It’s true: parts of Belize are getting touristy. But San Ignacio remains rustic, making it a great base for budget-friendly tropical adventure travel. Canoe on the Macal River, or walk to Mayan ruins at Cahal Pec (just be warned: it's uphill).
Restaurants in San Ignacio
5 based on 1220 reviews
Ka'ana Resort is Belize's first Small Luxury Hotel of the World. True to its Mayan name 'Ka'ana' meaning, 'heavenly place,' this delightful resort, set in tropical gardens, offers exceptional accommodation in charming cottages with fine dining, superb service and easy access to ancient Mayan sites and numerous thrilling activities. Enjoy the best of Belize - its people, its food, and its attractions at a world class resort.
Minus 1 star for mediocre onsite restaurant. Waitstaffs and open air restaurant vibe were excellent but food was bland and uninteresting. I had a dinner & 3 breakfasts there. I repeated the breakfast meals only because it was included, & I was able to pre-order the day before. Pre-ordering really help since it takes 30-45 minutes to get your food otherwise. We had ordered 3 steak and egg for the 1st breakfast and only the eggs were edible. All 3 steaks were chewy-rubbery and had almost a rancid taste. Needless to say, none of us ate the steaks after the first 2 bites. We stayed with the safer choice of oatmeal and the stuff fry jacks after that. Portions were generous but we wasted food because nothing was especially tasty. Minus the 2nd star because the property did not live up to its expensive rate with direct booking. I was charged $2731 USD for 3 nights & 2 casitas. The rooms were basic and did not look like the website pictures. One safe did not work & the 2nd safe ran out of battery the 2nd day, requiring me to wait in the room while handyman replace the batteries. There were tiny little white bugs around the counter above the mini-refrigerator. I did not put my items on counter space or touching walls to avoid transporting any unwanted passengers. I did not report the buggy issue since bugs are to be expected in a tropical clime and there were only about 5 dozen bugs scurrying about. The water pressure was low and tepid for the outdoor tub and shower. It was not relaxing to soak in a tub of lukewarm water while trying to commune with nature. Thank goodness the indoor shower only has the low pressure issue. Some of the pool loungers are stained & has rips with the stuffing visible. The pool was tiny and the water was cloudy, hopefully from over-chlorination and nothing else. Cleaning staff was awesome & the room was cleaned twice a day. I drove 5 min to the Rumor Resort next door and gave them a bag of 25 articles for washing at 2PM & requested a 6PM pickup. They were glad to do it for $10USD. I did not even enquired at Ka'ana since I had read in a review that the resort charges $3-5 USD per piece. This brings me to my next point. You need a car when staying at Ka'ana otherwise you are at their mercy regarding food and laundry. It is outside of San Ignacio. Luckily, it is very simple to drive in Belize. You only have a handful of highways that are 1 way in each direction, making navigation around the country simple. There are very few cars on the road since gas is about $6.5/G and minimum wage is $1.65/h. There are frequent speed humps so you can't race anywhere.Going above 10mph over the higher speed bumps will launch you with a rather jarring landing. Even driving on unpaved roads to the San Ignacio garden, to meet up with our guide at the ATM, or to the Coxcomb Jaguar Preserve were not problematic in the 4 wheel drive. I think a teen with a learner permit can handle these roads. I am not an adventurous driver & would not attempt to drive in Bangkok or would only reluctantly drive in NYC. Don't expect luxury at Ka'anna. It was a poor choice but Cha Creek was sold out when I booked 1 month in advance. Luckily, my 2 other bookings for San Pedro & Hopkins were less expensive but were 5/5.
4.5 based on 529 reviews
The Maya Mountain Lodge is a eco-jungle lodge located 3/4 mile out of San Ignacio on the Cristo Rey Road. It is only five minutes from downtown San Ignacio where a variety of restaurants, giftshops, as well as general shopping are available. It is surrounded by Mayan temples, adventure caves, rivers and other attractions. The Maya Mountain Lodge has 9 air conditioned units with fully equipped kitchens. The units vary from cabins, apartments, to a 3 bedroom home with private yard. Weekly and monthly rates are available for up to 40% discount. The lodge has a tour desk which refers you to safe, reliable tours of high quality and which are fun as well as educational. There is a pool, nature trails, tropical gardens, meeting room, spa, and free high quality WiFi. Hiking, birding, and both guided and self tours of the organic and tropical gardens are available.
We stayed here 3 nights with a party of 11 and it was great! The location is great for going to Tikkal and the ATM caves. They will set you up with great tour guides and arrange for pick-up and drop off. Our tours were great. The accommodation is clean and has such an adventurous appeal. Pool was small but perfect for a dip and relaxing. The restaurant was not open but we ate nearby at some great finds and it was so easy to navigate the town.
