Located near Big Rock Waterfalls, Pine Ridge Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with breakfast, a cozy bar, and beautiful garden views. With WiFi in public areas and concierge services at your fingertips, unwind on the scenic terrace or explore nearby Five Sisters Falls.
Unnamed Rd, Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, Mountain Pine Ridge, Cayo
What's nearby
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Big Rock Waterfalls - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
Five Sisters Falls - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
Belize Botanic Gardens - 30 min drive - 23.8 km
Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 44 min drive - 36.5 km
Getting around
San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 55 min drive
Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva) - 63 min drive
Airport pick-up service
Restaurants
Five Sisters Restaurant - 11 min drive
Upe Nai - 13 min drive
Maripose Jungle Lodge: Poolside Bar - 10 min drive
Mike’s Place - 26 min drive
About this property
Pine Ridge Lodge
When you stay at Pine Ridge Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Big Rock Waterfalls and Five Sisters Falls. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets stay free (2 total)
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 6 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Cave exploring nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ziplining nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Mosquito nets
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Home comfort
Fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Yard
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 200 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 6
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
Also known as
Pine Ridge Lodge Mountain Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge Mountain Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge Mountain Pine Ridg
Pine Ridge Lodge Hotel
Pine Ridge Lodge Mountain Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge Lodge Hotel Mountain Pine Ridge
Frequently asked questions
Does Pine Ridge Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pine Ridge Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Pine Ridge Lodge?
Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 2 total.
Is parking offered on site at Pine Ridge Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Pine Ridge Lodge?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 200 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pine Ridge Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Pine Ridge Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, horseback riding, and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Pine Ridge Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Pine Ridge Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around Pine Ridge Lodge like?
Pine Ridge Lodge is located a short 12-minute walk from Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve.
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Reviews
Pine Ridge Lodge Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
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What guests liked
Delicious breakfast was cooked fresh every morning with vegetarian options available. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2026
Yes my pet , Piper was treated wonderfully, I wish I could bottle the cook up and take him home. We have made friends for life , we will return soon, thanks so much for everything.!
Eveline
Eveline, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2026
What a gorgeous little place! Pine Ridge Lodge is an eco-lodge set on generous grounds which are beautifully landscaped. The amenities are good, including hot water for showers. Breakfast is cooked fresh every morning and you can also get lunch and dinner - vegetarian available too.
Best of all is the staff. Benoni, the manager, is such a kind and helpful guy, and gave us some very interesting insights into the local culture and wildlife. The chef and kitchen/bar staff are great too. The place is kept spotlessly clean by the housekeeping staff, and they make up the rooms every day with fresh towels etc.
Highly recommended to anyone who is visiting the area.
Chloe
Chloe, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2025
Clean and quiet. Very welcoming. It was nice that breakfast was included.
JENNIFER
JENNIFER, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
Great location, excellent staff, cabins were comfortable.
Vivian
Vivian, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
A truly wonderful property. The staff is outstanding, the food is delicious and the entire property is beautiful.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
We arrived in Belize a night earlier than expected and booked a one night stay. Every stay we had in Belize was lovely, but we still talk about the hospitality at Pine Ridge. Our dinner and breakfast were delicious. The lodge grounds were beautiful. We highly recommend a stay here!
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Pine ridge lodge was a great place to stay for a few days in mountain pine ridge. The grounds are full of native plants and even chickens, turkeys, and 2 friendly dogs. The hosts are very friendly and eager to offer recommendations for local sights. Do yourself a favor and eat on site. The chef, Marcia, is very talented. I would definitely stay here again for my next visit to the area.
Dustin
Dustin, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Outstanding place
Impeccably clean, wonderfully decorated and excellent food. Neil and his family run a wonderful lodge and we were lucky with have crossed path with them. Thank you Neil for making our stay in pine ridge memorable.
Gabriele
Gabriele, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
This is a quiet and friendly place to stay. The staff make you feel at home and make a lot of effort to make your feel welcome. The best part is that it is unique. You do not feel like you have checked into a resort bubble. It has beautiful nature and the stars at night are fantastic. There is not wifi in the rooms, but this is part of what makes this place a great getaway. I hope they do not change it too much to look like any other resort in Belize. The nature and staff make this a great get-away!
sarah
sarah, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Pine Ridge Lodge is a magical jungle retreat that created unforgettable memories for our family of four. The setting is serene and beautiful, with a small number of friendly animals that added to the charm without being overwhelming. Penomi, the front host, was always warm and welcoming, offering us thoughtful recommendations that made our stay even more enjoyable. The service throughout our stay was five star, personal, attentive, and full of heart.
