Must-see hotels in Cayo District

  • Maya Mountain Lodge

    Cayo District

    Lush gardens with a trail leading to a small, ancient Maya ceremonial site and the eight air-conditioned cottages with tile floors and porches hung with…

  • Nina's Place

    Cayo District

    There are three cabañas and a bungalow on a hillside at this 1.5-acre resort in the Western Hwy village of Blackman Eddy. Cabins are well-furnished with…

  • Bella's Jungle Lodge

    Cayo District

    Bella's has added a very cool riverside jungle location to its hostel world and it's a fine spot for budget travelers to commune with nature…

  • MET Outfitters & Lodge

    Cayo District

    The accommodations here are mainly geared around horseback riding and birdwatching packages of between four and eight days. After a day of horseback…

  • Mana Kai Camping & Cabins

    San Ignacio

    Perhaps the best urban camping ground in Belize, Mana Kai is a big swath of flat grassy land with an open-air communal kitchen, palapa (open-air shelter…

  • Maya Vista

    Cayo District

    This family-run resort is set on 70 acres of working farm and garden-filled jungle savanna with a killer view of El Castillo in Xunantunich. Eight…

  • Tree of Life Guesthouse

    Hummingbird Highway

    This eco-oriented farmstay/guesthouse about 2 miles west of the highway near Armenia village is the offbeat ecoproject of expats Jason and Natalie …

  • Lost World Jungle Lodge

    Hummingbird Highway

    Tucked away on a quiet property just off the Hummingbird Hwy, Lost World is a family-run backpacker haven with an offbeat choice of accommodations. The…

  • Venus Hotel

    San Ignacio

    The three-story Venus is something of a landmark on Burns Ave, drawing in wandering travelers. It's not flash but it's friendly, decent value and the…

  • Crystal Paradise Resort

    Cayo District

    The Tut family's resort is spread out over well-tended gardens just above the Macal River, and offers utilitarian but comfortable cabañas. Most guests…

  • Casa del Caballo Blanco

    Cayo District

    About a mile out of San Ignacio on the way to Bullet Tree Falls, the 'House of the White Horse' is a concrete yellow ecolodge set on 23 acres of rolling…

  • Martha's Guesthouse

    San Ignacio

    This family-run guesthouse has 10 bright, sparkling-clean rooms, each with a private balcony and a cut above most in the town center. Woven Maya…

  • Benque Resort & Spa

    Cayo District

    This three-story home on the south bank of the Mopan River offers unexpected B&B-type amenities, including beautiful woodwork and colorful tiled bathrooms…

  • Gumbolimbo Village Resort

    Cayo District

    Perched high atop a hillside covered in gumbo-limbo trees, this resort offers modern cabañas, as well as the romantic hexagon room with cool white…

  • Old House Hostel

    San Ignacio

    There's a lot to like about this hostel above the sometimes-happening Soul Project bar. The two eight-bed dorms are clean and spacious with lockers and wi…

  • Villa San Juan

    Belmopan

    The three comfortable rooms in this family-run Spanish-style villa orbit a homey communal lounge-dining area and overlook a large in-ground pool. Rooms…

  • Bull Frog Inn

    Belmopan

    The Bull Frog is a cheerful, if nondescript, place on the eastern edge of town. The 26 rooms are spacious and comfortable enough with cable TV, fridge and…

  • River Park Inn

    San Ignacio

    This large property backs onto the Macal River just north of the town center, with plenty of space for campers and RVs. There are also two comfortable…

  • Hotel Mallorca

    San Ignacio

    Colorful quilts on firm beds in compact rooms with cable TV and hot showers are the main selling points of Hotel Mallorca. Management lives onsite and…

  • Kantara Ku

    Hummingbird Highway

    Kantara is an intimate midrange resort, with just a few cabañas, villas and cottage rooms in grounds full of fruit trees, backed by verdant rainforest…

  • Western Guesthouse

    San Ignacio

    The Urbina family's guesthouse is above a hardware store on San Ignacio's quiet west side. Big pluses are the family atmosphere and access to a fully…

  • Hi-Et Guest House

    San Ignacio

    Friendly, family-owned and budget-friendly, Hi-Et occupies two connected timber houses, each with its own veranda overlooking the busy street below. The…

  • Yax'che Jungle Camp

    Hummingbird Highway

    Adventure guide Marcos Cucul runs this little camp just off the highway. Spacious cabañas on stilts have sunken bathrooms and verandas. There's a communal…

  • Orange Gallery

    Cayo District

    The guesthouse behind the Orange Gallery gift shop offers simple but clean and comfortable en-suite rooms and easy access to the excellent Orange Cafe.

  • Moonracer Farm

    Cayo District

    Intimate, rustic Moonracer occupies the former grounds of a wild feline rehabilitation center. There's one jungle cabin with two double rooms, each with…

  • Rosa's Hotel

    San Ignacio

    Rosa's is a little nondescript but it's friendly, central and decent value, especially if you value air-con. Close to a nightclub that gets loud on…

  • García Sisters' Homestay

    Cayo District

    Just north of San Antonio village, the García Sisters offer rooms behind their Maya gallery and spots to pitch a tent. Traditional meals are BZ$15.

  • Hotel El Pilar

    Cayo District

    The yellow two-story building right in town is an utterly dull choice compared with nearby lodges and cabins but rooms are clean enough.