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Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge
7.4

Good

14 Guest reviews

7.4
Good
14 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness7.2/10
Service8.2/10
Comfort7.0/10
Condition6.8/10
Neighborhood7.4/10
Amenities9.0/10

Kalipuna Heritage Island, Hopkins, Belize. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Bar/Lounge
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
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Hotel Description

With a stay at Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge in Hopkins, you'll be 8.1 mi (13 km) from Mayflower Bocawina National Park and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Gulisi Garifuna Museum. This beach lodge is within the region of Belize Barrier Reef. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Limited hot water onsite

Professional property host/manager

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Pets not allowed

Check-in from: 2:00 PM
Check-in by: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 11:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cashless transactions are available

Important information

You need to know
  • There is limited hot water on site.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Special Instructions
Guests must transfer via Boat and shuttle to the property. Guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Instructions
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • 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
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 15.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Spoken Language

English

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Bar/Lounge

Airport transfers

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Spa

Gym

Entertainment

Smoking areas

Business facilities

Other

Gift shops or newsstand

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Barbecue grill(s)

Coffee/tea in common areas

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Laundry facilities

Garden

Spa services on site

Multilingual staff

Picnic area

Front desk (limited hours)

Meeting rooms

Designated smoking areas

Number of restaurants - 1

Free reception

Bicycle rentals on site

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Free parking nearby

Offsite parking reservations required

Water dispenser

Mosquito nets

Couples/private dining

Private picnics

Reception hall

Street parking

Distance from property (ft) - 66

Distance from property (meters) - 20

Wheelchair accessible – no

Hotel reviews

7.4
Good14 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness7.2/10
Service8.2/10
Comfort7.0/10
Condition6.8/10
Neighborhood7.4/10
Amenities9.0/10
10/10
Exceptional
Nikki, 28 Aug 2023
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My son and I had a fantastic stay. Beautiful grounds. Solar powered with conveniences such as wifi. Our hosts were friendly, helpful, and available. Looking forward to returning.

10/10
Exceptional
Christopher, 06 Feb 2023
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The island is located North of the village of Hopkins. However there are plenty of signs to help you find it easily. The island was beautiful and the freedom to take a kayak out and explore was terrific. If you choose to have meals prepared, Uwahine is not only a wonderful hostess, but a great cook. It is an eco-friendly resort so keep that in mind. Limited electric and cold water bathing. There is a good wifi signal.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 16 Oct 2019
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I had an awesome week, I was the only one there. call and ask for what season it is. Book your ride through them; it's 2.5 hrs each way. pack light and for the weather. think ECO Lodge, your going to be clubbing.

2/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 27 Feb 2019
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We have not even got to see it because the moment we wanted to check in they canceled on us with a stupid excuse that their electricity is down.

8/10
Excellent
B.W., 09 Mar 2018
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Not For the Resort Types

You are NOT going to be staying in a foreign owned, all inclusive resort. This is a rustic group of huts for the people who want to experience the more primitive side of things. There are going to be bugs, but the local mosquito coils provided are extremely effective (nothing like the nearly useless ones sold in the US and Canada). We very much enjoyed our stay, and every member of the staff was friendly and helpful. It's a short walk to the beach, and several stores and restaurants. If you're walking back at night, you may meet the local drug dealers who hang out past the end of the driveway - but we found them to be friendly and completely non-threatening.

6/10
Fair
Yo boy, 08 Jan 2018
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low rent backwater place on a canal

I stayed at this place three nights. Should have left after the first night. I booked the cheapest room, which was a thatch roof hut. Big mistake. I saw a rat in my room the first night. Kept finding rat droppings on my bed throughout my stay. My bed did not have a mosquito net and I got eaten alive the first night. The next day I requested a mosquito net and was told I shouldn't need one, but they did provide one. That helped. Mosquito coils were provided. You light them and they produce a smoke toxic to mosquitoes and people. The mosquitoes were dropping dead onto my bed. The smoke burned my eyes and made it difficult to breathe. I kept finding ants, spiders and other bugs in my bed. Their dogs barked randomly throughout the night, sometimes right outside my hut, waking me repeatedly. The guest quarters are clustered together. Early on my last morning, the neighboring guests had a loud conversation in their cabin, waking me up way too early. I sat at their picnic table, and the whole thing tipped over backwards, dumping me onto the muddy ground. The loud water pump is near the guest quarters and would turn on during the night, waking me repeatedly. I rented a kayak to go fishing, as they promote themselves as a fishing resort. They had only Child size flotation vests. They have no fishing tackle whatsoever but did manage to come up with a string and one small hook. For bait I was provided a chicken foot. Needless to say, I did not catch any fish. Primitive at best.

8/10
Excellent
MATTHEW, 12 Dec 2017
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Culture reservation

First this is not a place of luxury but a place of 100% passion and love for the culture. The staff is super friendly and willing to help you with anything you may need from cooking you authentic meals to making reservations with the locals for your adventures. The staff is also very knowledgeable about history and herbal medicine.

2/10
Poor
alan, 09 Dec 2017
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had to stay 1 night then left

was unable to stay due to misrepresentations and slum like environment

8/10
Excellent
josee, 03 Dec 2017
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Very Rustic

We stayed here for 3 nights. This accommodation is on the very edge of town - a bit of a walk to shops and restaurants. We stayed in a cabin - very rustic and authentic. It was pretty clean but Wasn't bug proof to say the least. The family that runs the accommodations is very helpful and friendly. If you're looking for an authentic cultural experience, this place is perfect. You can do a cooking class and take garifuna drumming lessons at this location. It's also situated right on a canal/ lagoon with excellent kayaking.

10/10
Exceptional
Bo, 21 Sep 2017
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Great getaway & a great learning experience!

A very rustic, friendly, humbling, and down to earth experience at the Palmento Grove Cultural & Fishing Lodge. If you love the swanky 4-5 star hotels/resorts...this place is not for you. On the other hand, if you want a taste of authentic Garifuna village life experience at Hopkins...well, you came to the right place.

8/10
Excellent
Jacqueline, 08 Mar 2017
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Pleasant stay in Hopkins

We had a great time at Palmento Grove. The cabana was pleasant, the staff was wonderful, and breakfast was delicious. The lodge is located on the north side of town and is a bit of a walk from some of restaurants and shops, although there are a few nearby. If you have a vehicle or rent some of the bikes at the lodge, no distance at all. A nice quiet location with a pleasant atmosphere.

8/10
Excellent
Leonora, 29 Dec 2016
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I really liked the idea of the lodge. It was different than a lot of your typical resort, hotel or hostel kind of places. There was even a Christmas party being hosted at the lodge for locals in the community - which was quite the treat. I also rented a bicycle which turned out to be quite handy and the area felt safe to me. The only thing I would recommend are clearer passageways to get to the rooms and reception (when it rains, it can get quite muddy).

6/10
Fair
Ben, 14 Jul 2016
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Pleasant stay in Hopkins

Pleasant place to stay. Room Was not entirely clean when we checked in and at times some problems with water pressure. Mosquitos and sand flies around. Hosts are very friendly and accomodations - in fact every one in Hopkins is amazingly friendly and relaxed. Room size was huge, with nice balcony overlooking the mangrove and beautiful sunsets. Fast wifi in common areas. 2-3 minute walk to the beach ( accomodation is not quite where the hotels.com map suggests it is )

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