Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola

Location: Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve Cayo District, San Ignacio, bz

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Clubhouse
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• 24-hour security
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Clubhouse
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Riverfront Cabana

  All Riverfront Cabanas feature an expansive deck with a view of the Privassion Creek. The cabanas are themed with native art and local textiles, and offer a queen-sized bed and hand-painted tiled bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine

• Two-Bedroom Villa

  Skirting Privassion Creek, these 1600 sq ft villas feature an open-air living room with a small kitchen. Off the living room are two bedrooms, each with its own full bath.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine

• Cottage with Garden View

  The Garden View Cabañas showcase native arts and antiques, feature a queen-size bed and a screened-in porch with hammock.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom

Guest Reviews

• Mary (10/5): -
• Casandra (10/5): -
• James (10/5): - Lovely
• Alexander (10/5): -
• Azra (10/5): Idyllic, peaceful and beautiful - one of the most amazing hotels we’ve ever stayed in! - Even better than the photos - it felt like a dream! Everything was immaculate and beautifully designed - the staff were incredible and the food was delightful, everything fresh from the garden! We couldn’t recommend more highly. All the little touches and friendly, knowledgeable staff made our stay one of the most memorable and enjoyable vacations we have ever had. There was nothing we didn’t like!
• Oscar (10/5): Hidden gem - The Cabanas are very beautiful and secluded. Waking up with birds and falling asleep with sound of a waterfall. It has White Lotus vibes 100%. From the concierge welcome with drink to staff knowing your name and perfect timing if housekeeping. They always left some trays in the room with evening candles. Tons of activities around available. We did horseback riding to sunset but they have free birdwatching, river tubing and others. Special anniversary dinner we asked them to plan was romantic and beautiful. The three restaurants on grounds are farm to table and provide incredible variety.
• Sarah (10/5): - It is very well kept and clean. It is a beautiful location and very relaxing. The staff are very attentive and helpful.
• Nicole (10/5): - The location is very unique and gorgeous, lots of stairs to be mindful of and the rooms are quaint - no AC, gets colder at night. Gives a very remote hut feel with hotel amenities. Would have liked better food options because it is so remote you have to eat on property. The food was great but is misleading that there are 3 restaurants but 2 only operate once a week.
• Yan (10/5): Best place I ever stayed with amazing staff. Absolutely spoiled. - The property is amazing! Perfect location tucked into the jungle with all the modern luxuries. Nothing
• Samantha (10/5): Amazing… spend extra stay here…. You will not regret it. - Amazing…. Relaxing. The staff amazing the food good. The way in which the hotel is ran is superb. Whether it’s transport to and from airport the tours etc it truly has been magical.. the best ran hotel we have have ever stayed in. The attention to detail was super. We will come back. I have to say be completely honest Belize it’s self is ok. But this hotel made our entire trip. I will go back just for this. Any other place in Belize no chance . It’s a little expensive however you get what you pay for and more truly super place I cannot fault at all. Nothing… I was worried with a fear of spiders etc being in a log cabin we would have lots however the cabins are so well made with mesh etc nothing.. slept the best we have ever slept.
• David (10/5): -
• theodoros (6/5): Απίστευτα όμορφη τοποθεσία με ένα πολύ καλό ξενοδοχείο.το αδικεί που έχει τόσο κακό φαγητό. - Το πρωινό ήταν τραγικό για την ποιότητα του ξενοδοχείου. Τα εστιατόρια του ξενοδοχείου είχαν πολύ κακό φαγητό.το ιταλικό ήταν πολύ μέτριο και το Guatemala food απλά τραγικο.επισης οι τιμές για τις εκδρομές και τις μεταφορές είναι τριπλάσιες από τις πραγματικές τιμές!!!
• Deepak (4/5): Not bad due to the natural beauty of the surroundings but in my opinion not worth a Revisit - Staff were polite & helpful, also prompt The food! Except for Breakfast the food was almost inedible. Meats including chicken were tough & dry
• manella (7/5): - Vår river casita var mycket fin. Hade trott att lodgen låg i mer grönska!
• Ilse (10/5): -
• Alix (10/5): Idyllique, foncez-y ! - Tout ! Hotel haut de gamme avec un service excellent. Le restaurant est très bon et les dîners au jardin botanique aussi. Les chambres sont spacieuses, idéalement situées et décorées avec beaucoup de bon goût. La rivière est parfaite pour se baigner, il est possible de faire une petite marches jusqu’à une cascade. Les activités proposées par l’hôtel sont largement plus cher que le prix du marché. Nous les avons organisées de nôtres côté.
• Selina (10/5): -
• Ann (10/5): Geweldig! - Samen met Turtle Inn , beste lodges waar we ooit overnacht hebben. Zeer vriendelijk personeel, prachtige accommodatie, zalig zwembad en zeer veel en goed georganiseerde uitstappen Niets Het was gewoon perfect!
• veronica firenze (9/5): -
