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Lamanai Outpost Lodge – reviews, photos

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Lamanai Outpost | P.O. Box 63, Orange Walk, Belize
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  • Very good(7)
  • Boat ride(6)
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Minneapolis, MN
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
“12 on a scale of 1 to 10”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2011
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I selected this spot based on Trip Advisor reports - even with the great reviews it far exceeded our expectations. Rather than repeat the glowing comments (which I concur with), the thought I'd provide some helpful tips -
1. There are set meals - the menu rotates every 4 days.
2. Despite a set menu, if there is anything you don't like or if you have allergies, they will make excellent substitute dishes for you - the chefs are 2 women from the village who are serving you their favorites local dishes and they take great pride in their food.
3. There were comments that they serve a lot of food. Yes, you get a 3 course lunch and a 3 course dinner but with all the hiking, I didn't feel like I was overserved and the portions were European in size for the most part. I felt that they had such pride in their food that they wanted ther guests to experience it.
4. If you like a recipe, ask for it - they will give it to you.
5. Howler monkeys move in and out of the lodge area so no guarantees but they like the tree above cabana #15 so if you like howlers, try to get #15.
6. Ask Danilo for his "Howler Monkey" drink - it's fabulous
7. If you like bird watching, get Ruben as a guide - he's amazing at spotting and getting a scope on birds.
8. They have tip envelopes at the front desk so you can save all your tipping until check out.
9. If you go over to the ruins for a tour - take money. There are 3 local craft shops there. They design their own T-shirts - great designs. If you forget (like we did), you can go the next day by boat and walk the 15 minutes back.
10. You really become one with the village - it doesn't matter whether you are talking to the chef, the guides or someone just picking up around the ruins. Everyone is very warm and welcoming and wants to share their knowledge of Belize with you - whether its the ruins, the birds, how to cook, local medicinal options, the butterfly farm, etc

To anyone who reads this and decides to go - I'm totally jealous! You will have a fabulous time!

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Yorkshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Excellent Lodge / Fantastic Staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2011
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person found this review helpful

Stayed over the New Year at this wonderful lodge.
Great location by the New River with lots of birdlife.
Accommodation is superb and food good but the highlight for my wife and myself was the marvellous staff. Their enthusiasm and knowledge of hte wildlife, flora and fauna area exceeded both our expectations.
Whilst at the lodge I took ill which took some of the gloss off for us but were impressed by the care and concern the staff showed.
If we return to Belize in the future we would definately go back to this lodge.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Maidenhead, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Shown us how we want to spend all holidays in future!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2011

Our few days ay the Lamanai Outpost are sure to have a profound impact on how we holiday in the future. From now on this is how we are going to want to spend them all - the highest quality of the guides, the astounding biodiversity that they showed us, how extremely well organised it all was and the comfortable and laid back atmosphere of the place - well, I am not able to fault any of it. If pushed into a corner I would have to admit that the bathroom was a bit basic in our cabana (although completely adequate) - but this is a jungle lodge after all and this is exactly what you might expect. This lodge is apparently 100 miles by road from the nearest shop - how they manage to run a top class operation in those circumstances I cannot begin to imagine. I would like to hope that we may have an opportunity to visit again some day

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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liverpool
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
“Amazing Experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2011

Lamani is amazing, you couldn't fault anything & we had the best experience ever. The rooms are fab, food is amazing & the staff were amazing too.
It was so much more than we were expecting & if we ever return to Belize Lamani will be on our list for deffo!

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Fabulous stay at Lamanai”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2011
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people found this review helpful

We had a fantastic 3 night stay at Lamanai Outpost Lodge in December 2010. The boat trip down the New River is a great way to travel, seeing bats, loads of birds and two crocodiles before even arriving at the Lodge is an excellent start! The rooms are spacious and clean, the gardens are stunning, the food is delicious, nutritious and plentiful and the staff were helpful and friendly. The activities were brilliant, we really enjoyed the 'included' activities and would also recommend the 'Crocodile Encounter'. We were really lucky with the wildlife, we saw so many birds, hawks, owls, vultures etc, as well as Spider Monkeys and Howler Monkeys, iguanas, tarantulas, possums. We left Lamanai feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
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Lamanai Outpost | P.O. Box 63, Orange Walk, Belize
Price range (per night):* INR5,601 - 9,242

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