This two-story concrete hotel, though covered with bougainvillea and other flowers, seems a little out of place at a lagoon's edge. You'll find, however, that the friendly and welcoming service is consistent with Belize's down-home reputation. Many of the 18 spic-and-span rooms, especially those on the second floor, have views of the lagoon. The hotel's small and appealing dining room serves filling Creole and American fare (BZ$30 for dinner). The lodge also offers many kinds of tours, including a "birding-by-boat" early morning cruise on the lagoon (BZ$50 per person, if there are at least five going). Pros: On shores of Crooked Tree Lagoon, delicious meals made with local ingredients, breezy second-floor patio with great lagoon views. Cons: Undistinguished, blocky building, no-frills guestrooms.
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