Gaia Riverlodge will be closed for the season for the month of September.
GAÏA Riverlodge
Made by Mother Nature: an eco-luxury rainforest retreat perched atop Belize’s Five Sisters Waterfalls
Wake to the sound of cascading waterfalls and tropical birds. Watch the sunset turn the skies crimson and gold over the mountains. The unspoilt natural beauty of Belize flows through GAÏA Riverlodge, a recharging retreat that blends effortlessly with its surroundings. In fact, it’s little wonder the Lodge was named after the Greek goddess of the Earth. Whether you spend your time swinging in a hammock with butterflies overhead or plunging into freshwater pools, fed by the Five Sisters Waterfalls, a stay here is a true escape from the ordinary.
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Part of the tucked-away Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, GAÏA Riverlodge gives guests private access to the breath-taking Falls. Many of the tranquil and technology-free bedrooms, created in the style of rainforest cabanas, come with views (and sounds) of the falls – while others look across at the mountains. Whichever one you call home, expect thatched roofs, tropical hardwood furnishings and back-to-nature luxury.
From sunrise jungle walks set to birdsong to night time bonfires with storytelling and marshmallow roasting, GAÏA Riverlodge invites guests to immerse themselves in this stunning setting. Guided tours could see you exploring the hotel’s own organic garden while further afield there are Mayan treasures to uncover. Tour Caracol, the Macal River, Tikal or Xibalba. The GAÏA Riverlodge Spa will be on hand the next day to soothe the hiking-weary with sunset massages, and banana and papaya facials.
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Part of the tucked-away Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, GAÏA Riverlodge gives guests private access to the breath-taking Falls. Many of the tranquil and technology-free bedrooms, created in the style of rainforest cabanas, come with views (and sounds) of the falls – while others look across at the mountains. Whichever one you call home, expect thatched roofs, tropical hardwood furnishings and back-to-nature luxury.
From sunrise jungle walks set to birdsong to night time bonfires with storytelling and marshmallow roasting, GAÏA Riverlodge invites guests to immerse themselves in this stunning setting. Guided tours could see you exploring the hotel’s own organic garden while further afield there are Mayan treasures to uncover. Tour Caracol, the Macal River, Tikal or Xibalba. The GAÏA Riverlodge Spa will be on hand the next day to soothe the hiking-weary with sunset massages, and banana and papaya facials.
Enjoy your stay!
16 Rooms | 1 Floor | 1 Restaurant |
Considerate Collection
Actively sustainable luxury hotels
Environmentally Conscious
The casitas at GAÏA Riverlodge have been sympathetically built to blend into their environment, with thatched roofs, sustainably harvested palmetto sticks, and locally sourced stone and wood. As an off-grid property, GAÏA has harnessed the natural flow of Privasson Creek to generate hydroelectric power to sustain the resort’s energy needs, while the cool rainforest microclimate means there’s no need for heaters or air conditioning. Every eco-friendly detail has been thought of, from biodegradable sugar cane straws to a crop rotation schedule created by the Head Gardener.
Cultural Custodians
GAÏA Riverlodge not only provides complimentary mountain bikes for guests to explore Big Rock Falls, a nearby national attraction, but offers an array of educational excursions with the preservation of Belizean culture at their core. These include visits to ancient Mayan archaeological sites and cultural centres, where guests are introduced to traditional Mayan farming, baking, and cooking techniques, and artisanal practices from chocolate making to pottery. Another of GAÏA’s tours takes you to a women’s collective, where modern Mayan women teach tortilla making from scratch.
Community Minded
For a remote rainforest retreat, GAÏA Riverlodge still manages to keep its local community close at heart. The current menu is the product of countless visits to local farms, vanilla and cocoa plantations, closely collaborating with local farmers and fishermen to highlight authentic flavours and ingredients (like the Cashew Punch, a drink made with cashew wine – a Belizean specialty). Local guides are recruited to take guests on horse-riding tours and immersive cultural day trips, stopping off at a market in San Ignacio to mingle with the locals and purchase their crafts.
