“Friendly people and amazing memories”

Everything exceeded our expectations, the staff were all so welcoming and attentive. Benoni, Kevin, the chefs, the housekeeping staff and the grounds staff were all amazing. Benoni looked after all our excursions by booking us with tour guides, all the guides were very knowledgeable and very friendly. The food at the lodge was absolutely delicious. The accommodations were extremely clean and staff was always available for anything we needed. I would highly recommend the lodge to anyone. We already miss being there.

“Not suitable if you have no transport.”

The lodge and grounds are very pleasant and attractively situated adjacent to a small river.

“Lovely location, great for families with a fantastic restaurant. About to have some major changes”

Great location for exploring pine ridge reserve. 5 min drive to butterfly farm and 5 min drive to fantastic waterfalls for swimming. Kids loved exploring the grounds- looking for spiders, scorpions etc. Food was amazing- best we've had in Belize and they were able to help with our transfers from belize city at a good price as well as provide transport for local trips. I understand that it is about to undergo significant renovations over the next few months under new ownership, so it will change alot (and probably go up in price!).

The host was super kind and went above and beyond to accommodate me and my mother after we had a terrible experience at Kane Villas, which was overpriced and vacant with no host or hostess. I recommend staying at Pine Ridge Lodge over anywhere else in this area. The facility is super clean, off the grid, and the staff makes you feel comfortable and at home. You can't go wrong staying at Pine Ridge Lodge if you are ever in the mountains of San Ignacio, Belize! The creek behind the rooms is a pleasant sound to fall asleep and wake up to! :) Two thumbs up!!!!

“Window of opportunity beyond this world”

It took me nearly a month to come back to write this review. Simply because the experience is so exceptionally good that I don't know where to start. It was a dream experience that we keep talking about even weeks after leaving the place. "I want to go back to Pine Ridge Lodge" is a recurring sentence we say to each other. We even day-dreamed about moving to Belize and joining Neil. I could write thousands of words about Pine Ridge Lodge but that would exceed the limitation of the review length. All aspects were beyond perfect so I won't repeat all the check-box questions and answers that were already provided by Booking. I clicked on the faces with the biggest smile for all the questions and still feel that the smile is not large enough to reflect how our stay was. Neil and José's hospitality and genuine vibe was out of this world. We absolutely loved the daily routine of starting the day with a delicious breakfast tailor-made for us, accompanied by the sound of birds, the sounds of wind blowing on pine leaves, the golden sunbeam shining on our food, having a day out and coming back in the evening welcomed with a delicious home-made dinner at 19:00 that provides a lot of comfort and peace, spending the rest of the evening having very interesting conversations with Neil, being introduced to his beloved chicken and hearing his fascinating stories, walking back to our room in the dark watching so many stars in the dark sky that you would otherwise not have the chance to see anywhere close to cities, and falling asleep with the constant soothing sound of the waterfall right next to our room. I still drool every time I think of the beef cooked by Neil in his high pressure cooker. Maggie, one of the two super cute dogs liked to greet us and follow us around that added extra joy. We also very much appreciated not having wifi except in the dining area.

“Loved it!”

Food was fabulous! We felt welcomed and as if we were staying with a family. Owner let me pay through a website, rather than PayPal. Loved the grounds, the creek and the area.

“Fantastic, we wish we could have stayed longer”

We had such a fantastic night here, we wish we could have spent longer. Neil was a very accommodating host, he cooked us delicious food and picked us up from the waterfall. You can walk to two waterfalls nearby and there are countless other activities you can do in the area. The room was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. All in all a brilliant stay and I couldn’t recommend it enough.

“A hidden gem!”

We loved our stay at the Pine Ridge Lodge. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and generous. The meals prepared were delicious. Neil gave us great recommendations for local restaurants and activities, such as the Rio on Pools and Big Rock Falls. We loved all the animals on property and getting to enjoy the rushing river during the day and stars at night. A great place to escape and connect with nature.

We had a great stay here! The host Neil was very helpful and recommended some hikes and other activities for us. All the staff were really friendly. The food was exceptional! And the location is really special.

“Incredible!”

We recently had an unforgettable two-night stay at Pine Ridge Lodge, where every moment was a delight. Neil, the owner and chef, made incredibly tasty meals and made us feel very welcome from the get-go. George drove us wherever we needed and was very nice. Our stay was made extra special thanks to José, the heart of the lodge, whose kindness and enthusiasm for the local wonders and wildlife added a personal touch to our experience. He went above and beyond to make sure our days spent at the lodge and exploring the surrounding area were enjoyable and made everything feel completely effortless (though I’m sure requires a lot of work behind the scenes!) We would 100% recommend staying here. It’s outside of San Ignacio so be aware you will require a taxi (approx $55) to get to the Lodge if dropped there, but it is SO worth it and we loved being away from the main tourist town and more integrated in nature. There are some amazing hikes you can do straight from the lodge (we went to Big Rocks Falls) and one was so beautiful it made the perfect setting for us to get engaged! The food was beyond amazing, and the garden was incredible, really well looked after and provided an incredibly beautiful setting. The rooms were comfortable and lovely hot showers. A truly fantastic retreat!

The property is very nice. The room is very cute and functional. The meal were fantastic

“Loved it and wished we were staying longer!”

All the meals were great. Breakfast was included but others were always available on request, which was good because other food options are not close, except for the upscale restaurants at Blancaneaux and Gaia. Neil was friendly and accommodating, and he always asked about our food preferences and what we might like for dinner that night.

“Exceptional, relaxing and perfect.”

To be clear Neil and his team at Pine Ridge Lodge are exceptional hosts. If you are looking for a quite, away from it all retreat with a friendly, clean, tidy and welcoming atmosphere this is the place to go. As an English couple we found the mix of central American food and and European food to be exquisite. Neil works so hard and you can tell his team are looked after and respect him, his No 2 Hosea is the friendliest guy who will sort your trips to the caves, temples, zip lining etc, a truly top lad. . Furthermore Neil is an exceptional cook, I myself think I'm a good cook but this guy could have a top rated restaurant in the UK. The family feel of the place is also so relaxing, Neil's wife and daughter are ever present without being intrusive, you feel really part of their vision and the jungle that surrounds you, I am 47 years old and have stayed in many places, this place will always stay in mind as something very special, personal and exceptional. Do not hesitate booking here.

“Super place to stay”

Great staff great cooking and great local advice!

“Wonderful stay with wonderful people :)”

Incredible place to to stay, highly recommended! Neal and Miguel were fantastic hosts who made our stay very memorable. We had the most incredible meals cooked fresh every morning and night. Great location for hikes to waterfalls, rivers and the rainforest!

“beautiful place, tasfullly decorated rooms, friendly and helpful staff, very recommended”

beautiful surroundings, great food. My breakfast was converted to a light lunch since I was out early. Very friendly and helpful personnel

Amazing place in Belize ! Thank you Neil for your warm welcome and of course for your cooking that was really amazing !! Very peaceful and calm accommodation, clean. Perfect place to stay ! Thank Jose also for booking all activities.

“Overall it was a good stay, with some adjustments it would be a 5 star accommodation.”

The property grounds were beautiful. Nice walkways and landscape. Staff were very friendly. Dinner was good and breakfast was excellent.

“An honest eco-lodge in an era of wannabees , in an exceptional part of the world.”

“Great and welcoming place to stay”

The location in the middle of the pine forest was great. The owner and Jose cook wonderful dishes (local style). They are very friendly and take good care of their guests. It is not a posh place for celebrities, but a great place forthose who can appreciate the feeling of being at home.