Villa Cayo

Our stay at Villa Cayo was nothing short of fantastic. I would go so far as to say it is the best accommodation option in Santa Elena. From the breathtaking views to the immaculate interior of the villas, every aspect exceeded our expectations. Marlon was the first member of the Villa Cayo team that we met, and what warm welcome he gave us! Beyond his kindness, he thoroughly impressed us with his profound knowledge of Belize and its history. Marlon knows the country inside and out, and I would highly recommend booking a tour with him—it is a must! His knowledge and passion is unparalleled. We asked him a million and one questions about Mayan civilization, Belizean history, culture, and more, and he had an answer for each one. Honestly, my biggest regret from our trip was not spending more time with Marlon. He's truly awesome and we are planing to return just to explore more with him! Special thanks as well to Luis for ensuring our stay was flawless. His attention to detail and commitment to guest satisfaction were evident throughout our time at Villa Cayo. He made us the best breakfast, and was quick to respond to our emails/WhatsApps. Luis ensured we were safe no matter where we were. He connected us with Mr. G, which made transportation to/from town for dinner or the grocery store a breeze. We were so happy staying at Villa Cayo, which is peaceful, quiet, and truly a slice of heaven in Santa Elena. We woke up every morning to have coffee with the birds and watched sunset every evening after a day of adventure. The beds were comfortable, everything was new and clean, there was AC, the shower was awesome (hot & great pressure), and the little touches in the villa made it special. If you're looking for a perfect blend of comfort, hospitality, and jungle in Belize, Villa Cayo is the place to be!

We loved it here. We were in contact with the owner, Virginia, prior to our arrival - when we asked for tips on how to arrange excursions she offered to put together a tailored itinerary. We had one activity that we wanted to do that wasn't on the first version of the itinerary, but Virginia worked it in and sent us back a revised version. It was amazing. Part of what she arranged for us was transportation to and from the airport (our opinion would be that you should not rent a car). The villa was a free standing building (no shared walls) with a complete kitchen (stove, fridge, microwave) with everything you need to cook a meal. Coffee was also provided in our room. Of all of the villas on the property, our view was probably the most limited, but we LOVED it anyways. We slept with the curtains pulled back at night and woke to sunrays on the trees outside. There were two chairs and a table right outside of our door where we sat to watch the sunset. Virginia made our stay completely hassle free. We interacted with Edgar a lot. He was great and was our tour guide for Xunantunich. Luis made us breakfast in the mornings, and Rose and Blanca made our room comfy and clean.

This was a great choice for us as we wanted a place that could serve as a hub for a few weeks while exploring the area. Our modern casita was well equipped and comfortable with a spectacular view of the mountains and river valley. We were able to cook our own meals while being conveniently close to San Ignacio. On top of that, the housekeeping services were excellent.

I had the best time staying at Villa Cayo! We stayed in Villa 4 and had the most beautiful views of the mountain side. The property is 10 minute drive to most restaurants in the city and we enjoyed the breakfast provided by the Villa Cayo team. We look forward to returning!

We stayed in Villa #7, a rooftop villa. Very unique and exceptionally well maintained. The views of jungle are breathtaking. The Owner, Virginia, goes absolutely above and beyond helping out with day trips and suggestions for every aspect of the day. All of her dinner recommendations were on point. I have seen some references to the location making it difficult to get around... not so. True that walking would not be recommended, but Virginia has taxi drivers available in minutes. I'd like to give a shout out to Romel, he helps around the property and drives taxi. He gave us his number and we just called him directly multiple times for a ride to and from town, almost always available and on the rare occasion that he wasn't, Virginia immediately had someone else for us. Romel is a very nice and helpful person with a lot of useful information and insight into the area. All the day trips that she arranged for us were perfect and better than expected. We would definitely stay here again. An added perc for us, she has a few very well behaved dogs that we truly enjoyed having greet us everyday.

Beautiful nestled in the mountains. Well appointed, thoughtfully designed. Great hosts. Read all the other 5 star reviews. I 100% agree with all of the other 5 star reviews. You’re making a mistake if you choose a different place.