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Gaia Riverlodge

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Waterfall View Suite | Terrace/patio
Waterfall View Cabana | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Riverside Villa | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Gaia Riverlodge, near Rio on Pools and Río Frio Cave, is perfect for eco-conscious travelers. Enjoy a continental breakfast, borrow mountain bikes, or relax by the firepit. Indulge in massages and aromatherapy at the spa. WiFi is available in common areas.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Waterfall View Cabana | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Waterfall View Cabana

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Mountain View Cabana

10.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Waterfall View Suite | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Waterfall View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Riverside Villa | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Riverside Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Hillside Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Mountain Pine Ridge, San Ignacio

What's nearby

  • Five Sisters Falls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Rock Waterfalls - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Belize Botanical Gardens - 38 min drive - 23.5 km
  • San Ignacio Market - 52 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 54 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxmul Coffee - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Upe Nai - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Five Sisters Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maripose Jungle Lodge: Poolside Bar - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Gaia Riverlodge

Hotel near Five Sisters Falls
Located close to Rio on Pools and Río Frio Cave, Gaia Riverlodge provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Adventurous travelers may like the mountain biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a facial, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A bicycle shuttle, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like safes and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and down comforters
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and LED light bulbs

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Mountain biking

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BZD 428.75 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Gaia Riverlodge Hotel San Ignacio
Gaia Riverlodge San Ignacio
Gaia Riverlodge Hotel
Gaia Riverlodge Hotel
Gaia Riverlodge San Ignacio
Gaia Riverlodge Hotel San Ignacio

Frequently asked questions

Is Gaia Riverlodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gaia Riverlodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gaia Riverlodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Gaia Riverlodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Gaia Riverlodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BZD 428.75 per room applies.

Where is Gaia Riverlodge located?

Situated on a river, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Five Sisters Falls and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rio on Pools and Barton Creek Cave Reserve. Thousand Foot Falls and Río Frio Cave are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Gaia Riverlodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 190 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Very expensive but was very thankful I got at least one night experience at Gaia. Waking up to the 5 Sisters waterfalls is magical. Especially loved the garden and was very lucky to get a tour from farmer Pat. We also did a night jungle walk and we enjoyed that a lot as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

casey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. The waterfalls on site are stunning. The views from the restaurant are amazing and the staff was great. They were always friendly and attentive. The only complaint is that it needs some sort of AC for during the day. Fans weren't enough to keep the room cool in the hot season. Other times of the year I'm sure it's perfect. I'd still highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and awesome staff.. Food was amazing.. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location with a great view, amazing staff, the only negative thing ist that the food at the restaurant is a little to expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freddie and Shawn were very helpful and incredibly kind.

