We were so fortunate to have found the Cotton Tree Lodge at a booth at an expo in the U.S. otherwise we would have never found this oasis in Belize or all of it's surrounding activities. We are definitely going back to the Lodge with family and friends who were not able to go with us this time. The food was amazing and the staff were so very kind. Almost everyone in Belize speaks English.
My wife and I decided to take a chance and vacation in the jungles of Belize at the Cotton Tree eco-lodge. We could not have chosen a better place. There is no other location in the world like this. Completely remote and removed but also full of warm people from the neighboring villages and comfortable cabins at the lodge. The Cotton Tree is a magical place, peaceful and yet exciting. We fell asleep every night to the sounds of the jungle and awoke to the sounds of the birds. Everything was taken care of with friendly hospitality by the staff of the Cotton Tree. You can relax all day with yoga and massages or see the country with the cultural and adventure tours. We will be back to this beautiful country and absolutely will stay at the Cotton Tree again. Thank you to everyone there!
We are a couple of a certain age living in Michigan, seeking to warm our bones from the cold winter up north. We loved visiting the jungle environment in Belize at the Cotton Tree Lodge with its wild animals, the sound of howling monkeys, a warm river for kayaking, good food well prepared, educational trips and lectures and Mayan ruins. We would awake each morning to the song of a turkey who gobbled throughout the day. We enjoyed our morning coffee and afternoon cocktails (It’s 5PM somewhere in the world!) while relaxing in lounge chairs on the lanai. All day long hordes of hummingbirds swarmed into the tree next to our porch. All of this was new to us. We especially appreciated being introduced to One Barrel Rum which we have continued to enjoy especially at the Michigan State University tailgates before football games. It’s not available in Michigan so we have to drive to Indiana to buy it! We look forward to seeing Buddy, the dog, the official greeter of Cotton Tree Lodge. We hope he is still exploring his world and enjoying life in the jungle. He would sit on the porch with us to watch his world go by as we sipped our drinks and relished our warmed bones.
My husband and I stayed at this lovely lodge and had the most wonderful time. The staff was lovely, the food fresh and delicious and the accommodations private and romantic. Not to mention the mango tree, the howler monkeys, a fishing expedition and snorkeling trip! Best trip.
Cotton Tree Lodge was exactly what we were looking for. The beautiful green jungle surrounding us each day and night was enough. Waking up to the emerald river and adventure to be had all around us! We took 3 of the guided tours and so incredibly glad we did. There is so much to see and do in this relatively untouched part of Belize. The food was excellent, local, sustainable, organic and so fresh. Loved being greeted with a cocktail and freshly baked corn chips. Would definitely recommend this lodge for anyone seeking peace, beauty and adventure.
Best family vacation ever! We visited with our 9 year old daughter and this was the perfect spring break. The all inclusive option includes fantastic food and daily activity. We visited Mayan ruins and had lunch at our local guides home, the cultural experience for us and our daughter was amazing. Visited the chocolate farm where our daughter was able to play with local children. The blue cave tour was out of this world and the guide took care to help our daughter with the swim. We are an active family and there was always something physical to do, swimming, jungle exploring, but plenty of space for quiet relaxation too. Plenty of variety in the food, cabins were clean and spacious. Would recommend in a heartbeat.
I had a wonderful time at cotton tree lodge. The staff treated me like family. The food was FANTASTIC, the tours were exceptional, and the lodge is completely beautiful. Lots of bugs and noises of the jungle, but it is a fantastic and unique experience. Can't recommend this place enough!
We had our wedding at Cotton Tree Lodge and LOVED the experience! We brought 75 guests down, all stayed at the lodge, and had our wedding there as well. The Cotton Tree staff was AMAZING. They helped with all of the details for the wedding, for our guests, etc. The food was absolutely incredible (as well as the drinks!). It was such a magical place to bring all of our favorite people together for 5 days. We can't thank them enough for the fabulous experience. If you want a unique, magical jungle wedding in Belize, we highly recommend you check out Cotton Tree - you won't be disappointed!
One of my most memorable vacations. This place is a must. Staff is super friendly,skillful,and knowledgeable. Will talk about this place for a long time.. special thanks to Pops.
Ein schöner Rückzugsort mitten im Dschungel, das Resort hat schön gelegene Cabanas über Stege erreichbar. Aufmerksame Mitarbeiter, gutes Essen. Die Zufahrt mit PKW ist etwas mühsam. Am Morgen wecken Vögel und Brüllaffen.
Kool place to relax and, spend some quality time with the one you love.
If your an adventurous person then this is the place for you! My wife and I had are wedding here and it was PERFECT! Mainly because we didn't want the usual church or beach wedding, and wanted something more of our character. This blew all of my expectations! First off this wedding was about the quarter of the price of what it would have cost in the states. The staff was exellent and by the end of the trip I considered them all friends. Marcel, the chef, makes a lot of very good meals from there organic garden and local meats that reflect the local culture. The yoga instructor/ masseuse, Parama, does such a great job every morning in her yoga class and completely sets the mood for the setting. I'm also convinced she may be a little psychic, even though she doesn't claim to be, and I wasn't the only one. There was several times in yoga she would say things that corresponded with what I was thinking exactly when I thought it along with giving me a slight lower back massage right when I was thinking it was getting tight, among other things. Valerie does such a good job managing and making sure your taken care of all of the time, Algapito and Domingo do a fantastic job on all the tours (and they're real adventures!), Alfredo and Sandy will make sure you always have your drinks and food, Maria does all the great baking. I was here for 4 days and know all these people by name only because they're all so fantastic. Not only do I think this highly of this place, but since it is in the middle of no where there isn't many jobs and they will appreciate your business more then any place you've ever been. If you have any concerns about this place take the risk, you won't regret it!
Had a fantastic time here. The daily tours are adventurous, everything from swimming the river in Blue Creek cave to learning how to make tortillas in a nearby village. The lodge staff are mostly from the nearby villages, and there are lots of chances to experience local culture. The lodge and cabanas are built using local materials with thatched roofs and are open (with screening) on all sides so you really get to feel you're out in the jungle.