Gaia Riverlodge

San Ignacio Resort Hotel

Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola

"I just returned from Blancaneaux Lodge in Belize, and it completely exceeded my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I could feel how special the place is. It’s quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by natural beauty that instantly makes you slow down. The landscaping is magical with gardens, flowing creeks, and lush greenery perfectly in tune with the mountain setting. The design of the property is distinctive and full of character. Everything feels handcrafted and thoughtful, creating a sense of warmth and authenticity. It’s beautiful without trying too hard. The amenities are top-notch. There’s a huge organic garden that supplies most of the produce for the restaurants, and you can actually taste the freshness in every dish. The Garden Spot restaurant is perfect for vegetarian meals, while the Italian restaurant serves some of the best pasta I’ve had anywhere. Marty made each meal extra special and was always at the Jaguar Bar in the evenings to greet guests. The Guatemalan restaurant was another highlight. The horse stables, relaxing spa, pristine pool, and the creek running through the property all add to the feeling of total calm and connection. What really makes Blancaneaux unforgettable is the people. Bernie, the General Manager, is an incredible host… warm, kind, and always around in the best way. Adonis at the front desk took care of everything before I could even ask, and Hector from the garden shared so much about their sustainability efforts. Blancaneaux feels personal and grounded. It’s not about over-the-top luxury but about natural elegance and pure serenity. Truly one of the most special places I’ve ever stayed!"

Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge

"This resort is very special in that it’s on its own private acres of hiking trails and amazing waterfalls. The staff and service was excellent and our room had floor to ceiling windows and a private screened-in patio that overlooked the forest (villa 2). I would definitely go back to spend time away from technology (no TVs) and relax. We took an excellent trip to Tikal that the lodge set up for us through Lion tours. 2 brothers who are deeply immersed in the knowledge of the area and certified for swift water rescue (ex for the ATM tour). The only downsides of the lodge are how far it is from anything if you wanted to set up your own excursions, and the limited food selections/high cost to eat there. That said, the food was excellent (famous chef). A suggestion to the lodge is to offer the tacos/empanadas/tostadas from your lunch menu for dinner, even if it’s as an appetizer. Also to offer to-go breakfast sandwiches and burritos in the morning (a staple for us in the US). Regardless, we appreciate our time there (a special thank you to Kenroy and Kevin for making us feel like family!) and would highly recommend this very unique and special resort. Oh one more thing is we almost took more tours off the property until we realized the amazing onsite property tours they offered that aren’t available to the public. So we instead cancelled our offsite tours and took their private tour to butterfly falls and they set up lunch for us at secret falls. It was an experience I’ll never forget!"

D's Inn

"Great place close to the center. Easy 5 min walk to the market or the bus station The AC was great and the room was clean. Staff was really friendly and helped us to get a cheap taxi to the border Only downside is the barthroom. The wall doesnt go all the way to the ceiling and you can hear anything from the bed, but we can live with that. Recommended for sure."

Private forest view cabin w/AC, 2 beds-restaurant and car rental on site.

Cozy 2-bedroom bungalow in the outskirts of San Ignacio with WiFi, AC