This eco-certified lodge balances adventure with relaxation, offering complimentary bicycle rentals and spectacular views of the surrounding natural landscape
Gaia Riverlodge, near Rio on Pools and Río Frio Cave, is perfect for eco-conscious travelers. Enjoy a continental breakfast, borrow mountain bikes, or relax by the firepit. Indulge in massages and aromatherapy at the spa. WiFi is available in common areas.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Business services
Bar
The current price is AED 805
AED 805
AED 1,000 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
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Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: BZD 428.75 per room (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Gaia Riverlodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gaia Riverlodge?
As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaia Riverlodge on 24 May 2026 start from AED 805, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gaia Riverlodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.
What time is check-out at Gaia Riverlodge?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Gaia Riverlodge provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BZD 428.75 per room applies.
Where is Gaia Riverlodge located?
Situated on a river, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Five Sisters Falls and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rio on Pools and Barton Creek Cave Reserve. Thousand Foot Falls and Río Frio Cave are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The resort and entire staff is simply amazing! The onsite restaurant is excellent! The riverside beach makes for a relaxing setting with great waterside service from the bar and restaurant. The tours are led by very knowledgeable guides who are proud to share their culture and heritage.
This place was just jaw dropping from our balcony view. The entire place is stunning! But ALL staff went above to make my husband and I feel very welcomed.
Gaia Riverlodge was great!. Excellent service, very good food and beautiful scenery and setting of the rainforest and overlooking a waterfall. The tours and guides were also very much enjoyed. Learned alot about Belize, Mayan culture and the rainforest. Highly recommend the whole experience.
I can't say enough wonderful things about our stay at Gaia. The rooms are amazing, we had a waterfall room with the peaceful sound of the waterfall in the background and their service was outstanding!
Jessie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany
8 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the villa and it was wonderful! Very spacious, private, and quaint - I would describe it as rustic luxury. The staff at Gaia is great - everyone goes above and beyond! There is a lot to see and do nearby - especially if you're active. It was a great 4-night stay!
Tiffany
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donny
6 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was incredible. Clean and always ready for us. Staff is excellent.
Located in the pine ridge reserve over looking waterfall, the view is stunning. Private waterfall natural pool lounging area is available to the guests. Room is cozy and comfortable, smaller than expected. Complimentary breakfast is great since there are only two high-end restaurants within 25 minutes drive. It is expensive to dine in the hotel. Landscape and the surrounding nature is beautiful. It is close to Big Rock waterfall. There is no AC in the room, but we didn’t feel hot as the mountain is cooling. However, the approximately to the fall does make all our clothings quite damp. The staff are extremely friendly.
Property is very nice overall and the employees were wonderful. Location is lovely with easy access to the waterfall and beautiful sunsets from the deck.
Only issue was the water pressure was weak in our our mountain view bungalow.
Due to the location you are somewhat hostage to the restaurant as it's a bit of a trek to get out. Fortunately the kitchen did a great job and we enjoyed the meals and the drinks.
They were accommodating for early morning departures and would pack up to-go breakfasts if you let them know the night before. Coffee delivery to the room was also greatly appreciated.
Overall it's recommended and we would stay there again.
Excellent cuisine, highly personalized service. Breathtaking setting! Fabulous, friendly and very knowledgeable tour guides! Make sure to do the bird watching walk.
Great property, exceptional staff in every position, great food and convenient location for area day trips.
We would not hesitate to stay here again. Five stars
Gaia has an Amazing location perched above a beautiful waterfall. Three days was sufficient for us—gave us time to tour a Mayan Ruin and canoe thru a nearby cave. The food was outstanding as was the staff. Javier and Freddie really made the stay next level. The road in needs some attention, beyond that our stay was great!
Cathy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michele
27 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This may have been our favorite hotel ever for our family of four, including two teens. It was gorgeous and so unique, and the hospitality was off the charts. Every staff knew our names. They were all incredible, but especially Kobe! And the waterfall and pools were amazing to swim in. We planned on spending one free day there but ended up being there for two because nobody wanted to leave them!
If I had to find a criticism, the tram to the waterfall was broken while we were there. This seemed to be unusual but was a big hardship me with a bad knee. It is also fairly remote and the road is a bit scary to drive at night but we ended up doing it. It was worth it. We hope to be back!
Beautiful property! Very expensive but was very thankful I got at least one night experience at Gaia. Waking up to the 5 Sisters waterfalls is magical. Especially loved the garden and was very lucky to get a tour from farmer Pat. We also did a night jungle walk and we enjoyed that a lot as well.
The staff and facilities were amazing. We did a guided tour nearly every day. Every guide was phenomenal - knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. Everything you could ask for. The river is so relaxing we could have stayed there all day and would have been thrilled. Cannot recommend enough.
Phenomenal is an understatement. The property is stunning, and the service is out of this world. Special thanks to Selvi, Freddy, and Javier for taking exceptional care of us. Definitely get a waterfall room! We can’t wait to return!
The riverside Villa was amazing. One of the most beautiful places I have ever stay. We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was great!!
The service was exceptional, the food and the tours were over our expectations. I hope to visit the Gaia hotel in the future. The staff did a great job.
You are doing a great job with this hotel!
Thank you for these beautiful days in the forest!
Gaïa is a dream. We loved every second of our stay. Massages at the waterfall, dinner, the amazing room, coffee service to your room in the am. The staff was so friendly and kind. They have literally thought of everything. Our only mistake was not staying longer.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Mindy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura
2 November 2024
Amazing Property
The beauty of this hotel is only eclipsed by the hospitality. The staff here are amazing. Every person went out of their way to be helpful, friendly and engaging. 10/10!
Gaia is a very beautiful place. The property is so serene and was very grounding. The nature and wildlife is amazing and they do an excellent job to keep guests comfortable even though you are nearly in the rainforest. The staff and service were top notch and staff made sure we were comfortable and felt special. Definitely reccomend