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Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Co

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star lodge near Blue Hole National Park

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Mile 41 1/2 Hummingbird Hwy., Belmopan
  • Place, Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
  • Place, Blue Hole National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Herman's Cave
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Valley View

Luxury Tree House, 1 King Bed, Valley View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 71 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Jungle Suite

Jungle Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom River View

1 Bedroom River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom River View

2 Bedroom River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Jungle Bungalow

Jungle Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Jungle Cabana

Jungle Cabana

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Belmopan

On river.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Belmopan lodge, you'll find Blue Hole National Park and Saint Herman's Cave. Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is within 9 miles (15 km) and Isidoro Beaton Stadium is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Blue Hole National Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Saint Herman's Cave - 14 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Jaguar Paw - 32 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Belize Bird Rescue - 34 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Nohoch Che'en - 59 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

  • Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grove House Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Las Palapas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hibiscus Fast Food - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Al Rustica - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pupusas - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Co

Family-friendly 3.5-star lodge near Blue Hole National Park
Some rates at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Co are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Co offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Co. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Belmopan lodge.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Co offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and facials.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: BZD 21.24 for adults and BZD 21.24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rock climbing
  • Safari
  • Spelunking

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BZD 21.24 for adults and BZD 21.24 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BZD 148.00 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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Reviews

Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Co Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 191 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing to hear all the jungle sounds. We saw monkeys, amazing gardens!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, beds were comfortable, food was DELICIOUS, atmosphere was perfect, and everyone was friendly and helpful! Well thought out by Ian and Ella and well executed by them and their staff! Was really great to be able to talk to Ian in person since they live right above the lodge! Would love to come back but would CERTAINLY book direct with Ian's instead of through Expedia for this property in the future. Expedia makes it sound all-inclusive, but there were limitations (no bar snacks, only local-alcohol (not a huge deal for us) but no adventures were included (other than complimentary guided botanical gardens tour) since we booked through Expedia, whereas adventures would have been if we booked direct. Like booking through Expedia because we can book flights at the same time; and have never run into these discrepancies between all-inclusivity at other stays we'd run through Expedia. On the day our one excursion with the lodge was cancelled - due to weather - we found other activities to fill the 'void' quickly...checking out the Inland Blue Hole across the street from the property's driveway (just a short 10-20 min walk), walking the botanical gardens, and getting signed up that morning for afternoon horseback riding for our kids! We felt very safe and taken care of at Caves Branch and will recommend it to anyone! We'd love to come back for a longer stay to experience more of this wonderful country, property, and all the beauty and adventure it beholds!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service, jungle experience exceeds most 5 star resorts I’ve stayed at! Pools, bar, room, food outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique tours, beautiful scenery and the staff was outstanding
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best adventure family stay

A fabulous few days spent in this unique place, in such a beautiful and natural setting. The staff were amazing, our boys especially loved Isreal our guide for the cave tubing and jungle trek. The place is stunning and so well cared for. We can’t wait to return .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful and adventurous gem in the jungle

Caves Branch is a beautiful place to stay, in the jungle surrounded by flowers, trees, and native birds. We (2 adults, 2 kids) stayed in one of the Jungle Suites, separated from other suites by trees; very private. It was wonderful to wake up in the morning and hear the birds singing, or listen to the distant sound of howler monkeys at night. There is a small botanical garden on-site, free kayaks that you can borrow to paddle on the river, and just walking the paths is lovely. The foods was incredible. A breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, omelet station, and pastries/pancakes every morning, a different 3-course dinner every night. We have dietary restrictions (1 lactose intolerant person, 2 gluten intolerant people) and we had plenty to eat. Vegetarians also have options, and I think vegans would do ok as well, though with less variety. You'd only be really restricted if you have multiple requirements, e.g. vegan AND gluten free. We did not do the tours the resort offers but heard great things about them from other guests. The only thing I'll note is that it is a combination of luxurious and rustic, as noted on the Caves Branch home website (though not necessarily on Hotels.com). The cabanas have screen walls (with curtains all around that can be closed for privacy), and some large bugs did get inside. There is an AC unit directly over the queen bed that will cool the bed area but not the whole cabin (bc of the screen walls). We loved it but it's not for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ravinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Ian Anderson's cave review

