Vanilla Hills Resort

everything was excellent - staff, hotel, rooms, food!

Everything. This resort was amazing. The treehouses are comfortable and beautiful while fitting perfectly into the natural setting. We were surrounded by wildlife. The pool is amazing and the staff is so friendly and attentive. This is a great place for families to stay in Belize.

No complaints.

The staff at VH are outstanding. Everyone was sharp and kind and friendly. Special kudos to Brandon, whose help at mealtimes was much appreciated. The meals (breakfasts & dinners) were well prepared and flavorful. Props to the chef for her use of local products and making available gluten free bread (which pretty much rocked). The grounds are lovely and the environment is peaceful. Our little space, Coconut, was perfect for a couple, and we both really enjoy the mostly-outdoor shower and the natural serenades each day.

I personally don't need music to accompany a meal. In the outdoor dining space at VH you hear nature and also falling water from a nearby series of little waterfalls, so music on top of all of that is perhaps not needed. Such a tiny quibble....

Vanilla Hills Resort was an outstanding place to stay in the hills just a few miles outside of San Ignacio!! From our initial contact with the resort until the day we left we had nothing but a wonderful experience there. Claudia and her husband have created a magical retreat in the forest and have paid attention to every last detail from the gorgeous and comfortable treehouses to the amazing food served in the beautiful open air dining area! We slept well every night and were awakened by birdsong in our private treehouse before walking down to a wonderful breakfast each morning and being entertained by the tropical birds and coatimundis eating the fruit in the trees. The pool area was just gorgeous and we spent a couple of lazy afternoons relaxing there and watching the monkeys play in the trees. The 3 Senses bar is also visually stunning and had fabulous cocktails! Claudia and staff (especially Reina) arranged our amazing tours to Tikal, Xuanatunich and Barton Creek canoeing with wonderful guides as well as rides into San Ignacio whenever we needed. Our pickup from Belize City airport and return to the ferry was comfortable and smooth as well with entertaining and informative drivers. We could not have picked a better place to stay in the San Ignacio area and will definitely be returning to this paradise in the future!

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