10 Top-Rated Hotels in San Ignacio, Cayo

August 11, 2022 Deane Carmody

It’s true: parts of Belize are getting touristy. But San Ignacio remains rustic, making it a great base for budget-friendly tropical adventure travel. Canoe on the Macal River, or walk to Mayan ruins at Cahal Pec (just be warned: it's uphill).
Restaurants in San Ignacio

1. Maya Bella Downtown Hotel

36 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio, Belize, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
76%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Maya Bella Downtown Hotel

A new boutique hotel in downtown San Ignacio, Cayo, in the Caribbean country of Belize. The MBDH aspires to be the quality choice for downtown San Ignacio. We are exclusive to our guests and have all the information on downtown activities, shops and restaurants. Our rooms are minimalist in design to evoke seclusion and rest. When you enter our lobby, you will see and feel how separated the facilities and rooms are from the energy of downtown. As a guest, you don't need to buy water or coffee locally as we provide those with your stay.

The worst hotel ever

Reviewed By Valentina Z

The price of a room is high compared to what it really is. They don't do room service every day. When we got to our room we couldn't find a towel or soap, the fridge was turned off and there wasn't even a bottle of water in the fridge Luckily we booked only two nights Bad experience

2. The Lodge At Chaa Creek

77 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
87%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1867 reviews

The Lodge At Chaa Creek

Our guests say they appreciate Chaa Creek’s eco-friendly blend of pristine nature and a casually luxurious built environment, and enjoy the flexibility and choice we offer in accommodations, amenities, meals, tours and expeditions. Our wide range of accommodations allow guests to select lodgings that range from the rustic charm of the Macal River Camp to the unparalleled luxury of the new Ix Chel Luxury Rainforest Villas, whose stunning views, private Jacuzzis, plunge pools and amenities such as the attention of a personal butler have set new standards for excellence in a pristine natural environment. In addition, our infrastructure and nationwide network of colleagues enable us to offer a range of comprehensive, hassle-free tours and all-inclusive Belize vacation packages that cater to all ages, interests and levels of fitness. For example, our close relationships with premier Belizean reef and island resorts at Ambergris Caye, Placencia and other Caribbean vacation spots allow us

I just did.

Reviewed By chadwick566

Very friendly, well-organized, and efficient. And beautifully grounds within a beautiful setting with a rich array of bird life and other fauna. It's difficult to think of how a stay at Chaa Creek Lodge might be improved.

3. Black Rock Lodge

Negroman Road, Black Rock, San Ignacio 00001 Belize
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1348 reviews

Black Rock Lodge

Black Rock Lodge's stunning rainforest location offers unmatched opportunity for adventure. Whether canoeing the Macal River, horseback riding to Flourcamp Cave, or touring nearby Tikal & Caracol, guests are inspired by the diversity of the local wildlife, including over 320 bird species sighted on the property. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is evident in every aspect of your stay and our knowledgeable and friendly staff go above and beyond to ensure your comfort and enjoyment.

Perfect for nature lovers

Reviewed By Hrnfoehsofkr

This is not an upscale place by any means. No Mini fridge, AC and wifi is only in certain cabins, however if you want to see lots of wildlife and enjoy the jungle this is the place to be. The staff were so friendly and helpful, particularly Lloyd and Fernando.

4. San Ignacio Resort Hotel

18 Buena Vista St, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
79%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1611 reviews

San Ignacio Resort Hotel

Established in 1976, San Ignacio Resort Hotel is a Belizean and family-owned boutique Hotel located in the Cayo District, Western Belize. The Resort is centrally situated on a 17-acre private estate and 5-minutes away of the popular San Ignacio Town—an area that features a variety of cultural, adventurous, and culinary experiences. This characteristic has dubbed the Resort as “the only jungle in town”. The 27-room Resort is renowned for its hospitality services and features the award-winning Running W Restaurant (which showcases meats from the family’s ranch), an on-site tour company (Cayo Gial Tours), in-room wellness treatments, an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court area, the largest event facilities in the District, and the #1 Activity in San Ignacio, the Green Iguana Conservation Project. San Ignacio Resort Hotel has been the recipient of numerous awards including “Hotel of the Year” (2016, 2012), “Restaurant of the Year” (2016), and “Hospitality Award” (2015) from the Belize Tourism Board.

