Belize is a paradise of untouched nature, where lush jungles meet the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. I’ve always been drawn to destinations that prioritize sustainability, and Belize does this beautifully—it actively protects its natural wonders, making it a top spot for eco-conscious travelers.
That’s why eco-resorts are thriving here. These places go beyond just minimizing their footprint; they actively support conservation, local communities, and sustainable tourism. And the best part? You don’t have to sacrifice comfort to travel responsibly.
Whether you’re dreaming of a beachfront escape, a jungle lodge, or a luxury resort with private pools, there’s an eco-friendly stay for you. I’ve done the research and rounded up the best eco resorts in Belize—so you can relax, enjoy, and know you’re making a positive impact.
Ka’ana Resort – San Ignacio
Ka’ana is an all-inclusive eco-resort that prides itself on offering guests a refuge unlike any other. This luxurious accommodation is inspired by nature, featuring open and well-illuminated spaces and lush surroundings, in one of the best places to visit in Belize for nature lovers.
The villas are spacious and open to a private garden with a swimming pool and sun loungers. There are also different suite types for single or double occupancy, with either a plunge pool or outdoor shower and tub. There’s also an outdoor pool, a spa, and a restaurant & bar.
Ka’ana Resort is dedicated to the welfare of its community and the wildlife. It supports financially a local primary school and has been involved in many projects to help it become a good and clean environment for the children.
It has also fostered pets from an animal shelter and supports their labor. Recycling, using biodegradable products, and avoiding single-use plastics are some of the green practices of the resort.
❤️ We like it because this 5-star boutique resort was designed to coexist in harmony with its natural surroundings, and it pampers its guests with top-notch facilities while having a positive impact on the environment.
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Blancaneaux Lodge – Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve
Blancaneaux is a luxury lodge, highly rated and offering first-class facilities and accommodation. Nestled inside a magnificent forest reserve, it’s the perfect hideaway to enjoy some quiet days of pampering and nature.
This jungle resort in Belize features cozy cabins with rustic decor that can be chosen with views of the garden or the river, for families, with extra luxury, or a very special honeymoon cabana.
All units are fully equipped with a private bathroom with toiletries and bathrobes, a safety deposit box, a coffee machine, a minibar, and a desktop. Some even include a fireplace and a telescope for stargazing.
The lodge has a Waterfall Spa on the banks of the creek with a great treatment menu and a hot pool, horse stables for an equestrian experience, a freshwater swimming pool, and two magnificent restaurants that serve regional as well as international specialties.
This Belize eco lodge carries out sustainable practices in the efforts to have a beneficial impact on the environment.
Created as an eco-friendly resort from the get-go, the design included local and ecological materials and was envisioned in such a way that its walls retain the cool air naturally so that there’s no need for air-con.
The pool uses a saline system to avoid chemicals, and water is monitored to reduce its consumption.
All toiletries are organic, single-use plastic is nowhere to be seen, and environmental education is taught at local schools by the hotel’s conservation team. As for the food, all produce is sourced either at the on-site garden or the local market.
❤️ We like it because it’s set in a charming location matched by the decoration and architecture of the lodge, offering an authentic retreat in nature. Besides, it’s one of Francis Ford Coppola resorts in Belize!
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Black Rock Lodge – Elijio Panti National Park
Black Rock Lodge is a stunning ecological accommodation nestled in the jungle. It provides its guests with individual cabins either by the riverfront or overlooking it, all of them elegantly decorated and featuring a seating area, bedroom and bathroom, and a terrace.
Its natural surroundings offer the opportunity for various adventure activities organized by the lodge. Birdwatching, ziplining, caving, sightseeing, and cultural tours are some of them. Black Rock also has a restaurant on-site and a wellness center.
As for its commitment to the environment, low-energy bulbs are used, wastewater is treated, and waste is reduced and recycled. All of its energy is renewable, generated through solar and hydropower, and it has both a goat and chicken’s farm and an organic farm where most produce for the restaurant is sourced.
❤️ We like it because it’s situated in the heart of the jungle, treating its guests to a truly escape into nature. The facilities are fantastic and it strives to protect and help preserve the ecosystem. If you’re looking for resorts in Belize’s jungle, you can’t go wrong with this one.
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Bocawina Rainforest Resort – Mayflower Bocawina National Park
Bocawina Rainforest Resort is the only lodge in the country to be inside a National Park. Situated in the heart of the rainforest, the lodge acts not only as accommodation but as an adventure retreat, where you’ll be able to take part in numerous thrilling activities.
This Belize jungle resort features standard rooms, family suites, and thatch roof cabanas. All rooms have their private bathroom, a ceiling fan, and dining furniture, and are nicely decorated with Mayan motifs.
