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Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola

3.5 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 3 restaurants, in the vicinity of Five Sisters Falls

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (River Front) | Balcony
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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San Ignacio, Cayo, Mountain Pine Ridge
  • Place, Five Sisters Falls
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Rock Waterfalls
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio on Pools
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (River Front)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Standard Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Mountain Pine Ridge

A family-friendly stay in Mountain Pine Ridge awaits you at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola, a recipient of the prestigious Travel & Leisure 500 award in 2021. You'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Five Sisters Falls and 11.5 km (7.1 mi) from Rio on Pools. Highlights at this lodge include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include Thai massages, body wraps and reflexology. The restaurant, Montagna Ristorante, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the kids' club, Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to horse riding/hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Mountain Pine Ridge lodge, you'll be 18.2 km (11.3 mi) from Thousand Foot Falls and 24.8 km (15.4 mi) from Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Five Sisters Falls - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Big Rock Waterfalls - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Bol's Cave Museum - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Rio on Pools - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Macal River - 13 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upe Nai - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Five Sisters Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maripose Jungle Lodge: Poolside Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mike’s Place - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola

Family-friendly lodge with 3 restaurants, in the vicinity of Five Sisters Falls
Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Mountain Pine Ridge lodge is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola offers 20 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include Thai massages, body wraps and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Montagna Ristorante

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • In-room massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Blancaneaux Lodge Mountain Pine Ridge
Blancaneaux Mountain Pine Ridge
Blancaneaux
Blancaneaux Mountain Pine Rid
Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola Lodge
Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola Mountain Pine Ridge

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?

Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?

Yep, Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps and body treatments, as well as Thai massages.

Does Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola have a pool?

Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?

Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants.

What makes Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and garden-view dining, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola.

Is Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola is a hit with families.

Does Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff, be they front desk receptionist, servers, hired guides, grounds keepers, stable hands or gardeners could not be more accommodating, welcoming, friendly, proactive, or efficient. The accommodations were as beautiful as they were comfortable, and they fit perfectly into the natural surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an experience of a lifetime! A must if you are into true elegant adventure Blancaneaux is a must. The staff are the secret to this magnificent lodge. They are kind, attentive and proud to work in this amazing hide away in Belize. I recommend highly!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Blancaneux was wonderful! From the moment we arrived, we were met with incredible hospitality. We went with our two adult children in their twenties. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. Food was amazing. Best continental breakfast we have ever had. Farm to table dining experience was top notch. Fantastic diversity of dining experiences and great activities without leaving the resort. Bird watching, river tubing, horseback riding, hiking to a waterfall with a gorgeous huge swimming hole, all from our villa! Absolutely recommend to anyone looking for high end eco lodging in Belize.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't typically write reviews but I have to hand it to the staff at the Blancaneaux Lodge. Flawless service, kind, friendly and helpful at all times, in every area of the resort. The place is truly magical, and their incredible staff are the secret sauce. The property is top notch, but warm and authentic, not ostentatious or showy. My family felt immediately at home. THANK YOU!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. We stayed for three nights before transferring to San Pedro, and I miss Blancaneaux! We transported by heli and when we were greeted by loving staff with horses and buggy, we were ecstatic! All three restaurants are delicious and fun, and the bar staff is fantastic! The property is insanely beautiful and I need to go back just to explore more. We did a couple activities/tours (and the front desk staff is so kind and helpful in arranging that and also so gracious when you mess it up haha), so we were off site half a day at a time, and there is so much more I want to see and do at Blancaneaux We met a lot of cool people and made a lot of memories. This is one of the best overall experiences I’ve had while traveling. Thank you, new friends in BZ!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch resort with amazing staff that cares to learn your name and friendly great you at every turn. Highly recommend. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Hani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was mediocre to terrible They couldn’t even make a decent pot of coffee in the morning. The lamb at dinner was like shoe soles and had to be returned. Considering that we were captive audience in this beautiful place, the food really ruined the experience.

