Black Orchid Resort

Hotels
8.8 (262 reviews)
2 Dawson Lane, Burrel Boom Village , Burrell Boom , bz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming service
Comfortable stay
Beautiful environment
Cons:
Overpriced
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
The place is decent but considered seriously overpriced for small rooms without breakfast.
Service
9.8
Staff is absolutely amazing and service is exceptional.
Location
8.8
The location is pretty; however, limited proximity to amenities makes it feel isolated.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms are comfortable but lacked natural light and are somewhat run down.
Amenities
8.8
Standard amenities but some facilities like the pool were not in great condition.
Value for Money
7.8
Overpriced for the experience provided, especially in a remote area.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Restaurant service was exceptional, but some food choices were not great.
Overall Experience
9.3
A beautiful, peaceful stay with excellent service, despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 05:31

Property Description

Luxurious Eco-Friendly Resort on Belize River

Elegant Accommodation: Experience air-conditioned villas and cottages with cable TV, ironing facilities, and a kitchenette.

Dining Delights: Indulge in local and international cuisine at the Black Orchid restaurant and bar, with the option to dine poolside or on the patio.

Adventure Awaits: Let our staff arrange thrilling outdoor activities like crocodile spotting, zip-lining, or cave tubing in the surrounding area.

Book now to enjoy a perfect blend of luxury and adventure at Black Orchid Resort!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BZE

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 11 years old to 17 years old stay for US$40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 262 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Tamara couple fi
9
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Russell family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Property is beautiful and the rooms had air conditioning. The restaurant was nice and the staff was great.

Cons:

Like a lot in central America it is a little rough around the edges at times, but overall it still worked well.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Deborah extended_group ca
7
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Shelia family_with_children us
10
Saw howler monkey family in the parking lot
Pros:

Very specific location close to the airport but still in the jungle

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Meredith solo_traveller us
7
Very quiet, jungle vibes
Pros:

Very peaceful and relaxing, strong WiFi and a good restaurant. Both dinner and breakfast items were delicious. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

This place felt a little abandoned-maybe it was just because this was a weekday stay but the property wasn’t very full so it seemed very quiet (no one at the bar, only 1-2 tables occupied in the restaurant). I think they could benefit from replacing some of the furniture (the desk chair in the room had a broken seat) and from refreshing some amenities around the property (bikes, a hammock, common area games).

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
10
A delightful surprise. Thank you Black Orchid!
Pros:

Meals were very good and the staff service was excellent. also the ginger cookies at the front desk were a nice treat.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Laura extended_group us
10
Perfect overnight stop to end our Belize trip
Pros:

This place definitely deserves more than three stars. Beautiful location and unique, comfortable rooms. Beautiful grounds with abundant wildlife and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

I have nothing negative to say about this place. Was very impressed.

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Allison D family_with_children us
9
Beautiful and peaceful one night stay.
Pros:

We had a last minute booking and are grateful Black Orchid could take us. What a beautiful, peaceful property right along the river! We booked 3 rooms for our party of 10, and they were all in the garden view section. Our children enjoyed the grounds and watching wildlife. We heard howler monkeys but they didn't make their way all the way to the property. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The restaurant is nicely situated along the river, and the food was delicious. And everyone there was so friendly! This is a great place to stay if you are coming from or heading to the airport. We will certainly return next time we are in Belize.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children us
10
Welcoming people, comfortable stay
Pros:

Convenience and communication

Cons:

NA

2025-12-20 via Nuitee
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Vitaliy family_with_children us
8
Ok stay but not worth the price
Pros:

The location is pretty and rooms are clean.

Cons:

The front desk team is not the nicest. The place is seriously overpriced. It’s located in a small village, there is no reason to charge that much for a small room without breakfast.

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
M
Mitchel
10
Pros:

Just awesome.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Kari
10
Pros:

The staff is absolutely amazing!!!

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Susan
8
Amazing Resort
Pros:

Wonderful experience. Braxson took absolutely wonderful cre of us. Restaurant service was exceptional.
Looking forward to returning in a month

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Sha'
8
Pros:

Black Orchid feels like an extention of home. Good feel..good vibes...EXCELLENT FOOD. I really had a very pleasurable time.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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Alma couple us
10
2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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james family_with_children gb
9
2025-08-13 via Nuitee
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Alma family_with_children us
10
Quiet and absolutely beautiful
Pros:

Always beautiful , peaceful and very quiet it you love nature this is the place for you and privacy is great

Cons:

Can’t find anything not to like

2025-07-30 via Nuitee
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Stephanie family_with_children gb
6
Pros:

Not too far from the airport which was great after 2 days of travel, the room was comfortable and cool.. We loved seeing Howling Monkeys that came into the resort one evening. Next door was The Iguana Stop restaurant (only open weekends) which served great food. We loved visiting the baboon sanctuary near by (about 20 mins by car)

The staff were friendly enough.

Cons:

There wasn't much in the area at all, which meant we felt we had to eat at the onside restaurant which was hugely overpriced and the food wasn't great. So we ventured to a supermarket (20 min drive by car) to grab some supplies, however, we were limited as there's no kitchen facilities in the room.

Our room was cool and comfortable, although there wasn't much natural light, so felt really dark. Beware of mosquitoes as its location is next to the river. My daughter ended up with tons of bites.

The area and the hotel overall is a bit run down and the pool was super murky, you couldn't see your feet on the bottom. The Internet was down so we couldn't research the area.

I don't think we'd return here unfortunately.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
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Rachel partner
10
Pros:

The staff is very kind and a pleasure to talk and visit with.

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
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Donna young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-06-08 via Nuitee