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Davis Falls Inn

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available
Business services

Explore the area

12 miles, Pomona - Hummingbird Highway, Pomona

Place, Drums of Our Father's Monument
‪16 min drive‬
Place, Benjamin Nicholas' Studio
‪17 min drive‬
Place, Mayflower Bocawina National Park
‪27 min drive‬
Airport, Dangriga (DGA)
‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Pomona

A family-friendly stay in Pomona awaits you at Davis Falls Inn. You'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Mayflower Bocawina National Park and 14 km (8.7 mi) from Davis Falls. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free area shuttle. .The restaurant, Macaroni View Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the lazy river along with access to ecotours and horse riding/hire. Business amenities include a meeting room, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Pomona hotel, you'll be 20.4 km (12.7 mi) from Drums of Our Father's Monument and 23.7 km (14.7 mi) from Benjamin Nicholas' Studio.

What's nearby

Drums of Our Father's Monument - 16 min drive - 24.6 km
Benjamin Nicholas' Studio - 17 min drive - 25.3 km
Mayflower Bocawina National Park - 27 min drive - 30.4 km
Hopkins Village Beach - 35 min drive - 42.6 km
Blue Hole National Park - 40 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures - ‬33 min drive
‪Macarena's Cool Spot - ‬8 min drive
‪Southern Palapa Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
‪Mamanoots - ‬31 min drive
‪Casita de Amor - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Davis Falls Inn

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Davis Falls Inn. An area shuttle within 10 mi and A beach shuttle are free. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Pomona hotel.

1 building

12 guestrooms or units

2 levels

Built in 2000

Deli

Supervised kid's activities (free)

Childcare (surcharge)

Terrace on the roof

Business centre (24 hours)

Conference centre

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Express check-in

Express check-out

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Car service

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Food/drink service (free)

Wedding services available

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Television in lobby

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Davis Falls Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features designer toiletries and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. 26-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run films. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Pomona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Microwaves and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free area shuttle up to 10 mi
Free beach shuttle
Casino shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee: BZD 16 for adults and BZD 12 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Macaroni View Restaurant

Things to do

Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Horseback riding/rentals
Kayaking
Lazy river
Segway rentals/tours
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Free area shuttle
Free supervised activities for children
In-room babysitting
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Lazy river
Microwave on request
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Free grocery shopping service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
In a regional park
In the mountains
On a river
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace

Spa

In-room massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

1 building
2 floors
Built in 2000
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Down comforter

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Towels provided

Entertainment

26-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
First-run films

Food and drink

Late-night room service
Microwave on request
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 full breakfast: from approximately BZD 16 for adults and from BZD 12 for children

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Property is also known as

Macaroni Hill View Dangriga

Davis Falls Inn Pomona

Macaroni Hill View Hotel Dangriga

Macaroni Hill View Hotel Pomona

Macaroni Hill View Pomona

Macaroni Hill View

Macaroni Hill View Hotel & Restaurant Belize/Pomona

Davis Falls Pomona

Macaroni Hill View Hotel

Davis Falls Inn Hotel

Davis Falls Inn Pomona

Davis Falls Inn Hotel Pomona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Davis Falls Inn?

Davis Falls Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Davis Falls Inn?

Yep, Davis Falls Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Davis Falls Inn?

The closest beach to Davis Falls Inn is Maya Beach (43.3 km).

Does Davis Falls Inn have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What makes Davis Falls Inn a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Davis Falls Inn.

Is Davis Falls Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare and children's meals, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Davis Falls Inn is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Davis Falls Inn?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Davis Falls Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Davis Falls Inn?

No, Davis Falls Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Davis Falls Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Davis Falls Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Davis Falls Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Davis Falls Inn Reviews

5.8

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

12 Feb 2023

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

Our room was very clean and a good size. Staff were friendly and helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chris

10 Aug 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The ad promises so much more. This place is a dump. The worst part was Expedia was no help.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

Verified

4/10 Poor

Gogo

25 Jan 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel in the jungle

After a week on the beach I thought this hotel would be a nice change. Wrong. No fault of the hotel but a taxi took us from Dangriga to the hotel, 13 miles, and changed us $60.00USA. I had emailed the hotel asking for a driver to pick us up, they responded they could but no driver came. The first impression of the hotel was that it was in need of repairs. There was no restaurant or bar as indicated in the information online. Since we didn't have a car and the ride had been so expensive to get there, we were stuck there. A staff member was kind enough to bring us a couple of beers and offered to take us somewhere to eat. We declined as we were very tired. My thoughts had been that we would have a relaxing stay in the jungle with food and bar in our hotel. No breakfast was offered either as is stated in the ad. We left after 1 night even though I had paid for 2 nights. The shower was a good one and we did appreciate getting cleaned up after 3 days sailing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

15 Jan 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Description on websites not quite accurate

This hotel is in a good location near waterfalls, zip lining and beaches. However it’s right off the highway therefore can get loud at night. Don’t go to Dangriga as there is nothing to offer, take the extra time and drive to Hopkins. Based on the website there was supposed to be a restaurant/bar however this was not true and we only found out the evening we checked in. The owner explained that it was closed 6 months of the year. He told us to drive to Dangriga which was about a 20 minute drive. Thankfully we had rented a car so we were able to find a place to eat and get supplies. This hotel needs a little TLC as it seems a little rundown and pictures and description on website are not accurate or current. I’m not one to complain but it would have been nice to know this prior to showing up there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

28 Apr 2017

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

Great location, wonderful owner operators

The Inn also operates their own tour business, got to go on 4 different tours.

