Sun Creek Lodge

Sun Creek Lodge provides a rustic get away in the jungles of southern Belize. Family run, the place is beautifully set. I stayed in the Parrot cabana, which was airy and nicely furnished with multiple beds, table and chairs, a fridge, and a coffee maker. Electrical outlets were limited, so a large party would need to share. Breakfast is included with the stay and was excellent. Other meals can be arranged by request. Wifi coverage in the cabana was spotty, but is good in the main lodge. Each cabana has outdoor bathrooms and showers, which are a bit different and may not appeal to some. They were more than adequate for my needs. Sun Creek is right off the Southwest Highway and easy to find with good signage. You do get highway noise until about 8:00pm. More irritating are the neighbors barking dogs and crowing roosters, but that's par for the course in Belize. There is no A/C in the lodging. The Parrot had no ceiling fan, but did have a floor fan. As I said, this is more rustic and that's the intent. The location is excellent for visiting Punta Gorda, Lubaantun, Nim Li Punit, and other local attractions. The family and staff was courteous and helpful with lots of information about local sites and activities. I had a very pleasant stay and would stay here again.

Our cabana was really lovely and slept 5 of us comfortably. Breakfast was so delicious! Even my picky kids enjoyed the fresh fruit and eggs and pancakes. They were able to accomodate my Gluten Free diet, and there were cold drinks available round the clock at the Main House. Very Family Friendly, as this property is also family owned and operated! My children enjoyed being able to explore and to "help"- everyone was so nice and really genuinely treated us as welcome guests more than customers. We had some issues booking the wrong days to visit my brother in PG and Sun Creek was gracious about letting us change dates. The property is beautiful, we very much enjoyed learning more about the local flora and fauna... I saw on our last day that tours could be arranged for a fee- I would recommend taking one, just based on our talks with Thomas, I know it would be very educational and fun! I'm sorry I didn't sign us up for one. We had a little issue with our water getting turned off, and it was fixed by putting us on the well- so we didn't have to live without for very long. We had an open air outdoor bathroom (fully plumbed!) definitely a uniquely pleasureable experience to shower out of doors. I want one at home now, too! We had a little bit of an adventure trying to find our way after sunset on arrival. I recommend coming in by the light of day the first time! Luckily, everyone is friendly and helpful- so we went back to the main road and asked at the Cool Place- and a nice gentleman on a bicycle showed us to our turn off. We had mosquito netting on every bed, a small fridge and a coffee maker with coffee and filters in our room. Our porch had a hammock and couch and coffee table. The cabana was screened- which our kiddos discovered was even between the roof and the loft floor! The little adorable bats were happy to hang outside of them- which we liked as they help keep bugs under control! We saw birds, there were cows, dogs, lizards, and at least one frog eating snake- so many beautiful plants, trees, flowers! If they had had the availability we would have certainly wanted to stay longer! I even forgot some items and they saved them so I could return before we left the district! Definitely recommend!

These cozy cabins in the beautiful Toledo District in southern Belize are certainly worth to consider for anybody who loves a natural get-away. Thomas and Marisa and their children were wonderful hosts, and make every guest feel very welcome. Sun Creek Lodge is located not too far from several waterfalls, caves and Mayan archeological sites, as well as a 20 minutes drive from the small coastal town of Punta Gorda. For food options we certainly recommend to get breakfast at Sun Creek Lodge. Marisa makes the best German breakfast rolls (Brötchen) you can find in Belize, just amazing. For lunch or supper you can check Southern Eats, which is like a 5 minutes drive from the lodge. They serve excellent authentic Belizean cuisine, or you can drive to Punta Gorda and get a super-nice woodoven pizza from Cenaida's Seaside Café.

Marisa and Thomas are not just wonderful and very knowledgeable (about the region, country, sites, restaurants, etc) hosts, but created an immensely charming hotel with cabanas in the forest (for a great price too) in the interesting and fascinating Toledo region, and just a short (20 min) drive to Punta Gorda. Sun Creek was definitely the lodging highlight of my visit to Belize.

Nice rooms, love the trees, birds and clean atmosphere. I had a nice conversation with the owner, who is a humble and down to earth guy. The facilities are well kept and in proper working condition. All spaces are clean and orderly. I left feeling rejuvenated and at peace.

My wife and I just had a wonderful stay (4 nights) at the sun creek lodge. Thomas, Marisa and their 2 children are very nice, considerate and warm : they made us feel not just welcome but 'at home'. The amenities are very good and yet the place has those 'jungle vibes'. The cabins are large and comfy, spread throughout the vast garden; they have large open windows which make you feel as if you were sleeping under the trees. Good to know : Thomas can organize hikes and visits in the area. He is passionate about his environment (a passion and knowledge he is happy to share with his guests). We did one hike : it was definitely one of the highlights of our vacation. We will be back!