Although the original owners are no longer in residence, the Belize Jungle Dome's manager does a good job of making guests welcome at this well-appointed small inn near the Belize River. Choose from an extensive selection of tours—including caving, cave tubing, horseback riding, and kayaking—or you can just laze by the pool, sip a cold Belikin (the national beer), and listen to the howler monkeys. The four suites and standard room here have tile floors, lots of windows, and an uncluttered look. Pros: Large selection of tours; access to hiking trails, horseback riding, and other facilities at nearby Banana Bank Lodge; intimate upscale accommodations. Cons: Owners no longer in residence; mosquitoes can be a nuisance.
Reviewed by hma1979 from NJ on 9/28/09
My husband and I stayed at the Jungle Dome for the first half of our honeymoon in September 2009. We arranged for a pick-up from the int'l airport (highly recommended since the place is a little far from the Western Highway). We stayed for 5 nights and did the Caracol, cave tubing/zipline and ATM tours. Luis and Emil were amazing guides for these adventures -- throughly knowledgeable about the sites as well as Belize and the Mayan history/culture. The accommodations were roomy and the grounds were immaculate. And the staff was simply amazing -- from the incredible meals prepared and delivered to our veranda every morning and evening, to Karen's help with scheduling the tours and to David's all around helpfulness and friendliness throughout our stay. We had an amazing stay and would definitely recommend the Jungle Dome for anyone wanting top-notch service at an "off-the-beaten path" resort.
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