I chose Zenses Hotel because it appeared to offer a relaxing, family-friendly experience. Unfortunately, my stay left me disappointed, primarily due to safety concerns, poor communication, and a lack of management accountability.
For the first three days, the complimentary boat shuttle between the hotel and the village was unavailable due to mechanical issues, forcing guests to pay for ferry transportation. When the shuttle resumed, staff never informed us, we only discovered it after seeing the boat ourselves and asking.
The most serious issue occurred when I fell while carrying my sleeping one-year-old as I exited the elevator. I immediately reported the incident and was offered only a Band-Aid while being told no one had ever fallen before. The next morning, I noticed the elevator was not level with the floor, which appeared to have contributed to my fall. I later followed up with another receptionist, who was surprised because no one had informed her about what had happened. Although she expressed empathy and said she would notify management, I never received a phone call, apology, wellness check, or follow-up from management. Even after requesting and receiving the security footage before checkout, I was never contacted. As a guest, especially one injured while carrying a child, that level of disregard was deeply disappointing.
What concerned me most, however, was learning that the hotel was not certified by the Belize Tourism Board, operating without approval.