Relaxing, beautiful hotel with great dining

Reviewed By tinkunakama

My 15 year old daughter and I spent 4 nights here. The room was comfortable, with very good A/C, comfortable beds and clean, spacious bathroom. We ate several meals here, although we'd intended to do more in-town restaurant exploring than we did, because the hotel restaurant was so convenient and delicious. the pool was beautiful and felt great after tours in the heat and humidity. The Green Iguana Project was also worth a visit. The employees were all very courteous and helpful. We booked several excursions through the hotel and although they were slightly more expensive than I could have gotten elsewhere, the tours and guides were exceptional! We especially enjoyed Cruz and Jason - so thorough, knowledgeable, and personable. I could tell I was getting a better experience than other tours around us. I would stay here again and book with Cruz and Jason, for sure.

5. Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge, a Muy'Ono Resort

Chial Road, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 577 reviews

Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge, a Muy'Ono Resort

Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge is nestled along the banks of the Macal River in San Ignacio, Belize. Sweet Songs is surrounded by 100 acres of lush tropical forest offering incredible wildlife and bird watching. It's home to DuPlooy's Botanic Garden, the only botanic garden in the country. The eco-lodge provides an intimate jungle setting for families, couples, and groups looking for an active vacation. Sweet Songs is a true nature lover's paradise, perfectly located for access to the best of Belize culture and adventure. Ride horses to ancient Maya ruins, sunbathe on the beach, canoe on the river, see the Mayan underworld with a cave tubing excursion, or see the jungle canopy from above on a zip line tour. There's so much to see at Sweet Songs.

Singin’ Sweet Songs

Reviewed By journeemyles

Friendly staff that remember you after the first meeting. Thank you, Rita! I was there with 3 teen boys and they literally thought of the staff as family and the grounds as home by the end of our 4 days. We took the ATM Cave tour and the Xunantunich Ruins by horseback, leaving an entire day to tube, canoe and relax by the pool and on our treehouse hammock. One issue we had was with their booking agent trying to charge us an up fee on transportation. We had the all inclusive package and before we left for our trip they tried to charge me for transportation from the airport. I got that taken care of and then they did it again when we left. Thank goodness I had my confirmation emails where they clearly stated what was included with all of my details. Thankfully the front desk knew what they were doing was wrong and helped us clear it up. I’m sure it’s because the cost of gas has gotten so high, so be careful! The rooms are dark, so bring a reading light if you like to read in bed. The beach at the river is beautiful, but rocky, so bring water shoes. Bug spray.

6. Ka'ana Resort

Mile 69 1/4 George Price Highway, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
86%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1220 reviews

Ka'ana Resort

Ka'ana Resort is Belize's first Small Luxury Hotel of the World. True to its Mayan name 'Ka'ana' meaning, 'heavenly place,' this delightful resort, set in tropical gardens, offers exceptional accommodation in charming cottages with fine dining, superb service and easy access to ancient Mayan sites and numerous thrilling activities. Enjoy the best of Belize - its people, its food, and its attractions at a world class resort.