Our Hotel
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Private Waterfalls at Riverside Villa at Ga_a Riverlodge
Garden-grown menus
With a farm-to-fork philosophy, the GAÏA Riverlodge restaurant doesn’t have to go far for its ingredients. In fact, many of the fruit and vegetables served here are grown and harvested at the hotel’s Mayan organic garden. Anything not sourced on-site comes from local growers, makers and farmers from neighbouring communities. Look forward to dishes such as sea-fresh snapper and sweet-savoury barbecues, accompanied by plenty of plantains, fresh herbs and spices.
Perfectly private pampering
Housed in a private rainforest cabana, the GAÏA Riverlodge Spa lays claim to its own corner of paradise. It’s fitting that the natural world is all around you, as treatments make use of locally-sourced ingredients. Banana and papaya facials give skin a taste of the tropics, while the sunset aromatherapy massage is decadence at dusk. Leave the real world behind and experience bliss in its purest form.
The call of the wild
Experiencing the colour and music of the jungle is all down to timing. Embark on a just-after-dawn jungle or bird-watching stroll with the hotel’s nationally certified guide. At the tail end of the day, a nocturnal walk brings the other side of the rainforest to light – in the dark. Outside GAÏA Riverlodge, curated day tours can take you from the Caracol ruins, deep in the Chiquibul Rainforest, to Rio Frio’s ancient ritual sites and on to a refreshing dip in the Rio On pools. Or search for the gateway to the Mayan Underworld within the hidden caves at Xibalba. The hotel can also arrange everything from canoe rides down the Macal River to horse-riding to enigmatically named Skeleton Cave and Big Rock Falls.Our rooms
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Waterfall View Room
Hillside Double Room
Sleeps 3
Queen
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Mountain View Cabana
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Gaia Bathroom
Mountain View Cabana
Sleeps 2
King
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Gaïa Waterfall View Cabana
Waterfall View Cabana
Sleeps 2
King
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Ga_a Waterfall View Suite
Waterfall View Suite
Sleeps 3
King
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Gaïa Riverside Villa Jacuzzi
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Gaïa Riverside Villa Bedroom
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Gaïa Shower
River Suite Villa
Sleeps 4
Queen
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SLH Club Reviews
this hotel was fantastic! I have never stayed anywhere like it!
from the moment we arrived at the airport, to heading home, the details were immaculate. our driver, Calbert, was visiting for us right when we arrived. He even stopped on the way to show us a Toucan he spotted! The staff were SO friendly and were what really made the stay incredible. They made sure Read more[SPLIT]Read lessthey knew our names! I loved that the excursions were just with your party so it felt very unique and 1:1! I also loved the hotel dog, Coco! she came with us on our hike to big rock falls
By Taryn May ’25 Trip Type Couple
Loved the food and hotel grounds. I felt peacful and at one with nature here.
My hike guided by the dog Coco was one of the most amazing experiences i've had. I dont hike ever so to tust Coco to guide me through the hik and back to the hoetl was scary and thrilling. She knew exactly where to go and we made it back safely.
By Antoinette May ’24 Trip Type Couple
Incredibly location, the waterfall, the view, the birds, the guides! Everything!
The guided tour of Caracol ruins was incredible. The night walk through the jungle was a surprise and completely unforgettable. The staff was wonderful and the remoteness was deeply relaxing.
By Theodore Mar ’24 Trip Type Couple
Key Features
Restaurant
Spa
Room service
Free Wi-Fi
All Hotel Features and Services
- Bell staff/porter
- Concierge desk
- Doctor on call
- Turndown service
- Laundry service
- Wedding services
- Adults only
- Full service housekeeping
- Security
Location of your stay
Hotel Address
GAÏA Riverlodge
Mountain Pine Ridge
Forest Reserve
Cayo District
Belize
Check in:
1500
Check out:
1100
What3words location:
chattered.acceleration.cornflowerWhere is it?
75 miles to airport Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
