Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures

We had the time of our lives! This cozy resort, tucked away in the jungle was fantastic. Trails and waterfalls and wildlife galore. But the part that stood out the most was the incredible staff! So welcoming and helpful. Seamless!

Rooms and food were fine. Ziplines were amazing. Trails were beautiful, however poorly marked. Bog drop falls is a long way, 4 hours to get there. Not conviced it was worth the drop. Pack sturdy shoes or hiking boots. Lots of eater and big spray.

We stayed 5 nights and did the all-inclusive package. In hindsight we think 3 nights would have been perfect, 4 okay too. But 5 nights is too many. Overall the visit was a success and yes, we would recommend Bocawina. Staff: 5 of 5 stars. The guides, drivers, and restaurant staff were all a highlight of our stay. They all were friendly, professional, well-spoken, and knowledgeable. The guides especially were a real highlight of our stay. Room: 2 of 5 stars. Toilet barely flushes. The decor looked like second purchases from an thrift store in USA, worn out living room art that has nothing to do with Belize or a rainforest. The chairs in the room had thinned out pillows from years of use, that was no big deal since there is hardly any storage, shelves, hooks, or dressers in a room to store our belongings. There is no AC since its an offgrid place, so count on 1-4 fans blowing 24-7 to stay cool. We were disappointed in the room quality. They were clean though. Food: 5 of 5 stars. We looked forward to our daily congregations in the restaurant. The food was good each time, the staff accommodated my wife's dietary needs, we loved our meal sessions and meeting new people. Excursions: 5 of 5. We did waterfall rappeling, hiking, zipling, waterfall swimming, night hike, cave tubing, chocolate, and horseback riding. The guides were good every single time. They learned our names and became our temporary buddies during our 5 days. Transport: 3 of 5. It was always on time, always courteous and safe. The drivers were good and acted as guides as well. The vehicles themselves were pretty worn out. We have been on many other Belize guided trips and the Bocawina vehicles were on the lower end of quality. No AC in one van, mildew on ceilings, seatbelts hit or miss, no shocks/suspension. They need to upgrade. But again, it was reliable and did the trick. Jungle: 5 of 5. This is what we ultimately came for, jungle noises, air, vibe, wildlife, vegetation, birds. The setting in the resort and outside is great.

We booked 3 days at Bocawina Resort as part of the Rainforest and Reef package from Island Expeditions for a family vacation with our 2 adult children and their partners. What a fabulous choice for our group! | We were blown away by the staff here: so kind, knowledgeable and helpful. We had amazing adventures: waterfall rappelling, zip lines, guided birdwatching, and self guided hikes to swim under waterfalls. Our guides, Kevin, Andreas and Roni were exceptional and fountains of information.|Shout out to the staff of the Wild Fig Restaurant too! Our servers Rose and Steven were so attentive and helpful. Steven makes delicious cocktails at the bar. Chef Jenny cooks (and bakes) hearty and delicious meals, including thoughtful accommodations for the gluten-free and dairy free among us.|The rooms are a bit rustic, but large and clean with nice pillows and mattresses. |Overall we are so pleased with our experience and could not have picked a better place for our family vacation.

DO NOT STAY HERE! We made a reservation for one night because we were flying to Ambergris Caye the next day. We had a free cancellation 72 hours prior. The COMMUNICATION WITH THE RESORT IS HORRIBLE!! You can't reach them by phone & they don't respond to emails!! We found out about a week prior that our flight times had changed significantly & it no longer made sense to stay at Bocawina due to the 2 1/2 hour drive each way to the airport. I called the resort several times during their normal business hours. No one ever answered so I had to leave messages. No return phone calls!! I also emailed the resort informing them of our situation & cancelling our reservation. I have been home for a week & still haven't received a response to my email or a return phone call. Come to find out that they are trying to charge me a $100 cancellation fee! Not gonna happen, I've disputed the charge.

This is Karyn Raidl, nickname Kitty. Doni from the Laru Beya Resort told me the Director of Operations was going to contact. I'm at the airport currently, so my reception isn't the best. I'm contacting you because I'm still very upset how I was delayed getting back to my mother after my tour. It took over three hours for someone to bring me back, after I paid over $200 for the transportation. Bare minimum I want my money back for the ride. That was very wrong of them to keep me trapped there. I also got stuck on the wrong tour and missed part of it after running up the mountain to try to catch up with a tour group. There were so many things that went wrong. I at least want my transportation money back. Asap. I took the tour on Friday, December 27th. My mother had fallen at the resort while I was waiting over three hours to get back to her. Even when I told the staff that, they still refused to take me back. It was just her and I traveling. I needed to get back to her. Please refund me my transportation fee. I was trapped for three hours there before given a ride back. Now my texts and phone calls are being ignored. I'm very very upset and want a refund!

We did the Antelope falls repel and Zipline combo. The hike up was tough but fun. We loved the pool at the top and getting to jump in was an added bonus. Our guide was really fun and very helpful. The repel was definitely a challenge but the guides were great helping us. He even filmed with my phone for me. The Ziplines were really fun and my kids and I had a fantastic time. Would definitely recommend these guys!!

We didn’t stay for an overnight. But the cabanas do look very comfy. The guides and staff are super welcoming. They give a lot of information and make you feel right at home!

