The fact that there is only one food option and it is very expensive. The lodge will charge you $40 USD for a one way trip to town.

The grounds at the lodger were beautiful! We enjoyed the activities that we were able to book through Sweet Songs, and all of the staff were friendly. Rita was the best bartender!

Stayed in June 2024

Sweet songs jungle lodge is in the middle of the jungle and yet is classy and has all the amenities to make your stay a great one. We enjoyed floating on the river and relaxing at the pool. The food is excellent and wildlife is abundant. We have spotted tucans outside our room. We recommend to take a guided tour of the botanical gardens nearby.

Stayed in May 2024

I didn’t like the room that we were first given too much since it was small and didn’t have the facilities for 4 persons.

Since we are a family of 4 we booked a room with two double beds. The room was quite small and there was only room for two people to sit on the porch. Since renovation was being done to the room next to us and my husband complained about the noise we were upgraded to the garden cottage. I wasn’t too excited about the room but the garden cottage was fantastic for us as a family. The grounds of the resort are stunning and having the choice of swimming in the pool or tubing on the river was luxury. We loved the wildlife around the lodge.

Stayed in April 2024

You could easily stay on the property and do the tours but we wanted to be a bit more independent. For this reason the location was tough. The hill up to the property is not easy with a rental car. Also, the pricing was high for tours and the food. For this reason, we did a lot on our own.

This is a beautiful property that is well-maintained. You feel like you are living among the birds and howler monkeys. The pool area was very nice and the treehouse dining room was a lot of fun. The staff was outstanding and so friendly.

Stayed in April 2024

There were lots of kids…..but, obviously, unless we book an adult only, it’s hard to avoid. Totally understand why, but that’s our only gripe. If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, just know that.

I love that it was deep in the jungle, we saw and heard so many birds and other animals. We actually were able to see the howler monkeys and were woken up by them at four in the morning one night with their loud sounds, but it was awesome!!!

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing nature, gorgeous room, tree lounge thing, infinity pool, great food, toucans

Stayed in February 2024

Swimming pool a great addition. Excellent meals, pleasant and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing! We wished we had more time to relax and take a couple more tours. It was absolutely perfect.

We loved how friendly and nice the staff were. Exceptional hospitality. The food was amazing, fresh, and a farm-to-table menu. The cocktails are delicious! Derby made just the most wonderful drinks poolside. I can not get over how much I loved the wildlife interaction at the lodge. The double casita was comfortable and we appreciated the AC. I loved the shower and how rustic the amenities are. We loved the tours arranged through the lodge: 5 star quality guides and everything felt so safe and comfortable from start to finish. We can not wait to go back to do more. We sat on the patio every morning and drank coffee and listened to the birds. I loved the pool and how relaxing the whole space was. It is quiet and the perfect place for a couple to relax. We did not stay in a treehouse, but they looked amazing. The beach space is beautiful and we took a canoe one day up the river which was serene. Overall, I can not say enough good things about this lodge. They have a philanthropy program and donate 5 BZD per night per room booked to a different program every month. They truly value their staff and the staff are just the hardest working and nicest people.

Stayed in January 2024

NOTHING!

The pool was GREAT And the drinks at teh bar were too! We used the canoe and went across the river to the lodge and it too was wonderful!

Stayed in December 2023

Beautiful setting in the jungle, staff was extremely friendly, room was amazing one of my favorites ever.

Stayed in January 2024

I was in room 10 and the quality of the room did not reflect the price I paid.

I loved the location next to the river and in the jungle.

Stayed in December 2023

Casitas bathroom vanities a little worn out and could be refurbished

Beautiful, serene location and layout on a hill with walkways above the trees and excellent restaurant, food and service

Stayed in December 2023

The food at the restaurant was outrageously expensive, to the point that we ended up leaving the hotel to eat elsewhere. We later found out that the original owner (before Muy Ono took over) had the same menu at HALF of the price. They simply cannot charge 15 USD for a flour tortilla with cheese and beans, it's insulting. The staff are seriously underpaid. I find it really hypocritical of Muy Ono (the owner company) to praise themselves for doing "social work" by giving money to some charities and then pay their staff below the minimum wage and have them work long hours and more than 7 days straight.

The location is truly amazing, surrounded by forest, numerous species of birds and some visiting howler monkeys. The staff made the trip truly memorable, they were kind, polite, helpful and went out of their way to help.

Stayed in July 2023

The water pressure and temperature of the sink was fantastic... the shower... not so much.

Wow. The peace and serenity of Sweet Songs is unmatched. The grounds are exceptional and the uniqueness of each space is truly unparalleled. The service was impeccable from our arrival to departure. Carlos was so knowledgeable! We learned so much about the culture we were able to immerse ourselves in at Sweet Songs!