Failed to live up to its price

Reviewed By drbackpain

Minus 1 star for mediocre onsite restaurant. Waitstaffs and open air restaurant vibe were excellent but food was bland and uninteresting. I had a dinner & 3 breakfasts there. I repeated the breakfast meals only because it was included, & I was able to pre-order the day before. Pre-ordering really help since it takes 30-45 minutes to get your food otherwise. We had ordered 3 steak and egg for the 1st breakfast and only the eggs were edible. All 3 steaks were chewy-rubbery and had almost a rancid taste. Needless to say, none of us ate the steaks after the first 2 bites. We stayed with the safer choice of oatmeal and the stuff fry jacks after that. Portions were generous but we wasted food because nothing was especially tasty. Minus the 2nd star because the property did not live up to its expensive rate with direct booking. I was charged $2731 USD for 3 nights & 2 casitas. The rooms were basic and did not look like the website pictures. One safe did not work & the 2nd safe ran out of battery the 2nd day, requiring me to wait in the room while handyman replace the batteries. There were tiny little white bugs around the counter above the mini-refrigerator. I did not put my items on counter space or touching walls to avoid transporting any unwanted passengers. I did not report the buggy issue since bugs are to be expected in a tropical clime and there were only about 5 dozen bugs scurrying about. The water pressure was low and tepid for the outdoor tub and shower. It was not relaxing to soak in a tub of lukewarm water while trying to commune with nature. Thank goodness the indoor shower only has the low pressure issue. Some of the pool loungers are stained & has rips with the stuffing visible. The pool was tiny and the water was cloudy, hopefully from over-chlorination and nothing else. Cleaning staff was awesome & the room was cleaned twice a day. I drove 5 min to the Rumor Resort next door and gave them a bag of 25 articles for washing at 2PM & requested a 6PM pickup. They were glad to do it for $10USD. I did not even enquired at Ka'ana since I had read in a review that the resort charges $3-5 USD per piece. This brings me to my next point. You need a car when staying at Ka'ana otherwise you are at their mercy regarding food and laundry. It is outside of San Ignacio. Luckily, it is very simple to drive in Belize. You only have a handful of highways that are 1 way in each direction, making navigation around the country simple. There are very few cars on the road since gas is about $6.5/G and minimum wage is $1.65/h. There are frequent speed humps so you can't race anywhere.Going above 10mph over the higher speed bumps will launch you with a rather jarring landing. Even driving on unpaved roads to the San Ignacio garden, to meet up with our guide at the ATM, or to the Coxcomb Jaguar Preserve were not problematic in the 4 wheel drive. I think a teen with a learner permit can handle these roads. I am not an adventurous driver & would not attempt to drive in Bangkok or would only reluctantly drive in NYC. Don't expect luxury at Ka'anna. It was a poor choice but Cha Creek was sold out when I booked 1 month in advance. Luckily, my 2 other bookings for San Pedro & Hopkins were less expensive but were 5/5.

7. Crystal Paradise Resort

Cristo Rey Village, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
76%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 381 reviews

Crystal Paradise Resort

Come join us at Crystal Paradise located in the lush jungle alongside the beautiful Macal River; a secluded Belize resort only 3.5 miles south of San Ignacio town or 2 hrs drive from the Belize Int'l Airport. Each cabana designed and hand built by the Tut family, offering comfortable accommodations for couples, friends, and families in search of a unique Belize Vacation and Adventure. Centrally located with easy access to the most visited sites in Belize, from the famous Maya Site of Caracol, to the mysterious cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal, also join us for a peaceful canoeing down the Macal river, a horse-back ride over the hills leading to a swimming hole or one of our many tours in Belize. Enjoy viewing the toucans by the deck as you savor some delicious Belizean Cuisine served daily and prepared by the Tut Sisters with fresh vegetables from our Farmers market. Our Belizean family runs this eco-lodge as a team. We offer daily tours to Belize Maya ruins, Caves, waterfalls and more. The Tut brothers are your in-house Naturalists and are ready to share our knowledge of the area. Send us a whatsapps at 011 501 610 5593

Excellent stay with great accommodations, food, and service!

Reviewed By Alyssa P

The resort is wonderful! The room was clean and had a great fan and AC. The resort itself was beautiful and unique. We are not birders but loved seeing the Toucan and Parrot on the property (only place in the country we saw any!). The property is stunning. Very safe place to stay. The homemade food prepared for us was delicious! Some of our favorite meals were here. The family was kind and went above and beyond to meet all of our needs including our accommodations, food, drinks, transportation, and arranging COVID tests prior to leaving. I would highly recommend staying here and I would happily come back!