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

2 Feb 2017

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

This hotel is located 3 hours from Belize city.

I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone. They did not clean our room everyday,the mattresses were really dirty and their is a camera on the second floor in room 8 pointing right into the bathroom.. Please no one stay here it's horrible

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

1 Feb 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and friendly

Short stay at this hotel. It is clean and staff were very friendly. Few amenities, and not much nearby. Great as an in between destinations stay.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

16 Jan 2017

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

Rodwell was a great host. He took me around town and made sure I was completely comfortable during my stay. I couldn't have asked for a better host.

Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

5 Apr 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient

Motel is convenient to access. Close parking. Staff was a pleasure and very helpful.

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

5 Jan 2016

Made reservation, no room available, no notice.

We reserved and paid for a room via expidea over 90 days in advance. We arrived as scheduled to find out an event was booked at the hotel for that night and we were bumped from our room. I find that reasonable. Go after the big fish, I get it. What I don't find reasonable was that we were not informed of this until we arrived at check in, less than an hour til sunset. I checked my email just 4 hours prior to arrival. The manager was very nice and respectful. He arranged a "comparable" hotel for us less than 10 miles away. We were ok with this. When we arrived at the "comparable" hotel, we found out that the price was almost double what our original room was. We refused it and the woman at the second hotel called a third hotel and verified price. At this point it was dark. Navigating a foreign city such as Dangriga in the dark is not fun. We got settled into a room, and all was well, but we stayed in the city, which is not what we wanted. If we had at least 6-12 hour prior notice none of this would bothered me at all. The Macaroni hotel looked pretty nice, and the staff was pleasant, and I'm sure our stay would have been great, but they dropped the ball big time.

Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

21 Nov 2015

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

100% Belizean owned and run - a wonder fulplace!

If you are looking to get away from the resorts and want a truly wonderful, 100% Belizean stay, the Macaroni Hill View Hotel is for you. The hotel itself is the home that RJ and his family loved in growing up - but it has been expanded to include more rooms and an incredible, two story rooftop area for the bar and restaurant. While I was there, it was raining pretty much the entire time, but it was nice sitting up on the roof, taking in the amazing views and watching all the birds and wildlife. Since the family is local, they know a ton of history and facts about the area and Belize in general and can hook up some great tours. I went zip lining in Bocawina (in the pouring rain!) when I was there and it was AWESOME. Again, this is not the right hotel for someone looking for the luxury resort side of Belize, but if you want a real local taste and some awesome natural beauty around you, you shouldn't think twice. My stay at Macaroni Hill View Hotel was sandwiched between staying at two 4 and 5 star resorts and it was absolutely the highlight of my trip.

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sue

13 May 2015

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

Horror

We arrived at the facility, and were in total shock. The Hostel was in total ruin, looking nothing like the pictures on the internet. We went inside and found the lobby in no better shape, bedding Matterest piled up in rooms, filthy dirty. Was in shock.... did not stay. Don't understand why these agencies don't check out the places they are recommending.

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

27 June 2014

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dilapidated, dirty, run-down

We arrived late, in part because of a lack of street signage in Belize,but the staff welcomed us eagerly, and we were shown to our room upstairs. As we proceeded upstairs, it was obvious that the hotel was in a state of severe disrepair, with peeling paint everywhere, broken fixtures, and broken furniture strewn about. The overall structure appeared shabby and was unkempt. When we entered our dimly lit and musky room, my wife pointed out the mold and mildew covering the cloth lampshades on the fixtures with out light bulbs. The springs in the mattress were like little spears in our backs. There were dead bugs all over the tiled floors, mold and mildew in the shower, no on-site food or drink, no breakfast food in the morning, no amenities... If I had not lost my phone, I would have posted pics of some of this. There is a big difference between nasty-dirty and just run-down. Cleanliness doesn't cost anything, other than a little effort. A bulldozer might be the best option here. This hotel reminds me of the seedy, low rent,cheesy inner-city motels you would see in the movies in the 50's and 60's. For sure, our worst travel experience yet.

Verified

6/10 Okay

fbob and coll

20 Mar 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bouncing through Belize

A fun hotel a little primitive but nice people. The rooftop decks offer a great view and are probably a great party on the weekend

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Otto

7 Feb 2014

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Major Fraud!

Rooms are old and seems like an abondoned building (pictures on website are from the opening day!). You will find spiders web on your rooms. No toiletries at all, Wifi Works only on first floor, refrigerator almost falling apart with TV set over it (unable to view a program clearly). Food was bad (reheated meal), no sodas. Bed was uncomfortable, you where able to feel the springs! Definitely not worth what I pay for!