There’s a bar and restaurant, BBQ facilities in the garden, and a great number of activities provided.
Bocawina Rainforest Resort is off-the-grid and sources its energy from solar and hydropower. Drinking water is filtered, toiletries are biodegradable, and recycling points are located throughout the resort.
The lodge has also started an initiative to provide local children with needed school supplies and encourages its guests to donate them.
❤️ We like it because it offers the opportunity to stay in a very unique setting, in the middle of a rainforest in a lush National Park. It’s a great lodge for adventurers, as it emphasizes providing exciting experiences and activities in nature.
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The Lodge at Chaa Creek – San Ignacio
The Lodge at Chaa Creek is one of the major luxury resorts in Belize with an eco-friendly approach. It features suites and villas with distinctive amenities and capacity, but all of them feature vibrant décor, comfortable beds, and a private bathroom.
Some include a garden, a fully-equipped kitchenette, a seating area, and an outdoor jacuzzi or pool.
Offering some of the most impressive facilities in the region, this eco-lodge boasts an infinity pool, a sull-service spa, a restaurant, horse stables, and a nature reserve. It also offers a great number of off-site excursions, both cultural and adventurous.
The Lodge strives to be a leading example when it comes to ecotourism in Belize, and works for the protection of the environment but also aims to support the local community and educate them and the resorts’ guests on sustainability.
Solar panels provide energy, water is filtered and guests are provided with reusable bottles in an effort to phase out single-use plastics.
Organic waste is used as fertilizer or food for animals, and regular waste is separated and recycled, among many other practices the resort carries out.
❤️ We like it because this lodge takes its responsibility to the environment very seriously, and has implemented many actions that help reduce its negative impact on the ecosystem and turn it into a positive one. Its facilities are also top-notch.
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Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort – Hopkins Village
Dive enthusiasts will be happy to find that Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort is not only eco-friendly and has fabulous amenities, but also features a diving center on-site.
This award-winning accommodation features spacious and colorful rooms, an outdoor freshwater pool, a restaurant, and entertainment activities. It also offers barrier reef diving, courses, and underwater adventures in different dive spots around the resort, along with snorkeling and other outdoor excursions.
Hamanasi is dedicated to the regeneration of the surrounding ecosystems and increasing awareness in the importance of not only protecting our environment but also improving it.
The resort was built with a sustainable design and maintaining the habitat of the area, and it takes steps to be as eco-friendly as possible.
These include reusing and recycling, purchasing products with minimal impact on the environment, staying clear of non-biodegradable plastics, and only purchasing hormone-free dairy products and meats.
There’s an organic garden on-site, and energy is monitored for maximum efficacy. Social responsibility is also part of Hamanasi’s agenda.
❤️ We like it because it’s located by the Caribbean Sea, boasting a beautiful beach area for its guests’ use.
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Copal Tree Lodge – Punta Gorda
Copal Tree is one of the most spectacular jungle resorts in Belize, home to an organic farm and stunning suites in the eye of the rainforest.
The luxurious suites come equipped with a bedroom, a seating area, an en-suite bathroom with toiletries and bathrobes, AC, in-room safes, and a private veranda.
The luxury canopy suite also boasts a private pool, and the family villa, which accommodates up to 6 people, comes with a full kitchen. The resort is also home to a restaurant, a bar, and a distillery, and it offers various holiday packages, from yoga retreats to honeymoons.
A swimming pool, a gym, a gift shop, and the use of kayaks, paddleboards, and bikes are available to guests as well. Copal Tree Lodge has a farm-to-table policy, meaning that all meals are crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and it caters to all diets.
The resort’s kitchen also uses sustainable seafood bought from local fishermen, and runs an organic farm, besides promoting local products by creating on-site Belizean chocolate, rum, and coffee. To protect the local wildlife, thousands of trees are planted yearly by the property.
Donations to local schools and charity auctions are some of the activities the resort takes part in to support the community.
❤️ We like it because it offers guests the possibility to indulge in a luxurious vacation in nature while taking care of their wellness through practices that are also beneficial for the environment. It also encourages visitors to contribute to the community.
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Table Rock Jungle Lodge – San Ignacio
Table Rock is the best jungle lodge in Belize to immerse yourself completely in nature. This award-winning eco-lodge offers rooms and cabanas with views of the garden or the rainforest, fully equipped with a private veranda, en-suite bathroom with toiletries, and handcrafted furnishings.
The resort also boasts over 3 miles of hiking trails and a riverfront pathway for a stroll, open-air fine dining and a bar, a saltwater infinity pool, parking, and adventure tours, besides a variety of additional services that include in-room massage, babysitting, and laundry.