8. Cahal Pech Village Resort

Cahal Pech Hill P.O. Box 1, San Ignacio 00000 Belize
Excellent
35%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
8%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 854 reviews

Cahal Pech Village Resort

Cahal Pech Village Resort is located in the heart of the Mayan world, San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize. We offer professionally guided tours of local and other Mayan ruins in English and Spanish, as well as access to Mayan Healing, Culture and Art. We also offer Eco-tours, Jungle Adventure, Horseback Riding, Reef Diving and more. Relax at our Pool, or see Belize’s Beaches and Caves, Waterfalls, Sink Holes and Zoo.

what makes Cahal Pech special is the people

Reviewed By elizabeth b

It's easy to see that Cahal Pech Village Resort has the best views of San Ignacio, perhaps the best grounds (the pools!), and I would argue the best drinks in town. But what makes Cahal Pech really special is the people. Every single person who works at the resort: from the front desk, to the restaurant, to the bar, and on all of the tours, went above and beyond to make us feel special, and to welcome us to Belize. I recommend Cahal Pech and would definitely stay again. We stayed in one of the cabanas and enjoyed the privacy and servicing of the room every day. The A/C was comfortable in the extreme heat. The porch with the hammock was especially relaxing! It is really unique to be able to experience small group tours with knowledgeable and friendly tour guides. I can't recommend Derek (Caracol / Waterfall Tour) and Basilio (ATM Tour) any more- they were both amazing! It is a nice walk into town to try other bars and restaurants, as well as the market (15 or so minutes). I definitely encourage taking a taxi back- it is worth the small fare. It's also worth checking out the Cahal Pach Ruins which are right next door. We love Cahal Pech & hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did!

9. Maya Mountain Lodge

3/4 Mile Cristo Rey Road, San Ignacio Belize
Excellent
62%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 529 reviews

Maya Mountain Lodge

The Maya Mountain Lodge is a eco-jungle lodge located 3/4 mile out of San Ignacio on the Cristo Rey Road. It is only five minutes from downtown San Ignacio where a variety of restaurants, giftshops, as well as general shopping are available. It is surrounded by Mayan temples, adventure caves, rivers and other attractions. The Maya Mountain Lodge has 9 air conditioned units with fully equipped kitchens. The units vary from cabins, apartments, to a 3 bedroom home with private yard. Weekly and monthly rates are available for up to 40% discount. The lodge has a tour desk which refers you to safe, reliable tours of high quality and which are fun as well as educational. There is a pool, nature trails, tropical gardens, meeting room, spa, and free high quality WiFi. Hiking, birding, and both guided and self tours of the organic and tropical gardens are available.

Great Jungle Lodge

Reviewed By karynb868

We stayed here 3 nights with a party of 11 and it was great! The location is great for going to Tikkal and the ATM caves. They will set you up with great tour guides and arrange for pick-up and drop off. Our tours were great. The accommodation is clean and has such an adventurous appeal. Pool was small but perfect for a dip and relaxing. The restaurant was not open but we ate nearby at some great finds and it was so easy to navigate the town.

10. The Green Valley Inn

Belle road, Mile 58, George Price Hwy., Unitedville, San Ignacio 99999 Belize
Excellent
99%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 75 reviews

The Green Valley Inn

Our place is close to parks, tourist attractions as ATM, Caracol, Mountain Pine Ridge ..... You’ll love it because of the outdoors space, quietness and showering under the stars. We welcome couples, solo adventurers and business travelers. The rooms as well as the tree house have electricity, coffee makers, fridge, ventilator, private porch, inside bathroom and outdoor showers.

25th Anniversary Trip Highlight!

Reviewed By T4799UMjohnb

The Green Valley Inn in Western Belize was the middle of our 25th-anniversary trip stay. We had so many adventures touring Mayan ruins, adventuring through ATM (not for the meek!), exploring San Ignacio, and spending so many quality meals with Marcela and Eva. Marcela was able to set up wonderful guides to ATM and Caracol, and then she sat with us and gave wonderful suggestions on day trips to San Igancio, Xunantunich, Cahal Pech (surprisingly our favorite site!), chocolate making, and wonderful places to eat. We had a rental car and wanted to explore and were able to do so to our heart's content. Speaking of wonderful food, we had most of our meals with Marcela and Eva and wouldn't dare change it! Great food and great company! We stayed at three other places, but the Green Valley Inn was the best of them!

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