San Ignacio Resort Hotel

I cannot say enough good things about this resort from the moment we arrived they gave us a lovely smelling cooling cloth to put on our necks after our excursion and so well they took care of all our luggage. The rooms were beautiful. The artwork in the hotel is absolutely stunning. It’s all done by local artist. It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever stayed, the food was delicious. The rooms were spacious. The pool was inviting. The staff was wonderful and could not ask for better staff. I never had to ask for anything twice. I would highly highly highly recommend the San Ignacio and I would also highly recommend the trip to Belize.

Beautiful facility with the most accommodating staff. The kitchen and dining room were excellent with the freshest options and local dishes. Recommend highly the Birding Tour with Jason. Jason was outstanding, definitely worth getting up early for. Jason was able to identify individual birds in a forest full of birds before the “Merlin App” could register even one song. Kayaking, exploring caves and hiking was so much fun with all ages joining in, 70 years young to 14 years old had a great time. The tour guides were so knowledgeable it was like hiking with your favorite professor. We will definitely be back. A week is not long enough to enjoy all the area has to offer.

Pros 1. Reception - across the board outstanding from the time you first check in until you sadly have to leave. If it is a hot day they they have cool towels to hand you upon your return and if your shoes get too muddy due to an unexpected rain shower while you are hiking [even if it is supposed to be the dry season] you can get clothes to clean you shoes. All staff had welcoming smiles regardless of time of day. 2. Tour Guides - the San Ignacio Resort Hotel has designated tour guides that work for the hotel. They all grew up in the area and have a love of their community and their country that comes through with the way they discuss the sites you are visiting and the way they treat you during the tours. 3. Concierge - they seem to always be at work regardless of the time and know the community inside out and are always willing to provide insights. 4. Restaurant staff - service was consistently five star, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The chefs were all excellent and do try the conch steak. 5. Housekeeping - fast, efficient, and quiet - didn't even know they were there and the room would be cleaned. We even had our tv one evening that I had "accidentally" put out of service that took time beyond the end of shift! 6. The Green Iguana Conservation Project staff - this initiative is housed at the hotel and the staff working there are both knowledgeable and protective of their iguanas and yes you get pet and hold those that, due to injury, cannot be released back into the wild - and they do love your body heat! {The iguanas, not the staff : ) } 7. Ground keeping staff - the hotel is literally built into the jungle, yet the hotel grounds are clean and the trails [which do get muddy when it rains thus the need for clothes at the front desk] are well marked and part of onsite tours. 8. Hotel transfers. We were delayed in customs and the driver was there waiting for us in the heat, cold water at the ready and a stop at a store in case we wanted to pick up anything. We got down to reception early for our return trip to the airport and the car was already waiting! 9. Walking distance to the market and the downtown shopping area including the French bakery which is across from the market and worth the stop, especially as it is all downhill to get there. Walking distance to AJAW Chocolate - traditional Mayan chocolate making which is not down hill - see the only con below. Cons 1. The hotel is at the top of the hill in San Ignacio so if you haven't done your cardio before arriving you can get tired doing the two minute walk up the hill - thank goodness for the cold towels awaiting you!