Ek Tun stands out as one of the most memorable places I have ever stayed. The two cottages are very well spaced so you have a complete
sense of privacy. Phyllis is a truly great host, you couldn't ask for
better. Highly recommended.

Athough it is very beautiful there, there is no electricity what so ever. You may find this as a good thing, once you are there you will not. It's not just getting away from TV and computer. It means no light, no reading, no cold drinks, no food if your hungry between your two meals. At 5PM it is pitch black, that means there is absolutely nothing to do after that and you cant really leave because you would have to wake up the caretakers to take you over the river. Bringing you never mind your luggage and belonging from the road to your cabana is absolute hell. The food is great unless you are picky in the least because thats about how exotic it gets. The cabanas do not have any fans or anything so if it is a hot day, have fun sleeping. In the Cabanas there are 100's of spiders and spider webs. They live in the straw roof so unless you are totally in love with spiders i would reccomend not staying here. There is also a tarantula that lives outside one of the cabanas. The mosquitoes are rediculous. The activites around that area are very good but you can do them without staying in hell. All in all unless your a very outdoorsy type i would suggest otherwise.

It is true Ek Tun is not for everyone but I believe most of us would benefit from a stay here. You may need to be a little flexible just because not everything in the jungle can happen just as you planned but that is part of the charm. There is no rush just a sense of peace. It is a great place to escape for a time, forget about your world back home. The staff was fantastic, cottages were clean and comfortable and the food was by far the best we had in Belize. Even though Ek Tun is away from everything, it is still easy to do day trips to many great spots in and around San Ignacio.

My husband and I stayed at Ek' Tun for the last four days of our honeymoon in Belize. It was everything we hoped for and more!

Driving to Ek' Tun from San Ignacio, we followed the directions to the lodge driving through citrus groves, cattle farms, and teak plantations to a spot by the river (near a few waterfalls) where we parked our car and where Phyllis, the warm inn keeper, picked us up to take us across the river to the lodge.

There are two cottages on this breathtakingly property. The one we stayed in was furnished with furniture beautifully handmade by the innkeeper herself using wood from her property. Pieces of Mayan pottery, found in a cave behind the cottage, lined shelves on the wall. The thatched roof and screened windows made us feel like part of the jungle while keep enough critters out to make us feel comfortable and safe. There is no electricity in the guest cottages, so every night around 4 o'clock the kerosene lanterns are lit and cast a luminous glow. It was so secluded and romantic. The perfect honeymoon hideaway.

A short walk from our cottage, there is an amazing natural pool where Phyllis somehow channeled a waterfall to flow into a wading pool that looks like a tropical oasis.

Phyllis was so gracious and welcoming it truly felt like we were guests in her home. The food was exceptional (I believe I suggested she make a cookbook after nearly every meal). She cooked Belizean and international cuisine. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Phyllis ate with us every night and the easy, intelligent conversation made us feel like each night we were having dinner with an old friend.

I recommend Ek' Tun without reservation. It was a once in a lifetime experience.