We ended up eating most of our dinners at the lodge because Oscar’s cooking was simply outstanding, creative, flavorful, and made with love. Every meal felt like a celebration of Belizean flavors in a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Our cabin was comfortable, clean, and tucked into the jungle, allowing us to feel connected with nature while still enjoying modern comfort. This place is truly special and we’re already dreaming about coming back.
Hernani
Hernani, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2025
Great for dark sky night viewing!
The lodge provided some of the very best food we had in our 3 weeks in Belize. Oscar & Marcia, the cooks provided very inspired local, fresh food and catered to our tastes twice daily. The cabins (a bit of the rustic side) on the property are well spaced out and the landscaping is mature with all sorts of interesting trees and plants. We were lucky enough to see the Belize national orchid in bloom on the property. A real bonus is the lack of light pollution. It could well be billed as a dark sky lodge. We had spectacular views of planets and stars at night. It was something we had not expected and but they should promote!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2023
We stayed at this hotel for 1 night. Everything was perfect from the second we arrived. Jose greeted us at our car and was there for us if we needed anything at all. They cooked us a lovely dinner and sent us with a packed lunch and snacks the next day seeing we had to leave early. He also had coffee and a fruit plate ready for us before we left for Caracol. We booked the room by the river and it was clean and beautiful. I would highly recommend this hotel if you are in the area. Can't wait to go back.
SUZANA
SUZANA, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
Pine Ridge Lodge is a special place. Just go ahead and check out the reviews. They are not lying. Neil, Marcia, and the staff at Pine Ridge will do anything that they can to accommodate you and make your stay enjoyable.
The resort is definitely rustic and out in the wilderness, but it is impeccably clean, wonderfully decorated and appointed with whatever you need. There are personal touches (Neil would send us on excursions with a jug of water and plastic cups, as one example) and they really do try to make sure your stay is above and beyond expectations!
Neil helped us schedule tours to Caracol and also to the ATM cave. As other reviews have mentioned, the staff always asked what you wanted to eat the next day and prepared delicious food, dessert, and breakfast.
My 3 teenage kids also had an amazing experience.... interacting with Neil's family to Neil showing us some amazing animals on his property (chickens, guinea hens, turkeys, and also some Belizean wildlife). There is WiFi in the main lodge building but not in the cabins, so it's a good balance for screen time, if your teens are like mine!
Staying at Pine Ridge is the real deal....real Belize, real hospitality, and a really nice experience. Highly recommended.
Tarah
Tarah, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 24, 2024
The place has a unique and quirky charm. While there was no internet or tv in the bedroom, that wasn’t an issue for us. However, we found it frustrating that the staff constantly pressed us to decide on our breakfast and dinner choices. Upon check-in, we were informed that breakfast would cost $10 USD per person, and a chicken-and-rice dinner was priced at $25 USD per person. Due to these prices, we opted to dine in San Antonio, where the food was delicious and more affordable.
On the morning of our departure, we planned to have breakfast at the hotel since we were leaving early. When I checked on Expedia, I noticed that breakfast was supposed to be included in our stay, which was surprising. Additionally, during check-out, we couldn’t pay by card because the hotel didn’t have the necessary equipment. They suggested using Zelle or transferring between Bank of America accounts, but the process never worked despite trying for 30 minutes. This was extremely frustrating, especially since they don’t support card payments directly. It raises the question of why they don’t allow payments through Expedia instead.
Joao
Joao, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
I had an extended stay of 13 days at Pine Ridge Lodge. This allowed me to experience and evaluate details of the hospitality and facilities.
The bottom line: Each staff member from the crew maintaining the beautiful grounds, the housekeepers, cooks (Oscar and Marcia!), wait staff and the site manager Benoni created a home away from home for me.
The staff also hosted a dinner with drinks for the project participants I worked with during my stay at Mountain Pine Ridge.
I travel across the world for my work and no amount of superficial flourishes such as one will find at the nearby high end lodges can compare to the exquisite professionalism and kindness of this staff.
I was able to go on a few tours there as well. The experience was amazing.
The WiFi is strong enough in the dining/common area for zoom calls. More importantly, the rooms were WiFi free allowing guests to experience the natural surroundings including the creek.