Firstly the Pros. The resort looks amazing, great scenery and surroundings. They definitely try to create an experience. The food is fresh and a lot of care and attention is given to it, the portions are also good. Swimming pools is nice and it is next to a river which you can swim in or kayak if weather permits The cons. Although the service is great when it works, it is inconsistent, they don't always respond quickly. They muddled my son's birthday cake and gave us the wrong cake which got mixed up with a couples anniversary cake, this was a massive blunder and could not be rectified. The pricing of the food is not clear and transparent, sometimes it's a buffet and sometime a fixed menu but the pricing is not clearly communicated. The onsite activities are over priced especially when you include resort fees on top. You could book these directly for cheaper if you have a car Sometimes it feels they pester you with booking activities There is no wifi in the rooms which is not great when it rains as you are mostly stuck in your room The rooms don't have windows instead they have mosquito nets, so if it gets really hot the AC in the room is not effective
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible experience at Caves Branch! It was a highlight of our trip :) The property is beautiful, make sure to tour the botanical gardens! We loved the cave waterfall adventure, wished we stayed longer to do all the activities. The pool and river are an excellent touch and fun to explore. The staff and food were unreal. Highly recommend this place!
Gorgeous rooms.
The river!
Free kayaks at the resort.
Fresh orange juice every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Sparks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Not just a place to stay but an experience! Heard Howler Monkeys each day and staff shared a baby Boa Constrictor that was caught on site. Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible! The staff, tours, food, atmosphere; all of it amazing! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better then any explanations

The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The resort was out of this world, like a real life Pandora. I only wish they could put a couple of chairs and a small table in our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Sparks

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bungalows are private. Flowers and towel art every day. Great food. The garden walk and open air greenhouse was amazing and very educational. Great for families and lots of options for excursions or just relax by the pool or kayak on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the resort is lovely, we were a little disappointed in the food and beverages. No complaints about the service, but the choices were limited and a bit lacking. Five stars to the staff and surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

neal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating to our needs. Facility, staff and suites were very nice. Wish we had a bug net around the bed. That being said it was everything as advertised. Neal from Alberta, Canada
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So peaceful surrounded by nature

I can’t say enough good things about this place! The service, the food, the grounds, the adventures! We had an amazing 3 night stay here and felt so comfortable surrounded by nature. It is absolutely beautiful but what really makes this place are the people. Every single person we encountered was kind and hospitable. There were a lot of young children there during spring break and my son loved having others to play with and everyone was so patient and accepting. We loved how it felt so homey have dinner all together every night and loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our Caves Branch stay. The staff were all exceptional and the ease of the meals (family style buffet) and tours made decision making really easy. Thanks to Arnold and Kenry for our river cave tubing tour. We learned a lot about Mayan history and Arnold was extremely patient with our slow moving family. Kenry helped my son jump into the river at the end of the tour. Cali at the bar was lovely as well, and the restaurant staff all referred to my daughter by name. I do think the friendliness and warmth of the staff sets this resort apart. My son loved the mini baguettes! Lastly, jungle critters are part of the experience and i appreciated the staff politely escorting them out of our cabana without mocking us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a beautiful location, everything was meticulously maintained and staff was so kind. It was definitely a place that I will be going back to, it was the most beautiful resort!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so beautiful with its pool and waterfall and jungle grounds which were immaculate. All the staff were so friendly and accommodating. The food was spectacular. We only got to spend one night but wish it could have been at least four. This is the best hotel to stay in all of Northern Belize! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique spot. Relaxing and beautiful jungle. Staff is great too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025