6 Incredible Eco Lodges in Belize For All Budgets

If you’re into sustainable tourism, it’s likely that staying in a jungle eco lodge in is high on your bucket list.

While there are some places that are known for their eco lodges, like Peru’s Amazon lodges, Belize is a big up-and-comer when it comes to upscale jungle lodges!

I stayed in a wonderful Belize jungle lodge (called Table Rock Lodge; you can read my review here) during my time in the San Ignacio area and it was a great experience!

There’s nothing that quite compares to waking up in the jungle, woken by the otherworldly alarm that is a choir of howler monkeys. Well, to be frank, howl is putting the noises they make lightly, but I digress…

There are a lot of eco-lodges in the interior Cayo district of Belize, and thus picking the right eco lodge in Belize is a matter of considering your budget and what level of luxury you like, since they are mostly clustered in this particular region of Belize.

How Much Does an Eco Lodge in Belize Cost?

You should budget around $150+ USD a night for a comfortable, clean eco lodge in Belize. That’ll get you the most basic experience, where the focus is a lot more on the exterior than any amenities or interiors.

However, there’s also a lot of really high-level luxury eco lodges in Belize. But if you want that experience, you’ll be looking at closer to $400+ USD a night. I think it’s still a pretty good deal, definitely priced on par with luxury experiences elsewhere in the world.

I’ve sorted my recommendations into 3 tiers: budget (around $100-200 a night), mid-range (between $200-400), and luxury ($400 and up).

However, regardless of the pricing tier you see a resort listed in, I still do recommend looking at each hotel individually. Prices truly depend on seasonality and availability, which means you may be able to find a true steal of a deal if you get the timing just right!

Conversely, if you are traveling during the most popular times of the year, you may find that the eco lodges I’ve recommended don’t correlate to the prices I’ve given… so take these recommendations with a grain of salt.

Prices in Belize are at their highest between December and April, which correlates to both the holiday season (when prices are their highest) and the dry season.

You can get a great deal with likely-to-be excellent weather by traveling in the shoulder season, especially in May and early June when the rainy season hasn’t fully started yet but spring break and winter getaways have ended.

The other thing to consider is transportation. Staying in an eco lodge often means getting quite ‘off the grid’ in Belize, and if you don’t have a car rental, this can add up to serious taxi or shuttle costs over the course of a stay.

I recommend looking for places close to San Ignacio if you don’t have a car while you are in Belize. Cahal Pech Village Resort and San Ignacio Resort Hotel are both located right in town.

However, the nicest and most authentic jungle lodge experience in Belize will be found outside of the city (of course), so it’s a matter of balance.

My Top 2 Budget-Friendly Eco Lodges in Belize

Pine Ridge Lodge

Located within the natural wonder of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, the Pine Ridge Lodge offers a comfortable stay in an eco lodge in Belize at a reasonable price.

Close to the ancient Mayan city of Caracol, an ancient city that archaeologists believe once had a population of 185,000 people, this simple but beautiful resort is perfect for a stay focused on appreciating the outdoors and comfort over luxury.

Their accommodations consist of a number of charming little bungalows that provide beautiful forest views.

If you’re a nature lover, you’ll find plenty to love about Pine Ridge Lodge’s location: waterfalls, natural pools, hiking trails nearby, and plenty of birding opportunity.

The lodge also has its own orchid garden for guests to enjoy. There is an in-house restaurant, with produce gathered from their own organic gardens.

Check prices, reviews, and availability of Pine Ridge Lodge here.

Nabitunich

Near the rural village of San Jose Succotz, this eco lodge is part of a small working cattle farm that’s been welcoming guests since the 1980s.

It’s set on the Mopan River, surrounding by butterflies and howler monkeys (two troops live on-site, and they will — loudly! — make their presence known.

Despite its peaceful location, it’s only 5 minutes to the nearby village as well as the archaeological site at Xunantunich, so you can eat at the smaller restaurants in town or head back into San Ignacio if you want some more choices.

Check availability and prices at Nabitunich here!

Mid-Range Eco Lodges in Belize

Table Rock Lodge

Table Rock Lodge is where I personally stayed in Belize. I’ve written a full guide here, but here’s a quick summary of my stay.

A few miles out of San Ignacio, off a dusty road, you’ll find the beautiful Table Rock Lodge — this charming eco lodge in Belize is my kind of place. You arrive to orange orchards, only to be greeted by rescue donkeys nibbling the grass around it.

Cabañas are nestled unobtrusively between the trees, each with their own hammock and hanging lounge chairs. The only sounds are the birds, rustling leaves… and the occasional unearthly howler monkey. A short walk away is the Macal River, where you can borrow a free canoe or tube and enjoy the persistent sunshine.

Table Rock Lodge is comfortable, but not fussy, and their commitment to eco-friendliness and sustainability presides over all.

You won’t find air conditioning, hair dryers, robes, or regular power outlets here — just USBs — but you will find thoughtfully designed rooms with high ceilings, high-efficiency ceiling fans, a comfortable four poster bed, filtered water in giant glass jugs, and a few local hand-crafted welcome gifts like cinnamon soap, hot sauce, and a mini bottle of rum.

