The Hickatee Cottages are very luxurious and the grounds are a very pretty tropical garden. The owners provide excellent service. There is free pick-up and return to the cottages from Punta Gorda. A breakfast of bread and coffee and juice is included. A cooked breakfast is available at extra cost. One problem is that after breakfast there is no food available until supper at 7:30 pm. There is no store and going into town is the only way to get anything to eat during the day. Most people go away for the day on tours so for them it is not a problem but if you are spending the day at the lodge, there will be nothing to eat all day. Bicycles are provided to go into town but it rains often here. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is no supper either. These are the cook’s days off. On these days you will be provided with a ride into town but have to get back on your own by taxi or walking or bicycle. I had only one supper there. It was chicken, cabbage and breadfruit. The meal included soup, bread and a small piece of cake. The bread was nice and hot and very good. I have been eating in restaurants all over Belize in both towns and lodges and I felt that the meal was not worth the $20 that they charged for it. The previous day, in town we paid about $20 for BBQ ribs and beer for two people. Limited wireless internet is available. No refrigerators in the rooms to keep cold drinks, probably because of limited power from solar panels and generators. A luxurious cottage in a beautiful setting but I felt that the meals were inadequate.

wonderful rooms, amasing people, thanks kate and Ian! with individual cottages seemingly sproating out of the jungle, and a resident howler monkey troop this place is a little slice of heaven. afordable and welcoming a perfect place to stay, whether you want to relax or use this as a base camp to explore more of belize.

Just a week ago tthis evening my husband and I were enjoying a bittersweet last night at Hickatee Cottages, learning how to drum and chatting with Ian about the birds we'd seen--I wish we were still there! These are truly extraordinary accommodations in every way. The cottages (we stayed in two different ones) are simply and elegantly appointed, with subtle touches that make all the difference between nice and absolutely lovely. Ian is a font of information on the local area, and a genuine working naturalist who helps with research projects on bats and howler monkeys (which you can hear almost every night!). And Kate's warm personality was as welcome as her wonderful baking.

My husband and I tend to be pretty independent when we travel. We felt completely comfortable with Ian and Kate, who clearly have an unusual ability to read people and adapt to their needs. They provided just the right balance of privacy and friendliness. I can't say enough about this place!

My whole stay was a great succes. The howler monkeys were never far away and the humming birds enjoyed the sun (and rain drops from the plant leaves). My honeymoon room was comfortable with lovely outlooks and my 7.0 a.m. cuppa brought to my room was a real bonus (thanks Ian!). The accommodation was excellent and the food well above average. Kate and Ian really helped me sort out excursions and my trip back to Belize City Airport. The excursions were great - a trip to the Snake Cays should not be missed and the trip to the Cocoa Farm and cave was really something. The guides I had were really 'something special'. I travel alone but certainly never felt "alone" at this amazing lodge.