8/10 Good

Anabella

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Loved it

Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Amazing Lodge in the Jungle

This is a beautiful place to stay in the jungle near Belmopan. Service is fantastic - 5 types of mojitos and great food. Little secluded rooms that are very romantic. But beware of the road to get there - when we were there in June 2021 they were doing major works and it took much much longer than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renato

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

Perfect getaway

Simply one of the best hotel I’ve ever been to. Staff, service, food, the area, the views. Everything just perfect. The garden is so special, best dinner and best place. We simply loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property and food is excellent. They need to re-do all the stairs. They don't work and flow well. It is an easy correction but it is all wrong. Amazes me that Mr. Coppola being Italian failed on this when the Romans were the champions of roads and accesses. They set the standards for the next milleniums.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Perry

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

INCREDIBLE

One of the most incredible places I’ve ever stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place , highly recommend I loved everything about it , the place, the amenities , the restaurants , the staff, the location , the activities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience this place was. The staff is wonderful, the room is stunning, beauty everywhere you look. Definitely worth the haul up the mountain, and plenty to do once you're up there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

AR, new york, us

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed as a family in a 2 bedroom villa overlooking the creek--the villas are massive and extremely comfortable and quaint. The location is unbelievable--by staying next to the creek/river, you wake up to the sound of the water--extremely soothing. The best part besides location is definitely the STAFF--the most amazing people we have ever met! Although some people complain about bugs, we did not really experience any--all of the rooms have nets and the bathrooms have insect repellants--I think in the 5 days/4 nights we got maybe 2 mosquito bites between the 3 of us. We did wear a lot of bug spray (which is actually provided for free by the pool if you forget). The pool is great by the way and a relaxing way to spend an afternoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dominique, San Francisco

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

Outstanding place in the jungle

Amazing place. Amazing service. A vacation dream
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carine, Atlanta

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

Wanted to stay permanently!

We visited the lodge for my husband's 50th birthday. I was looking for a place to relax and be pampered and we were not disappointed. There were no pictures that give justice to the cabanas and the sheer beauty of our surrounding. At night time, the smell of the sweet grass permeates the cabanas and is the most awesome smell! The service and food were excellent! Our only complaint was that we should have planned to stay longer. This was a complete surprise trip for my husband (he didn't know where we were going until we arrived at the lodge). By the second day, he wanted for us to start planning a return trip with other couples. We definitely plan on returning to combine our stay with Turtle Inn and La Lancha.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzy, Los Angeles, CA

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

Blancaneux -- Luxury in the Jungle of Belize!!

So after having heard of Coppola's place years ago, I decided to take my teenage kids over spring break this year. We were there for 4 nights and really loved it. It is truly IN the jungle, which is great, as we live in LA so didn't need just the beach experience in Belize (as we get the beach all year round) It is a beautiful lodge and the people there are truly the best part! We were in C2 cabana -- not one of the big villas, but it was absolutely fine. Still has a great porch/veranda and river view. The pool was lovely, the hot pool so relaxing, and my daughter said the spa was great (she had a facial). As for the dining, there are 3 options -- in the lodge there is restaurant, which is really good, which we ate at a few times. Then in the organic garden there is a family style dinner where you go get a tour of the garden and then they serve you dinner (I think there were maybe 15 or so of us that night). That was great fun and the food was delicious. And, then our last night we dined at the Guatemala restaurant, which is small right next to the pool and we really loved that. Johnny, our waiter was the bomb. Also, we loved Happy Hour . Great drinks. Also, hiking to Big Rock waterfall was worth it -- the waterfall is so beautiful. And, if you can -- swim up into the waterfall where you can stand on the rock and let the water run down on you. It is really magical. Just bring plenty of water with you on the hike, it is hot out there! :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful lodging with top notch service.

Awesome area resort is stunning and enjoyed all amenities. The road I am out is dirt and stone rutted for 15 miles and takes one hour. You can fly in and out kid there if you have the $$.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018