acquisition-guide· August 15, 2026
What Does It Mean to Own an Overwater Hotel? The Lina Point Structure Explained
By Overwater.com
One Resort, Multiple Ownership Layers
Lina Point Resort is structured as a multi-ownership property — which creates flexibility for buyers but some complexity worth understanding before you inquire. Here is the full breakdown.
The Resort (Full Acquisition) — $2,100,000
- The 3-story hotel building (9 operating suites)
- The Wild Flour Bakery (lobby level)
- The pool bar
- The Mayan Restaurant (full-service restaurant on property)
- Private sandbar off the dock
- Multiple docks with boat tie-up capacity
- All FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) in operating condition
- Booking systems, guest CRM, and brand assets
- Management rights on the 5 overwater cabanas — 30% of all reservation revenue from day one
The transfer is via IBC share purchase. The hotel buyer does not own the cabanas outright — they inherit the management contracts, which entitle the hotel operator to 30% of every cabana booking in perpetuity.
The Overwater Cabanas — From $400,000 Each
Five individually titled glass-floor overwater cabanas are available for purchase separately from the resort. Each is a standalone freehold property with its own title. Cabana buyers own their unit outright and receive 70% of reservation revenue net of management fees.
View individual cabana listings →
Development Lots — From $100,000
Three undeveloped lots adjacent to the resort are offered separately, zoned for tourism and residential development.
Can One Buyer Acquire Everything?
Yes. A buyer could acquire the resort, all five cabanas, and all three lots in a single transaction — complete control of the Lina Point compound.
The Permit Situation
The five overwater cabanas were constructed under permits that predate Belize's current coastal development regulations. New overwater structures of this type cannot be permitted under current rules — these five units represent a category of Belize real estate that cannot be replicated by new construction.
Next Steps
After a brief qualification call, qualified buyers are invited for a site visit — typically within 2–4 weeks. Fly into San Pedro (SPR); the resort is a golf-cart ride north of the bridge.
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Lina Point Resort — For Sale
The only freehold overwater hotel on Ambergris Caye, Belize. $2.1M turnkey — 9 hotel suites, 5 glass-floor cabanas, The Mayan Restaurant. Seller financing available.