We had the time of our lives! This cozy resort, tucked away in the jungle was fantastic. Trails and waterfalls and wildlife galore. But the part that stood out the most was the incredible staff! So welcoming and helpful. Seamless!

Rooms and food were fine. Ziplines were amazing. Trails were beautiful, however poorly marked. Bog drop falls is a long way, 4 hours to get there. Not conviced it was worth the drop. Pack sturdy shoes or hiking boots. Lots of eater and big spray.

We stayed 5 nights and did the all-inclusive package. In hindsight we think 3 nights would have been perfect, 4 okay too. But 5 nights is too many. Overall the visit was a success and yes, we would recommend Bocawina. Staff: 5 of 5 stars. The guides, drivers, and restaurant staff were all a highlight of our stay. They all were friendly, professional, well-spoken, and knowledgeable. The guides especially were a real highlight of our stay. Room: 2 of 5 stars. Toilet barely flushes. The decor looked like second purchases from an thrift store in USA, worn out living room art that has nothing to do with Belize or a rainforest. The chairs in the room had thinned out pillows from years of use, that was no big deal since there is hardly any storage, shelves, hooks, or dressers in a room to store our belongings. There is no AC since its an offgrid place, so count on 1-4 fans blowing 24-7 to stay cool. We were disappointed in the room quality. They were clean though. Food: 5 of 5 stars. We looked forward to our daily congregations in the restaurant. The food was good each time, the staff accommodated my wife's dietary needs, we loved our meal sessions and meeting new people. Excursions: 5 of 5. We did waterfall rappeling, hiking, zipling, waterfall swimming, night hike, cave tubing, chocolate, and horseback riding. The guides were good every single time. They learned our names and became our temporary buddies during our 5 days. Transport: 3 of 5. It was always on time, always courteous and safe. The drivers were good and acted as guides as well. The vehicles themselves were pretty worn out. We have been on many other Belize guided trips and the Bocawina vehicles were on the lower end of quality. No AC in one van, mildew on ceilings, seatbelts hit or miss, no shocks/suspension. They need to upgrade. But again, it was reliable and did the trick. Jungle: 5 of 5. This is what we ultimately came for, jungle noises, air, vibe, wildlife, vegetation, birds. The setting in the resort and outside is great.

We booked 3 days at Bocawina Resort as part of the Rainforest and Reef package from Island Expeditions for a family vacation with our 2 adult children and their partners. What a fabulous choice for our group! | We were blown away by the staff here: so kind, knowledgeable and helpful. We had amazing adventures: waterfall rappelling, zip lines, guided birdwatching, and self guided hikes to swim under waterfalls. Our guides, Kevin, Andreas and Roni were exceptional and fountains of information.|Shout out to the staff of the Wild Fig Restaurant too! Our servers Rose and Steven were so attentive and helpful. Steven makes delicious cocktails at the bar. Chef Jenny cooks (and bakes) hearty and delicious meals, including thoughtful accommodations for the gluten-free and dairy free among us.|The rooms are a bit rustic, but large and clean with nice pillows and mattresses. |Overall we are so pleased with our experience and could not have picked a better place for our family vacation.

DO NOT STAY HERE! We made a reservation for one night because we were flying to Ambergris Caye the next day. We had a free cancellation 72 hours prior. The COMMUNICATION WITH THE RESORT IS HORRIBLE!! You can't reach them by phone & they don't respond to emails!! We found out about a week prior that our flight times had changed significantly & it no longer made sense to stay at Bocawina due to the 2 1/2 hour drive each way to the airport. I called the resort several times during their normal business hours. No one ever answered so I had to leave messages. No return phone calls!! I also emailed the resort informing them of our situation & cancelling our reservation. I have been home for a week & still haven't received a response to my email or a return phone call. Come to find out that they are trying to charge me a $100 cancellation fee! Not gonna happen, I've disputed the charge.

This is Karyn Raidl, nickname Kitty. Doni from the Laru Beya Resort told me the Director of Operations was going to contact. I'm at the airport currently, so my reception isn't the best. I'm contacting you because I'm still very upset how I was delayed getting back to my mother after my tour. It took over three hours for someone to bring me back, after I paid over $200 for the transportation. Bare minimum I want my money back for the ride. That was very wrong of them to keep me trapped there. I also got stuck on the wrong tour and missed part of it after running up the mountain to try to catch up with a tour group. There were so many things that went wrong. I at least want my transportation money back. Asap. I took the tour on Friday, December 27th. My mother had fallen at the resort while I was waiting over three hours to get back to her. Even when I told the staff that, they still refused to take me back. It was just her and I traveling. I needed to get back to her. Please refund me my transportation fee. I was trapped for three hours there before given a ride back. Now my texts and phone calls are being ignored. I'm very very upset and want a refund!

We did the Antelope falls repel and Zipline combo. The hike up was tough but fun. We loved the pool at the top and getting to jump in was an added bonus. Our guide was really fun and very helpful. The repel was definitely a challenge but the guides were great helping us. He even filmed with my phone for me. The Ziplines were really fun and my kids and I had a fantastic time. Would definitely recommend these guys!!

We didn’t stay for an overnight. But the cabanas do look very comfy. The guides and staff are super welcoming. They give a lot of information and make you feel right at home!