Bill Resort

I consider this older resort hotel to be a 'hidden gem' at Lamai Beach. I was skeptical about it at first because I had seen it from the beach during the pandemic and it seemed to be falling apart. But on this trip I had to book on short notice and my options were limited, so I decided to try it. I was pleasantly surprised! Although you can't tell from the beach, it's a large resort that extends up to a number of bungalows up on the hill. Yes, it's old and in need of maintenance, but it's directly on the beach in a good location. Your satisfaction with your Bill Resort experience may depend on the type of room that you book. The beachside bungalows were nice, but beyond my budget. (And you need to book them far in advance.) I chose NOT to book in the cheapest group of rooms in a common building. Instead I booked the 'villa', which was large and had a nice patio. If you're not sure which room to choose, ask the lady at the front desk, who is very helpful. Motorcycles can be rented from the front office as well. The resort is still a bit rough around the edges but it seems like they've made incremental improvements. Their restaurant is open (although I didn't eat there), the pool water looks clean, and the beachside massage ladies are available almost every day. One night per week they have a 'reggae night' at the bar. It was a bit noisy and it's not my thing, but I was glad to see that they have a popular activity. Downhill from the resort on the other side is the main road, Lamai Post Office, and a Macro. Overall, Bill Resort is in an excellent location right on Lamai Beach at an affordable price for the area. I would stay there again on future trips to the Lamai area.