Mariposa Jungle Lodge

The Mariposa Jungle Lodge is truly a hidden gem! My family of five (including three adult children) spent a few wonderful nights here, and we were thoroughly impressed. We stayed in a cozy family suite—while it was a bit snug, it added to the charm of the experience. The serene jungle setting was incredibly peaceful and relaxing, offering a perfect escape from the bustle of daily life. The lodge offers a variety of thoughtful amenities, such as bird-watching platforms, binoculars, and hiking and birding books for guests to use. There’s even a community TV room stocked with videos, which was a nice touch. Although the pool was a lovely spot to relax and read, it wasn’t heated and was a bit too chilly for us to swim. We opted for the meal plan, which I highly recommend since there aren’t nearby dining options. The freshly prepared breakfasts and dinners were absolutely excellent, showcasing the lodge’s commitment to quality. The on-site bar serves a good selection of beer, wine, and mixed cocktails, perfect for unwinding in the evening. A special shoutout goes to the wait staff, Leonel and Robbie, who were exceptionally attentive and ensured we felt well taken care of throughout our stay. Their warm and friendly service truly stood out. Overall, I would highly recommend the Mariposa Jungle Lodge as an ideal mainland retreat. It’s a unique, tranquil destination that combines natural beauty with excellent service and amenities.

Great family-friendly resort! I stayed with my 5 adult family members and we had a lovely experience. The chef prepared a variety of different filling and tasty meals, as well as packed lunches for excursions. Leo made great drinks and gave us a Belizean history lesson answering all of our questions, we were able to relax on site listening and watching monkeys and birds. The excursions were great, included all transport, we enjoyed the Pontoon full day tour (semi-private) with many waterfalls, Barton Cave half day tour (private tour) and especially would recommend the Caracol Mayan Tour with Philip (private tour). Some of us also enjoyed massages. If you are looking for busy days and quiet nights, especially with children, Mariposa resort is for you!

This small boutique lodge is delightful. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The cabins are quite nice and well equipped. The excursions you can book thru their Mariposa Tours Ltd on-site rep are excellent! The food here is delicious. The "full bar" has excellent cocktails, and they even deliver to the pool. Our only complaints were there were no animals and no birds, and the one and only "trail" was a muddy trek with nothing of interest. But as a "home base" to do excursions to Caracol, Rio on Pools, Barton Creek Cave, etc, this was excellent and we are glad we stayed here.