Is parking offered on site at Gaia Riverlodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Gaia Riverlodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is BZD 428.75 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gaia Riverlodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Gaia Riverlodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a lazy river and a picnic area. Gaia Riverlodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gaia Riverlodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Gaia Riverlodge like?

Gaia Riverlodge is located by the river, a short 6-minute walk from Five Sisters Falls.

Gaia Riverlodge, San Ignacio: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 18, 2025

It’s was great

Beatriz, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 22, 2025

Beautiful property! Very expensive but was very thankful I got at least one night experience at Gaia. Waking up to the 5 Sisters waterfalls is magical. Especially loved the garden and was very lucky to get a tour from farmer Pat. We also did a night jungle walk and we enjoyed that a lot as well.

Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 9, 2025

It was great. The waterfalls on site are stunning. The views from the restaurant are amazing and the staff was great. They were always friendly and attentive. The only complaint is that it needs some sort of AC for during the day. Fans weren't enough to keep the room cool in the hot season. Other times of the year I'm sure it's perfect. I'd still highly recommend it.

casey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2023

Stunning views and awesome staff.. Food was amazing.. We will be back.

Lars, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 18, 2023

Perfect location with a great view, amazing staff, the only negative thing ist that the food at the restaurant is a little to expensive.

Bernhard, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 14, 2022

Freddie and Shawn were very helpful and incredibly kind.

10/10 Exceptional

May 2, 2023

The lodge was really nice with lots of atmosphere and lush gardens. The best was a view of waterfalls from our cabana and you could hear them too. Very soothing. Also, could take a small funicular down to beach area where you could swim amongst the waterfalls. The lodge would even bring you lunch and drinks. The staff and tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The food was excellent too! Highly recommend! Very satisfied!

Donna, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2024

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.

Carly, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 1, 2023

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.

Sareta, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 6, 2023

This is an amazing breathtaking property. The views, vibe, & accommodations beautiful, & the entire staff wonderful. Private, secluded, beauty all around. Nature trails, exploring. Coco the dog! A surprise magick show by one of the team. (Vegas needs to watch out for Chris!) It took me this long to write the review, because im still mourning leaving. Literally broke my heart to go. The restaurant lovely, food great. We barely left premises, didn't want to. The jungle felt like home, like paradise. The Government tourism board needs to focus on these secluded jungle properties, not just the beach area! Unlimited potential for nature lovers seeking privacy. And we are hospitality veterans, working in hotels 30 years. Very critical eye! The owner and his son chose a great property & location, & their vision translated and was magical for us. Absolute magic, & we are so grateful. To the staff as well, each one. We will be back, hopefully sooner than later. Thank you Belize, thank you Gaia. Thank you Expedia for making it more affordable for us hospitality veterans. Was a dream come true.

Randolph, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 3, 2025

Wonderful lodge!

We loved it at Gaia! Already want to come back!

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 30, 2025

Gaïa is a dream. We loved every second of our stay. Massages at the waterfall, dinner, the amazing room, coffee service to your room in the am. The staff was so friendly and kind. They have literally thought of everything. Our only mistake was not staying longer.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Mindy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 14, 2025

Gaia has an Amazing location perched above a beautiful waterfall. Three days was sufficient for us—gave us time to tour a Mayan Ruin and canoe thru a nearby cave. The food was outstanding as was the staff. Javier and Freddie really made the stay next level. The road in needs some attention, beyond that our stay was great!

Cathy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 13, 2025

Book IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Phenomenal is an understatement. The property is stunning, and the service is out of this world. Special thanks to Selvi, Freddy, and Javier for taking exceptional care of us. Definitely get a waterfall room! We can’t wait to return!

Jaime, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mar 10, 2025

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

Jonathan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 8, 2025

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.

Alexandra, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 8, 2025

Delightful and very picturesque in the middle of the Belize jungle. Staff, food and location are great - it is remote but beautiful!

Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 26, 2025

Excellent cuisine, highly personalized service. Breathtaking setting! Fabulous, friendly and very knowledgeable tour guides! Make sure to do the bird watching walk.

Terri Butler, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 19, 2025

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.!!

Noreen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 13, 2025

An outstanding property, with amazing service, exceptional food, in a breathtaking atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Lianne, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Feb 7, 2025

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

Sandra, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 14, 2025

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.

Melissa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 27, 2024

Had an amazing time!! The staff and everyone was phenomenal!

Naika, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 16, 2024

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!

Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 12, 2024

Excellent property!!

Predrag, 1-night trip

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