Gumbo Limbo Jungle Resort

Our stay at the Gumbo Limbo was exceptional. The cabins were clean and beautiful. The pool was a wonderful place to cool off after a day of adventure in the area. Meals were locally sourced and so tasty. Although the amenities were great and relaxing, the best part of the stay was our visits with the owners, Christine and Jay. They were very friendly and helpful. Just a wonderfully hospital place.

A perfect place near San Ignacio to be a stress free home base for families. A small eco resort (only 5 rooms I believe) but it was perfect for my family, breakfast every day and the ability to coordinate with the hosts to have dinner on site if that is your preference (we did it twice and were not at all disappointed). The pool is a great way for the kids to cool down after a day of adventures. The super power of the sight however is the knowledge, responsiveness and kindness of the hosts! They are Awesome!

We spent 4 nights at Gumbo Limbo and wish we were still there! It is beautiful, peaceful, and serene. The owner, Christine, is absolutely fabulous. We didn’t have the pleasure of meeting her husband while we were there, but I imagine he’s just as fabulous. They make you feel like family here. The staff is also super kind. The food is fantastic, too. Christine gave us wonderful recommendations to do and see in the area that just added to our experience here. We all enjoyed cooling off in the pool after a day of exploring the area. The rooms are simple, but inviting and the beds are very comfortable. You can’t beat the scenery here. We didn’t want to leave! Highly recommend Gumbo Limbo. We can’t wait to come back again someday.

We had a wonderful time at Gumbolimbo. The resort is exactly what we expected based on the photos - the views were spectacular, the pool was wonderful, the atmosphere was relaxing and just perfect. We ate dinner each night at the hotel because we were out all day and did not want to go back to the town. But we all loved everything that came from the kitchen and I'm glad we stayed. I would recommend this resort to anyone and hope one day to come back.

I'm really not the most experienced traveller or tourist, so you can take this with a grain of salt if you like. But this was far-and-away the best place I've stayed at in my travels so far. The Room: My partner and I were staying in the "executive suite". It was spacious, comfortable, and well-lit - it had recently been renovated. It had a splendid view of the grounds and the forest beyond. The website rightly identified that there's not much water pressure in the shower, but we found it more than enough for our purposes. AC worked well, but during our stay we found the ceiling fans were often more than adequate. The Grounds: Beautiful and well-maintained. The owners and staff should be proud of the standard they've maintained. Flowers and trees well tended-to, pool is clean and a nice temperature though we didn't make much use to it. As an avid birdwatcher, the lane is great to stroll; there are trails running through the jungle below the resort; and there are a number of scenic viewpoints overlooking a gorge running below the resort (especially beautiful and sunup and sundown!) The Restaurant/Bar: Food was delicious! Breakfasts are standard continental breakfast fare - they are flexible dinners are usually limited to a choice of one of a couple of options, but whatever we ordered was tasty and reasonably-priced. You can also order off a larger menu when the restaurant is open for lunch. As for drinks, the owners are pretty good mixologists as well! The restaurant itself is open-air, with a great view of the pool and hills beyond. Fortunately, there were virtually no biting insects at any point of our stay. The Location: I wasn't able to rent a 4WD/AWD on arrival in Belize, and I *did* get stuck on the incline on the road in - put it up to my inexperience with steep grades! Road condition was fine, though, and after that first hiccup I didn't have any issues driving the roadway. This place would be a bit isolated if you didn't have your own vehicle, but there are a number of restaurants and points-of-interest within a short drive of the resort - just ask the owners and they'll be happy offer suggestions. On the whole, it is a tranquil location - very easy to get a good long sleep! The Owners/Staff: Well, if people are the true measure of a place, Gumbo Limbo couldn't be in better hands. Jay and Christine were true treasures - and I'm not just saying that as a biased fellow-countryman! (We're all Canadians) Extremely hospitable and accommodating, always there with suggestions for activities or just to offer interesting conversation. Christine knew her birds as well, which is always nice! The atmosphere was always cozy up at the restaurant. The other staff were always friendly as well, and the dogs - well, we loved all three of them!

Jay and Christine are wonderful hosts and the property is amazing. Christine had breakfast ready for us in the open air dining area every morning, and was a font of local knowledge. Jay was great, friendly and keeps a great bar. The staff made us a really nice dinner the one night we opted to eat there and were very open to accommodating our dietary preferences (vegan and vegetarian) The dogs greeted us every morning at breakfast which was perfect for our family. If you drive yourselves be aware that the driveway to the property, while better than many Belizian roads still requires that you pay attention.