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was really nice with lots of atmosphere and lush gardens. The best was a view of waterfalls from our cabana and you could hear them too. Very soothing. Also, could take a small funicular down to beach area where you could swim amongst the waterfalls. The lodge would even bring you lunch and drinks. The staff and tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The food was excellent too! Highly recommend! Very satisfied!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia was INCREDIBLE. The property is gorgeous, the rooms are beautiful, the scenery is stunning, and yet the best part is the fantastic service. We felt like friends with Freddy and Javier by the time we left. Greg was also a wonderful tour guide. And Colby helped us decide on and book adventures. They all made us feel right at home! un fact, they didn’t let us check in until we’d had a welcome drink and sat down for a lovely candlelit dinner. And speaking of the restaurant - the food and drinks on the property are really great which is good because unless you have 4WD you’re unlikely to be going elsewhere to eat. Expect to pay American prices for food and drinks but it’s worth it as almost all (if not all) the food is grown right there on the property - everything’s incredibly fresh and delicious. My favorite part was lounging down by the waterfall or sitting on our balcony overlooking it, listening to the sounds of the jungle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sareta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent three days at Gaia, a beautiful, small lodge nestled in the hills above San Ignacio. The room was beautiful and looked out over the waterfalls, the sounds of which lulled us to sleep. Dinner and drinks in the main lodge were excellent. We also went on an Intro to Birding tour in the morning, saw toucans and other birds and went on the tour of the garden which supplies fruits and veg to Gaia and to its sister resort in San Pedro. You can hike along the nature paths and walk down to the waterfall and chill out there (and take the funicular back up!). I was a bit worried that we were too far out of San Ignacio for first time visitors who were going to be out and about doing things like the ATM cave tour and visiting ruins, but the road is now almost entirely paved (only the last 10 mins are off road, and that section is graded). Gaia is better suited to those who want a few days in a beautiful luxury setting away from it all. But with our own rental car, we had the best of both worlds and left feeling refreshed by the greenery and water, the beauty of Gaia, and uniformly fantastic people who work there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing breathtaking property. The views, vibe, & accommodations beautiful, & the entire staff wonderful. Private, secluded, beauty all around. Nature trails, exploring. Coco the dog! A surprise magick show by one of the team. (Vegas needs to watch out for Chris!) It took me this long to write the review, because im still mourning leaving. Literally broke my heart to go. The restaurant lovely, food great. We barely left premises, didn't want to. The jungle felt like home, like paradise. The Government tourism board needs to focus on these secluded jungle properties, not just the beach area! Unlimited potential for nature lovers seeking privacy. And we are hospitality veterans, working in hotels 30 years. Very critical eye! The owner and his son chose a great property & location, & their vision translated and was magical for us. Absolute magic, & we are so grateful. To the staff as well, each one. We will be back, hopefully sooner than later. Thank you Belize, thank you Gaia. Thank you Expedia for making it more affordable for us hospitality veterans. Was a dream come true.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaïa is a dream. We loved every second of our stay. Massages at the waterfall, dinner, the amazing room, coffee service to your room in the am. The staff was so friendly and kind. They have literally thought of everything. Our only mistake was not staying longer.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia has an Amazing location perched above a beautiful waterfall. Three days was sufficient for us—gave us time to tour a Mayan Ruin and canoe thru a nearby cave. The food was outstanding as was the staff. Javier and Freddie really made the stay next level. The road in needs some attention, beyond that our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Phenomenal is an understatement. The property is stunning, and the service is out of this world. Special thanks to Selvi, Freddy, and Javier for taking exceptional care of us. Definitely get a waterfall room! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful property BUT they need to take resposability for the road into the property. It was pure hell going in and out
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff and facilities were amazing. We did a guided tour nearly every day. Every guide was phenomenal - knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. Everything you could ask for. The river is so relaxing we could have stayed there all day and would have been thrilled. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful and very picturesque in the middle of the Belize jungle. Staff, food and location are great - it is remote but beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri Butler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cuisine, highly personalized service. Breathtaking setting! Fabulous, friendly and very knowledgeable tour guides! Make sure to do the bird watching walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia was as beautiful as all I read about! From the moment we arrived at Belize International Airport, we were greeted right away from a staff member of Gaia informing us of where our shuttle would be. Before you know it, we were in the mountains greeted at the front desk by Colby and Tony in the restaurant who was at our beck and call with every need we had. we had lovely dinners breakfast on the beautiful deck overlooking the waterfall, took the bikes out one day and found big rock waterfall, which was an amazing day. Bring your water shoes Had amazing dinners each night under the beautiful stars. What a perfect relaxing vacation.!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding property, with amazing service, exceptional food, in a breathtaking atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
I paid more for a room next to the waterfall. The windows had no glasses, just screens. Therefore, the room was wet and cold. We had to use the hair dryer to dry everything at all times. The hot water was not coming out. They could not fix it. The concierge was a disaster. Organized poor excursions, and when we traded, he charged the same amount. Except for a couple of days everything else was not worth it. Tthey said they would refund two nights. They did not refund the complete two nights. The food was also bad
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia was a wonderful place to enjoy the jungle side of Belize. The staff was very responsive and assisted me with transfer from Belize City and back. There was an extra charge for this service. Check in was a breeze and the rooms are very comfortable. Hector at the front desk made arrangements for tours and spa and transportation, Freddy and Demor and Darren were perfect servers and went above and beyond! The resort is lucky to have them. The space down by the waterfall for sunning, dining and spa is so peaceful! Coco, the resort dog, accompanied me on a walk to Big Rock Falls too! It was a lovely stay. I cannot wait to come back some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time!! The staff and everyone was phenomenal!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The riverside Villa was amazing. One of the most beautiful places I have ever stay. We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was great!! The service was exceptional, the food and the tours were over our expectations. I hope to visit the Gaia hotel in the future. The staff did a great job. You are doing a great job with this hotel! Thank you for these beautiful days in the forest!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Predrag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Amazing Property

The beauty of this hotel is only eclipsed by the hospitality. The staff here are amazing. Every person went out of their way to be helpful, friendly and engaging. 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024