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Black Orchid Resort

Belize City · Belize

2 Dawson Lane, Burrell Boom VillageView location

9.0/10Excellent463 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.6/108.6
Location8.2/108.2
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Quality10.0/1010.0
Value8.2/108.2
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Black Orchid Resort

This hotel is located along the historic Belize River in Burrell Boom village, a quiet waterfront community. Belize embodies the type of rural area where residents maintain a peaceful coexistence with their unspoiled natural surroundings and flora and fauna abound.

The tourism village is a 30-minute drive away, as is Belize city. The hotel lies around 25. 7 km north of the international airport. This charming, family-friendly hotel comprises a total of 23 comfortably appointed, air-conditioned rooms.

Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 12-hour reception, a hotel safe, a gift shop and a TV lounge. There is a bar and a restaurant and guests will appreciate the conference facilities and Internet access.

They can also take advantage of the laundry service and there is parking available for those arriving by car. Bicycles, Kayaks, canoes are complementary. The rooms all come with a beautiful private bathroom decorated with exquisite Mexican tiles and featuring a shower and a hairdryer.

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The accommodation offers 1 king-size or 2 double beds and is equipped with a telephone, TV, a radio, Internet access and a safe. This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with a poolside snack bar and sun terrace.

Guests can relax with a spa treatment and water sports fans can go diving, pedal boating. They can easily escape to the river for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating or take a powerboat cruise up the river spotting crocodiles, birds, howler monkeys and iguanas along the way.

Horse riding is also available. Guests are served a breakfast each morning and the midday and evening meals may be enjoyed from the menu.

Located in Burrell Boom, Black Orchid Resort is on the riverwalk, a 1-minute drive from Belize River and 9 minutes from Bacab Eco Park. This family-friendly lodge is 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Haulover Bridge.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.

For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Car recommended Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
    • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately BZD 18.00 to 24.00 for adults, and BZD 18.00 to 24.00 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: BZD 29.37 per room (one-way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: BZD 29.37 (one-way), (from 13 to 17 years old)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Belize River 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bacab Eco Park 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Haulover Bridge 19.3 km / 12 mi
Travellers Liquors 23.6 km / 14.7 mi
Seashore Promenade 24.4 km / 15.2 mi
The Belize Sign Monument 24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Museum of Nature Artistry 26.4 km / 16.4 mi
Swing Bridge 27.4 km / 17 mi
Image Factory Art Foundation 27.5 km / 17.1 mi
San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Belize City Terminal 27.6 km / 17.1 mi
Museum of Belize 27.6 km / 17.1 mi
St. Mary's Church 27.6 km / 17.2 mi
Tourism Village 27.9 km / 17.3 mi
Bannister Island 28 km / 17.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2004
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2011
  • Total number of rooms: 25
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Number of floors (annexe): 2
  • Double rooms: 16
  • Apartments: 1
  • Villas: 1
  • Accessible rooms: 1
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Transfer service
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge
  • Sun terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bikes available
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Highchairs
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Banquet hall
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room: 2
  • ProjectorExtra charge
  • Conference hostessExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Children playground
  • TV lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Spa treatmentsExtra charge
  • Spa centre
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Continental breakfast
  • Hot breakfast
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • Early bird breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • Buffet dinner
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  • All inclusive with alcoholic drinks top brands
  • Special dietary options
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Snacks
  • Early Check-in
  • Early departure
  • DivingExtra charge
  • Canoeing
  • Pedal boating
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • Cycling / mountain biking
  • Ski pass
Meal plans

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Room types

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  • QUADRUPLE RIVER VIEWQUADRUPLE • RIVER VIEWQUA.RV

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    QUADRUPLE RIVER VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    RIVER VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.RV

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  • DOUBLE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEWDBL.GV
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    DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.GV

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    SUITE LUXURY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.LX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Black Orchid Resort

