the black orchid resort, doug and his excellent staff provided me with the kind of vacation experience we all dream of. I was picked up at the airport in VIP style, and whisked to the beautiful riverside resort in an air conditioned van. at the resort my room was spotlessly clean , large and quiet. the pool and riverside bar... more

As 1st time visitors to Belize, we were so impressed staying at the Black Orchid Resort we are planning a return trip A.S.A.P. Doug & Karen Thompson and there staff helped make our stay that much more pleasant.The rooms and the grounds are very beautiful beside the Belize river. It was such a nice place to stay that we even... more

Doug Thompson, owner of the Black Orchid Resort, describes his small hotel as "a work in progress." I suggest that it has already reached masterpiece status. Located 20 minutes from the international airport, it is also convenient to so many popular sites in Belize: the Belize Zoo, the Mayan ruins at Altun Ha, the Community Baboon Sanctuary, cave tubing, etc.... more

I stayed at the Black Orchid Resort at the start and end of a two week cycling holiday. What a wonderful place. Large airy rooms with a large balcony. Bathrooms with good hot showers and with clean fluffy towels, replaced daily. There is also a laundry service. There is a pool and they have canoes that you can borrow a... more

My friend and I stayed at the Black Orchid for one night in February. We read that it was a good alternative to staying overnight in Belize City, and it was FABULOUS. Your room price includes complimentary airport pick-up, which is convenient. The grounds were beautiful - right on the Belize River (with free kayaks and canoes available to guests!),... more

My wife and I stayed here for a night in January of 2008, and really enjoyed it. The resort is located on the Belize River in Burrell Boom, a small town about a 20 minute drive from the airport. Every part of our stay there was enjoyable - the facility is very nice, the staff was wonderful. Everyone was friendly... more

The Black Orchid is everything a jungle resort should be, and more. Located right on the Belize River in the enchanting village of Burrell Boom, Black Orchid is owned and managed by a delightful Belizean couple, Doug and Karen, who will make sure your stay is perfect. The resort is small, welcoming, and totally in touch with nature. (They are... more

I have just returned from a 10 day stay at the Black Orchard Resort in Burell Boom in Belize -- and what an outstanding visit I had. Doug and Karen and all of their staff are delightful host, the location is stunning; beautiful, peaceful, unique and special, and the village of Burell Boom is a wonderful place to 'homebase' yourself... more

We had one night to spend in or near Belize City, and were very pleased with the Black Orchid Resort. It is in the village of Burrell Boom, about 10 miles north of the airport. The price of the room included transportation from the airport, and we were met promptly by a driver when we had our luggage. The resort... more