Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Maya jungle roost
Discreet garden pathways wind through the western Belize rainforest, where intimate casitas sit enveloped in dense tropical greenery.
“Ka’ana, a beloved luxury resort and spa just outside of town, is the place to stay.”
Where it shines
Notable
Dedicated housemen for private pool villas, attentive personalized hosting, and garden paths leading to secluded casitas.
Notable
Holistic treatments with Maya abdominal massages, organic botanical body scrubs, and a traditional outdoor temazcal steam lodge.
Notable
Guided expeditions to Xunantunich Maya ruins alongside hearth cooking classes and produce harvested from on-site organic gardens.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
It’s by some distance the most upscale lodging in the area, its seventeen rooms understated yet plush, and divided into four categories
“Rooms are decorated in earth tones, with textiles and design accents all locally crafted.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along the Western Highway in the Cayo District, ancient Xunantunich ruins and Actun Tunichil Muknal caves sit minutes away.
The rooms
Stand-alone casitas feature local hardwood furnishings, while secluded villas add private plunge pools and airy outdoor showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned loungers and a stone waterfall surround the central infinity pool, framed by the rainforest canopy.
The spa
Treatment rooms host holistic therapies and hot stone massages, alongside rituals in an outdoor temazcal steam lodge.
La Ceiba Restaurant
Dishes feature produce harvested daily from the two-acre organic garden, served beneath woven Maya baskets and pottery.
Upon stepping foot on this property, you know you have arrived somewhere special. The quietness of the jungle, the manner in which the buildings blend in with their surroundings...
At the table
The Wallace Bar pours garden-infused botanical cocktails and regional spirits under exposed ceiling beams.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.