Villa Cayo

Our stay at Villa Cayo was nothing short of fantastic. I would go so far as to say it is the best accommodation option in Santa Elena. From the breathtaking views to the immaculate interior of the villas, every aspect exceeded our expectations. Marlon was the first member of the Villa Cayo team that we met, and what warm welcome he gave us! Beyond his kindness, he thoroughly impressed us with his profound knowledge of Belize and its history. Marlon knows the country inside and out, and I would highly recommend booking a tour with him—it is a must! His knowledge and passion is unparalleled. We asked him a million and one questions about Mayan civilization, Belizean history, culture, and more, and he had an answer for each one. Honestly, my biggest regret from our trip was not spending more time with Marlon. He's truly awesome and we are planing to return just to explore more with him! Special thanks as well to Luis for ensuring our stay was flawless. His attention to detail and commitment to guest satisfaction were evident throughout our time at Villa Cayo. He made us the best breakfast, and was quick to respond to our emails/WhatsApps. Luis ensured we were safe no matter where we were. He connected us with Mr. G, which made transportation to/from town for dinner or the grocery store a breeze. We were so happy staying at Villa Cayo, which is peaceful, quiet, and truly a slice of heaven in Santa Elena. We woke up every morning to have coffee with the birds and watched sunset every evening after a day of adventure. The beds were comfortable, everything was new and clean, there was AC, the shower was awesome (hot & great pressure), and the little touches in the villa made it special. If you're looking for a perfect blend of comfort, hospitality, and jungle in Belize, Villa Cayo is the place to be!

We loved it here. We were in contact with the owner, Virginia, prior to our arrival - when we asked for tips on how to arrange excursions she offered to put together a tailored itinerary. We had one activity that we wanted to do that wasn't on the first version of the itinerary, but Virginia worked it in and sent us back a revised version. It was amazing. Part of what she arranged for us was transportation to and from the airport (our opinion would be that you should not rent a car). The villa was a free standing building (no shared walls) with a complete kitchen (stove, fridge, microwave) with everything you need to cook a meal. Coffee was also provided in our room. Of all of the villas on the property, our view was probably the most limited, but we LOVED it anyways. We slept with the curtains pulled back at night and woke to sunrays on the trees outside. There were two chairs and a table right outside of our door where we sat to watch the sunset. Virginia made our stay completely hassle free. We interacted with Edgar a lot. He was great and was our tour guide for Xunantunich. Luis made us breakfast in the mornings, and Rose and Blanca made our room comfy and clean.

This was a great choice for us as we wanted a place that could serve as a hub for a few weeks while exploring the area. Our modern casita was well equipped and comfortable with a spectacular view of the mountains and river valley. We were able to cook our own meals while being conveniently close to San Ignacio. On top of that, the housekeeping services were excellent.

I had the best time staying at Villa Cayo! We stayed in Villa 4 and had the most beautiful views of the mountain side. The property is 10 minute drive to most restaurants in the city and we enjoyed the breakfast provided by the Villa Cayo team. We look forward to returning!

My husband & I travel a lot, & Villa Cayo is absolutely one of our favorite accommodations ever. Our comfortable king sized bed faced beautiful ceiling to floor bay windows that looked out into the jungle. The kitchen was perfectly appointed, & we cooked many meals there. The decorations & extensive woodwork were just stunning. Our granddaughter joined us for 11 days of our 2 1/2 weeks there, & she had a gorgeous villa that looked out to amazing sunsets. She loved her private spot. Virginia & Ken were kind, thoughtful, & very professional. She arranged a day trip to Tikal in Guatamala, & also the ATM cave, both with pickup at our villas. All this, & we were just 2 miles out of town…but it seemed we were miles from everything…so peaceful & lovely. Thank you Virginia & Ken for providing wonderful memories of Belize & Villa Cayo.

We originally booked this place for 4 nights, but extended our stay to 6 nights. We loved everything about the place. Great views from the hilltop location. Owners Virginia and Ken were very helpful, providing information about the area and booking tours. We stayed 4 nights in the top floor unit. This unit gives you a 360 degree view of the area. I loved the outdoor kitchen which allowed you to cook even in the rain as it had a roof over it. The last two nights we stayed in one of the four cottages that had a nice view of the town in the distance and great sunsets. Both accommodations were spotlessly clean and had all the amenities you need. If we returned to the area, this would be our choice to stay. We loved everything about it.