9.0
Excellent
463 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Quality
10.0 /10
Value
8.2 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Pradeep
Rooms were clean and the property is old but well maintained. Lot of iguanas to see near the river. Plenty of parking. The property is about 20 minutes from the airport and is in a quiet setting.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Charles D
Stayed one night before leaving Belize. Love the family atmosphere. Jungle vibes with monkeys, butterflies, river and birds around. Food and staff are amazing. Thank you
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Rosalind
I loved it all. The river view, pool, bar, restaurant, service, and how kind and sweet everyone were. I loved the location, the peace and tranquility it brought to my life. Which was much need for an Emergency Room RN. When I arrived I was greeted my a wonderful young man, he was kind and very pleasant. This world needs more people like.him in it. My only regret is having to leave so soon.
Thank you all for everything, I appreciate it so much!
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Kelly
The staff was very welcoming and helpful. The property was beautiful. I’d stay there again.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Marlene
Great place to stay near the airport. Clean rooms and comfy beds. The restaurant is amazing, the staff is super friendly and this was probably some of the best food we ate in our two weeks in Belize and that is saying a lot because the food is spectacular throughout the country. Great way to end our trip with good food and a morning filled with lovely birds singing and howler monkeys. Highly recommend!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Susan
This is my 4th time staying at Black Orchid sine September of 25. I really enjoy the atmosphere of the resort. Especially how attentive the staff are towards guests. Special mention for Braxton who always goes above and beyond to make the stay enjoyable. From making sure we are not late for our
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
James
We booked the Black Orchid last minute at the suggestion of another traveler we met in San Ignacio. We are so happy that we took their advise. This was a 1 night stay to be closer to the airport.

The resort had excellent service, a great pool/bar area and a restaurant on site. The room we were in was very spacious and clean. We were unable to get the TV to work but that could have been user error! We were exhausted and a little tipsy from hanging out at the pool. The bed was a little on the hard side for my taste but not the worst I have slept in. Overall it is in a beautiful location, has great service, comfortable accommodations and very convenient to the airport. I would absolutely stay here again next time we are in the area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Barbara
I needed a last minute place to stay when my flight was delayed, and the staff was incredibly accommodating. They provided a shuttle from the airport for a very reasonable cost. As a woman traveling alone, I appreciated that the driver was right at the airport exit, wearing a hotel branded shirt, and the sign also had the hotel name.
Self
2/10
Poor
14 May 2026
KIRIT
Poor organization no coffee in room no glasses no sugar. TV don’t work. Telephone doesn’t work, , Boat did not work. Waste of time to say there , unintelligent, on their website room rates are higher than HOTEL.com 90$ less Hotel is for locals to have picnic
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Barbara
Gorgeous room
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Pradeep
Near BZE - ideal for a layover if required.
Staff were kind & professional. Surprised they could not recommend any providers for diving / snorkel activity in the Cayes - thought they should have a “link” or recommendations (got it from GOOG).

We were unable to get a river cruise (to see Manitees) as their boat was out for repair (ended up canoeing upriver for a mile & back). Given the small scale of biz, I suspect they have to be informed ahead of time if you want to rent their boat.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
Don
Good place
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
kathleen
The staff is amazingly helpful. We woke up late for breakfast and they made us something dvevthough the kitchen was closed.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Cassie
What a great spot! The entire property is charming, wonderful restaurant, rum bar, pool, and river access. The staff was incredibly helpful, helping us plan a sunset river cruise and secure transfers to and from the airport. Highly recommend.
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
18 Apr 2026
Barbara
Good restaurant with helpful and friendly staff. Available canoeing on the river was great, as was just sitting overlooking

Grounds maintenance was uneven, some okay near pool and river and other areas not well taken care of.

We stayed in 2 rooms. The second seemed cleaner and nicer than the first, but had a broken sink plug mechanism.

