"The resort has the potential to be a 5 star resort. It is lacking the polish. Overall it is a beautiful resort, loved the organic garden, and the pool is very nice. Maintainance equipment was left out through out the despite work being done for the day. The main chef was amazing but his back up needs a lot more training and experience. Noticable difference in preparation of meals. Water pressure consistently low and hard to get hot water."
"Prices are not cheap for food and excursions so be prepared, but service and quality are excellent for everything. It’s a good ecological hotel so don’t expect or complain about air conditioning. It’s perfectly manageable without having it."
"Like many eco lodges in the area, rooms are basically screened-in porchs with adjustable shutters - perfect for the setting, but very exposed. So, I get up at 2:30am for a routine bathroom visit, and let me add the (surprisingly relevant) detail that it was the quick and quiet #1 variety. Just as I was back in bed turning off the light, someone in the dark just outside my window asked 'Are you alright?'. Startled, at first I assumed this was a conversation between 2 people coincidentally on the walk outside my room, and I did not respond. However, the person who identified as a security guard seemed to really want to start a conversation with me, and kept asking until I responded. If I was not fully awake before, I sure was now and hours after,"
"We just returned from Blancaneaux, and we’re still thinking about the food, service, ambiance, and overall experience. It was absolutely outstanding, and I highly recommend staying here.
A few things I especially loved:
Everything was incredibly clean, with this beautiful indoor/outdoor feel.
You are truly in the middle of the jungle, and it feels like it.
They have an organic garden on site. Fresh, high-quality food is really important to me, and this was a standout.
You can have complimentary coffee brought to your room in the morning. It sounds like a small detail, but it makes such a difference.
If you are a runner, you can run at the nearby airstrip, which is a huge bonus.
A couple of tips:
If you hike to Big Rock Falls, be prepared. It is a rigorous hike and can get very slippery, especially if it has rained. Bring plenty of water.
If you swim in the river or around the falls, the rocks can be extremely slippery. We found it was much better not to try to stand up on them.
Overall, Blancaneaux was one of those places that really lived up to the experience we were hoping for. Beautiful setting, wonderful people, and some of the freshest food we’ve ever had."
"We had an amazing stay at the Rainforest Retreat. Theodocios, our assistant at the Rainforest Retreat was an excellent guide and his wife, Francelia cooked delicious breakfast and dinner that was included with our stay. She also does laundry. We stayed one night there in the Eco-Pods and the 2nd night at the Chaa Creek Lodge. Docios shuttled us back and forth and provided excellent guidance."
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Five Sisters Falls during your travels in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.
Explore the great outdoors at Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Belmopan. Wander the rainforests or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Che Chem Ha during your travels in Benque Viejo Del Carmen. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.
Learn about the local history of Benque Viejo Del Carmen when you spend time at Poustinia Land Art Park. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Caracol, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers like this welcoming area for its riverfront and adventure tours.
Where is the best place to stay close to Caracol?
Martz Farm Treehouses & Cabanas is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from Caracol. Other good choices around the area include Black Rock Lodge and Gaia Riverlodge.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Caracol, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Caracol.