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We recommend booking a stay with free cancellation in case your plans change.
Gardenview Cabana
- Nestled in our beautifully manicured gardens, the comfortable Garden Cabanas showcase native arts and antiques, and feature a large screened-in porch with hammock
- Bathrobes
- Safe deposit box
- Mini-bar stocked with water, wine, soft drinks, Belikin beer, and local snacks
ADVANCE PURCHASE RATE
Reservation is non-refundable; no cancelation without penalty.
Riverfront Cabana
- Elegantly themed with native art and local textiles, each cabana offers a queen-size bed and hand-painted tile bath
- Bathrobes
- Safe deposit box
- Mini-bar stocked with water, wine, soft drinks, Belikin beer, and local snacks
ADVANCE PURCHASE RATE
Reservation is non-refundable; no cancelation without penalty.
Enchanted Cottage
- Blancaneaux Lodge’s ultimate retreat reflects Francis’s desire for a haven in which to reflect and create. the cottage at our Belize boutique hotel sits atop a steep forested bluff offering panoramic views over the tumbling waterfalls of Privassion Creek and the distant jungle-clad Maya Mountains
- With an emphasis on luxury, this stone cottage embodies the quaint elegance of a Belize boutique hotel, featuring a bedroom with a king-size bed, writing desk, and fireplace. the bath house provides understated luxury with under floor heating, open fire, shower, Japanese tub, and steam room. There is a second half-bathroom in the entry of the cottage. the cottage includes a kitchen with a wine cooler, Illy espresso machine, breakfast bar, and a heated slate floor. Adjacent to the kitchen is an airy day room with a sofa bed, large coffee table, and comfortable armchair. Screened doors open onto the hardwood deck and the infinity pool. the Enchanted Cottage is secluded and surrounded by lush tropical gardens and spectacular panoramic views. After you explore Belize activities, unwind in your personal hammock. the cottage also includes a full-time attendant to light fires, cook breakfast, prepare cocktails, and anticipate your every need. the attendant is on-call using a walkie-talkie radio system. an abundance of luxury in-room amenities are available for all of our guests. See what is included in your Belize vacation
ADVANCE PURCHASE RATE
Reservation is non-refundable; no cancelation without penalty.
2 Bedroom Villa
- Skirting Privassion Creek, these roomy 1,600 sq feet villas feature two luxurious bedrooms, each with its own full bath, as well as a large comfortable open-air living room with a small kitchen
- Bathrobes
- Safe deposit box
- Mini-bar stocked with water, wine, soft drinks, Belikin beer, and local snacks
ADVANCE PURCHASE RATE
Reservation is non-refundable; no cancelation without penalty.
The Enchanted Cottage
- Reflecting Francis's desire to create a haven to reflect and create, the Enchanted Cottage sits atop a forested bluff offering panoramic views over the tumbling waterfalls of Privassion Creek and the distant jungle clad Maya Mountains
- With an emphasis on luxury, this stone cottage embodies the quaint elegance of a Belize boutique hotel, featuring a bedroom with a king-size bed, writing desk, and fireplace. The bath house provides understated luxury with under floor heating, open fire, shower, Japanese tub, and steam room
- Bathrobes
- Safe deposit box
ADVANCE PURCHASE RATE
Reservation is non-refundable; no cancelation without penalty.
Please note, room photos and descriptions are representative of the room category. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown.
About the Hotel
Backpackers trekking through the jungle highlands of Belize a few years ago occasionally stumbled onto a rustic place called Blancaneaux Lodge - then a row of thatched huts above an idyllic valley, where waterfalls drop into granite pools lined with tiger ferns while parrots roost in the palmettos. Francis Ford Coppola himself stumbled upon this same enchanted retreat in the Mountain Pine Ridge reserve in 1981. "I'd been looking for some kind of tropical utopia," Coppola says. "This was the paradise hideaway I was looking for." The rest is history... Welcome to Blancaneaux Lodge.
Location
Blancaneaux Lodge
Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve
Cayo District, Belize
Cayo District, Belize
Nearest Airport: BZE
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Reviews for Blancaneaux Lodge
An exceptional place
Blancaneaux Lodge is one of the most wonderful places I've ever stayed. I've just returned from a family holiday there and can't recommend it highly enough. The location, nestled along the Privasson River, is beautiful, and the grounds and surroundings of the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve are stunning. The staff is exceptional - welcoming, polite, helpful, attentive and warm. Loved having a choice of restaurants and thought the food was consistently delicious. One of the highlights for us was the stables on site. Indeed, we did three different horse rides, each of which was unforgettable (including one to Big Rock Falls) and all the guides were brilliant. The horses are clearly very well cared for and loved. We were even lucky enough to be staying during the time one of the horses gave birth, so we were able to see her foal, which was a real treat. After four nights, we were all very sad to leave and would have loved more time to enjoy this very special place. Do not hesitate to go and stay there and discover for yourself just how special it is.
Alice G
Relaxation at its best!
We stayed for 4 nights at Blancaneux and it was extraordinary. The rooms were thoughtful, tasteful and extremely comfortable. We did a few excursions including Big Rock Falls, a birding tour but enjoyed spending most of our time on the property relaxing. Above all else, the staff is exceptional - warm, welcoming and helpful on every level. A place not to be missed in Belize!
Sarah C
Séjour inoubliable .....
Le site, l'accueil, la qualité de l'hébergement et la situation des cabanas au-dessus de la Privassion River , la qualité et la variété des repas , la décoration des parties communes et privées,tout est absolument réussi. Il y a beaucoup d'excursions à faire tout autour et de découvertes magnifiques de la faune , de la flore et des paysages .Ce lodge est à recommander totalement .Nous y avons fait un inoubliable séjour.
dominique d
First rate experience in beautiful Belize! Better Belize it!
Outstanding staff and best environment in which to see the beautiful country of Belize. Certainly one of the best ways to see it is with excellent guides. We saw the Mayan archeological sites with Alex. Incredibly knowledgeable and got us to the tops!
lcs20152015 - Bismarck, North Dakota
Pinewood Reserve Paradise
This is a truly unique property in a wonderful forest setting. We stayed in a private thatched roof cabana with our own plunge pool, outdoor shower, and a private path to a wonderful knoll where we could observe the stars. It was an excellent place to unplug, unwind and reconnect. While there was no air conditioning, the airy design and well shaded setting keep it comfortable during the day, and because of the elevation, temperatures dropped in the evening insuring a good nights sleep. The staff were very attentive and friendly. They made our stay a delight, especially the restaurant staff. The food in the three restaurant choices was excellent. We especially enjoyed the Guatemalan themed restaurant and the tour of the organic gardens combined with a specially prepared plant based dinner. We toured the Caracol ruins while there and hiked to Big Rock Falls for a swim in its pristine waters.
Steve W
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We stayed at the Turtle Inn and Blancaneaux Lodge for a week in October, and it was the best vacation we have ever taken. The cabanas and cottages were lovely, the staff was incredible, and the food was outstanding. It's rare that you come home from vacation without a single negative thing to say - our only criticism is that we couldn't stay longer! It was truly an amazing experience.
-M. Royer