4 based on 787 reviews
Midas Belize is on a 30 acre private reserve in San Ignacio Town with the Macal River bordering the property. The wildlife entails of Iguanas Otters, Gibnats, wildcats, over 50 species of Birds Toucans, Quetzal, Hummingbird and local farm life and so much more. 5 minute walk from the Farmers Market in San Ignacio. swimming pool 50x40ft. lt is open from 11am to 11pm 7 days a week. Breakfast lunch and dinner served from 7am to 9pm. Choice of rooms Cottage, Cabana for couples or friends King Deluxe for the romantics Deluxe set up as a hotel complex Junior Suite for that additional space Family Cottage 4 to 8 persons Casita Verde 2 bedroom house Casa de Cahal Pech 3 bedroom luxury house, Spare Room who don't mind sharing a bathroom. All our rooms have Air Conditioning, Fridgerator, Safe, Cable TV, Fans and Keyless Entry, on site Tours are also offered the famous Actun Tunchil Muknal, Mountain Pine Ridge, Cave Tubing, Horseback Riding and also our Neighbour Mayan Temple Tikal or trail on our Nature Reserve
The place is more tired than it appears online. Cleanliness and upkeep are sloppy, e.g. the previous guests' used soap still in the shower and window screens that don't fit properly. The round huts are very warm, so you can't get away with not using the A/C, which is very loud. The location is good (quiet, on the edge of town but walking distance to restaurants) and the pool is very welcome. The safe in our cabana didn't work, and unfortunately when our penknife went missing, the hotel didn't acknowledge any fault in the fact we couldn't keep our valuables safely locked up.
4 based on 269 reviews
Martha's Guesthouse is an excellent choice for travelers visiting San Ignacio, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Nearby landmarks such as El Pilar (0.2 mi) and Belize Soul Project (0.5 mi) make Martha's Guesthouse a great place to stay when visiting San Ignacio. Martha's Guesthouse is a romantic guest house offering air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. Plus, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting San Ignacio. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While in San Ignacio, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Martha`s Guesthouse Hotel, including Crave House of Flavour (0.1 mi), Ko-Ox Han nah (0.1 mi), and Pop's Belize Restaurant (0.0 mi). If you’re looking for something to do, Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins & Museum (0.9 mi) is a nice way to spend some time, and it is within walking distance of Martha's Guesthouse. Enjoy your stay in San Ignacio!
The only place to stay while in San Ignacio . Best location , value and above board hospitality ! Martha and her staff will provide the finest hospitality anywhere . Best meals, laundry , spacious rooms , genuine friendliness of staff , all in one location . Best quality meals and service , a hard working group making your stay the best experience. Martha’s , the only place to stay the in Cayo , Belize.
4 based on 87 reviews
We welcome you to our Mexican Restaurant & Hotel. Our hotel is modern, hip and vibrant with U.S style furnishing for your added comfort. our guest can choose to stay in a Standard, Pool View or Pool Side room with King, Queen or two double beds, all of our rooms are very well decorated, clean and comfortable Accommodation includes: •Air Condition •Clean Tile floors •Rooms furnished American Picture •Mahogany Belize hardwoods furniture •Ceiling Fan •Cozy Chair, Lazy Boy •Desk with Chair •Wi-Fi •Flat screen TV with Roku Channels •Private bath •Water Bottle •Ice Bucket •Coffee & Coffee Maker •Mini Refrigerator
We stayed in Rolson’s since they had good cancellation policy on Booking.com (which is important during the pandemic), had a restaurant on site, and reasonably priced. It is not fancy and we weren’t looking for a resort since we were out all day doing tours and activities. The owners and staff were super nice and accommodating. It is in a residential area and the dogs were barking a lot at night which was super annoying. Also, the Mountain View room that we were in had old AC that was loud. My husband had a hard time sleeping. They moved us to a quieter room in the newer building. I highly recommend getting the room in the new building since the decor is modern and the AC was new. We ate at the restaurant several times. The food was inconsistent and we learned that they had 3 different Chefs. There was one night that I ordered the pork chops and it was delicious. The other nights, it was very salty. We liked the Belizean Breakfast with Chicken Stew and Fry jacks. It was consistently very good.
4.5 based on 61 reviews
A Family owned and operated facility for that personal touch that makes all the difference. We are a family who has lived in the Cayo area for three generations. Enjoy conversing with our guests about our background and exchanging stories about Belize.
Came by the pool after a long day of work to swim, even though we arrived a little late the bartender was very accommodating in ensuring themst we got something to eat and drink even though it was late. The pool was great and so were the food, drinks and customer service. I could not recommend the Log Cab Inn wheather it be for locals or Tourists more! Thank you!
5 based on 15 reviews
The lodge is located in San Ignacio, on a hill overlooking the town. It's a five minute drive to the center; I'd estimate that walking would take around 25min but I would not recommend it because the road is quite steep and rather unremarkable. Our room was perfectly adequate; interestingly, it had a double shower (from two opposing ends), something that we'd never seen before and whose purpose we somehow didn't fully grasp... Yet the true highlight (for us) was the staff. Everyone at the hotel – from the manager to the gardeners – had nothing but smiles and jokes for us and did their utmost to make our stay great. If we were to return to San Ignacio, we'd book the Falling Leaves lodge again.
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Matus Guest House is a family owned business located in San Ignacio. Our aim is to provide comfortable, clean rooms at the best price in town. All rooms have their own private bathroom,hot and cold shower, aircondition or fan, cable tv and wifi.
We booked two rooms here this past weekend. we were very satisfied at this little cozy Guest house. Quite and we were well accomodated. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. We recieved a warm welcome from the staff. Close to town and a stone trow to shops, restaurants and banks. We defintetly choose MAtus Guest House to be our stay the next time in town. Highly recommend.
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