Name: Orchid Garden Eco-Village
Address: 14.5 Mile; Western Highway, Independence, Independence, Independence, 225, Belize
Rating: 9

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Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport

Hector Silva Airport

Caye Caulker Airport

Orchid Garden Eco-Village

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We did the 8 day land and sea package with our 2 adult children. We were picked up from the airport and didn't need to worry about a thing. All excursions and meals were planned for us in Belize City and transfers to and from the Caye as well as an excursion there and a really great hotel. We loved every trip planned for us! It was very nice having each detail attended to. The ATM was our favorite day! The tour guides were all local and very informative. All of our group tours were small which was nice too. 

Great family trip

My friend and I took a week-long adventure trip that included a stay at this hotel. It is far from the city and definitely for those who like a good wilderness experience. We were able to do some ziplining and cave tubing which were both very fun, and finished out the week with a snorkeling trip to San Pedro. 10/10 recommend this for adventure tours!

Wonderful Hosts, Very Much a Nature Adventure

My husband and I had a great time here. It's a small hotel with a very accommodating staff. The owner, Christine, really cares, and wants you to enjoy your stay. You eat breakfast there, and lunch and dinner out. It's a very good value for the money. The rooms are rustic, but comfortable and clean. It's kind of a family atmosphere. They take you on different fun activities, and because the groups are small, they'll make a quick stop at the store if you need something. We were headed back from a day out, and going by the Belize Zoo, and our driver agreed to stop there for us, and proceeded to guide us through. I have to compliment him. His name is Alvaro, and we enjoyed talking to him, and getting to know him a bit. When we left, we even told him to look us up if he was ever in Chicago. He definitely went out of his way for the group, which was nice. I would definitely recommend Orchid Garden.

Very good experience

My now-wife and I stayed here in February 2015, and I've just now gotten the courage to write a review.   We were attracted to the Eco-Village's excellent rating on TripAdvisor.  After staying there, I don't get it.

To start off with the positives, the staff is extremely helpful and friendly.  They want to give you a good experience and help you explore Belize.  There is a gentleman that gives a very interesting oral history of Belize and some of its amazing wildlife and natural features.  I think they also provide reasonable transportation to some of the tour opportunities.  The food was also very good, especially the homemade bread.  The Eco-Village is also centrally located to a lot of the sites in Belize.  We were within an hour of a lot of the things that we wanted to see.  The accommodation was also reasonably priced.  Also, they have wi-fi in the common area, which lets you check your phone when you need, but you aren't burdened by outside communications when you don't want.

Now to the things where we felt we were a little mislead by the reviews.  This place is rustic without the charms you expect when you trade luxury for rustic.  For an eco-lodge, It is located in not a spectacularly nature-ry area.  If you stay here, plan to have activities to do. It's not a place to have a coffee on the porch and take in the natural surroundings for hours.  They have an orchid garden that is pretty neat, but it takes about ten minutes to take that in.  The rooms was clean, but it could use a bit of updating.  I know catering to the whims of modern travelers isn't the purpose of an eco-lodge, but it could use some work on establishing a better connection to the natural beauty Belize has to offer.  

I'm not saying its not for a lot of people.  It's very conveniently located, affordable, and I think they offer reasonable rates to tote you around the country.  But if you are looking for an exotic or romantic getaway, I would search elsewhere.

Good location, but not for everyone

This review may be moot. We have spent the last four days in Belize. We have attempted to call, but there is not an answer. Yesterday we drove to the location. While it seemed somewhat maintained, there was no one at the office or restaurant. We called again today and the phone was answered, but they hung up on us when we asked if the restaurant was open. If this place has closed, it is a loss.

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