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Reviews of Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures

3 out of 5
Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures
Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Stann Creek District, Hopkins

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is located with the Bacawina rainforest There are plenty of worthwhile tours or you can hike on your own. The trails are maintained by National park rangers It is a safe place- there was no evident crime or any immediate danger from the wildlife Definitely bring bug spray The suite at the resort was spacious and clean, however, there is no air conditioning and it tends to be very hot and humid and not much of a breeze The food and cocktail menu at the restaurant is lumited but the food and drinks were good The staff is phenomenal in service, friendliness and knowledge The tour guides are A
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was beautiful. Our room was clean and really nice with a screen porch that we sat on every morning to listen to the birds. Coming from Colorado we were really hot since there’s no air conditioning but it is a rainforest so we dealt with it, had 2 floor fans and a ceiling fan. Hiking was great, trails are well marked. We did the zip line which was amazing flying at or above the canopy. I have a fear of heights but they make you feel very safe. All staff were friendly and the food in the restaurant was really good. No complaints here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leithan, Edmonton

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy, Bristol

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic. Incredible. Friendly and responsible. Wildlife everywhere. Activities were great. Take some care if coming during early spring as the heat can be tough. (No AC). Steven at the bar, Vanessa at the front desk and Roberto at the adventure center really stood out. Love d it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was really small for the price. Food was fantastic and the chef was super accommodating for my food allergies. Staff provided us late checkout so we could do our excursion and not have to worry about our belongings.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the property blend in with its natural surrounding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and booking a rappel excursion once we checked in was easy. We had a great stay, just a little warm since there’s no AC, but gave us a taste of living in the jungle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Idan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Reservations on Jul 4, 2023
Hello Idan, We would like to apologize on behalf of Expedia, for some reason you were able to book a room at our hotel that was already taken. Sadly all of our suites were already fully booked. How were you able to book online, this seems to be a glitch in the system inventory and we are looking into that.Because your reservation was made after hours, and you arrive after midnight, our front desk staff has left the property as they were not expecting any other guests. We are sorry we weren't able to provide the services you requested.

10/10 Excellent

taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rainforest retreat
A very beautiful property and grounds to explore nature. The lodge is nestled in the rainforest. The rooms do not have air-conditioning so be forewarned sleeping can be warm!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at Bocawina. Not having an AC was a bit of an adjustment, but we did okay without. You cannot beat the location, activities and staff at Bocawina. They are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Being in a jungle location, the place had beautiful surroundings. Our amply-sized room had all the necessary amenities (large shower, space for 5, coffee, etc.). The on-site restaurant had good food and the staff was excellent throughout the property. Our highlight was the hike to the several waterfalls and cooling off there. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Apr 21, 2023
Thank you for your kind comments and review. We really appreciate it. We hope you had a wonderful time during your visit

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a great experience. Staff was awesome. Great food. Fun “hut” experience. Bird walk in the morning was right there on site & lots of species seen. Alex, Kayla, and Chelsea were so pleasant, fun, and helpful. Thank you all! Denver even picked us up from airport!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Apr 21, 2023
We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay at Bocawina. Thank you for your candid and kind review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in nature
An amazingly beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Feb 17, 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful comments and visiting us in the heart of the Maya mountains, we hope to welcome you again!

10/10 Excellent

K. Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, exceptional people, lots to do. The grounds are amazing. Kudos to Victor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Feb 16, 2023
Hello Ann, thank you so much for your recent stay with us and your kind words. We are very grateful to have hosted you and very happy to hear you enjoyed the jungle. We will share your comments with Victor.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is simply beautiful, peaceful, and full of the sounds of the jungle. The staff is so friendly and caring. Ziplining, tours, and hikes keep you busy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Aug 2, 2022
Thank you for your kind comments, we are happy you enjoyed your visit!

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access to several hikes and waterfalls. Take the guided night hike tour...it's so worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Jul 19, 2022
Thank you for choosing Bocawina for your jungle adventure in Belize!

