Wow! We can't say enough good things about Vanilla Hills Lodge! This small and quiet property is stunning and pictures do not do it justice whatsoever. From the moment we arrived and got out of the car, we were awestruck. You hear bird calls and running water from the fountains and ponds around the property and you feel immediately relaxed and at peace. We loved that there are only a few lodges here. It can be completely booked and you won't feel like it's overrun by people. We had the pool to ourselves quite a bit and it was very relaxing looking over the orange grove. This place is paradise! The love and consideration that Claudia and Frank have put into this property and business emanates from every detail, and we will be recommending Vanilla Hills to all of our friends and family. We spent half of our honeymoon here, and also had our wedding pictures here. Claudia and Frank and all of their staff were fantastic hosts! We especially appreciated Karina, Jess, Jose, and Miguel and the great service they provided. We had an amazing and worry-free stay, every detail was handled for us. They made us feel welcome. Also, when the coatimundis came to eat the bananas that Claudia feeds them each day, she let us join in and experience the adorable animals! Claudia also made all the arrangements for our trips in advance. She booked our shuttle, run by Elias (who runs his own small tour company) which stopped at Belize Zoo, our trip to Tikal (also led by Elias) and our trip to ATM cave (led by Ben), and our shuttle onward to our stay in Placencia. She made everything simple, as we only had to book it through email. They pay the tour companies up front and then we settled on our bill at the end. I felt absolutely spoiled being able to do it this way. Food: Our hats go off to the chef! Claudia and her head chef have a lot of pride in the 3 Senses restaurant, as they should!

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Incredible attractive place! Beautiful restaurant quiet with great view of jungle forest. Swimming poll clean and professionally managed. We could see a lot of wild life while sitting at the table. Quality of food is excellent with wide choice of drinks and desserts. The cabin was well designed clean, good shower everything working as promised. The host and stuff were very helpful and friendly. Great nature spot away from heat of the city (San Ignacio). I would highly recommend this place if you want to enjoy nature, see birds while also having luxury of comfortable living.

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The very best thing about our stay was the restaurant!! The chefs were FANTASTIC! Such amazing gourmet food! We loved it all so much! It was also fun to have so much birds and wildlife around us to watch as we ate. The owner and workers were SO nice provided such great service too! It was located in a good spot, near San Ignacio but remote to feel like a jungle! Cute housing units too.

The beds could have been a little more comfortable, and king size would have been nice. Also the walls were a bit too thin and not at all sound proof.

The lush setting was unique, wonderful waking up in a charming bungalow to the sounds of exotic birds and seeing aracari toucans from breakfast table. The staff was great and helped book all our adventures, and meals were delicious.

The pillows, that’s it.

Ambience in a secluded setting. Chef did excellent meals. Dining area and landscaping beautiful.

Would not have stayed if I had known there was no TV. First day was tube caving. Guide left my wife and I tied to ledge of rock in our tunes. He took two others our party on 1 hour trek out of cave. Did not tell us he'd be gone that long or.we would have attempted to go. Claudia would not call them and advocate for us even though she booked it $30 more than she quoted per person. Advised us to call Belize Tourism Bureau. Book Belize Caving Adventures at your own peril. Other tours Claudia booked were fine. Extra blankets in room on cold nights in Jan would have been nice without asking for them would have been nice. We were given a heater on our last night out of 5 nights because we complained. Our room was half the size of Portofino on the island and they had firesticj on TV.

This place is amazing - an absolute oasis! The owner and all the staff were so friendly and helpful - we had a really wonderful few days there. The surroundings are absolutely idyllic, from the jungle wildlife to the stunning pool and the extremely comfortable accommodation. The biggest surprise, however, was the food which was simply delicious. I can't recommend this place enough! I wish we'd spent longer there.

Everything was wonderful! No complaints at all.

Vanilla Hill Lodge is a beautiful, almost magical lodge in the jungle! Our Bungalow was fantastic. The owner Claudia was warm and professional. We ate dinner on the property and she spent time talking to all the guests and ensured that we were comfortable and pleased with our meal. My son is vegan and they made a special vegan lasagna that he loved! All the staff were exceptional (Jessica, Jose, and Mark and others who I don’t remember their names). So kind and warm!! Claudia told me that she and her husband designed and built the lodge in 2014. Absolutely stunning jungle design and the infinity pool added an extra touch. If you go to Belize, you will not be disappointed if you stay at the Vanilla Hill Lodge!

The tree house rooms were fantastic, really well designed, clean and beautifully nestled in with the rain forest.

