Copal Tree Lodge a Muy'Ono Resort

We had an amazing stay at Copal Tree. The service is first rate; they make you feel like family. Everyone is warm and friendly. The Lodge is beautiful, well maintained and clean. A shout out to Cynthia our server at dinner, she was amazing and so friendly and attentive. If you have time, take the sunset cruise in the river, it’s gorgeous! If you are there to see birds, you must ask for Desmond!! He knows all the best birding spots in the area and is so personable and friendly. He truly elevated our experience!

My wife and I spent the first half of our honeymoon at Copal Tree Lodge in June 2025. This place feels like the Holy Grail of jungle getaways in that it feels hidden in the rainforest but provides a more life-giving experiences than any other luxury establishment we've encountered in Europe or the Americas. Everything from surrounding gardens and farms to the architecture, people, and excursions teem with life, passion, and sustainability. From day one, the management staff Nestor and Karen made sure we were taken care of after a difficult start and set the tone of a personalized journey instead of just a vacation. Then we were absolutely floored by the Guides: Desmond, Martin, and Elon. Desmond was a Renaissance man and conservationist guiding us through (1) birdwatching and photography across the property, (2) the local organic rum distillery process, (3) snorkeling and spearfishing, and (4) the ecological history of all southern Belize. Martin was a true born storyteller walking us through (1) Mayan history, (2) Belizean governance, and (3) everything else you could hope to know about the country. Elon was a friend and shaman guiding us through (1) how to navigate the local trails, plants, and wildlife, (2) making us a tea from medicinal jungle plants to settle my stomach, and (3) tips from his upcoming book on medicinal jungle plants. The rest of the experience was fueled by our chief mixologist “Lucky” Ducky and the whole dining staff Rev, Mark, Ambro, and Marvin bringing warmth and personality to every meal. The food is all literally grown on-site and the rotating menu kept things interesting the whole week. Our days were spent waking up at sunrise to walk through the gardens, saying hi to the farmers, watching the birds before taking in an excursion and returning to a gorgeous private infinity pool at the top of the hill with a fruit cocktail and a cooling breeze to keep the bugs away. In summary Copal Tree Lodge is real sustainable tourism with everything from local organic farming to guided eco‑friendly tours, they’ve built a blueprint for how vacation resorts should operate at a sustainable scale staying rooted in local culture, mindful of the environment, and passionate about the people. It’s a masterclass in responsible tourism.

After our 50-day cruise in the Pacific Ocean, our experience was great. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and professional. It was truly a luxury eco lodge experience. The only thing I would recommend is having body lotion in the suites. This has been the only luxury hotel we have stayed at that doesn't provide that. The bed was excellent, comfortable, clean, and had a pleasant music ambience. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely recommend it. Be aware that it's a Jungle, so there will be many bugs. When going out, make sure to turn the outside lights off.

We had five couples come out to stay three nights at Copal Tree in Belize. very accommodating. was amazing and staff was very .com Gisele and Matt were some of our most favorites throughout our stay thank you so much for your great customer service and love Sean throughout our whole entire stay Thank you

Exceptional property! So beautiful to see the toucans and lister to the jungle sounds. We will return for sure!! The river canoe was fun. The chocolate making was very enjoyable.. the best part was the friendly staff! We were so pampered! Wonderful vacation!! Thank you Copal Tree!

This was our second honeymoon; every minute was paradise! Lovely staff, amazingly beautiful surroundings, incredible nature! Bungalow was perfect, and the food was delicious! We could not have been happier! We felt cared for in every aspect, and loved getting to know these wonderful humans. We learned so much about local flora and fauna and cultural traditions!