10/10 Excellent

Marium

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bocawina is beauty and has the most welcoming and charming staff. They help to truly make anyone feel comfortable and make sure all needs are taken care of. Stay at least one night here and enjoy living in the rainforest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Jul 13, 2022
Thank you very much for your kind words on your review. We thank you very much for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Jul 13, 2022
thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible as well the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Jul 13, 2022
Thanks for your comments!

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay while hiking for a couple of days in the park. Wonderful service. Food a bit pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Jul 13, 2022
Thank you for sharing your review!

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful & well kept! The hike to Antelope falls & the pools at the top we’re amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Jul 13, 2022
Thanks for staying with us!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location inside the national park, lots of hikes and nature. The service provided by Teo and Reina was outstanding. Ziplining was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Jul 13, 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt completely at home in the middle of the jungle at Bocawina. All the staff are friendly and eager to make your vacation adventures great. I cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Bocawina Rainforest Resort on Jul 13, 2022
Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
March 2020 Vacation
Everything we expected for a resort in the middle of the national park. We did our homework on the resort and found it to be what we wanted including pricing. Food and service were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Bocawina team on Mar 9, 2020
Thank you for your stay with us at Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures. We appreciate your feedback and kind comments

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Bocawina on Jan 22, 2020
Thank you for your recent stay with us at Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures. Hope you had a wonderful time in beautiful Belize!

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty but pricey
Pros: The property is beautiful (in the middle of the national park), there are lots of activities, and the food at the lodge is quite tasty. Cons: no a/c in the rooms and the activities were QUITE expensive--$50/person for a hike! So while it was a nice place, it seemed overpriced compared to other ecolodges in Belize. Also the main trail in the park was very poorly maintained (park service responsibility) so just beware and pack long sleeves and sturdy shoes or you will get cut up quite a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Bocawina on Jan 22, 2020
Hi Katherine, Thank you for reviewing your stay at Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in the rainforest
The resort was very accommodating, the restaurant is delicious, and the environment of being in the rainforest is truly amazing! The rooms themselves are fine but nothing special, but you really don’t need to spend much time in them. There is a ton of outdoor activities here and easy to arrange. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Bocawina team on Dec 31, 2019
Thank you for your recent stay with us at Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures - we hope to see you again in the future & wish you all the best for 2020!

10/10 Excellent

NAMEIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable jungle stay!
Our Bocawina resort stay was excellent. It got off to a rough start just finding the place because of the lack of signs once on the jungle road. This is probably only an issue if you are driving yourself. The resort is beautiful with manicured gardens and traditional thatch roofs. There are ziplines that pass through the resort and further into the jungle so you can watch the adventure seekers zip past! In the mornings we watched the humming birds (I saw at least 4 species) visit the flowers and listened to the singing birds...spectacular! The room was comfortable. We were in a standard room. Housekeeping does a great job. The bathroom is a bit dated but has everything you need. Note: there is no air con, but it was not an issue for us. There were adequate fans to cool us down. Probably the best part was the incredible hiking you can do so close to the resort. We hiked the Bocawina trail for about an hour until we got to a waterfall pool and took a swim! We saw ocelot footprints and a variety of jungle birds. Mosquitoes are plentiful (the resort is in the jungle) so anytime you leave the room I recommend using bug spray. We ate breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. The resort grows most of their fruit and vegetables and the taste was excellent! We had the fry jack breakfast and it was more than enough to share. For dinner we had the snapper fillets, which were delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Bocawina Team on Nov 25, 2019
Thank you very much for your kind review & for spending a few days with us at Bocawina Rainforest Resort - Hope to see you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encanto la experiencia la gente muy amable es súper seguro
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Bocawina on Jul 22, 2019
Thank you very much for your recent stay at Bocawina Rainforest Resort. Hope you had a great time while visiting Belize!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place nested in the Mayflower Jungle and the cabanas and rooms matched the environment perfectly. People and staff were very hospitable especially Caralee and Mr. P. The people at Wild Fig were so kind and food was great. The excursions were well organized and adventure staff were fun. Only thing I would suggest is to have more Belizean type food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Bocawina on Jul 15, 2019
Thank you very much for your recent with us at Bocawina Rainforest Resort. We appreciate you you taking the time to review your time spent in the Jungle! We will pass your kind coomets to our team!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Bocawina Team on Apr 9, 2019
Thank you for your recent stay at Bocawina Rainforest Resort - hope you enjoyed your Belize vacation!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Bocawina team on Apr 1, 2019
Thank you for your recent stay at Bocawina Rainforest Resort - Hope you had a wonderful Belize vacation

