debut of New Signature Sea View Tower

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Fort George Hotel & Spa announces the debut of its new Signature Sea View Tower, marking the next chapter for Belize City's landmark waterfront hotel.Fort George Hotel & Spa announces the debut of its new Signature Sea View Tower, marking the next chapter for Belize City's landmark waterfront hotel. Business Wire

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Historic Belize City landmark will nearly double its accommodations while introducing new dining, leisure and meeting experiences designed for a new era of Fort George Hotel & Spa.

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MIAMI — Fort George Hotel & Spa today announced the debut of its new Signature Sea View Tower, marking the next chapter for Belize City’s landmark waterfront hotel. Opening this fall, the six-story addition will add 66 guestrooms and suites, bringing the property’s total accommodations to 130 while elevating the experience for leisure, business and group travelers.

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Designed by Arguelles Architects, the Signature Sea View Tower draws inspiration from Belize’s coastal landscape while complementing Fort George Hotel & Spa’s historic waterfront setting.

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More than adding new accommodations, the project represents a significant investment in the future of Fort George Hotel & Spa and Belize City. Designed to honor the property’s rich heritage while embracing Belizean hospitality, the expansion introduces new dining venues, meeting spaces, wellness amenities and gathering areas that further establish Fort George as Belize City’s landmark waterfront hotel, inviting travelers to experience the city’s culture, history and vibrant waterfront.

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“This expansion represents one of the most significant milestones in Fort George’s history,”

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Scott McArdle, vice president of hospitality at Fort George Hotel & Spa.

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“While we’re nearly doubling the size of the hotel, our vision has never been simply to add more guestrooms. We’re building on Fort George’s legacy while creating new ways for travelers to experience the culture, character and hospitality of Belize City as an essential part of their Belize journey.”

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Designed by Arguelles Architects, the Signature Sea View Tower draws inspiration from Belize’s coastal landscape while complementing Fort George Hotel & Spa’s historic waterfront setting. Expansive windows frame views of the Caribbean Sea, while interiors feature natural textures, locally inspired artwork and thoughtfully curated details that reflect Belize’s culture and sense of place. The expansion also includes a new waterfront pool, complementing the property’s existing Courtyard Plunge Pool.

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The expansion introduces a collection of new experiences and amenities designed to elevate every stage of the guest journey, including:

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  • 66 new guestrooms and suites, including two Signature Sea View Penthouses
  • A spacious new arrival experience and lobby
  • A signature Mediterranean-inspired restaurant
  • An all-day lobby bar and specialty coffee concept that transitions into an evening cocktail destination
  • A new waterfront swimming pool
  • A retail boutique
  • Additional indoor and outdoor gathering spaces

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The new tower also adds approximately 4,500 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 1,300-square-foot meeting room, an 800-square-foot meeting deck and a 2,400-square-foot fourth-floor venue overlooking Belize City and the Caribbean Sea.

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Together, these additions complement the hotel’s existing amenities, including K’IN Spa, BurnBox Gym, Treehouse Restaurant, and thoughtfully curated wellness, dining and gathering experiences, creating a more complete hotel experience that balances relaxation, connection and discovery while placing guests at the heart of Belize City.

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Located in Belize City’s historic Fort George neighborhood, the hotel places travelers at the heart of the city’s history, culture and waterfront, while providing easy access to the experiences that define the wider destination, from the Belize Barrier Reef and ancient Maya sites to rainforest adventures and communities throughout the country.

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The expansion follows continued recognition for the property within the meetings and hospitality industry, including being named Best MICE Hotel 2025 and earning a nomination for The MICE Awards 2026, further reinforcing Fort George Hotel & Spa’s reputation as one of Belize’s premier destinations for leisure, business and group travel.

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Reservations for the new Signature Sea View Tower are now available for stays beginning in Fall 2026. For more information or to book a stay, visit www.fortgeorgebelize.com.

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About Fort George Hotel & Spa

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Fort George Hotel & Spa is a landmark waterfront hotel located in the historic Fort George neighborhood of Belize City. Long connected to the life and evolution of the city, the hotel combines generations of history with contemporary accommodations, dining, wellness and gathering experiences. The property currently features 64 guestrooms and suites, Treehouse Restaurant, SeaViche Bar, K’IN Spa, BurnBox Gym, the Courtyard Plunge Pool and the Lord Ashcroft Centre, offering 6,815 square feet of flexible meeting and event space for up to 500 guests. Less than 30 minutes from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, Fort George places guests within easy reach of Belize City’s cultural and historic attractions while serving as a convenient starting point for exploring the Belize Barrier Reef, Maya sites and experiences throughout the country. In Fall 2026, the hotel will debut its new 66-room Signature Sea View Tower, bringing the property to 130 guestrooms and suites and introducing new dining, leisure, retail and meeting experiences. Fort George Hotel & Spa is also preparing for its planned transition to Fort George, Belize, Autograph Collection later this fall. For more information, visit https://www.fortgeorgebelize.com/ and follow Fort George Hotel & Spa on Facebook and Instagram.

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