Vanilla Hills Lodge
Vanilla Hills Rd, San Ignacio, 1111, Belize
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Vanilla Hills Rd, San Ignacio, 1111, Belize
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Packed lunches
- On-site parking
- outdoor pool
- Concierge services
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Horseback Riding
- Massage services
- Picnic Area
- Restaurant(s)
- Sun Deck
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Infinity pool
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Mobile app for room service
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Access to health care professionals
- Free face masks
- Contactless check-in/out
- Food delivery
- balcony/terrace
- CCTV security in common areas
- Currency exchange service
- Daily disinfection
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Room service available
- Takeout dining services available
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)
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Dina (Family with young children)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff were exceptional, the pool was spacious, the grounds were well taken of and maintained
A little far from town, the restaurant food was good but expensive
Rebecca (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Vanilla Hills Resort was an outstanding place to stay in the hills just a few miles outside of San Ignacio!! From our initial contact with the resort until the day we left we had nothing but a wonderful experience there. Claudia and her husband have created a magical retreat in the forest and have paid attention to every last detail from the gorgeous and comfortable treehouses to the amazing food served in the beautiful open air dining area! We slept well every night and were awakened by birdsong in our private treehouse before walking down to a wonderful breakfast each morning and being entertained by the tropical birds and coatimundis eating the fruit in the trees. The pool area was just gorgeous and we spent a couple of lazy afternoons relaxing there and watching the monkeys play in the trees. The 3 Senses bar is also visually stunning and had fabulous cocktails! Claudia and staff (especially Reina) arranged our amazing tours to Tikal, Xuanatunich and Barton Creek canoeing with wonderful guides as well as rides into San Ignacio whenever we needed. Our pickup from Belize City airport and return to the ferry was comfortable and smooth as well with entertaining and informative drivers. We could not have picked a better place to stay in the San Ignacio area and will definitely be returning to this paradise in the future!
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Marilyn (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Jungle gem. Beautiful property and wonderful restaurant (we especially loved the breakfast). We stayed in the villa with our two toddlers which was great. We saw several iguanas and howler monkeys! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Would stay here again.
Ongoing construction of new rooms close to ours made the villa feel a bit less private or secluded. But this is temporary.
Larry (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
NIce unit in the middle of the jungle! Beautiful surroundings, friendly owner who assisted with arranging tours, transportation, etc.
It's a bit remote. Cannot walk to the center of town, which is a 10 minute taxi ride.
Marie (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The grounds are beautiful
The cottages are isolated but close to the pool and small restaurant and lounge. A peaceful resort to spend a leisurely time in Belize
I can’t complement the staff enough
Efficient helpful and kind
The food was excellent. The chef amazing
The quality of the dishes belong in a gourmet restaurant
Do yourselves a favor and stay at this resort
Maybe Bruno the monkey will come and visit you on your porch
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Kelly (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful surroundings
Distance from town—you will need a taxi or rental
Tanejah (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff are extremely helpful. Helped with booking my tour and shuttles.
The ants but it’s apart of being in the forest.
Lacy (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Vanilla Hills is like a little private jungle oasis. There are only a few cabins, so it is very quiet (besides the howler monkeys) and not overrun with people. I liked that you got your own private cabin. The restaurant, bar, and pool area were beautifully designed, and completely surrounded by plants and exotic wildlife. The food was absolutely phenomenal, and the staff were extremely polite, helpful, and accommodating. They were all very personable and made an effort to actually talk to us, which made us feel very welcome.
We stayed in the Orchid cabin, and although there was AC in the bedrooms, there was not AC in the main living space or bathroom. It was very hot and unpleasant to take a shower or try to relax in that part of the cabin. If they would add another AC unit in the main living space, it would have been perfect!
Janine (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
In the middle of the jungle and it’s so private
Ants! But what can you do? You’re in the jungle.
Richard (Couple)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This is a small, beautifully done resort. The cabins feel very private yet are not that far apart. You feel like you're staying in the forest though the other facilities are close at hand.
Signage to the resort could be more obvious, as it can be a bit tricky to find.
Arnaud (Couple)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great resort, great location, great staff.
kaila (Group Traveler)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This place is the perfect jungle oasis ! Definitely exceeded expectations in all aspects . The staff was so nice and welcoming . All the ladies at the front . Thank you Carmina, Alex & William ! The guys who came down to tackle the spider in the bathroom ! I will miss my little tree house surrounded by all the nature and animals ! Will be back for sure
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Marian (Family with young children)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Tucked away and private, close to SI, wonderful staff, meandering paths and birds!
The shower in the cottage felt a bit outdated in comparison to everything else
Katarina (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Amazing jungle area, surounded by bird and all types of fauna/flora
If you dont have car it might be more complicated to get there
Lisa (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Tranquility! The staff were fabulous.
Jaclyn (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nicholas (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Wonderful setting nestled in the hills of San Ignacio. Wildlife on the property was active in the mornings which was fun to watch.
Geri (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Located near xunantunich which meant we could have an early start and arrival to the ruins. Lots of wildlife and birds on property. We enjoyed the pool and the jungle setting!
Liz (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Food onsite was excellent. The tree houses were nestled in nature, but not isolated. Wildlife all around, especially coati and various birds. Staff was attentive but not intrusive. It was out of town, but not so far that you couldn't easily get a taxi in. There is also a pool with plenty of shady spots. Indoor/outdoor shower was amazing and a/c worked wel. Wonderful experience.
Obviously it wasn't cheap, but that was known up front. Wifi was spotty in our tree house.
Robert (Group Traveler)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Franklin and Claudia, the eco lodge owners, have created a wonderful eco lodge in the jungle outside of San Ignacio. We enjoyed spending time with them chatting on a variety of topics. Their staff is outstanding! Warm, professional, and friendly, always taking the extra step to make sure we were taken care of. This was great place to stay while exploring Tikal, the ATM cave, San Ignacio and other sites.
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Area information
- Mussel Creek Rice Station - 51.04 mi
- Parque Nacional Tikal - 36.63 mi
- Maya Beach Airstrip - 61.75 mi
- Paslow Fall - 2.09 mi
- La Clarissa Fall - 4.81 mi
- Raudales de Garbutt - 7.70 mi
- Vaca Falls - 9.60 mi
- Monkey Fall - 15.87 mi
- Hidden Valley Falls - 19.51 mi
- Paslow Fall - 27.30 mi
- Meditation Rapids - 29.84 mi
- Catarata Victoria - 40.91 mi
- Davis Falls - 43.95 mi
- Double Fall - 46.36 mi
- Swasey Stopper Fall - 47.96 mi
- Hell Gate Falls - 48.13 mi
- Hellgate - 48.18 mi
- Bull Reef Falls - 49.39 mi
- Sapote Fall - 51.24 mi
- Laguna Azul Falls - 51.78 mi
- Hellgate Run - 52.34 mi
- The Pitcher - 52.51 mi
- Long Fall - 52.51 mi
- First Fall - 53.58 mi
- Boom Ferry - 54.79 mi
- Little Fall - 55.43 mi
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Vanilla Hills Lodge
Vanilla Hills Rd, San Ignacio, 1111, Belize