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upscale Rainforest Paradise
Fabulous place! Truly a bucket-list experience! The resort is beautiful; immaculately manicured grounds with beautiful native plants. Room was very nice, this is definitely a high-class place for Belize. The restaurant had delicious food! Service was exceptional, Caralee and Darwin at the front desk and Reina and Ragner in the restaurant were all extremely friendly and accomodating. The park that surrounds the resort is the reason you come obviously. What a treasure Bocawina is! Gorgeous, healthy rainforest; amazing waterfalls, endless flora and fauna. We saw a crocodile, a coatimundi and a pack of pecaries all within a couple kilometers from the hotel. The trails are well cleared and marked, easy access to the rainforest is great! Bring your DEET!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Bocawina on Mar 11, 2019
Hi Nickolas - Thank you so much for kind review - we are always pleased to hear our valued guest enjoy themselves when visiting Bocawina Rainforest Resort. We will be sure to pass along your comments to our staff. Hope to see you again in the future!

8/10 Good

Jean

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds in the middle of a valley in the rainforest
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Bocawina on Mar 4, 2019
Hello Jean & thank you for staying at Bocawina Rainfroest Resort during your recent Belize trip - hope to see you again in the future!

8/10 Good

Kelsey, Saskatchewan, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with friendly, helpful staff! However, we stayed 3 nights which was too long - there is nothing to do in the evenings, and the restaurant is extremely expensive (although very delicious food). Highly recommend bringing your own food and drinks to save money, as we were shocked the amount we spent for a few meals while there with no other options for 3 full days - whether just your lunches or snacks etc. the hikes were great, but we wished we had stayed two nights (or even just one) as two days of hiking were enough even with zip lining. Overall, beautiful spot with excellent hiking so delivered for what we wanted, just be prepared it is isolated so not to stay too long. Had we stayed one night only with two full days, the expensive food and quiet night would of been fine in a small dose and I would have giving 5/5 review!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Bocawina on Mar 4, 2019
Hi Kelsey - thank you for your comments & your stay at Bocawina Rainfroest Resort. Hope you enjoyed beautiful Belize!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the resort inside the park is really great! The grounds are well maintained and the lush jungle vegetation and huge trees are so beautiful! Great hikes to waterfalls starting right there. Birdwatching right from your room porch. What wasn't so great is how basic the basic rooms are... They feel quite dated and aren't too inviting. But they served our purpose of being inside the park. The resort's restaurant served good food but was overpriced for Belize ($20 US main dish plus taxes).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Bocawina on Feb 12, 2019
Thank you for your recent stay at Bocawina Rainforest Resort. Hope you had a wonderful Belize vacation