• Agathe (8/5): Very nice - Magnifique hôtel, au bord d’une rivière. Les chambres sont très confortables, le personnel est adorable. Petit déjeuner compris très bon. La qualité du restaurant qui pourrait être largement amélioré et le prix complètement hors sol des excursions, préférez passer hors hôtel.
• Hans (9/5): Nog nooit zo'n mooie accomodatie gehad - Geweldige huis op een fantastische plek. Wij mochten slapen in Villa 1 welke echt heel mooi is. 2 ruime slaapkamers met ieder een eigen badkamer met daat tussen in een open woonkeuken met veranda waarbij je midden in de natuur, aan de rivier, geniet van alle rust van de omgeving. Kortom geweldig, nog nooit zo mooi ergens geslapen. Fantastisch! Het ontbijt. Het is goed maar standaard is het continental breakfast. Dit is yogurt met fruit en een gekookt ei. Als je hiervan af wijkt betaal je het volle bedrag voor een ander ontbijt. Ik ben van mening dat je voor de kosten van de kamer best een alternatief onbijt mag aanbieden . Of ten minste alleen een meerprijs ten op zichte van het continental breakfast betaald. Verder is de.menukaart prima maar niet exclusief, wat mogellijk wel in de lijn der verwachting ligt als je naar de kamerprijs kijkt.
• Cristina (10/5): -
• Ani (10/5): You Need To See This Place - One of the best places I have ever stayed. The hotel is in a great location with lots of opportunities to hike, bike, swim... They have an organic garden with veggies and fruits. The staff is friendly and willing to help with any questions that you might have. There was a remodeling in one of the cabins and the smell of the paint was all over the place
• Tracey (6/5): I will not recommend:( - The Villas were very small! Walk ways slippery, long and rocky. Bathrooms were small & old. Pool was old. Tours were nice but over priced. Food was very good. Staff was nice. see above
• Giuseppina (9/5): Fantastic experience - Beautiful Lodge in an amazing location. Great food, the staff is extremely kind and helpful.
• Hysler (10/5): Exceptional -
• Daniel (10/5): Amazing staff, food and location. - Great facilities, the staff were amazing, the food at the restaurants at the hotel was delicious. The rooms were clean and tidy with beautiful surroundings.We enjoyed our stay so much we booked another night.
• Sinan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Gillian (9/5): Superb - Magical place.
• Jason (10/5): Exceptional -
• Steven (10/5): Exceptional -
• Janrabaey (10/5): Exceptional -
• Boling (9/5): Superb -
• Jennifer (10/5): Exceptional - Local cuisine, with fresh local ingredients. Amazing local staff. Great location and premises. Bed
• Justin (10/5): Exceptional - Absolutely loved our stay here. We enjoyed the hot pool, the complimentary 30 mins tubing ride down the river, biked to the falls nearby and explored the stables and gardens... pretty much everything!
• John (9/5): Perfect - So remote in the middle of a jungle Nothing
• Rodica (10/5): Absolutely lovely and peaceful! - We had a lovely stay at Blancaneux! The amenities were great, service was top notch and the property was peaceful and absolutely lovely! We expected a great stay but everything was above expectations. We would always choose Blancaneux if our travels take us back to this area!
• Sutter (10/5): Beautiful rainforest luxury escape - Stunning lodge in the middle of the rainforest. Staff service was impeccable. Everything thoughtfully arranged. Food prices were $$
• David (10/5): Exceptional - Everything Nothing
• Annija (10/5): Perfect place for a quiet hideaway - The staff knows what you need even before you need it! Absolutely fantastic. This was one of our best experiences with truly professional and attentive staff. Property is gorgeous and does not feel crowded evenn at full capacity. The perfect place if you are looking for a quiet hideaway in the jungle.
• Nancy (10/5): Exceptional - The area was very nice. I especially enjoyed the bird watching - the guides were very knowledgeable. The service was top notch! We didn't realize there wasn't any air conditioning. We came in May when the temperature was between 31 to 39 celsius (88 to 102 degrees fahrenheit). It was a little uncomfortable for us.
• Carola (8/5): Very good - Nice location Slightly outdated, especially bathroom
• Kathryn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tiina (10/5): Exceptional - The beautiful place in every way. Everything was excellent.
• Marc-henri (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sommer (10/5): Exceptional -
• Chris (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rebecca (10/5): Beyond every expectation! Spectacular! - Everything was outstanding!!! The experience was exceptional from the welcome to the housekeeping service to the front desk/concierge to the excursion guides to the dining staff and food.
• Marisa (10/5): beautiful and we will be back again! - everything! so beautiful the villas, well decorated and clean! wish they had ATV to get to Rock Falls or other mode of transportation as we had short stay and could not go on bike ride (1 1/2 hrs ) we didn’t have time for.
• Jacquie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rhonda (10/5): Beautiful location, amazing staff, excellent food and drink, multiple activities to choose from! Loved it so much! - Beautiful, secluded location Nothing!
• Marie (9/5): Superb - The setting, facilities and kitchen are amazing! The staff is super attentive and caring. We loved our stay. We would have appreciated a broader soft drinks menu including freshly blended juices mix (both fruits and vegetables) from the garden. Coffee is below average and tea is not that finest either.