Verified

4/10 Poor

Troy

11 Jan 2014

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ghetto

Room was ghetto, ac worked but dripped water all night. Room shown on sight was not what I got.

Verified

8/10 Good

Suzi

3 Jan 2014

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Attentive Bed & Breakfast Atmosphere

My family (husband, 2 adult daughters) and I spent 4 nights at family-owned Macaroni Hill, which has a spectacular view of the surrounding jungle but is a distance from any commercial area (which we realized later was a real plus). Hotel is very safe, the food is simple but tasty, and they will help plan your excursions. The sons can provide transportation and accompany you on the tours/outings (roads are horrendous in Belize --massive pot holes everywhere & the country's poverty can be intimidating). One night the other guests and my family joined a wedding reception held on the hotel veranda-- we danced away to the local music, immersing ourselves in the local culture/people. Unbelievable fun you would only find in a small lodging where all guests mingle & feel comfortable.

Verified

2/10 Terrible

RRH

2 Dec 2013

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wasn't expecting 5 star but was horrified at what it was. Very expensive for a dump. Advertised fridge in room, there was but could not be used as no accessible outlets in room, would have had to stretch the cord around the corner through the door into the bathroom to use. Bathroom had rugs that appeared dirty and bathroom smelled of urine. Toilet rocked! Couldn't sleep in the queen bed with my husband because mattress was so poor the springs were sticking us. Room was very small with a queen bed and set of bunk beds crammed in. Very dreary. Even though we had made reservations on line and pre-paid they didn't seem to know we were coming. On check- out they tried to argue that we hadn't pre-paid. They finally found our reservation in their junk e-mail box. Pictures look much better than the reality. Someone else was checking out at same time and I noted that he paid half what we did which was about what it was worth.

Verified

4/10 Poor

Jan

12 Nov 2013

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel located in the jungle region in Belize

I was disappointed in my stay and the conditions of this hotel. If you get on their website it appears quite charming but I felt the room was unclean and conditions shabby.

Verified

8/10 Good

Mel

25 Apr 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A large family home converted to Bed and Breakfast

We enjoyed this very much. Family run home, we were welcome to hang out in living room on 1st floor outside our room. Very friendly and helpful. Just 12 miles out of Dangriga makes it a great location for exploring both the coastal town as well as inland jungle interests. Building is a little dated (not like a high end hotel) but very comfortable. They have made a rooftop restaurant ... great view and excellent food.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Apr 2013

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

Great place to stay

My wife and i brought in New Years in Belize for two weeks. One of those weeks we stayed at the Macaroni Hill View Hotel, and we had one of the best times of our lives. The Ferguson's (the owners) made our trip with there hospitality, generosity, and there eagerness to make us comfortable. The whole family took time out of their days to show us local customs, hidden treasures, and teach us everything they could about their country. And You can't not mention the food, Mrs.Ferguson is a tremendous cook, some of the best local cuisine. If you are looking for a trip to Belize this is one of the best places to stay to experience Belizean living. We will definitely be back.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Mar 2013

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

the best time

if you want to have a party go to Macaroni hill view hotel.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

12 Feb 2013

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

Our most memorable vacation yet.

We are three women from the US and chose the hotel because of it's location. It is nestled in the rain forest but yet very close to the Hummingbird highway in the southern part of the country away from the craziness of the big cities. The property is surrounded by immense beauty; coconut trees, orange trees, gorgeous flowers and many species of colorful birds. The best part of the trip was the immediate feeling of being safe and cared for. I cannot say enough about this "AWESOME" Family Owned Business and the staff; whom are the most personable people we met in Belize. They provided a driver for us so we didn't have to worry about transportation or our safety. RJ is very knowledgeable of the sites and goes above the call of duty to make sure your time there is worth every penny spent. Each day upon our return from a day full of activity delicious meals were waiting for us and our room was cleaned to our delight. Keep in mind Belize is a third world country and whether you want quietness or adventure the hosts at this hotel will make sure your wishes are fullfilled. You, the visitors are top priority and I cannot say enough for the Ferguson family and the staff. I have traveled to Spain, Hawaii, all over the Carribean and the US and I can honestly say, this was the funnest and most memorable vacation I have had thus far. We will definitely be going back to the Macaroni Hill View Hotel. Our sincere thanks to the Ferguson Family and staff for making this the best trip ever!!

Verified

6/10 Okay

Ron

20 Oct 2012

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Friendly Staff and Good food

Food was very good and staff was friendly and accommodating. Closest Hotel in that region to Airport.

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 Dec 2013

Liked: Staff & service

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Davis Falls Inn Reviews

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Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry

Terry

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Chris

4/10 Poor

Gogo

Hotel in the jungle

Gogo

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Description on websites not quite accurate

Verified traveller

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great location, wonderful owner operators

Verified traveller

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

This hotel is located 3 hours from Belize city.