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying here, because of its location right in the middle of the rainforest. My family and I came to Hopkins to do hiking, ziplining, swimming and such, and had no idea the resort is where all those activities are available! It was a great experience, we definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Bocawina on Jan 22, 2019
Thank you so much for bringing your family to Bocawina Rainforest Resort during your recent Belize vacation. It was a pleasure hosting you. Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the best hotel that I have stayed at in Belize. It is nicely secluded in the middle of the forest. The grounds are absolutely beautiful with different aromas from their variety of flowers. There is plenty of adventures if you want to join a tour. We just decided to go into one of the two jungle trails on our own, which were nicely marked. We ate at the restaurant and their special was fantastic. I plan to stay there again in the future, but a longer period of time. I don't know if they have weddings there, but that might be the location for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Bocawina on Jan 22, 2019
Hello Thomas, Thank you so much for your kind review - we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at our unique location in the Mayflower Bocawina National Park. We will be sure to pass along your comments to our team. Hope to see you again in the future!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Located in the Mayan mountains. A pretty location. Rooms are two beds and a bathroom and that is it. Very barebones. The Fig restaurant was nice, the food good but overpriced and nowhere else to eat nearby. The staff was friendly. Mosquitos abound. Great zipline experience at the resort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Bocawina on Jan 22, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Bocawina Rainforest Resort. Hope you enjoyed your Belize vacation

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin, Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location and the room was comfortable and very clean. The staff was very friendly. We only spent one night there but I wish we had been able to spend longer. There's so much to do in this area. The only issue we had was that the internet kept going in and out. The staff was accommodating to my dietary needs and the food and drinks at the restaurant were delicious. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Reservations at Bocawina on Dec 4, 2018
Thanks for your review Caitlin. We are happy to hear you had a great time. We apologize about the interent interruption since our property is off-the-grid internet service can be spotty during bad weather. Thanks for visiting us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property. Lots of birds to see, but need plenty of bug spray in the jungle. Many short hikes to enjoy. Restaurant was delightful. Infused water, treats, coffee and tea readily available. All our meals were great and the staff was extremely kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Bocawina on Nov 19, 2018
Thank you so much for your kind review ! I will pass along your comments to our team. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed yourself at Bocawina Rainforest Resort. Hope to see you again in the future!)

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bocawina resort was a great place to stay, right in the heart of many adventures. Great hikes, zip lining and more. The food at Wild Fig was delicious and the staff in the restaurant and throughout the resort could not have been nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Bocawina Team on Sep 4, 2018
Hello Lisa & thank you so much for including a stay at our Bocawina Rainforest Resort during your recent trip to Belize. I will pass along your kind comments to team. Hope to see you again in the future!

8/10 Good

JB, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was good. Food good. Staff helpful & friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Bocawina Guest serveices on Aug 31, 2018
Thank you so much for including a stay at Bocawina Rainforest Resort during your recent Belize trip - it was a pleasure having you!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nice view. Shoddy rooms.
Reserve is gorgeous. Hotel is pretty uncomfortable for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Ricardo on Aug 23, 2018
Thanks for your comments. please know we have our standard rooms starting at $99. However we also have premium rooms for all our guests looking for a bit more comfort and more spacious rooms. We are happy to provide 3 categories in rooms for all budgets!

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Beautifully landscaped. Waterfall hikes. No AC
Beautiful grounds with many flowery trees that attracts many birds and butterflies ! Very kind, helpful staff. Rosa packed us a great snack of watermelons for our hike ! Good restaurant food but overpriced . Beautiful waterfall hikes all around the resort with a Zipline too. Heard monkeys but couldn’t see them likely since it was a newer reserve with not a lot of monkeys and likely they are not as accustomed to people yet. Clean, simple room with fans but very hot since it had no AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from ricardo on Aug 23, 2018
Thank you very much for your comments, and we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Bryanne, Belize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, peaceful place!
I adored this place! the hammock on the porch was perfect for reading and listening to the rain, the restaurant was absolutely delicious, some of the best food we had on this trip and the staff were all really great. We loved the hike up to the waterfall, it was the peaceful, relaxing night we were looking for. Wifi is very weak in the cabanas but it didnt really matter to us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Mel - Bocawina on Jun 19, 2018
Hello Bryanne, thank you for taking the time to write a review; I'll be sure to pass your kind comments to all our staff - glad you were able to enjoy yourself despite the less than ideal weather!