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Gaia Riverlodge

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Waterfall View Suite | View from room
Waterfall View Cabana
Waterfall View Suite | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Waterfall View Suite

Waterfall View Suite

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Mountain View Cabana

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverside Villa

Riverside Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Trundle Bed

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Waterfall View Cabana

Waterfall View Cabana

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Hillside Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
Mountain Pine Ridge, San Ignacio

What's nearby

  • Five Sisters Falls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Rock Waterfalls - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rio on Pools - 23 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Barton Creek Cave Reserve - 37 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 54 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maripose Jungle Lodge: Poolside Bar - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Gaia Riverlodge

Eco-certified hotel near Five Sisters Falls
Located close to Rio on Pools and Río Frio Cave, Gaia Riverlodge provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, aromatherapy or a facial at the on-site spa. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as safes and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets and down duvets
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and LED light bulbs

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Globe – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Mountain biking

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BZD 428.75 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Gaia Riverlodge Hotel San Ignacio
Gaia Riverlodge San Ignacio
Gaia Riverlodge Hotel
Gaia Riverlodge Hotel
Gaia Riverlodge San Ignacio
Gaia Riverlodge Hotel San Ignacio

Frequently asked questions

Is Gaia Riverlodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gaia Riverlodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gaia Riverlodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Gaia Riverlodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Gaia Riverlodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BZD 428.75 per room applies.

Where is Gaia Riverlodge located?

Situated on a river, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Five Sisters Falls, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rio on Pools and Barton Creek Cave Reserve. Thousand Foot Falls and Río Frio Cave are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Gaia Riverlodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 188 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful and very picturesque in the middle of the Belize jungle. Staff, food and location are great - it is remote but beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding property, with amazing service, exceptional food, in a breathtaking atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri Butler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cuisine, highly personalized service. Breathtaking setting! Fabulous, friendly and very knowledgeable tour guides! Make sure to do the bird watching walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Very expensive but was very thankful I got at least one night experience at Gaia. Waking up to the 5 Sisters waterfalls is magical. Especially loved the garden and was very lucky to get a tour from farmer Pat. We also did a night jungle walk and we enjoyed that a lot as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time!! The staff and everyone was phenomenal!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia has an Amazing location perched above a beautiful waterfall. Three days was sufficient for us—gave us time to tour a Mayan Ruin and canoe thru a nearby cave. The food was outstanding as was the staff. Javier and Freddie really made the stay next level. The road in needs some attention, beyond that our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaïa is a dream. We loved every second of our stay. Massages at the waterfall, dinner, the amazing room, coffee service to your room in the am. The staff was so friendly and kind. They have literally thought of everything. Our only mistake was not staying longer.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Phenomenal is an understatement. The property is stunning, and the service is out of this world. Special thanks to Selvi, Freddy, and Javier for taking exceptional care of us. Definitely get a waterfall room! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Predrag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful property BUT they need to take resposability for the road into the property. It was pure hell going in and out
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The riverside Villa was amazing. One of the most beautiful places I have ever stay. We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was great!! The service was exceptional, the food and the tours were over our expectations. I hope to visit the Gaia hotel in the future. The staff did a great job. You are doing a great job with this hotel! Thank you for these beautiful days in the forest!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia was as beautiful as all I read about! From the moment we arrived at Belize International Airport, we were greeted right away from a staff member of Gaia informing us of where our shuttle would be. Before you know it, we were in the mountains greeted at the front desk by Colby and Tony in the restaurant who was at our beck and call with every need we had. we had lovely dinners breakfast on the beautiful deck overlooking the waterfall, took the bikes out one day and found big rock waterfall, which was an amazing day. Bring your water shoes Had amazing dinners each night under the beautiful stars. What a perfect relaxing vacation.!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nandita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful grounds next to a Nature trail and leaving down to a “beach” on the waterfalls
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting on the river with nice cabanas, tram down to the river level “beach” area. The staff was amazing-all of them
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Amazing Property

The beauty of this hotel is only eclipsed by the hospitality. The staff here are amazing. Every person went out of their way to be helpful, friendly and engaging. 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, exceptional staff in every position, great food and convenient location for area day trips. We would not hesitate to stay here again. Five stars
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia was a wonderful place to enjoy the jungle side of Belize. The staff was very responsive and assisted me with transfer from Belize City and back. There was an extra charge for this service. Check in was a breeze and the rooms are very comfortable. Hector at the front desk made arrangements for tours and spa and transportation, Freddy and Demor and Darren were perfect servers and went above and beyond! The resort is lucky to have them. The space down by the waterfall for sunning, dining and spa is so peaceful! Coco, the resort dog, accompanied me on a walk to Big Rock Falls too! It was a lovely stay. I cannot wait to come back some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot recommend Gaia highly enough. Beautiful location, welcoming staff, easy to book tours, private rooms, and excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and awesome staff.. Food was amazing.. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning! You found paradise—book now.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location with a great view, amazing staff, the only negative thing ist that the food at the restaurant is a little to expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the attentive staff, gorgeous surroundings, and always delicious meals - they have a wonderful chef. Many healthy options. The spirituality of Big Rock and the Mayan ruins adds to Gaia Riverlodge being a unique spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia is a very beautiful place. The property is so serene and was very grounding. The nature and wildlife is amazing and they do an excellent job to keep guests comfortable even though you are nearly in the rainforest. The staff and service were top notch and staff made sure we were comfortable and felt special. Definitely reccomend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. From the hotel resort to the staff. Everyone was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023