Hotel is not near anything.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Jopshio
Everything and everyone at the Black Orchid was fantastic. The food was delicious, the beds were extremely comfortable, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the drinks were strong. 10/10 would recommend.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2026
Angela
Clean hotel, good food, nice pool & friendly staff- a great stopover point near Belize City!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Debra
Lovely visit, friendly staff, good food
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Bonnie
The staff were so very friendly and accommodating. We saw monkeys while swimming in the pool. Gorgeous river views. Clean room with strong air conditioner. I would love to stay there again.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2026
SAULIUS
Beautiful location on the river. Very nice staff. Big clean room. Comfortable beds. Nice restaurant. You’re surrounded by nature. A quick 20-30 minutes to main airport.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Charles
Friendly and laid back resort on the Belize river. My wife and stayed for 3 nights, and enjoyed lounging by the pool and taking an all day trip to Lamanai as well as a local river cruise. Amazing wildlife! We saw howler monkeys, iguanas, parrots and countless other birds in the resort itself. The restaurant at the resort is quite good. We also appreciated the location just 20 minutes from the airport (although it feels very secluded)
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
Darrell
It was quite nice garden view very pool, meals were great and the staff is very excellent polite and very helpful
Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Mar 2026
Kerline
A perfect place for relaxation and retreat — the ideal escape from busy everyday life.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
Jese
Perfect hotel for the last night before leaving to the airport. They arranged an early morning shuttle, and a pickup from the water taxi and tour of the monkey sanctuary the day before. Then I relaxed poolside and had a delicious dinner in the restaurant. A very peaceful place on the river. The sound of the monkeys at night was fascinating!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Nolan
We didn't use the pool but it looked very clean and well kept.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2026
Jurgen
Great service especialy from Denise who truly knew her stuff about tours, and Jay who has definitely had proper etiquette training. The food was great too!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
Ryan
Nice, peaceful location not far from the airport.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Feb 2026
peter
The sidewalls of the king mattress in riverfront room T4 were completely collapsed on both sides, resulting in a very disconcerting feeling that we would roll off! We managed to shove bath robes under each side to reduce the issue. Since a comfortable bed is expected when paying a premium rate, 3 stars is all we can give. Otherwise, the resort had congenial staff, a decent restaurant, and a quiet, peaceful riverfront location.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Susan
Excellent location close to the airport, wonderful food and joyful atmosphere all around
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Lynne
Great service
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2026
Jason
What stood out most was how naturally the property fits into its surroundings. The pool area feels open and relaxed, surrounded by palms and jungle. We spent time swimming, having drinks by the pool, and settling into the quiet. The food and cocktails were consistently strong, and even the local wildlife, including an iguana wandering through, added to the experience. The staff were welcoming and attentive without hovering, which made the stay feel easy and comfortable.
The morning river tour with Edmund was a highlight. We saw howler monkeys, crocodiles, and a wide range of birds, but what made it exceptional was the depth of history he shared about Burrell Boom. Hearing it from someone who grew up there, and even seeing a copy of his family’s land title from the 1800s, added a level of authenticity you cannot manufacture.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Cynthia
Comfortable, clean rooms and a welcoming staff. Canoeing on the river is fun and good for bird watching and monkey sightings.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2026
John
Very nice quaint resort. All of the staff were excellent. Nice room and pool. The food was great!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2026
Jill
Black Orchid Resort is a lovely, peaceful property tucked away in a beautiful natural setting. One of the standout highlights is the small family of howler monkeys living right on the property—hearing and seeing them is a special, memorable bonus and really adds to the experience.

That said, there are some areas that could use attention. The bed was not very comfortable and made noticeable noise with movement. The headboard is also a bit of a safety concern; the exposed logs are positioned in a way that makes it easy to hit your head.

The restaurant menu was unfortunately a major point of frustration. Some items are described as including vegetables and “chef-selected rice or potatoes,” yet when the dish arrived without these components, we were told it was simply a typo on the menu. If the menu isn’t going to be corrected, servers should clearly explain this at the time of ordering. Similarly, the pancakes are listed as chocolate but were served as plain pancakes, and when asked about it, the concern was dismissed with the insistence that what was served was correct—despite the menu description. There were also multiple instances where extra ingredients, such as onions, were added to dishes without being mentioned beforehand.

The location is very secluded, which is both a plus and a minus. It’s perfect if you’re looking to disconnect, but be prepared for transportation costs.