Each room has its own private garden area with hammocks, wooden chairs, and hanging chairs so you can lounge, read, and enjoy the nature in your own personal dedicated area.

I chatted with Colleen, the lovely woman who owns Table Rock, who told me all about their nearly 100% solar-powered electrical grid on over 100 acres, on-demand butane-powered hot water, collected rain water for the tap water, fresh fruit and vegetables from their farm, and free-range eggs from their chickens.

Power outlets and wifi are available in the hammocked palapa if you really need to fiddle away on your devices. Other than a few high-energy tasks requiring supplemental diesel generators, Table Rock is quite literally powered by the sun and completely self-sustaining.

In addition to being eco-friendly, Table Rock is also “socially green.” The staff is entirely Belizean, hired from nearby villages like Cristo Rey, and goods in the gift shop are 100% Belizean and local.

They purchase local food, beverages, and supplies whenever possible, which means the food is especially delicious and fairly priced — think grilled pineapple on a bacon-topped French toast with syrup and fresh fruit. Table Rock also partners with Pack for a Purpose, collecting educational supplies requested by the village school.

That’s one of many reasons why I loved my stay at Table Rock: I felt like my small stay supported one small part of a larger cause… even if waking up to howler monkeys is something I’ll never forget.

Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge

For a memorable luxury stay on a mid-range budget, Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge is a great option in Belize.

Part of the Muy’Ono Resorts family (a small chain of Belizean resorts), Sweet Songs is the kind of stay where you’re immersed in nature everywhere you look, with its treehouse-like accommodations that incorporate you into the forest canopy (as wall as cabanas if you prefer to stay on ground).

Its infinity pool overlooks endless greenery, and there’s also a private river beach complete with river tubes and kayaks that are free to use any time you like. One really cool thing this hotel does is light a bonfire each night, which creates a nice social atmosphere for you to connect with guests and get ideas for the next day’s adventures… or simply enjoy some solitude and stargaze.

This is also a birding paradise, with 300 bird species within 5 miles of the property. Plus, you’re right next door to the Belize Botanic Garden, and there’s also an on-site delicious farm-to-table restaurant so you don’t always have to head back into town to scout out your next meal.

Check availability and prices here!

The Top 2 Luxury Eco Lodges in Belize

Ka’ana

Appropriately nicknamed “the Heavenly Place”, Ka’ana is one of the top luxury hotels in Belize.

As a result, this eco lodge has a great number of amenities available, more than most of its competitors in the area.

Its special offerings are its gorgeous pool tucked right into a nook of the jungle, its own-site spa that specializes in cocoa and coffee-based treatments with local products, and a yoga deck with jungle views in every direction.

They also have their own on-site organic farm where they source a majority of their food from, but even more interestingly, their mixologists also create cocktails that take inspiration from the jungle settings.

If you’re feeling inspired by the cuisine on-site, you can even take a Mayan cooking class during your stay and learn how to use fresh ingredients in traditional yet innovative ways.

In keeping with its eco lodge status, Ka’ana has a strong focus on combining sustainability and comfort, hiring locally and minimizing energy and food waste.

Check prices, availability, and reviews of Ka’ana here.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek

Welcome to the top option for luxury in Belize: it doesn’t get any finer than The Lodge at Chaa Creek. If you are after a once-in-a-lifetime stay in an eco lodge in Belize… look no further (but then open your wallet to match — accommodations here do not come cheap!)

Chaa Creek is a next-tier incredible resort that’s known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The rooms are incredibly airy and spacious, with thatch roof rooms with high ceilings for an authentic cabana-style experience, rooms adorned with beautiful textiles and fresh flowers.

Perfectly situated on the Macal River, you can canoe or kayak without ever leaving the property… in fact, there are many things to see and do at this resort, that you would never even need to leave!

Between going for a swim in their infinity pool, trying their organic fine dining selections, visiting their butterfly farm, or learning at their natural history center, there’s so much to do and learn about without ever leaving… but of course, if you want to leave, they offer a variety of tour experiences hand-selected and vetted by local experts.

They’re also well-regarded for their commitment to sustainable tourism, with a full 10% of their revenue goes toward projects dedicated to local environment projects. They also follow Green Globe practices, including reducing emissions and electricity use, purchasing and hiring local, and countless other practices they proudly announce.

Check prices, reviews, and availability of Chaa Creek here.

Allison Green

Allison Green is a former teacher who has been travel blogging since 2016, visiting 75+ countries in total. She has a Masters in Teaching and a B.A. in English and Creative Writing. As a former educator, she merges her writing and educational experience to encourage ethical, sustainable travel. She has been a speaker at the World Travel Writers Conference and TBEX. Her writing, photography, and podcasting work has appeared in National Geographic, CNN Arabic, CBC Canada, and Forbes, amongst others. When she’s not on the road, she lives in Bangkok, Thailand.