Blancaneaux Lodge — Hotel in Cayo District

I arrived at the lodge for a stay on August 22-24,2025 as a very avid local traveler, optimistic for another stay at a new place.| |Arrival;||They honestly blew my expectations out of the water! From arriving we were greeted kindly by forestry check-point officers and also the resort’s friendly security team! The front desk wonderfully prepared cold towels and an awesome welcome drink and made the check-in process a breeze informing us of everything we needed to know. The general manager even personally came down and greeted us which is such a great touch that I’ve never seen before!||Accommodations;||The room was AMAZING, an old rustic charm that was cleaned pristinely (as I can be a neat freak) and the housekeeping staff were friendly and on point each and every time with amenities and attending to any queries we had. (The rooms has literally ALL the information on the resort that you’ll ever need!)||Activities;||The resort had about 4 complimentary activities (if I remember correctly) that were actually beautifully executed and had other activities that you can inquire about. ||Service;||I’ve been to many notable properties with impeccable customer service, but by far Blancaneaux has left me lost for words. Everyone from the bell boys, to servers, to housekeepers, to front desk, to even security are keen, noting details and friendly! They seem to even be communicating respectively to maximize customer service; They remember our names, make conversations to figure out our plans to assist the respective departments and everyone is so friendly! (I work in the service industry, so I’m speaking from a business standpoint) ||Food; |The food was point blank, amazing! Waiters were keen, attentive and never even let my water goblet go empty without already promptly refilling; The resort is ran like a well oiled machine! I will definitely be returning to stay again! Thank you Blancaneaux Team for the...

I could honestly write a short story about all the things that make Blancaneaux such an amazing and unique place, but I'll spare you the 30,000 words and just say that if you're reading this review because you're going to be in Belize and are considering staying at the Blancaneaux you should just stop here, book it now, and enjoy the fruits of your wise decision. This is a one-of-a-kind experience that would almost be a crime for someone to skip over, and this is coming from a couple that is relatively well-traveled with some pretty awesome experiences under our collective belt. This one at the Blancaneaux was special, however.||The blend of secluded tropical rainforest with immaculately-clean resort space is difficult to describe and really something that has to be seen in person to be appreciated. Kinda mind-blowing how they've managed to combine the two so perfectly, like it didn't feel weird or unnatural or "why is there a luxury resort in the middle of the jungle" kinda thing. It's like the lodge was just always there, in the jungle, at one with the wild nature it's enveloped in. Rugged and adventurous, yet somehow clean and luxurious at the same time.||There were no individual highlights of our stay here..because literally everything was a highlight. All of it, from start to finish. Our riverfront cabana, every meal we had, every interaction with every single staff member, every guided tour or activity, even the driver who shuttled us back to the airport - all exceptional, polished, and unique. Blancaneaux has clearly spent a wild (pun intended) amount of time refining every aspect of this unique experience, and we are so, so grateful we had the opportunity to enjoy it. ||Pro tip: while we did see one or two small families here this place really shines as a couples experience, the naturally-romantic vibes here...

Blown away! Blancaneaux Lodge is absolutely beautiful! The grounds, the flora and fauna, the serenity, and the activities are all fantastic! We did sunrise bird watching, horseback riding, multiple walks around the grounds, and a trio to Caracol, which were all spectacular, especially Caracol! Every activity guide was better than the last and so incredibly knowledgeable. The staff were all so warm attentive and friendly. You can tell they are genuinely excited to help you at the front desk, serve you food and drinks, share their knowledge of the country, the landscape, and animals. Take every opportunity you have to experience the activities at the Lodge! |We ate at the Guatemalan restaurant one night, the Garden Restaurant (vegetarian) one night (which was such a fantastic experience complete with a garden tour), and the main restaurant the rest of our 5 day stay. A staff member told us that 70% of the food at the Lodge is grown on the grounds and all of the food at the Garden restaurant is grown in the garden! Such a treat! I thought for a second that maybe we'd be bored with the restaurants because there was literally nothing else around (we are accostomed to venturing around and going off resort on vacations), but no way! The food was excellent and never fell short!|I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Lodge. Our room was enormous and so incredibly relaxing and beautiful inside and outside. |The landscape and surrounding area were like nothing I have experienced before and I learned so much about the ecosystem, history of Belize and the Mayan civilization. Staying here uplifted my spirit and mind! I wholeheartedly would recommend this place to friends, couples...