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Gaia Riverlodge

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with spa, near Five Sisters Falls

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Nestled close to Rio on Pools and Río Frio Cave, Gaia Riverlodge is a haven for eco-conscious travelers. Unwind with continental breakfast, take a mountain bike ride or relax by the firepit. With an onsite spa offering massages and aromatherapy treatments, this hotel also offers WiFi in public areas.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $280
$348 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30

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Waterfall View Cabana

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  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain View Cabana

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(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Waterfall View Suite

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Exceptional
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  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Riverside Villa

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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Hillside Double Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mountain Pine Ridge, San Ignacio

What's nearby

  • Five Sisters Falls - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Big Rock Waterfalls - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Belize Botanic Gardens - 43 min drive - 27.7 km
  • San Ignacio Market - 55 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 57 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 61 min drive
  • Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva) - 72 min drive
  • Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 130 min drive
  • Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal) - 135 min drive
  • Orange Walk (ORZ) - 176 min drive
  • Independence and Mango Creek (INB) - 50.2 miles/80.8 km
  • Corozal (CZH) - 100.2 miles/161.2 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gaia Riverlodge

  • Gaia Riverlodge offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Five Sisters Falls. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or aromatherapy. Other highlights include a lazy river, a bar/lounge, and free bike rentals. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • Children (16 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Bike shuttle
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Renewable energy used
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of BZD 428.75 per room (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Are pets allowed at Gaia Riverlodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gaia Riverlodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Gaia Riverlodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is BZD 428.75 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gaia Riverlodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Gaia Riverlodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a lazy river and a picnic area. Gaia Riverlodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gaia Riverlodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Gaia Riverlodge like?

Gaia Riverlodge is located by the river, a short 6-minute walk from Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and 6 minutes' walk from Five Sisters Falls.

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Reviews

Gaia Riverlodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach area was a highlight with stunning views, lovely staff, and great waterside service. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great food, great location!
Russ, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The resort and entire staff is simply amazing! The onsite restaurant is excellent! The riverside beach makes for a relaxing setting with great waterside service from the bar and restaurant. The tours are led by very knowledgeable guides who are proud to share their culture and heritage.
Markus, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Has the most amazing views, waterfall on the property. Pick fresh veggies from the garden and they cook it for breakfast.
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gaia Riverlodge was great!. Excellent service, very good food and beautiful scenery and setting of the rainforest and overlooking a waterfall. The tours and guides were also very much enjoyed. Learned alot about Belize, Mayan culture and the rainforest. Highly recommend the whole experience.
Valeria, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I can't say enough wonderful things about our stay at Gaia. The rooms are amazing, we had a waterfall room with the peaceful sound of the waterfall in the background and their service was outstanding!
Jessie, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in the villa and it was wonderful! Very spacious, private, and quaint - I would describe it as rustic luxury. The staff at Gaia is great - everyone goes above and beyond! There is a lot to see and do nearby - especially if you're active. It was a great 4-night stay!
Tiffany, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was incredible. Clean and always ready for us. Staff is excellent.
Donny, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful and very picturesque in the middle of the Belize jungle. Staff, food and location are great - it is remote but beautiful!
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing time!! The staff and everyone was phenomenal!
Naika, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Located in the pine ridge reserve over looking waterfall, the view is stunning. Private waterfall natural pool lounging area is available to the guests. Room is cozy and comfortable, smaller than expected. Complimentary breakfast is great since there are only two high-end restaurants within 25 minutes drive. It is expensive to dine in the hotel. Landscape and the surrounding nature is beautiful. It is close to Big Rock waterfall. There is no AC in the room, but we didn’t feel hot as the mountain is cooling. However, the approximately to the fall does make all our clothings quite damp. The staff are extremely friendly.
Daphne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent cuisine, highly personalized service. Breathtaking setting! Fabulous, friendly and very knowledgeable tour guides! Make sure to do the bird watching walk.
Terri Butler, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property is very nice overall and the employees were wonderful. Location is lovely with easy access to the waterfall and beautiful sunsets from the deck. Only issue was the water pressure was weak in our our mountain view bungalow. Due to the location you are somewhat hostage to the restaurant as it's a bit of a trek to get out. Fortunately the kitchen did a great job and we enjoyed the meals and the drinks. They were accommodating for early morning departures and would pack up to-go breakfasts if you let them know the night before. Coffee delivery to the room was also greatly appreciated. Overall it's recommended and we would stay there again.
Karen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting on the river with nice cabanas, tram down to the river level “beach” area. The staff was amazing-all of them
Evelyn, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, exceptional staff in every position, great food and convenient location for area day trips. We would not hesitate to stay here again. Five stars
Miles, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful grounds next to a Nature trail and leaving down to a “beach” on the waterfalls
Nandita, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Cathy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Pamela, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This may have been our favorite hotel ever for our family of four, including two teens. It was gorgeous and so unique, and the hospitality was off the charts. Every staff knew our names. They were all incredible, but especially Kobe! And the waterfall and pools were amazing to swim in. We planned on spending one free day there but ended up being there for two because nobody wanted to leave them! If I had to find a criticism, the tram to the waterfall was broken while we were there. This seemed to be unusual but was a big hardship me with a bad knee. It is also fairly remote and the road is a bit scary to drive at night but we ended up doing it. It was worth it. We hope to be back!
Michele, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alexandra, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jaime, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Mindy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gaia is a very beautiful place. The property is so serene and was very grounding. The nature and wildlife is amazing and they do an excellent job to keep guests comfortable even though you are nearly in the rainforest. The staff and service were top notch and staff made sure we were comfortable and felt special. Definitely reccomend
Maya, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.!!
Noreen, 3-night trip