On a positive note, the gentleman at the front desk is an absolute doll and deserves a raise.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2026
Jaclyn
Great overall experience, the included breakfast was amazing!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Jan
Our room was clean and bright.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2026
Richard
The room was as expected. The wait staff were excellent.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Lisa
What a beautiful resort! Kaleb was our host checking in. Very professional and friendly. There was a small issue with our room, but it was quickly rectified beyond our expectations. The rooms were immaculate, spacious and had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The grounds were absolutely gorgeous with giant iguanas running around. We dined at the restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We had a chance to interact with the owner Beverly and she was wonderful and gracious. Upon checking out, I interacted with Dryane, again, very professional and friendly. I chose this location as it was close to both Altun Ha and the Baboon sanctuary, which both come highly recommended from me. Black Orchid is a wonderful place to stay. I hope to return someday.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Chris
Nice spacious room, excellent staff that helped us with zip line/atv trip in the jungle (transportation and booking excursion) and transportation to and from Belize and water taxi to San Pedro was also prearranged and seamless with reliable companies. Quiet resort perfect to decompress. Everyone friendly including guests. The right vibe to start the Belize trip.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2025
Loree
Nice close spot to stay after a long flight. Restaurant had great food. Friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Kevin
This hotel was exactly what we needed for our first night in Belize. Clean, comfortable, quiet, and very friendly staff all around. We used this hotel as a first night launchpad since we arrived later in the day and didn't want to drive the two hours in the dark to San Ignacio. Much nicer grounds and pool than we expected and we were very happy with our dinner (fish and shrimp dishes) and great breakfast. This is a perfect place to stay on the front or back end of a trip to be close to the airport, or even to stay for a couple of days for nearby excursions!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2025
Loveena
Staff was super friendly. Food was really good as well
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Paren
Clean room, beautiful grounds, amazing food.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Paul J.
Everything was perfect. Azel was great! I really appreciate his advice for travel in the area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Marilynn
We loved the food and the birding!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
Mitchel
Just awesome.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Kari
The staff is absolutely amazing!!!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Susan

Amazing Resort

Wonderful experience. Braxson took absolutely wonderful cre of us. Restaurant service was exceptional.
Looking forward to returning in a month
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Sha'
Black Orchid feels like an extention of home. Good feel..good vibes...EXCELLENT FOOD. I really had a very pleasurable time.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Rachel
The staff is very kind and a pleasure to talk and visit with.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2025
Kevin

