We spend our honeymoon between Ambergris Caye (Matachica) and San Ignacio (Blancaneaux Lodge). My pros and cons are below. Pros: - Absolutely beautiful grounds. - Fantastic guided tours. I mean incredible. Both to the ruins and to ATM. - The indoor and the outdoor showers in the deluxe room are amazing. - Great service and staff. - Great drinks at... More

This is a good place for a couple or a family that wants the luxuries of an American Hotel in a third world country jungle inn. It does not have air conditioning but you don't need it (at least when we were there in April) because you sleep in charming little huts with open screens. At night the staff comes... More

Our experience at Blancaneaux Lodge was exquisite. The staff was super friendly and helpful, our cabana had our own private pool. The attention to detail was amazing. We loved the outdoor shower and thoroughly enjoyed the dining and the river and waterfalls running through the property added to the ambience. According to staff such celebrities as Bill Gates, Anne Hathaway,... More

I can't understand the praise this place has got unless it is for historical reaons and the love of the Godfather movies (which I share.). In many ways it is like a medicore luxury resort plunked down in the jungle. Not only is it expensive but nothing is "for free." Anything you want to do outside of the hotel (and... More

It's an adventure just getting there, then pure paradise! We had the private & luxurious Coppola villa. Open air living & dining room, screened in bedrooms. Sound of the beautiful river right outside our villa lulled us to sleep each night. Juan, our "butler", took care of our every need and whim. Brought us delicious breakfast each morning - we... More

We came here as a family, grandparents, adult children and teenagers. We had a river cabana and a villa, both were amazingly beautiful and in wonderful condition. The bar and restaurants were good. The teens ate everything! The activities were very age appropriate -- perhaps not good for younger children. We loved the cave trip, the zip line, horseback riding,... More

My family enjoyed a great visit at Blancaneaux. The staff is really fantastic. Everything is upscale, but without the bling factor. There are no TVs, no AC, etc. which makes it authentic. The guides they employ are great -- we visited Mayan ruins (Caracol and Tikal), caving and horseback riding -- and everything they arranged came off flawlessly.

While it is a long transit time along bumpy roads, that never bothers me, I found it a fascinating tour of the country! I think that was a plus. However, I would do mountain than beach next time. Our room was one of the romantic, more secluded ones, which was nice, they had lovely verandas to sit on up top... More

We split a vacation between Blancaneaux and Turtle Inn - many seem to do that. One week at the beach, one week in the jungle. The rooms are big and have a lot of seating and - like in the Turtle Inn - it seems impossible to get a mosquito net, which doesn't have any significant holes in it. At... More