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Hopkins/Sittee Village Rd., Hopkins, Belize
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Sir Thomas' at Toucan Sittee
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
“Good and not so good”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2010

Nice setting and the girls were lovely hosts. The dogs were fun as well. Meals were reasonably tasty home-style cooking.

The beds were extremely comfortable, which we were very, very appreciative after a few weeks of travel.

Hot water was very brief - about three minutes, meaning the other person has to wait for it to reheat.

The actual town is great - friendly, small and peaceful. Got a sense the locals were happy to have you around, which isn't always the way in Belize.

Not so pleased with the cost aspects. Having stayed in Belize for a couple of weeks, we knew the benchmarks. When prices weren't disclosed, we figured they couldn't be too outlandish. When the bill arrived, we found they were charging prices in line with a NY hotel, rather than a Belize hotel. Transport costs were similar. Then they acted surprised that we didn't have cash, loaded our bill with a 9% credit card processing fee and a 10% service charge. That's 19% out of nowhere. Our two nights cost more than a 5 nights at other Belize locations.

The 'jungle canopy' bathroom is a failed concept: there's not really a canopy and anyone walking past can observe you showering or defecating ... lovely. Any of the other rooms would be fine in that respect though.

Overall, I think they try hard, but I don't feel the high costs (of food and transport) are justified. I'm not sure if you could stay here but eat elsewhere - other places to eat weren't apparent.

Final point - our experience may have been different in some respects, as the owner wasn't there the first night and we were the only guests in the whole place. Might have meant we didn't get a thorough introduction to costs and alternative eating locations, not sure.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Moravia
1 review
“Lovely garden with belize birds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2010

I spent some days in your lovely place with a friend.
The place is ideal situated at the river, near to sea, close to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve.
I hope this wasn't my last trip to belize, I definitely would love to come back.

Karel
Czech republic

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“ideal riverside setting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2010

stayed 3 nights. sabryna is the most gracious of hosts--a kind soul who cares a lot about you and everyone in belize--we miss her already- well the setting is fab right on the riverfront- rooms are spacious with trippy furniture and outdoor bathroom-very refreshring-food is fabulous--local style ample portions- thanks marilyn -we are birders and there are a lot of birds around in the grounds and outside--the most that we saw in belize--last word--if u go to belize , this place needs to be on your list--unique --sam and karen

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Boston
1 review
“Jungle respite for body and soul”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2009

My husband, 9 yo daughter, and I stayed at this wonderful jungle "inn" for two nights before and one night after our week at Glover's Reef. The setting along the gently flowing river, with lots of greenery and blossoms on the grounds is instantly relaxing. Add to this the friendly , helpful staff , and the journey's fatigue quickly slipped away. Our daughter slapped on sunscreen without much ado and ran off to explore the grounds and play with Louis and Gretchen, the resident dogs who followed her and brought her stones to throw like new found best friends.
The bungalow was a treat for the body and soul. Great huge beds with excellent mattresses and linens. Wonderful natural wood walls and furniture, beautiful colorful ceramic sink and artfully designed shower and railing in the attached bathroom, ceiling fans, wooden slat shades in the screened windows, all combine to give the feel of a cozy, romantic, jungle getaway.
The food is delicious, fresh, and interesting, with large portions and plenty of local fruit. My husband still yearns after little Mike's spicy shrimp. My daughter's favorite was the breakfast fried jacks. As for me, I still taste the coconut ice cream topped with ?papaya and "magic "sauce. The dining area is next to a double storied bird bath and I just loved sitting and zoning out watching the birds doing their antics.
The staff was wonderful, friendly , and eager to assure our stay was comfortable and happy. Little Mike and Felecia(one of the owner's daughters) made wonderful meals. Big Mike greeted us at the airport and introduced us to the toucans in the jungle across the road. Sabryna's other daughter, Maryann, was a delightful young hostess and went out of her way to help with our various needs, especially with our daughter. Walter and big Mike were great sources of knowledge re the local jungle. Finally Sabryna was a gracious and attentive hostess and assured all our needs were met.
There is a small fridge and a microwave in the bungalow if you want to do some meals yourself.
A wonderful jungle getaway. I wish we had more time to stay.

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Campbellton, New Brunswick
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“Lodging, natural setting, landscaping, great variety of birds and accomodating hostesses were all outstanding!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2009

In 35 years of travel we have not met more hospitable and accomodating hostesses than Sabryna and daughter Maryann. The cabanas are spacious, neat and have an exotic look, including handcrafted branch framing each shower stall; the beds are second to none--extreeemly comfortable! The large trees and shrubs immediately adjacent to and within 100 yds of the cabanas are alive with exotic birds, such as toucans, aracaris, oropendulas, motmots, honeycreepers, and multiple species of orioles, parrots, doves, woodpeckers, warblers and hawks. We paddled down the Sittee River, only 100 ft. from our cabana, enthralled by the beauty of the jungle foliage overhanging the wide, glass calm waterway, frequently crossed by parrots, wild pigeons, toucans, egrets, kingfishers and swallows. Toucansitte had more to offer than any of the other 8 sites at which we stayed throughout our 21 days in the country.

  • Stayed March 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hopkins/Sittee Village Rd., Hopkins, Belize
Price range (per night):* INR5,256 - 5,368

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