Laid back and relaxing

Nice, typically rustic Belize style resort. Everyone working there that we interacted with was friendly. Very few rooms occupied the two nights we were there (5 rooms the second night and less than that the first night it seemed), which was good in some ways but not great for the resort. It seems they don't use dynamic pricing because I would have stayed another night if the price wasn't so much higher for the Saturday night stay even though I was told they only had 10 rooms booked for Saturday. The restaurant was good--you pretty much have to eat there unless you want to drive a long way. It would have been nice if the server had told us at breakfast that each coffee refill was an additional charge so we could take that into consideration before asking for more. The Spa on the rooftop which looked like a nice place to relax didn't work but other than that everything was as expected and nice. One of the owners was often around and very friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Ali
Me and my wife go at least once a year
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2025
Vernon
The owners introduced themselves when we arrived and made us feel at home. The staff was wonderful and accommodating in everything. They were willing to answer any reasonable question asked them. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. We would definitely go back.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Jamie
Everyone was very hospitable and friendly.
Not far from the airport, but remote feeling. Relaxing environment.
Monkeys were a highlight!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2025
Mary
Black Orchid Resort is a place we keep coming back to. Rooms are nice and big. Staff is very friendly. Food is top notch.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2025
Lee Ann
The pool and dining area were great. My room wasn’t the cleanest, there was sand on the floor. The beds were OK but not super comfy. The staff was great. I was a last minute add as
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Morgan
Very quiet and peaceful. Friendly staff. Good food.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2025
Malika
I was thankful they had a wheelchair I needed unexpectedly that enabled me to go to the zoo with the help of a great guide
Leisure
2/10
Poor
15 Mar 2025
Maggie
I woke up with my abdomen and back covered in bug bites that came from my one night stay. Housekeeping unlocked and opened my door while I was changing at 10:00 the morning of my check out. I had to yell that I was still in the room so they would leave. That made me feel extremely unsafe and when I made a comment about to th front desk they had nothing to say about it. I’d like a refund.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Sandra
We loved our stay at the Black Orchid right beside the Belize River. Fabulous staff. The food at the restaurant was top notch. Highly recommended
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2025
Michelle
This was the perfect place to stay on our first night in Belize. It is only a short drive and pick up from the airport is offered. The location is quiet and right on the river. The rooms are clean and the staff are friendly. The food is really good. We took a morning boat ride with Edmund and saw 30 bird species. Highly recommend this location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2025
Mary
Very quiet, clean. Enjoyed breakfast and dinners there.
You are isolated unless you have a car.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
Karen
The staff went above and beyond to help correct a issue and made us feel so welcome The resort is in a beautifully location with an excellent restaurant and wait staff
I highly recommend this resort and we will definitely be staying again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Brad
Clean, secure, comfortable. Grounds are beautiful. We saw monkeys in the tree outside our room. Right on the river and there are canoes. We had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant, both were quite good. Property is not in a town, not really a walkable area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Krystal
We needed somewhere to stay that was close to the airport for one day it was perfect and quiet. Our TV wasn’t working properly. I asked if I could get my room changed and they did.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Feb 2025
Jack
Close to airport with a nice pool overlooking the Belize River. Staff were friendly but inattentive. Facilities could use an upgrade. Grounds around the edges of the property were rough. No assist with bags up the steep stairs and airport pickup was an hour delayed.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2025
Cindy
The staff especiqlly Edmond was amazingly friendly- knowledgeable and accommodating !!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jan 2025
John
Not worth talking about.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Mychelle
The Black Orchid is a beautiful property. The staff was amazing and the grounds stunning. Unfortunately, we were only there for one night, but we enjoyed the pool, grounds, and hearing the howler monkeys was an unexpected treat.
Business Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2025
William

Belize City Resort

Very nice place to stay to experience the local jungle related attractions near City. Very convenientl location to stay the last two or three nights before leaving because if it’s very close proximity to the airport and airport shuttle. The food was excellent. Had a very nice pool and the atmosphere was very relaxing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Scott
Great place to eat and relax after a day of adventure!
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2025
Meghan
We had a great stay at the Black Orchid. The staff was wonderful and the food at the restaurant was so good! It’s an older property but was clean and well kept. The only complaint is the bathrooms are old and not updated so feeling grungy.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Jessica
The staff was incredible, best service we had in our time in Belize. From the wait staff to the drivers and guides, top notch! Rooms were nice and very large. And the grounds we're gorgeous with many iguanas feeding and sunbathing during the day.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2024
Jay

The fine resort is on the Belize River.
kinda out un the country
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Anissa D
Nice owners. Great staff. Good food. Quiet. Close to airport. Good guide on excursions. Would recommend.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Jim
We stayed for 1 night. Room was clean, food was delicious and all of the staff greeted us as they walked by. Very nice resort and staff.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2024
Kenley
Would like to have more coffee bags in the room. Only one bag for our room😢
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Roland

A slice of heaven

The owner was present and very helpful
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Alisa Dawn
I always enjoy my stay, this was my 4th visit. The staff is wonderful, the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Sep 2024
Verified traveler

Get away from the world here.

This is an isolated resort. No real public transportation in the area. Pretty much no other attractions or restaurants around. There is a nice pool. The service and food was good but limited to what is on the menu. Grounds are kept in good condition. If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax and get away from the world this is the spot for you. Free shuttle service to the airport is offered.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
glen
Great staff, quite, and beautiful scenery
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
SHARI
We loved our stay here for two nights. It was peaceful, quiet, and very laid back.

The pool was refreshing and quite. Pool side cocktails were great!

Our room as rather large and river front. Super nice!

We spent a lot of time with Edmund, and he was absolutely wonderful. He gave us a tour to the Baboon Sanctuary. He is local and very knowledgeable. He was also our shuttle driver from Belize City and back to the airport when we left.

Our waitstaff was amazing as well. We celebrated our 3rd anniversary here and they made it extra special. The food was really tasty.

