Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge
Lodge in Cayo District
1 queen bed
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this lodge
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a private pool and a refrigerator, as well as free WiFi and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include hypo-allergenic bedding, laundry facilities, a freezer, and a hair dryer.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Cayo District
Available Rooms
Garden Cottage
1 Queen • 388 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Estate Cottage
1 Queen • 452 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Fire Tower
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Valley View Villa, Deluxe
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Valley View Villa, Bedroom
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
What an incredible experience we had at Hidden Valley wilderness Lodge. From the moment we got there until the day that we had to leave, our Vacation was made amazing by the wonderful staff. Besides being absolutely beautiful there, the staff went above and beyond to make my wife and I have the most memorable anniversary ever. A couple of mentions…
Marving the tour Guide was absolutely incredible. Booking the tour through him was definitely worth it. He was very knowledgeable, patient and kind.
I highly recommend taking tours with him.
Kenny, our server was also incredible. Super friendly and very helpful during our stay there.
The food was absolutely incredible and we would love to go back just to have another bite of something on their menu. We will definitely Make it back there sometime. Five star rating throughout.
5.0 / 5.0
This resort is fantastic. The staff and service are honestly some of the best I have ever experienced. The food from renowned chef and staff was incredible. The property and grounds are beautiful, and our new villa was spectacular. Five star experience.
2.5 / 5.0
This place was amazing. The view of the wilderness was awesome. We stayed in the Firewatch villa and had a front row seat to various birds with a great view. We took a guided tour of the property and saw 4 waterfalls, a hawk and had a private lunch at the secret pool with another waterfall and hammock. The staff was amazing. Marvin gave us a lot of information on our tour as did Vion when he took us cave tubing. They arranged our transportation from the airport and to the ATM cave. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful with our daily itinerary. The food was delicious too and the servers were very friendly.
5.0 / 5.0
Phenomenal, beautiful, serene does not begin to describe Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge. If you’re a hiker, or someone that just loves nature, I highly recommend this destination.
2.5 / 5.0
Stunning hotel in the middle of know where but easily to access MaYan parks. Staff could not be more helpful and are a joy to spend time with. The Frie Tower is exquisite and superb views and facilities. The outside restaurant (Slate) is not to be missed with outstanding food and experiences.
5.0 / 5.0
Great staff, very loving and attentive.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing place in the middle of mountain pine ridge. Very adventurous place with so many beautiful sights. Just an amazing place from the staff to the food. Perfect 10/10
4.0 / 5.0
The property itself is lovely. 17,000 acres of gorgeous and diverse mix of pine forest and broadleaf jungle.
Well defined trails, waterfalls you’ve for sure seen in a famous photo shoot.
The resort itself is currently a repurposed large main house, surrounded by several smaller cottages. No central heating or a/c. All heated by wood burning fireplaces, although when we were there (January 2023) the wood was almost all too wet to burn.
The resort is scheduled to close March 2023 for a major renovation, and will likely be closed for more than a year at the very least.
No dangerous animals so be seen. We saw zero, in fact.
Almost no mosquitos, due to the altitude, but the noseeums are for real, and unstoppable.
The nightly cost of the current suites is high, but considering the exceptional service, and the gorgeous property, it’s probably reasonable. The excursions are lovely and probably charged at market rate, which were worth it because of Marvin, who is an incredible guide. Worth every penny.
But then, With no other on-site options, you also need to buy 3 meals per day, in USD, on the resort, and these are very good for the most part, but NOT cheap, and add up very fast, and we quickly began to resent this part.
The arranged transport to and from the airport was also not cheap at all. Could probably be found for half the price if privately arranged.
In the end, it cost about $800 CDN per day for 2 people, not including any alcohol (we don’t drink)
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely fantastic stay at Hidden Valley Inn. The property itself is amazing, with miles of trails to waterfalls, secret swimming pools, farm, mountain views and more. The staff was incredible - Estelle, Keith, Chris, Misael, Calvin, Loretta. Amazing!
