Gaia Riverlodge - Unitedville
17.038281, -88.984742Overview
Eco-friendly mountain retreat in Unitedville overlooking Five Sisters Falls
Dining
Gaia Riverlodge offers a restaurant serving American, Caribbean, and local cuisine, with menus that accommodate vegan and gluten-free diets. Guests can enjoy a farm-to-table experience with ingredients from the onsite garden and chicken coop. The restaurant also provides special diet menus, fresh fruits, and wine or champagne for an additional cost.
Wellness & Spa
The onsite spa and wellness center at Gaia Riverlodge Unitedville includes a spa lounge and relaxation area, plus a variety of massages such as back, couple, foot, full body, hand, head, neck, and couple's massage. Treatments are available in a tent by the river within earshot of the waterfalls. Sun loungers and sun umbrellas are provided near the river swimming area.
Activities & Tours
Bicycle rental is free for guests, and the property has water sport facilities on site. Guided tours include cave tubing, Mayan ruin excursions like Caracol and ATM Cave, and walking tours that explore the local culture. Hiking and cycling routes around San Ignacio are available, and guests can walk or bike to Big Rock Falls in about 30 minutes.
Rooms
Each room at Gaia Riverlodge Belize has a private bathroom with bathrobes, a seating area, and a balcony with mountain or waterfall views. Some cabanas offer thatched roofs, mosquito netting, and ceiling fans - no air conditioning is provided. The Riverside Villa includes a separate kitchen, a deck with jacuzzi, and private river access for swimming.
Services & Grounds
The property offers a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and a tour desk that books excursions. A funicular tram transports guests down the steep slope to the river and waterfall pool. The grounds include a garden, outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and a sun terrace that overlooks the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve.
- Location: Overlooks Five Sisters Falls in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
- Dining: Onsite restaurant with American, Caribbean, local cuisine and vegan/gluten-free options
- Wellness: Full-service spa with riverfront massage tent and multiple massage types
- Activities: Free bicycles, water sports, cave tours, Mayan ruin excursions, hiking to Big Rock Falls
- Rooms: Waterfall-view cabanas with private bathrooms and a Riverside Villa with jacuzzi
- Sustainability: Onsite garden and chicken coop supply the restaurant
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
33 m²
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Room size:
33 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Room size:
59 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
24-hour security
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Paid airport shuttle
Sports & Fitness
- Water sports
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Essential information about Gaia Riverlodge
| 💵 Lowest room price | 327 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 18.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 37.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | San Ignacio Cayo, cyd |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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