We even had Howler Monkey's on property one night. Super fun.



Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2024
Melanie
It is a lovely property, reasonably priced with full service restaurant, bar and pool. My room was comfortable and large, staff was really nice, great service. Set on a river and you can experience the howler monkeys. Will come back as it is close enough to the airport for early departures or late arrivals. Can handle large groups but I came here solo, perfectly safe!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2024
cody

10 Star service! Amazing experience!

Our flight was canceled due to weather and we had to extend our stay in Belize. The staff at Black Orchid made this extra day of what could’ve been a huge frustration the best part of our time in Belize! Mariano, Ashanti, and Edmond were the most amazing hosts! Can’t say enough about how wonderful the staff here is. There were probably 10 of us that showed up last minute due to mass flight cancellations and the Black Orchid team lept into action to make this an amazing experience! Thanks to the owners who treat their staff so well and for Mariano, Ashanti, Edmond, front desk and chef that took such great care of us. The stay here and the river cruise we took from the resort was the most memorable experience we had in Belize. 10 stars!!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2024
Beth
The whole place was wonderful, but the staff was even better!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2024
Emma

Great spot close to the airport yet feels far away

We had a great stay at the Black Orchid, beautiful location by the river and close to the airport. Staff were very friendly and the room was comfortable.
A troupe of howler monkeys were right outside the restaurant!
There were quite a a few mosquitos around dusk and at night, so bring your bug spray!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2024
Alison
The property looks like it had better days and was probably at it's prime about 10 years ago. The sky deck is no longer maintained which is unfortunate as it has a fantastic tree height view of howler monkeys. Canoe's were old and un-maintained. Food good. Pool area good. No pickup at Airport even when confirmed twice that a pickup would occur. Good for 1 or 2 nights only as there isn't anything to do in the area, unless you want to take tours offsite.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2024
Charles
Very good service and very good food. Lovely location along the river and some 15 minutes to the airport. The Reception manager was very kind to allow us to remain in the same room for two different reservations. Very active howler monkeys and mosquitoes are around!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2024
Bruce
A nature park next to the river The sound of birds and howler monkeys surround you The bar and restaurant has great service great food and cold beer Excellent place to stay while visiting Lamanai ruins I will definitely recommend and return
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2024
Michael
Beautiful surroundings, fantastic food, wonderful staff, and convenient location.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2024
Thomas
We spent two nights before returning heading to the airport after a much longer trip in Belize. Perfect location. We spend one day touring from the site.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2024
Spencer
The staff at restaurant was excellent and accommodating. This is the perfect place for an inexpensive clean room, without the bells and whistles. Beware! The door to your room has a 2 inch gap.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
29 Dec 2023
Jurgen
No Hot water, No internet, broken pool chairs, torn and loose hanging sun shades at pool, rude front desk staff. The only saving grace was the restaurant staff and food.
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2023
Patrick
Nice quaint resort off the beaten path. Fish cakes and vegetable pealla in restaurant was delicious. Mario, the driver was a godsend. He was patient, courteous, knowledgeable about Belizean history/culture and a very good Black Orchid ambassador!!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2023
Jonathan
We had a lovely stay at The Black Orchid. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The location by the river is very nice and you can hear and see monkeys at the property.
There isn’t much walkable nearby. The Iguana Stop next door is excellent. Beyond that there isn’t much in Burrell Boom. The hotel will provide a shuttle to other locations, at an additional cost. There are no bicycles or canoes.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2023
David
This resort is amazing.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2023
Victoria
All of the staff has been amazing.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2023
Nancy
They set up a trip to Tikal that was very well coordinated. Did not have to deal with Guatemala officials, the two guides we had drove and then toured us through Tikal with a wealth of knowledge. Thanks!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2023
Johnnie
The staff was very friendly and professional.
You get to see nature up close.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2023
Patricia
A lovely low keyed hide-away beside a river. Gre.at maintenance, friendly, attentive and efficient staff. Feels like family!
Leisure Partner

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Black Orchid Resort
2 Dawson Lane, Burrell Boom Village, Burrel Boom Village, Belize

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