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Gaia Riverlodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star eco-certified hotel near Five Sisters Falls

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Property grounds
Exterior
Waterfall View Suite | Terrace/patio
Waterfall View Cabana | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Waterfall View Suite | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Mountain Pine Ridge, San Ignacio
  • Five Sisters Falls
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Big Rock Waterfalls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Waterfall View Suite | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Waterfall View Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Mountain View Cabana

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverside Villa | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Riverside Villa

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

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Waterfall View Cabana | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Waterfall View Cabana

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hillside Double Room

  • River view
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Big Rock Waterfalls - 9 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rio on Pools - 23 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Barton Creek Cave Reserve - 37 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 54 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Maripose Jungle Lodge: Poolside Bar - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Gaia Riverlodge

3.5-star eco-certified 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 the eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • 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
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. 

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Gaia Riverlodge Hotel San Ignacio
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Gaia Riverlodge Hotel
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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.

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. 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

4/10 Poor

Jonathan, Wilmington

Traveled with partner
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

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff and facilities were amazing. We did a guided tour nearly every day. Every guide was phenomenal - knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. Everything you could ask for. The river is so relaxing we could have stayed there all day and would have been thrilled. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
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

Terri Butler

Traveled with group
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

Hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Traveled with partner
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

Beatriz

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

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Traveled with partner
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

Tamekia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I paid more for a room next to the waterfall. The windows had no glasses, just screens. Therefore, the room was wet and cold. We had to use the hair dryer to dry everything at all times. The hot water was not coming out. They could not fix it. The concierge was a disaster. Organized poor excursions, and when we traded, he charged the same amount. Except for a couple of days everything else was not worth it. Tthey said they would refund two nights. They did not refund the complete two nights. The food was also bad
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

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

Naika

Traveled with partner
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

Daniel

Traveled with partner
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

Predrag, Mississauga

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

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have nothing but good things to say about Gaia. This place was incredible! My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary there and the staff did everything possible to make sure it went great. Every single person there went above and beyond. Incredibly genuine. I can't recommend this place enough! Special shout out to Freddie (I hope I spelled his name right). Super attentive. Made sure we had an awesome dinner every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nandita, Highland Park

Traveled with partner
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

Carly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaia was INCREDIBLE. The property is gorgeous, the rooms are beautiful, the scenery is stunning, and yet the best part is the fantastic service. We felt like friends with Freddy and Javier by the time we left. Greg was also a wonderful tour guide. And Colby helped us decide on and book adventures. They all made us feel right at home! un fact, they didn’t let us check in until we’d had a welcome drink and sat down for a lovely candlelit dinner. And speaking of the restaurant - the food and drinks on the property are really great which is good because unless you have 4WD you’re unlikely to be going elsewhere to eat. Expect to pay American prices for food and drinks but it’s worth it as almost all (if not all) the food is grown right there on the property - everything’s incredibly fresh and delicious. My favorite part was lounging down by the waterfall or sitting on our balcony overlooking it, listening to the sounds of the jungle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Traveled with partner
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

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
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

Jeff

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sareta, London

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent three days at Gaia, a beautiful, small lodge nestled in the hills above San Ignacio. The room was beautiful and looked out over the waterfalls, the sounds of which lulled us to sleep. Dinner and drinks in the main lodge were excellent. We also went on an Intro to Birding tour in the morning, saw toucans and other birds and went on the tour of the garden which supplies fruits and veg to Gaia and to its sister resort in San Pedro. You can hike along the nature paths and walk down to the waterfall and chill out there (and take the funicular back up!). I was a bit worried that we were too far out of San Ignacio for first time visitors who were going to be out and about doing things like the ATM cave tour and visiting ruins, but the road is now almost entirely paved (only the last 10 mins are off road, and that section is graded). Gaia is better suited to those who want a few days in a beautiful luxury setting away from it all. But with our own rental car, we had the best of both worlds and left feeling refreshed by the greenery and water, the beauty of Gaia, and uniformly fantastic people who work there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles, Vallejo

Traveled with partner
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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the individual “Casita” arrangement - and so many neat locations around the property, yet, everything is so convenient! The staff is unmatched with their friendliness, willingness to educate and inform us/any to the area, the culture, the country and their experiences. There was not one employee we encountered or had interaction with that was not first class! We will return and be sure to recommend to others, friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023