Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Cotton Tree Lodge, where a garden and library await. Enjoy kayaking, ecotours, or boat tours on the river; indulge in local cuisine for breakfast and unwind with a massage at this lodge.
Warasa Garifuna Drum School - 26 min drive - 17.7 km
San Antonio Church - 34 min drive - 30.6 km
Rio Blanco Waterfall - 45 min drive - 42.8 km
Belize Spice Farm & Botanical Gardens - 48 min drive - 42.0 km
Getting around
Punta Gorda (PND) - 30 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
‪Ixchel Ha Conservation Trust - ‬48 min drive
‪Waluco's Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive
About this property
Cotton Tree Lodge
When visiting Punta Gorda, Cotton Tree Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A lazy river, a poolside bar, and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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 - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Traveling with children
Lazy river
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Yoga classes
Ecotours
Kayaking
Canoeing
Boat tours
Motor boating
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Spa services
Lazy river
Massage/treatment rooms
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.0 per stay
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14.00 for adults and USD 7.00 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Cotton Tree Lodge Punta Gorda
Cotton Tree Punta Gorda
Cotton Tree Hotel Punta Gorda
Cotton Tree Lodge Belize/Punta Gorda
Cotton Tree Lodge Lodge
Cotton Tree Lodge Punta Gorda
Cotton Tree Lodge Lodge Punta Gorda
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Cotton Tree Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cotton Tree Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Cotton Tree Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cotton Tree Lodge?
Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Cotton Tree Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and yoga. Enjoy amenities like a lazy river, spa services, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cotton Tree Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Cotton Tree Lodge like?
Cotton Tree Lodge is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Lubaantun, which is 35 minutes away by car.
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Reviews
Cotton Tree Lodge Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.8
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
The staff were friendly and the food was great. Enjoyed hiking and cave exploration excursion! Beautiful and pristine grounds near river and forest. Highly recommend!
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful! Going to sleep at the excellent refreshing and authentic jungle experience. I loved going to sleep and waking up with the sounds of the jungle right outside my door. I recommend the bird watching excursion with Paps. He's very knowledgeable and has the eyes of an eagle.
Dave
Dave, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 18, 2024
Cabins were great. Grounds were beautiful. Do the night hike which was our highlight And just $25 pp. Dinner and breakfast was pricier and just fair compared to our other locations we visited. Excursions were expensive. Weather wasn't great so left a day early. Takes 30 minutes on an unpaved road to get to lodge so you can't come and go to do your own thing.
Kristine
Kristine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
The Lodge was amazing in that it kept the true nature of the jungle.
Jean
Jean, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2023
Absolutely wonderful experience. Super friendly staff it feels like home. The resort offers activities like tours and guided (cultural, onsite, and adventure) which makes it supper easy to stay entertained. Food was fantastic. Highly recommend to families, friends, or a couples trip.
Eleni
Eleni, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 7, 2025
Beware that there are no cancellations. You cannot reach the hotel and the only option for dining is $47 a day according to the website. Could not confirm amenities or accommodation of diet restrictions. Had to make another booking but was still charged for this one and could not get refunded even though I tried to contact them repeatedly and expedia as well. We stayed at Creekside Oasis instead.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2019
Our cabana by the river was open and airy Interesting sleeping under the thatched roof
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2019
Cotton Tree Lodge *****
It was fabulous! Nice staff, very personable. Excellent food and more of it than one needs.You are definitely out in nature. Wi/Fi is very limited. Can only get it to work in a few spots in main lodge. this is a trip to get away from the rat race & hustle bustle we live in daily. It was relaxing to say the least!!
Calvin
Calvin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2019
Perfect Jungle Lodge on the Moho River
We had an amazing time at the Cotton Tree Lodge. It is truly a one of a kind experience, a luxurious hideaway with adventures aplenty for all travelers - and the Moho River makes for a great swim (complete with a rope swing)! Iguanas, birds, howler monkeys and butterflies are easy to spot and the jungle trails a perfect for a quick walk. The lodge and grounds team were all very friendly and willing to take the time to talk about their culture, history and Belize. They made our trip exceptionally special. If you can make it, take the time to talk with Armando, he maintains the Lodge's garden where the grow much of the food you'll eat, about Mayan culture and traditional farming.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served family style and delicious every night, the Lodge team accommodates dietary restrictions and the onsite bar is an awesome pre-dinner hangout. We rented Kayaks for the day and went up river exploring our first day and second rode the Lodge's bicycles into Punta Gorda (about 13 miles). We went to the Market in Punta Gorda and stopped at the Cotton Tree Chocolate Factory (the dark cocoa with coffee nib = amazing).
Honestly our stay couldn't have been better, the location is amazing, the excursions exceptional and the crew that runs the Lodge are all wonderful. I hope we can come back often, this is a perfect place for romantic getaways, family adventure or a escape with best friends.
Chelsea
Chelsea, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2019
An amazing complex in the middle of nowhere. The cabins are beautiful and the staff is as nice as can be. I would suggest you bring a vehicle, otherwise you will always be in the middle of nowhere ;-). Hot and cold running water, all the toiletries, mosquito netting, and very comfortable beds. No TV or free Wifi. Caters to a wealthier class of people than myself, but the stay was definitely a worthwhile experience.
B.W.Holmes
B.W.Holmes, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 4, 2019
The property is beautiful but very remote. Our Cabana on the River was awesome however.......
Anyone who stays here needs to understand that there are NO other options for food or entertainment without traveling a considerable distance, 45 minute drive to Punta Gorda or 2 1/2 hours to Placencia.
I wish I would have rented a car as you are 100% reliant on the Lodge for transportation and the only way to leave the property is on an excursion or try to catch a ride to Punta Gorda if they are picking up or dropping people off at the Airport. We did this to get some needed supplies from a local store.
Meals are served family style or buffet and there are no menu choices. Meals were heavy on the carbs and vegetable side with TINY portions of seafood, chicken or pork.
They do not have a store on site to purchase any toiletries,snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, etc...BRING EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO HAVE FOR YOUR STAY.
Most excursions take 1 1/2 hours to reach so two thirds of the time is spent riding in a vehicle. The Blue Creek Cave excursion was amazing, Nimli Punit/Tubing, the Sunset Cruise was ok. We got rained out on snorkeling but heard from others that went that they had fun.