A beautiful, peaceful hideaway on the banks of the Belize River. The property is spectacular! We saw so many birds flying around and iguanas basking in the sun. The resort is a traditional cabin style resort, and the lodge is very comfortable and welcoming. We stayed in the Dream Suite which was lovely; very clean, comfy bed & good water pressure (not to be taken for grated in Belize 😁). There are 2 pools which were also clean and quiet. The cabins are very well spaced to give everyone privacy. We spent a couple of hours canoeing up the river and walked along the hiking trails. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food is traditional Belizean fare, freshly cooked to order and delicious. We booked a shuttle ride to/ from the airport but after seeing the great new roads we would hire a car next time. The lodge is close to Belmopan and an easy drive to San Ignacio and it would be great to have the extra independence. We did the ATM Cave excursion booked through the resort which I highly recommend. They use Maya Walk for their tours and we were very impressed with them too. We are definitely planning a return visit. Thanks everyone!

This was by far our favourite accomodation during our three week trip of Yucatan (Mexico) & Belize. The lodge is beautifully located, atop a hill overlooking the lazily flowing Mopan river. The grounds are wonderful: just the right balance between the "encroaching" rain forest and a tastefully kept garden running down to the river bank. You can hear all kinds of wildlife around (especially during dawn and dusk), including howler monkeys in the distance. During our stay, we spotted hummingbirds, tucans, all sorts of other exotic birds and the inevitable iguanas and other lizards, as well as plenty of butterflies. However, we did not encounter any insects or spiders in our room or in the dining area. The cabins are stunning: spacious, nicely (and simply) furnished, with a terrace overlooking the valley or looking into the gardens. It is a wonderful experience to laze on the terrace and just let time and the river slowly float by while listening to the surrounding forest. The restaurant serves perfectly adequate fare – no haute cuisine, but absolutely worth looking forward to each day and reasonably priced. An extra word about service: everyone we encountered was extremely friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. All in all, Dream Valley is a special place. It's no all-out luxury resort, but it is a comfortable and very laid-back lodge where you'll wish you'd have booked more nights than you actually did.

We arrived at Dream Valley in Teakettle, Belize on a Thursday afternoon and right away we were greeted with warm smiles and rum punches by our amazing host, Tiana. The Rooms We were registered promptly and shown to our rooms by Jenny, who took the time to give us a little tour. The rooms were beautifully rustic and we could actually smell the sweet cedar. The beds were inviting as were the bathrooms. Each room had a wrap around veranda and a hammock. We were stunned by the view of the Belmopan river winding through the rainforest. Meals After a warm shower we walked back to the main house across the elevated wooden walkway flanked by hedges of blooming hibiscus and bougainvillea flowers. The view was grand, dining tables on the veranda surrounded by beautiful grounds of flowers and fruit trees, a lazy river, iguana sunning on a tree branches and chorus of bird song and howler monkeys in the distance. We were in heaven The chef indulged us with amazing meals; well plated and yuuuummmmmyyyy. Turns out this would be every single day, for breakfast and dinner. It didn't matter where we went, we ate breakfast daily sampling the flavors of Belize and we always returned for a Dream Valley dinner. We were never disappointed. The chef meant business. Security We always felt so safe with the security detail on the property, We could see they took their work seriously and patrolled the property ensuring all was well. We walked around the property at night without a care in the world...well except for the wildlife we imagined we might encounter. The Staff With the arrival of more family members, we asked for a family suite and were promptly attended to. Tiana arranged for all our stuff to be moved while we went about the business of sight seeing. Unfortunately, we preferred the views we originally had so yet again Tiana made the move happen. Jenny again provided a tour for the new comers. Throughout our stay the staff was professional, friendly, and efficient. We wanted for nothing. to David (security) Jenny, Anna, Vivi, Chef, Lucy and the always delightful Tiana, thank you for making our vacation the best so far. We will definitely return to Dream Valley.