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Gaia Riverlodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa hotel near Five Sisters Falls

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Mountain Pine Ridge, San Ignacio
  • Place, Five Sisters Falls
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Rock Waterfalls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Waterfall View Cabana

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain View Cabana

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Waterfall View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Riverside Villa

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Hillside Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

San Ignacio

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Five Sisters Falls and 12 miles (20 km) of Rio on Pools. Barton Creek Cave Reserve is within 12 miles (20 km) and Thousand Foot Falls is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Five Sisters Falls - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Big Rock Waterfalls - 9 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Belize Botanic Gardens - 43 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • San Ignacio Market - 55 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 57 min drive - 25.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Sisters Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Upe Nai - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Oxmul Coffee - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Maripose Jungle Lodge: Poolside Bar - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Gaia Riverlodge

3.5-star spa hotel near Five Sisters Falls
Gaia Riverlodge offers its guests a full-service spa, a lazy river, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Gaia Riverlodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Ignacio hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gaia Riverlodge offers 18 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

How close is Gaia Riverlodge to the airport?

Gaia Riverlodge is 24.6 mi (61-min drive) away from the San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gaia Riverlodge?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaia Riverlodge on Jun 25, 2026 start from $237, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gaia Riverlodge have an airport shuttle?

Gaia Riverlodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of BZD 428.75 per room, one-way.

Does Gaia Riverlodge offer free breakfast?

Yes, Gaia Riverlodge offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gaia Riverlodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gaia Riverlodge?

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

Is there free parking at Gaia Riverlodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gaia Riverlodge have a pool?

Gaia Riverlodge does not have a pool.

Does Gaia Riverlodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gaia Riverlodge have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and facials.

How close is Gaia Riverlodge to downtown San Ignacio?

Gaia Riverlodge is 10.1 mi away from San Ignacio.

Gaia Riverlodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 216 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great food, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort with very friendly and helpful staff. Most comfortable bed of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

haocheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Very clean and fancy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 5 Sisters falls- amazing location. Staff were helpful and friendly. I would love more emphasis on attracting birds and supporting birders.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort and entire staff is simply amazing! The onsite restaurant is excellent! The riverside beach makes for a relaxing setting with great waterside service from the bar and restaurant. The tours are led by very knowledgeable guides who are proud to share their culture and heritage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has the most amazing views, waterfall on the property. Pick fresh veggies from the garden and they cook it for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia Riverlodge was great!. Excellent service, very good food and beautiful scenery and setting of the rainforest and overlooking a waterfall. The tours and guides were also very much enjoyed. Learned alot about Belize, Mayan culture and the rainforest. Highly recommend the whole experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can't say enough wonderful things about our stay at Gaia. The rooms are amazing, we had a waterfall room with the peaceful sound of the waterfall in the background and their service was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scenic location with grest service. Staff was on point, professional and on top of the small things
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the villa and it was wonderful! Very spacious, private, and quaint - I would describe it as rustic luxury. The staff at Gaia is great - everyone goes above and beyond! There is a lot to see and do nearby - especially if you're active. It was a great 4-night stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful lodge!

We loved it at Gaia! Already want to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was incredible. Clean and always ready for us. Staff is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery, very attentive staff, friendly service, delicious food!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff, beautiful views and beautiful area. Well worth the remote stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic lodge, the staff are very professional and make you feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Predrag

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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the pine ridge reserve over looking waterfall, the view is stunning. Private waterfall natural pool lounging area is available to the guests. Room is cozy and comfortable, smaller than expected. Complimentary breakfast is great since there are only two high-end restaurants within 25 minutes drive. It is expensive to dine in the hotel. Landscape and the surrounding nature is beautiful. It is close to Big Rock waterfall. There is no AC in the room, but we didn’t feel hot as the mountain is cooling. However, the approximately to the fall does make all our clothings quite damp. The staff are extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very nice overall and the employees were wonderful. Location is lovely with easy access to the waterfall and beautiful sunsets from the deck. Only issue was the water pressure was weak in our our mountain view bungalow. Due to the location you are somewhat hostage to the restaurant as it's a bit of a trek to get out. Fortunately the kitchen did a great job and we enjoyed the meals and the drinks. They were accommodating for early morning departures and would pack up to-go breakfasts if you let them know the night before. Coffee delivery to the room was also greatly appreciated. Overall it's recommended and we would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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