Stayed in July 2023

The bathroom in our room was a bit old, which made it feel somewhat unclean. (Tile grout and the walls) I also think a fan in the bathroom would be good. If you don't rent a car to eat elsewhere, you should probably do the all-inclusive meal package. The town of San Ignacio is about 30 minutes away by car. It costs $70 (USD) for the shuttle to San Ignacio and back. We only ate one meal in San Ignacio (and a few others on excursions). We loved our experience overall! ❤️

The grounds are gorgeous, and the staff are exceptional❤️. Everyone was so kind! My family and I loved the infinity pool and access to the river. We used the tubes and canoes available to explore the river, which was lovely! The food was delicious. Every meal we ate was very good and they offer generous portions. The ingredients are local, and the chef is very talented. Breakfast and lunch prices are quite reasonable. We were able to see some critters, which was so cool! We saw an agouti and a toucan, lots of big insects and lizards (There are also a couple of house cats roaming around which my kids loved!) It was an amazing experience and we really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed in July 2023

Food prices / no mini fridge to store food

Location

Stayed in July 2023

We were impressed with the staff’s hospitality, overall attentiveness to the details and personalization during our stay to make our daughter’s 21st birthday special! The pool views are amazing!

Stayed in July 2023

I believe we stayed in bungalow #8. The blinds were completely see through from the outside at night. We did not realize this until our 2nd night, so who knows what passerby's may have seen as we were completely unaware of this problem. Also, 2 of our adult children stayed in bungalow #6. When we checked in we were told there was no key available for this room, but they would get one for us by morning. Turns out the only way to lock the door from the inside is with a key. So for the first night our kids stayed in an unlocked room with a chair pushed up against the door. When we asked for the key again in the morning they still did't have a key, but they said not to worry about leaving the room unlocked because no one was going to go into their room. We had to take all of their valuables out of their room and lock them in our room when the left the resort for an all day excursion. They did have a key ready for us that evening. The restaurant food is mediocre at best. For the USA $25 price I was expecting more.

We absolutely loved the location. The surroundings were so beautiful and full of life. The nearby river with tubes and canoes provided by the lodge made for a lot of family fun, with exploring and jumping off rocks into the river. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The pool was clean and beautiful and the pool side bar was a bonus with a very friendly bar tender. The rooms and bedding were clean and comfortable and the air-conditioning worked well to keep us cool. The city center was a 20-30 minute drive on a dirt road part of the way and was very passable by an AWD car rain or shine. (I'd even say it's passable in a 2WD car) Our family really enjoyed playing and spending time together here.

Stayed in June 2023

They could have used some solar lights on the road path down to our bungalow 11. We would also suggest setting up a pool table, darts and some other outdoor activities on site for families in the building above the pool and on the surrounding grounds. the lodge is growing so this is not a criticism, just a suggestion.

Sweet Songs Lodge was beautiful! The property was just gorgeous and the staff were wonderful. They were extremely accommodating in every way.

Stayed in June 2023

a lot of steps

secluded, quiet and clean

Stayed in May 2023

nothing

beautiful location with a lot of wildlife

Stayed in May 2023

Staying at this property was like living on a movie set- the jungle background and wildlife were incredible and Toucans joined us for breakfast every morning. I didn’t even need mosquito repellant. The pool overlooking the treetops with howler monkeys was perfect after a full day of excursions along with the bar drinks and food with helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2023

The road to get to the Lodge is quite long and bumpy, it it could be resurfaced then it would make the Lodge perfect!

We couldn’t rate Sweet Songs highly enough! Everything was fantastic. First off the location is beautiful. Yes, it’s off a long and quite bumpy road but it’s totally worth it. The scenery and wildlife are incredible! It feels so peaceful within the Lodge. We stayed in a Casita which was also lovely. They had even laid out little petals across the bed when we arrived and we were given a welcome drink too. The food was also fantastic. Great options for breakfast and lunch, the dinner menu changed daily and they made great cocktails too. We saw no need to venture out of the Lodge as it had everything we needed food and drinks wise! Most importantly the staff were all so wonderful - they genuinely wanted you to enjoy your stay and went out of their way to help you, but in a relaxed and friendly manner. We can’t wait to come back here!

Stayed in May 2023

Even if we try, we cannot find anything at all we didn't like. We loved everything sooooo much! Everything was absolutely perfect!

We couldn't haven chosen better! The staff was so welcoming, we felt at home from the very first day!. All activities around are so amazing that it was hard to choose from the wide choise we were proposed at the reception. We learnt so much from the local people in few days than years in books. You definitely get the passion and the love for Belize from every person you talk to at the resort. Absolutely recommend the horse back riding tour at sunset and the caracol tour!

Stayed in April 2023