Located close to Five Sisters Falls, Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like horseback riding and hiking/biking at this lodge. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a Thai massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Located in Mountain Pine Ridge, Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola is in the mountains and on a river. Xunantunich Mayan Ruins and Caracol are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Five Sisters Falls and Rio on Pools. Thousand Foot Falls and Che Chem Ha are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, ziplining, and cave exploring. Visit our Mountain Pine Ridge travel guide
Located close to Rio on Pools, Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like horseback riding and hiking/biking at this lodge. Indulge in a body wrap, a Thai massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Beyond Green. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
Does Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola on Nov 5, 2026 start from $473, including 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.
Is Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola located?
This family-friendly Mountain Pine Ridge lodge is located on a river, 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Five Sisters Falls, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rio on Pools and Thousand Foot Falls. Xunantunich Mayan Ruins and Caracol are also within 32 mi (52 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Blancaneaux Lodge by Francis Ford Coppola Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The entire property is incredible. From our visit to the farm, hikes through the rainforest, tubing and dining we had an incredible experience that we will never forget.
It’s a beautiful property and the staff made every effort to make our stay super comfortable, warm, and relaxing. Our villa was so cozy and we had the most fun time on the deck.The river flowing right next to us was just a treat and the hot pool was our favorite ! I highly recommend a getaway at Blancaneaux
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Tiffany
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was excellent, welcoming and engaging. The property was well upkept and the food was wonderful.
Warning, there are a lot of steps.
Professional management and highly qualified stuff. Food is wonderful, location is perfect to visit the different parts of Belize with their greatly informed team.
This is the most amazing place I've stayed at. The ENTIRE staff was terrific from begging to end. My wife had the best massage she's ever had. The food was great and the atmosphere was peaceful and quiet. If I could give more stars I would. Be ready to unplug from the world and enjoy your surroundings. So much to do and see. I will be recommending this property to everyone one I know. My wife and I were making plans to come back before we even left.
All of the staff, be they front desk receptionist, servers, hired guides, grounds keepers, stable hands or gardeners could not be more accommodating, welcoming, friendly, proactive, or efficient. The accommodations were as beautiful as they were comfortable, and they fit perfectly into the natural surroundings.
This is an experience of a lifetime! A must if you are into true elegant adventure Blancaneaux is a must. The staff are the secret to this magnificent lodge. They are kind, attentive and proud to work in this amazing hide away in Belize. I recommend highly!!!
I don't typically write reviews but I have to hand it to the staff at the Blancaneaux Lodge. Flawless service, kind, friendly and helpful at all times, in every area of the resort. The place is truly magical, and their incredible staff are the secret sauce. The property is top notch, but warm and authentic, not ostentatious or showy. My family felt immediately at home. THANK YOU!
Our stay at Blancaneux was wonderful! From the moment we arrived, we were met with incredible hospitality. We went with our two adult children in their twenties. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. Food was amazing. Best continental breakfast we have ever had. Farm to table dining experience was top notch. Fantastic diversity of dining experiences and great activities without leaving the resort. Bird watching, river tubing, horseback riding, hiking to a waterfall with a gorgeous huge swimming hole, all from our villa! Absolutely recommend to anyone looking for high end eco lodging in Belize.
This place is amazing. We stayed for three nights before transferring to San Pedro, and I miss Blancaneaux! We transported by heli and when we were greeted by loving staff with horses and buggy, we were ecstatic!
All three restaurants are delicious and fun, and the bar staff is fantastic!
The property is insanely beautiful and I need to go back just to explore more. We did a couple activities/tours (and the front desk staff is so kind and helpful in arranging that and also so gracious when you mess it up haha), so we were off site half a day at a time, and there is so much more I want to see and do at Blancaneaux
We met a lot of cool people and made a lot of memories. This is one of the best overall experiences I’ve had while traveling. Thank you, new friends in BZ!
Awesome area resort is stunning and enjoyed all amenities. The road I am out is dirt and stone rutted for 15 miles and takes one hour. You can fly in and out kid there if you have the $$.
Food was mediocre to terrible
They couldn’t even make a decent pot of coffee in the morning. The lamb at dinner was like shoe soles and had to be returned. Considering that we were captive audience in this beautiful place, the food really ruined the experience.
This is a beautiful place to stay in the jungle near Belmopan. Service is fantastic - 5 types of mojitos and great food. Little secluded rooms that are very romantic. But beware of the road to get there - when we were there in June 2021 they were doing major works and it took much much longer than expected.
Simply one of the best hotel I’ve ever been to. Staff, service, food, the area, the views. Everything just perfect. The garden is so special, best dinner and best place. We simply loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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8/10 Good
Verified traveler
May 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property and food is excellent. They need to re-do all the stairs. They don't work and flow well. It is an easy correction but it is all wrong. Amazes me that Mr. Coppola being Italian failed on this when the Romans were the champions of roads and accesses. They set the standards for the next milleniums.
What a great experience this place was. The staff is wonderful, the room is stunning, beauty everywhere you look. Definitely worth the haul up the mountain, and plenty to do once you're up there!
We stayed as a family in a 2 bedroom villa overlooking the creek--the villas are massive and extremely comfortable and quaint. The location is unbelievable--by staying next to the creek/river, you wake up to the sound of the water--extremely soothing. The best part besides location is definitely the STAFF--the most amazing people we have ever met!
Although some people complain about bugs, we did not really experience any--all of the rooms have nets and the bathrooms have insect repellants--I think in the 5 days/4 nights we got maybe 2 mosquito bites between the 3 of us. We did wear a lot of bug spray (which is actually provided for free by the pool if you forget). The pool is great by the way and a relaxing way to spend an afternoon.
We visited the lodge for my husband's 50th birthday. I was looking for a place to relax and be pampered and we were not disappointed. There were no pictures that give justice to the cabanas and the sheer beauty of our surrounding. At night time, the smell of the sweet grass permeates the cabanas and is the most awesome smell! The service and food were excellent! Our only complaint was that we should have planned to stay longer. This was a complete surprise trip for my husband (he didn't know where we were going until we arrived at the lodge). By the second day, he wanted for us to start planning a return trip with other couples. We definitely plan on returning to combine our stay with Turtle Inn and La Lancha.