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Gaia Riverlodge

3.5 star property
This eco-certified lodge balances adventure with relaxation, offering complimentary bicycle rentals and spectacular views of the surrounding natural landscape

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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

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Waterfall View Cabana | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Waterfall View Cabana

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Down duvet
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Mountain View Cabana

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Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Waterfall View Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Waterfall View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Riverside Villa

Highlights

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

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Hillside Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Map
San Ignacio, Mountain Pine Ridge

What's nearby

  • Five Sisters Falls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Rock Waterfalls - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
  • San Ignacio Market - 52 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 54 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Xunantunich Mayan Ruins - 63 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Upe Nai - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Five Sisters Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maripose Jungle Lodge: Poolside Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Oxmul Coffee - ‬29 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 Swedish massage, aromatherapy, or a facial 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 smoke-free premises
  • A gift shop, massage treatment rooms, 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

Gaia Riverlodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great food, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful lodge!

We loved it at Gaia! Already want to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 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

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

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery, very attentive staff, friendly service, delicious food!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Predrag

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

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

Beatriz

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff, beautiful views and beautiful area. Well worth the remote stay.

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic lodge, the staff are very professional and make you feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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

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

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

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting on the river with nice cabanas, tram down to the river level “beach” area. The staff was amazing-all of them
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nandita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful grounds next to a Nature trail and leaving down to a “beach” on the waterfalls
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot recommend Gaia highly enough. Beautiful location, welcoming staff, easy to book tours, private rooms, and excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

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