Room was great in a jungle lodge style. Excellent (though pricey) food at the restaurant, which was intimate with a great atmosphere. We really enjoyed it and the staff were very helpful in giving information about the area. Really enjoyed seeing the wild baby coatis being given breakfast!

No major issues. It's expensive but worth it. I guess there could be easier access to getting drinks when you're at the pool. You would need your own transport or be very reliant on taxis as there is nothing walkable in the area by way of amenities (apart from what is available at the lodge).

The room was surrounded by trees and had an amazing indoor/outdoor bathroom. It had a small fridge, microwave and coffee provided. It was super private and the property's pool was simply wonderful. We saw wonderful small animals in the trees and lots of birds. The restaurant was convenient - and all the staff were super friendly!

Our air-conditioner had trouble keeping up in the humidity - but the fan helped. The restaurant and beverages were very overpriced - but we were able to trek out to other great places in town to eat, too.

The property is a hidden gem on a rocky unfinished road a little past the center of San Ignacio. The bungalows/treehouses are pretty and clean and completely surrounded by lush tropical trees. The decor is stunning and the owners clearly take pride in the maintenance of their lodge. The grounds are very well kept and there is a stunning pool with a wonderful view. There is an abundance of birds and wildlife. it’s beautiful!

There was nothing not to like. Everything was cleans and beautiful.

the treehouse architecture, design, the gardens, and the salt pool

Beautiful location in the hills of San Ignacio, our residence felt so isolated and lovely

The staff were amazing . The one woman that helped us the most. Served us in the mornings. Made sure the guides waited... ummm patiently while we finished breakfast. She also gave us local restaurant ideas..

I would have preferred a local meal option on the menu.

The owners were very accessible, very outgoing and friendly, very helpful. The food was delicious (though could be more plentiful). We were upgraded to a house in the midst of nature - much larger than expected. Grandiose. The entire environment was unique and Natural. :-) The price very reasonable. Be sure to go to the nearby river, but be careful of the tide. Tom and Jerry - and all the little creatures of the "wild". The birds chirping .

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Incredible room, great friendly staff, towel arrangements every day, amazing pool, super food. Everything excellent

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A beautiful, thoughtfully curated, totally wonderful jungle lodge experience. The owner, Claudia, has created a jewel, in the Cayo region of Belize. The food is fantastic, bedding some of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in, and the personalize service is world-class. We plan to come back often, and won’t stay anywhere else in the area.

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The tree house accommodations were so beautiful and serene. There was a pond with a water fountain which made for great white noise to sleep to, along with the nature sounds of the jungle. The breakfast available for purchase was delicious - a big menu with something for everyone. The staff helped arrange a tour to the ATM cave, with transportation included. I would recommend Vanilla Hills Lodge if you're considering staying in the San Ignacio area! We had a rental care to get around the area which I recommend, but also met people who had all transportation coordinated by the lodge and they were also very pleased.

The Google maps instructions to the Lodge have you make a turn one road too early - follow the provided directions for an easier final 5 minutes of the drive to the Lodge.

Claudia and Franklin have created a shangrila retreat in a beautiful, tranquil hillside setting. The treehouse rooms are beautifully made and enchanting places to relax and enjoy the birds and especially (for our room) the friendly jungle ducks waiting for us on our railing each night….and the food was delicious with an extensive selection of local meats and fish and fruits and veggies from their garden and trees. Claudia is a perfect hostess who made great suggestions for day trips and then arranged them with small, local companies who made our experiences (tubing the river and exploring Caracol with a former archeologist from the site) amazing and so much fun. She also made my wife a special vegetarian dinner on our last night…thank you Claudia. We had great conversations each evening and laughed a lot together Stay here. It’s perfect.

No words can describe this amazing place - it was just perfect. Everything is made beautifuly with attention to detail. The entire staff was so kind to us and very helpful. The cabin was super clean, and the food was fantastic. They even went through the effort of making a special vegan menu for us, with different options every day! The pool is also a big plus (great to relax at the end of the day after an ATM cave tour). There are so many species of birds and plants it is very impressive! The only regret we have was to not have one more day without any activities/day tours to enjoy the place fully. Will definitely go back there!

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really stunning tree house and the local staff where so kind. the wildlife here is amazing it’s a really special place to stay.

it’s a little far out for trying local places to eat dinner.

Beautiful tree lodges, Very private, Outdoor shower, lovely staff

This place hugely exceeded our expectations. So much so that I actually told the owners they are way under charging! The food was excellent and the atmosphere was magical. This is a top end accommodation, yet the price would lead you to expect less.