As for its sustainability efforts, the resort produces all of its energy through solar panels, and most of its running water comes from rainwater. It has a Citrus Farm that provides most of the fruit offered in the restaurant, and free-range chickens to supply organic eggs.
Saving energy by staying clear of high-draw appliances, using low-wattage light bulbs to avoid affecting bird migration, collecting and reusing rainwater, and replanting indigenous trees are some of the steps taken to protect and support the environment.
❤️ We like it because it features great accommodation options and holiday packages, and its strong commitment to the environment enhances the experience offered while having a positive impact on the wildlife and flora.
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Xanadu Island Resort – San Pedro
Xanadu Island is an eco-friendly resort in the stunning Ambergris Caye, close to the town of San Pedro. The accommodation types range from studios to three-room suites, and they all feature a full kitchen, a private bathroom with toiletries, in-room safe, AC, a furnished deck and a seating area.
The resort offers on-site activities that include a bird walk, free kayak, paddleboard and bike rental, a swimming pool and hot tub, a BBQ station by the beach, and wellness treatments, besides organizing a variety of tours.
Xanadu Island Resort is certified by Green Globe and it has undergone many improvements to meet the strict criteria and have the best possible impact on the environment.
Water is heated through solar power, the property only uses energy-saving light bulbs, there are soap dispensers to avoid plastic packaging, no chemicals are used in the gardens, and mosquito eradication is non-toxic, and garbage is recycled.
❤️ We like it because it supports local restaurants and businesses, along with animal protection centers and community projects besides focusing on improving the ecosystem and offering a world-class service to its guests.
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Caves Branch Lodge – Belmopan
Caves Branch Lodge is located in Belmopan, Belize’s capital city, and it’s a top-notch eco-lodge that strives to implement sustainable practices while offering a memorable experience to its guests.
The resort features a swimming pool, a restaurant that serves both local and international cuisine, and a spa, along with beautiful botanical gardens and adventure activities.
The rooms, which range from jungle cabanas to riverfront bungalows and treehouses, feature an en-suite bathroom with toiletries, a private balcony or porch with outdoor furniture, jungle-themed decorations and stunning views.
As for its commitment to the environment, some of the sustainability measures the lodge has taken include energy efficiency, using solar power for electricity, low-flow showerheads and and low-consumption light bulbs.
Waste reduction and recycling, and water conservation through rainwater collection and reusing gray water are other eco-friendly techniques that make Caves Branch one of the best ecotourism resorts.
❤️ We like it because besides all the sustainable practices it carries out, it sources all the restaurant’s ingredients from local suppliers, guaranteeing good quality and supporting the community’s economy.
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Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge – Cayo
Macaw Bank Lodge is a colorful, artistic resort set on a 50-acre nature reserve and featuring charming, eco-friendly cabins with a private deck, an en-suite bathroom with toiletries, a reading desk, seating furniture and comfortable beds.
There’s a restaurant on-site that serves homemade, tasty meals, and the property also offers adventure activities such as river tubing, recreational fishing, canoeing and walks in its many hiking trails. It also organizes off-site adventures in the Cayo District!
Being a sustainable property, it sources 85% of its electricity from solar power and abstains from using high electricity drawing appliances, such as AC and hairdryers.
The wifi is only available during daylight hours to preserve solar energy, which gifts guests the chance to be fully present during their vacation, and it manages and recycles waste to minimize it.
Water conservation measures include gravity-fed showers, biodegradable laundry detergents and pesticides, and produce grown in the premises’ gardens.
❤️ We like it because it’s set in the middle of the jungle, becoming the perfect nature retreat in Belize, and it serves 3 daily meals using fresh, organic local products so that guests don’t need to leave the resort unless they want to.
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Chan Chich Lodge – Gallon Jug Estate
Chan Chich Lodge is nestled in half a million acres of conservation lands, completely surrounded by untouched nature.
There’s a great abundance of wildlife and flora that the resort strives to protect, becoming a haven both for tourists escaping the bustle of the civilized world and for the local fauna.
Luxury, Deluxe and Garden cottages are available, featuring a spacious seating area, elegant bedrooms, and a fully-equipped bathroom with organic toiletries and bathrobes.
A mini bar, coffee-making facilities, daily housekeeping and turn-down service are some of the cottage’s other facilities.
Chan Chich Lodge hasa strong commitment to developing economic stability through agriculture, and its farm produces everything from vegetables to coffee and cattle. Its restaurant has a farm-to-table policy that ensures all your meals are crafted with fresh, locally sourced produce.
Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce practices are in place throughout the lodge, and both electricity and water usage are closely monitored. Rainwater is collected and reused, and all toiletries provided are biodegradable and organic.
❤️ We like it because they also offer nature hikes and outdoor adventures, including horseback riding and canoeing, to help close the gap between you and nature, fully immersing you in the wilderness.
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Turneffe Flats – Turneffe Atoll
Turneffe Flats has its origins as a fishing camp, and has evolved into one of the country’s prime fishing locations, also being very popular for diving and snorkeling. It’s particularly a bucket list destination for saltwater fly fishing.
The accommodation features beach cabanas that are ideal for couples, and villas that can accommodate families, while also offering a swimming pool, an exercise room and kayaks for guests’ use.
The on-site restaurant serves local and international dishes, and the resort organizes fishing and diving tours.
Turneffe Flats offers ecology-based activities and aims to have a low impact on the environment by managing water usage, recycling waste, and using solar panels and other sustainable sources to power electricity.
The resort has also carried out projects to replant native plants and has a greenhouse where most vegetables and herbs used in the kitchen are grown.
❤️ We like it because this astounding beach resort also has a commitment to the community, employing locals, supporting businesses, and providing housing and emergency care to employees and local fishermen.
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Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge – San Ignacio
One of the ultimate resorts in San Ignacio, Belize is Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge. It’s close to the city, with all the benefits that entails, but secluded enough to be the perfect nature retreat should you want to step away from civilization.
The lodge’s accommodation options are treehouses and casitas. These feature ample bedrooms, housing couples or small families, a private en-suite bathroom, and a screened deck with outdoor furniture or hammocks. There’s also a seating area for chilling, air conditioning, and a wardrobe for your belongings.
The resort has a pool, a treehouse bar and lounge area, a farm-to-table restaurant, and a great variety of outdoor adventures, from hiking trails to horse tables, beach and river access, and bird-watching excursions. It also organizes activities such as ziplining or river tubing.
All-inclusive packages can be purchased with your stay to include breakfast, lunch, and a three-course dinner, along with drinks. All meals are prepared with fresh, locally sourced produce, one of the many sustainable practices carried out by Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge.
There’s filtered water and guests are provided with a bottle upon arrival, electricity is powered by a combination of generator and solar panels, and guests have the possibility to opt out of daily towel changes.
❤️ We like it because it’s nestled in the lush forest while being easily accessible from San Ignacio, it offers packages to make your stay as hassle-free as possible, and it offers discounts to returning guests.
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Mystic River Resort – San Ignacio
Mystic River Resort is on the banks of Macal River, a true nature oasis surrounded by jungle and offering the serenity and peacefulness that only Mother Nature can grant.
The spa services and free yoga sessions cater to your utter relaxation and rejuvenation, while the restaurant serves three delicious meals a day, accommodating any dietary restrictions.
The resort features studio, one and two-bedroom suites, all of which are incredibly spacious and boast elegant decorations, including seating furniture and a writing desk, along with an en-suite bathroom and patio. The luxurious Cloud 9 Suite has its own private plunge pool.
Energy saving, water conservation, and waste reduction are priorities at Mystic River Resort. This is accomplished by having their own electricity-generating systems, treating and reusing wastewater, and separating and recycling waste.
The produce used in the kitchen is locally sourced and some of it comes directly from the resort’s garden, which uses organic, sustainable gardening practices.
❤️ We like it because it offers complimentary activities such as hiking, canoeing, tubing, marshmallow roasting in the campfire, goat milking and bird watching to reconnect guests with the wonders of nature.
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CottonTree Lodge – Punta Gorda
Cotton Tree Lodge Belize is a magnificent jungle resort situated in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, and close enough to coral reefs, rivers, archaeological sites and rainforest to keep you busy with adventures.
The resort actually offers tours to swim through caves, visit ancient ruins, and learn about chocolate making in a Mayan cacao farm, and boasts a spa.
Its lodging options include family cabanas, a honeymoon room for newly-weds, standard and two-bedroom cabanas for groups of friends or larger families.
The cabanas’ decoration is very simple, including natural elements to merge with the surroundings, and they all feature an en-suite bathroom and private balcony.
The restaurant caters to all dietary restrictions and operates with a farm-to-table policy, sourcing most of its produce, eggs, meat, and milk from the resort’s organic farm and chickens.
Cotton Tree Lodge is off-grid and uses solar power as its main energy source, besides treating wastewater to feed the gardens, carrying out sustainable agricultural practices in the farm, and monitoring electricity and water consumption.
❤️ We like it because the resort is a family-run business, and its owners are deeply committed to humanitarian work, working with and supporting the local community besides contributing positively to the environment.
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