5.0 / 5.0
Welcoming staff, gorgeous grounds, beautiful rooms in a remote 7000 acre preserve filled with trails, wildlifeu, birds and fauna. Quite a speuctacular place.
2.5 / 5.0
Everything about it was amazing except the weather was a bit too warm and there's no a/c there. We still really enjoyed our stay and hope to go back again.
1.3 / 5.0
Everything about it was amazing except the weather was a bit too warm and there's no a/c there. We still really enjoyed our stay and hope to go back again.
5.0 / 5.0
The Hidden Valley Inn is a great place to get away from it all, relax and just decompress. Situated in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, the Inn is quaint, quiet and totally amazing. The food is excellent, the accommodations are top notch and the staff extremely attentive. There are tons of things to see and do and all help make the Hidden valley inn the place to stay. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone.
5.0 / 5.0
The whole experience was amazing. The food, the rooms and the customer service was beyond perfect. The hike and the atmosphere was beautiful.
2.5 / 5.0
Wonderful property with amazing staff. This place is incredible!
1.3 / 5.0
Wonderful property with amazing staff. This place is incredible!
2.5 / 5.0
The whole experience was amazing. The food, the rooms and the customer service was beyond perfect. The hike and the atmosphere was beautiful.
5.0 / 5.0
Hidden Valley Inn was gorgeous- easy to find, but secluded. We hiked for hours without seeing anyone, and appreciated the advice from staff about where to hike and safety tips. The pools and waterfalls are worth a trip in themselves! The rooms/cottages were comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Room service and dinner service was great.
2.5 / 5.0
Hidden Valley Inn was gorgeous- easy to find, but secluded. We hiked for hours without seeing anyone, and appreciated the advice from staff about where to hike and safety tips. The pools and waterfalls are worth a trip in themselves! The rooms/cottages were comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Room service and dinner service was great.
2.5 / 5.0
The Lodge is lifted in a wonderful spot, especially for birders. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. If you're a birder, be sure to take a trip or two with Marvin. He is expert at finding birds and identifying them by sight and sound. The food was very good, though perhaps a bit expensive. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
The Lodge is lifted in a wonderful spot, especially for birders. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. If you're a birder, be sure to take a trip or two with Marvin. He is expert at finding birds and identifying them by sight and sound. The food was very good, though perhaps a bit expensive. Highly recommended.
2.5 / 5.0
It is beautiful property well maintained and food was good,only problem is the approach road is not good
5.0 / 5.0
Incredibly beautiful. So much to see on the 7200 acres. Abundant wildlife . Pine forest and broadleaf jungle. Jaguar Reserve. Waterfalls everywhere. Could not believe what we were seeing. Made it hard to travel off the property to see other sites.
Staff was wonderful. Ofelia ,Marissa
Jaime,Hector made us feel right at home.Really looked out for us. Accommodations exquisite. Food and drinks top shelf. Must return. Just scratched the surface in five days.
2.5 / 5.0
Incredibly beautiful. So much to see on the 7200 acres. Abundant wildlife . Pine forest and broadleaf jungle. Jaguar Reserve. Waterfalls everywhere. Could not believe what we were seeing. Made it hard to travel off the property to see other sites.Staff was wonderful. Ofelia ,MarissaJaime,Hector made us feel right at home.Really looked out for us. Accommodations exquisite. Food and drinks top shelf. Must return. Just scratched the surface in five days.