Often Belizean lodge owners try to “improve” resorts by adding amenities like swimming pools and in room internet. Doing this diminishes the comfortable rustic nature of the location for us who wish to avoid the contrived and overpriced experiences available at nearby lodging. There is a sustainable market for rustic but comfortable lodging in stunning natural beauty complimented by staff who are caring people.
One note for improvement-purchase a safe and reliable vehicle to transport visitors. Remember that visitors feel safer with seatbelts.
thomas
thomas, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
A Special Place
Simply put, our experience at Pine Ridge Lodge was something special. From the moment of our arrival, we were made to feel like exclusive guests at this family-operated lodge.
Our family of three stayed in VIP1, a beautifully decorated jungle bungalow complete with hammock, screened-in porch, a large and luxurious bathroom, and a loft—accessible by stairs—with plenty of space to spread out and feel immersed in the natural landscape — sights and sounds included.
The property itself is one of only a handful that rests within the Pine Ridge Reserve. Nested atop the mountain ridge, the weather is noticeably cooler, a welcome relief from the heat and humidity of the mainland or Cayes. Well manicured gardens, a natural steam, and all the wildlife that comes with the property felt like ours to enjoy.
Throughout our stay, the staff ensured that every need was met — from fresh water at night to recommendations for our 4 day itinerary. We were us with the best tour operators in the area (we were part of intimate tours of ATM Cave, Caracol and Tikal archeological reserves, and enjoyed nearby “freebies” such as Big Rock Falls and Rio Frío river),
The home cooked “traditional Belizean” meals we ate at the lodge itself were the best of our 10 day stay in the country. Within the newly renovated screened in porch, one feels as though they are joining for family dinner. We enjoyed traditional Mayan breakfasts as well as Stew Chicken with Rice and Beans served family style — all made
Anthony
Anthony, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2018
Staff and owner were very personable. Excellent food and excellent service.
Ashesh
Ashesh, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2022
The owner was very friendly and profesional
Rene
Rene, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2023
Loved the food, guests and ambiance! Wonderfully quiet and refreshing! Thanks, Neal!!
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2023
I had a wonderful time at Pine Ridge Lodge. The staff, particularly Jose, are extremely helpful. It feels like family when you're there. I wish I'd booked for more than two nights! Best place I stayed during my whole 2 week trip.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2023
Quiet, relaxing stay. The property is so beautiful and relaxing- but be forewarned that you’re really “out there” so there’s no quick run to a drug store, so bring anything with you that you think you might need.
The lodges were airy and comfortable. Neil is so hospitable and a great cook. Jose is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide. We couldn’t have asked for more and will stay longer next time!
Lindsey
Lindsey, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2023
Could not recommend this place ENOUGH! Absolutely loved Pine Ridge for our stay in the Cayo district. The location was perfect for exploring Big Rock Falls, Rio on Pools, ATM cave etc, but outside of those things, Jose and Neil were just the best. Jose made sure we felt welcome and had everything we needed / planned. We had most of our meals at the lodge due to convenience and I wouldn't have had it any other way - Neil is a phenomenal cook and always asked what our preferences were and customized the meals to our liking. I looked forward to every meal because I knew it was going to be great! This place was perfect for a quiet, relaxing stay!
Bertha
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2023
Amazing experience and stay
The property is stunning and in the middle of amazing nature (short hike to a waterfall, short drive to the best swimming hole we’ve ever experienced).
Great location, easy central access to all the amazing pine ridge forest experiences, Caracol, ATM, Xunantunich, San Ignacio, etc.
Immaculately clean, spacious, and comfortable rooms dripping with art (the use of daily incense kept all bugs completely out of our rooms as well).
Jose (property manager) had quick and timely communication with any questions beforehand and during all of our excursions which he personally made happen (so much better than a large tour group imo).
Neil (owner/chef) made absolutely amazing food. He asked us the morning/night before what we wanted ready for us making it incredibly easy as well.
Finally, truly wonderful people. It’s a small operation which I prefer, but in no way did that sacrifice any aspect of quality during our stay (and for us, enhanced it).
Thank you so much, true highlight of our trip!
Cheers until next time.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2022
Neil and his team are very hospitable and helpful. The accommodation (we were upgraded to the VIP) was simply fabulous, in a fabulous setting. We were tempted to stay longer!
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2022
We received a very warm welcome by the staff and offered to help and make our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. Hector assisted with sites to visit and we had several option, which we did started right away. Next day was fabulous and Neil treated us like family and always checking to ensure we have a great time. I truly recommend this location for future visit. The road to get there was first class. We had a great time and thanks to the Mountain Pine Ridge Staff