• Arthur (10/5): Exceptional -
• Samantha (10/5): The experience was amazing. - Everything was amazing from the beginning to the end. The staff are friendly and helpful. The lodge is detailed in every way making the stay the ultimate experience. This hotel is very special and is an absolute destination for couples, families, and even singles who want to enjoy. The food at all the restaurants is superb. I will definitely be visiting again. I want to visit every Coppola hotel. Nothing. It was all amazing.
• Lisa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Emmanuel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Josh (10/5): Exceptional -
• Von (3/5): Poor - First of all, the worst accommodation on our round trip! The best was the friendly lady who picked us up from the parking lot. Then we were informed in a very incomprehensible commanding English by a young lady about the resort. In advance we ordered something to drink from her. (The outside temperature 38°C / 100°F). After a few minutes we asked where the drinks were, as an answer: are on the way. After further monotonous lectures, which we almost did not understand, we asked again for our drinks. The answer. Sin on the way! When your lecture finally ended, we should go to room (bungalow), again we asked for our drinks, now the answer: what would you like to order!!!! (Impudent, here not the guest but the receptionist is king) Arrived in the bungalow, 29°C / 85°F room temperature and no air conditioning and that at a 5 star resort! We hoped for a cold cola from the minibar, unfortunately there was only a sugared version. Ok, we just drink a wine, but there was also only from cans, disgusting). So off to the pool. Covers for the sunbeds or towels were not available here! Only the next day after our request. Ok, change and into the restaurant (Italian) where we ordered a ceviche, we then got a vegetable-like ceviche with insert, quite terrible! Now we could only look forward to our departure!
• Joe (10/5): Exceptional -
• Christoph (10/5): Exceptional - Wonderful staff and gorgeous location.
• Brando (10/5): fantastic stay!! will definitely go back! - everything was top notch no mosquito netting in the bathrooms
• Merlin (10/5): everything was amazing I will definitely be coming back! stayed at three different places and this was by far the best o - absolutely amazing the staff in incredible they give you royalty treat!
• Fiona (8/5): Very good - beautiful setting and decoration food a bit overpriced for the quality
• Timothy (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was amazing. The staff was wonderful, the food above and beyond my expectations. the Price off the charts worth every penny! In conclusion we went to 3 different resorts during our stay, and this was by far our favorite. Having to leave! Not having more time. Wanted to take the tour guide home with us!
• Charlie (10/5): beautiful, relaxing and welcoming - the natural organic farm, the beautiful river and nature surrounding it - most of all the welcoming and friendly staff, the guests and the food, the spa and activities they offer it was a beautiful setting
• Jessica (9/5): Superb -
• Jessica (10/5): Exceptional - Its beautiful, the staff are amazing, the tours are fantastic, The garden dinner tour and meal was wonderful.
• Les_go (10/5): Luxury splurge - Beautiful, well maintained property. Everything you need is at your fingertips. While there was plenty of room for a queen bed in our cabana, we were confined to a double bed.
• Daveandjenaz (10/5): Beauty in the jungle - Our stay at Blancaneaux was one of, if not the, highlight of our trip. The remote location offering peace and quiet was perfect. The staff was exceptional. Some of the best service we've ever experienced. The staff was aware of iur dietary restrictions and were amazingly hwlpful at mealtimes. Speaking of food, everything we enjoyed was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the traditional Belizean meal we had one evening. The property was just splendid. Everyone was welcoming, helpful, kind, and quick to share stories, travel tips, and local history with us. We met some amazing people along the way and can't wait to go back someday!
• Nicole (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lavinia (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing location.. amazing views.. amazing people! We loved everything about our stay! The staff were very helpful and supportive with advice on activities to be done; we rented bikes and did a tour to the waterfall. Would definitely recommend the hike, breakfast in the room (which is foc), a visit to the Guatemalan restaurant <3 and the hot pool! Not really a major problem, but the menu in the main restaurant could be more a bit diverse, we felt that the focus was too much on pizza and pasta.
• Scott (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jacques (9/5): Everything was perfect! - Blancaneaux lodge is the perfect hideaway in the back country of Belize. The hotel is beautiful. We do recommend the villas overlooking the river. The staff is extremely professional and friendly. Perfect location for hiking visiting Tikal or ATM cave. This was our second stay and liked the place just as much as 10 years ago! Nothing. Perhaps the dinner menu could be slitghly better but daily specials are usually excellent.
• Brian (9/5): Superb -

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