1.0 / 5.0
Hidden Valley Inn & Reserve is a small lodge with cottages that provides a high level of customer service. Expect friendly attention from all of the staff. I recommend visiting the butterfly falls and secret pools. Hiking in the area can be a little deceptive as the area is hilly and the humidity and heat can be high, so consider booking a ride with the lodge (or drive yourself) to the trail head. Mountain biking on the property is limited to the roads so don't expect any single track shredding; rather expect good cardio work outs. We also visited Caracol with the lodge guide. Not nearly as excavated as other ruins but not as busy either and you're already in the general area.We rented a jeep 4x4 from Crystal at the airport and drove. Had no problem what so ever but our weather was pretty dry. Very wet weather would be different as the the dirt roads to and around the lodge are pretty much packed clay.Gnats were a considerable bummer. The buggers would actually draw a little drop of blood. Take light weight long sleeves and pants.The room will need a little attention soon; new mattress, some grout work, but that's just a heads up to set your expectations, not really a knock on the lodge.Financially a shout out to Jamie, our happy and helpful front desk man and Marissa (sp? sorry!), our bartender who actually know who to make a real martini!
2.0 / 5.0
Hidden Valley Inn & Reserve is a small lodge with cottages that provides a high level of customer service. Expect friendly attention from all of the staff. I recommend visiting the butterfly falls and secret pools. Hiking in the area can be a little deceptive as the area is hilly and the humidity and heat can be high, so consider booking a ride with the lodge (or drive yourself) to the trail head. Mountain biking on the property is limited to the roads so don't expect any single track shredding; rather expect good cardio work outs. We also visited Caracol with the lodge guide. Not nearly as excavated as other ruins but not as busy either and you're already in the general area.
We rented a jeep 4x4 from Crystal at the airport and drove. Had no problem what so ever but our weather was pretty dry. Very wet weather would be different as the the dirt roads to and around the lodge are pretty much packed clay.
Gnats were a considerable bummer. The buggers would actually draw a little drop of blood. Take light weight long sleeves and pants.
The room will need a little attention soon; new mattress, some grout work, but that's just a heads up to set your expectations, not really a knock on the lodge.
Financially a shout out to Jamie, our happy and helpful front desk man and Marissa (sp? sorry!), our bartender who actually know who to make a real martini!
1.3 / 5.0
Absolutely wonderful place to stay! From the moment we walked in the door, everyone was welcoming. The food was excellent, the cabins were clean, comfortable and beautiful. It was amazing to wake up to the smell of pine trees and the sight of parrots.
2.5 / 5.0
Absolutely wonderful place to stay! From the moment we walked in the door, everyone was welcoming. The food was excellent, the cabins were clean, comfortable and beautiful. It was amazing to wake up to the smell of pine trees and the sight of parrots.
5.0 / 5.0
This place had everything we could have wanted. Perfect spot for those looking for some adventure by day and comfort by night. Unbelievable amenities and hospitality. Food was fantastic as well. We will definitely be staying again in the future!
2.5 / 5.0
We stayed at Hidden Valley for five days, after four days at the beach. We greatly enjoyed our stay - there is so much to do, with miles and miles of trails, waterfalls, ruins, etc. A good base for your activities in the region. We were plenty busy throughout the five days.
Rooms were nice, Wifi was good, as was food. Staff is friendly and helpful and provided guidance and tips on what to do. The GM Gladnys went the extra mile and had us cooked a special East African meal after hearing we had just moved away from Kenya - such a thoughtful touch.
Tips: Bring lots of bug spray and sunscreen; if you rent a car, you can do many of the excursions on your own rather than booking through the hotel; be an early riser (those birds are a natural alarm!). Bring binoculars to catch some great bird sightings.
1.3 / 5.0
We stayed at Hidden Valley for five days, after four days at the beach. We greatly enjoyed our stay - there is so much to do, with miles and miles of trails, waterfalls, ruins, etc. A good base for your activities in the region. We were plenty busy throughout the five days.Rooms were nice, Wifi was good, as was food. Staff is friendly and helpful and provided guidance and tips on what to do. The GM Gladnys went the extra mile and had us cooked a special East African meal after hearing we had just moved away from Kenya - such a thoughtful touch.Tips: Bring lots of bug spray and sunscreen; if you rent a car, you can do many of the excursions on your own rather than booking through the hotel; be an early riser (those birds are a natural alarm!). Bring binoculars to catch some great bird sightings.
