Lamanai Outpost Lodge

Lodge · Orange Walk ·

Lamanai Outpost Lodge

Lodge · Orange Walk ·

Jungle lodge near Mayan ruins, offering wildlife, boat tours, and local art.

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Water Bank, Belize Get directions

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"Understated Luxury The 20 or so guest cabanas that make up the living quarters for Lamanai Outpost Lodge are scattered over a small area on the banks of Crab-Catcher lagoon not far from the boundaries of the ruins of Lamanai. It’s a rustic-looking complex at first glance but a deeper inspection reveals understated luxury and well-planned details. The dining lodge served the best hibiscus juice and beef stew I have ever had. While on the property, I met researchers studying the area’s jaguar population, a wrangler who had previously worked in Africa on big game hunts and tourists who were endeavoring to explore all the ruins in Belize in one trip. The lodge attracts a diverse group of people, perhaps for its amenities and location as much as its natural beauty. While it has all the modern conveniences of a property far closer to civilization, it also has the feeling of being absolutely in the middle of nowhere. There’s a peace and serenity that imbues the property. All-inclusive packages include accommodations, meals, two activities per each night’s stay, transfer to/from Belize International Airport, refreshments, taxes, guide and entrance fees, porter service, and Internet access. Rates are available by request to 888-733-7864 or reefsruins@aol.com."

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Lamanai Outpost Lodge

Amber

Google

Every single thing was wonderful! This place was magical and the staff/guides stole our hearts. We visited for the first time with our friends we've known through the military for 30 years. What a way to begin a vacation to Belize. To be honest, 3 days in the jungle were not enough. The service was so good. The adventures were with guides that treated us like family and had such an extensive knowledge of the Mayan ruins, natural habitat and pretty much any questions we could come up with. The history here is pretty mind blowing. We saw Howler Monkeys, tarantulas, turtles, fish, crocodiles, red brocket deer, vampire bat, ate a termite (minty!!), tons of different birds and even ended the best day ever with stargazing and astrology lessen from Chris on the dock. We truly loved this place. They will feed you well and the cabanas are awesome! Loved every bit of it!! Please support them at the gift shop. Tons of local art from the small community that is very unique ♡ Thank you Blanca for great communication; Freddie, Danny, Chris, David, Abner for the adventures and the ladies who served us amazing meals and drinks.

Andalu

Google

We were extraordinarily impressed by our time at Lamanai. It is in a beautiful spot, and the grounds and activities are wonderful. Our family of 6 was lucky enough to be guided by the incomparable Eduardo, who is an unbelievable guide and expert. He made each activity a great learning experience, and was calm and resourceful when we encountered some challenges. ||The accommodations are definitely rustic (no frills, small bathrooms, minimal lighting, etc) but you don't come here for the amenities. (There is no pool.)||It is definitely in a remote location, and we found the food to be ok, not great, but the access to the outdoors and the knowledge and experiences we gained are incredible memories. Highly recommend for families looking for a jungle adventure.

J R

Google

Wonderful lodge with everything you need to have a fantastic experience. Transit by boat to the lodge with fantastic sights and birds along the way. Rooms were very comfortable and quiet with comfortable beds and hammocks to relax on. Staff was fantastic and very responsive to your questions and needs. Birding is incredible and the guides are highly recommended to see the lagoon, savannah and ruins. Highly recommended for a true Belizean experience!

Y3133NWlaurac

Google

I wanted to go on an adventure for my 60th birthday and I was not disappointed by Lamanai Outpost. My husband and I stayed 4 days and did all 8 soft adventures that were included in the package price. Each one was unique and interesting. All the guides were top notch as far as knowledge and friendliness. The food was fantastic and portions were large. We saw so many amazing creatures! It’s not the kind of place to sit around and relax by a pool (there is no pool by the way). It’s 3 hearty meals and adventures in between, even at night. You will sleep well at the end of the day.

HampshireIcicle

Google

We stayed 3nts and loved every bit of the experience. Loved the activities, authentic food and jungle peacefulness. It is remote but that’s what makes it so special!||The sunrise canoe, crocodile hunt, jungle medicine walk- all activities were fantastic and educational thanks to George- his knowledge was exemplary. ||Real pinch me moments that will last a lifetime.

jeansL5JF

Google

I would give Lamanai 10 stars if I could. There are not enough superlatives to describe the experience. We (3 adults) stayed in two of the lagoon front cabañas for 4 nights. Simple, clean, comfortable, quiet, all the hot water you want!. We are birders and hired a private guide, Ruben, who was ABSOLUTELY fantastic we saw nearly 200 species. He has amazing eyes and is very fun to spend time with. From the boat ride to the lodge to our last morning he was kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable. His young assistant, David, a guide in training was also a delight. The staff is organized, attentive, helpful, kind and fun to be with. They make you feel like family. Shout out to Marvie and the cook Janet (Janice?) The food was abundant and delicious, we quickly learned to request media porción (half portions) which was still more than enough. Get a Batarita, maybe share it? 😆 The ruins are definitely worth a visit and walking distance from the lodge. Long live the Maya! I wish we had stayed at Lamanai longer rather than continue to the supposedly more “upscale” lodge afterward.

alyson E.

Google

A beautifully secluded lodge close to Lamanai Mayan ruins. Facilities are a little rustic which is in keeping with their ecological ethos. However, the staff, guides, and location more than compensate for this. The journey to the lodge from the airport was an adventure in itself which included a 90 minute boat trip where we saw lots of birdlife and crocodiles. Activities are included such as an expertly guided tour of the ruins, nature walks and more. The food has been plentiful, fresh and very tasty. Their bar is well stocked, and the cocktails are generously poured. All in all, a gem of a place.

4jot

Google

We are a family of 5 (children aged 8, 12 and 13). We stayed at Lamanai Outpost Lodge for 4 nights and absolutely loved every second of it. ||Our cabana was spacious, cool and immaculate. The restaurant and communal area was gorgeous, looking down across the forest to the lagoon and all the food was great. The service was warm snd friendly too. ||We loved all the wonderful tours with the brilliant guide Eduardo. The trip to the Lamanai ruins was wonderful (we were the only people there!), as were all the wildlife spotting trips. Eduardo was incredible at spotting wonderful birds as well as monkeys, reptiles and insects. He was superb!||For a bit of downtime the kids loved swinging in the hammocks (WiFi was good!) and jumping into the lagoon. And then of course there was the wonderful boat ride to get there and back.||The only minor gripes were the tipping policy which we hadn’t been expecting (i would’ve preferred that the service charge was included) and the fact that we were charged for 5 people on the extra water sports tour, even though it was one hour long regardless of the number of people participating - I think that should’ve been a fixed charged.||But overall - really excellent - don’t miss Lamanai Outpost if you’re going to Belize - it’s the most wonderful place to stay and you get jungle experiences and Mayan ruins right on your door step! Thanks to everyone who made us feel so at home.