About Black Orchid Resort
Black Orchid Resort is an eco-friendly lodge along the Belize River near Belize City featuring free breakfast, a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and full spa.
Non-smoking, uniquely-decorated guest rooms are air-conditioned and feature a balcony and kitchenette. Other amenities include cable television, premium bedding, complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer.
A lazy river and rooftop terrace are great places to relax. Free bicycle rentals, airport shuttle, massage services, complimentary Wi-Fi, a tour desk, laundry facilities, childcare services, gift shop and free parking are available.
The on-site restaurant features both local and international fine dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service is available and coffee and tea is served in the lobby throughout the day.
Guests have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of outdoor activities including fishing, canoeing, hiking, horse riding and snorkeling. Community Baboon Sanctuary, Cucumber Beach, Tourism Village and Museum of Belize are nearby.
Positive Reviews
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Beautiful, Newly-renovated Property
Guests reported being surprised by the upgrades and renovations recently done at Black Orchid. Beautiful artwork adorns walls and corridors, all areas are clean and tastefully-decorated and the outside grounds and pool area are beautiful and w
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The Best of Both Worlds
The location makes for an excellent launching point for exploring Belize and it combines a rural, natural setting with a safe, central location that is not too far from the city. Guests reported that wildlife, such as monkeys and a variety of bird s
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Delicious, Excellent-quality Meals
All meals served at the resort are tasty and well-prepared with lots of options to choose from. Restaurant staff are friendly and helpful in assisting guests in deciding what to get and if you have to leave before breakfast in the morning, they will give
Negative Reviews
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Rooms are not as Expected
Guests reported that the rooms at Black Orchid aren't as they expected. They aren't very luxurious as they were led to believe, the bathrooms are small and they have many issues including a lack of hot water and water pressure in the shower, cracked
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The Pool and Surrounding Area is Unkempt
The resort needs a lot of work as the exterior of the building is old and run-down looking, the grounds are not always well-kept and the swimming pool water is green and dirty looking.
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The Walls are Very Thin
Due to the walls being so thin, guests reported that they could hear every sound made outside the rooms. Some of the noise sources include toilets flushing in nearby rooms, doors opening and closing, car doors slamming outside, people walking in the corri