1.3 / 5.0
The staff at hidden valley were amazing and made our vacation a dream. The property is overwhelmingly beautiful and a great place to hike
1.3 / 5.0
The staff at hidden valley were amazing and made our vacation a dream. The property is overwhelmingly beautiful and a great place to hike
2.5 / 5.0
The staff at hidden valley were amazing and made our vacation a dream. The property is overwhelmingly beautiful and a great place to hike
2.5 / 5.0
We had a great 3 night stay at Hidden Valley. The staff provides a great personalized experience, catering to any need and following through on their promises. The food was delicious. There is a good variety and the quality is high end.The property itself is beautiful. I highly recommend the property tour, which allows you to see as much as the reserve as possible. In one day we did the Cascade trail, Butterfly falls, Devils falls, Secret falls, and King Vulture lookout. Overall, highly recommended, especially if you love waterfalls!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great 3 night stay at Hidden Valley. The staff provides a great personalized experience, catering to any need and following through on their promises. The food was delicious. There is a good variety and the quality is high end.
The property itself is beautiful. I highly recommend the property tour, which allows you to see as much as the reserve as possible. In one day we did the Cascade trail, Butterfly falls, Devils falls, Secret falls, and King Vulture lookout.
Overall, highly recommended, especially if you love waterfalls!
1.3 / 5.0
Its hard to get to, but worth the trip! Amazing hiking trails for all levels, idyllic waterfalls and swimming holes, all exclusive to lodge guests. Youre not likely to share your space with anyone! A pleasant pool and hot tub for after hiking. Dining was superb! Plan on eating all your meals there since it is so remote. We purchased the meal plan to keep things simple. Masterful presentation. The menu was customized based on preferences gathered before arrival. Each staff person was friendly and helpful. The manager and his wife are delightful and ensure that everything is perfect. Other guests raved about the Spa and massage. Well check that out next time. Intimate, yet private. Cant wait to return. Spend at least three nights. Any shorter is to shortchange yourself!
2.5 / 5.0
It's hard to get to, but worth the trip! Amazing hiking trails for all levels, idyllic waterfalls and swimming holes, all exclusive to lodge guests. You're not likely to share your space with anyone! A pleasant pool and hot tub for after hiking. Dining was superb! Plan on eating all your meals there since it is so remote. We purchased the meal plan to keep things simple. Masterful presentation. The menu was customized based on preferences gathered before arrival. Each staff person was friendly and helpful. The manager and his wife are delightful and ensure that everything is perfect. Other guests raved about the Spa and massage. We'll check that out next time. Intimate, yet private. Can't wait to return. Spend at least three nights. Any shorter is to shortchange yourself!
1.0 / 5.0
Staff there were great including new management couple. The grounds NEED a lot of updating, pool was only four feet deep, with quite a few missing tiles, very dated. The new managing couple has a lot of work to get it up to par
1.0 / 5.0
Hidden Valley Inn is a gem. After a grueling drive to this remote location, you are greeted by a welcoming staff, glass of lemon grass tea and cool towel. The staff is fabulous, and each person calls you by name and strikes up conversation. The room was gorgeous and spacious. The main negative is that there is no air conditioning in the room. With temps in the 90s it was pretty hot and difficult to be in the room during the day. It did cool off at night, but was still difficult to sleep at first. The location in the Mountain Pine Ridge area is very special and with over 7000 acres of trails, waterfalls, lakes and creeks to explore you could easily just stay at the Inn and enjoy your time there. All trails are marked and the staff can come pick you up if you get tired or have any issues (they give you a 2 way radio for safety on the trails). Be sure to take a swim in the cool pool at Butterfly Falls - truly a spectacular location. One issue in this area is that pine beetles killed most of the large pine trees in 2000, leaving the landscape much more open (and hotter) than it used to be.Food at the restaurant was excellent.
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Cayo District?
The average price for a rental in Cayo District is £86 per night. This rental is £89 above the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy the water!
Is Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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