Name: Drift Inn Cayo
Address: Aguada street, Santa Elena, Belize, Santa Elena, Cayo District, Belize
Rating: 8.43

Guest reviews

8.4

Very good

Based on 83 verified reviews

What guests think

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At Drift Inn Cayo, travelers frequently praise the friendly, welcoming staff, lively on-site vibe with pool, bar and music, and generally good value near San Ignacio, while noting recurring traffic noise, occasional maintenance issues, and inconsistent dining or service experiences.

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10

Heather

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn is small, quiet, and comfortable. The cats and dog on the property brought me smiles and the braver/friendlier cat was a lot of fun. The small pond attracts beautiful wildlife including my first tiger heron! I felt safe, had hot showers, and slept well. I wished the kitchen was serving but it was off-season and I found delicious food in town. Having a rental car made it easy to get to downtown and explore.

10

LESLIE

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was helpful and the room were clean and comfortable

8

Rick

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great facility - I must say, however, one member of the cleaning staff is quite rude if you are showering when she wants to clean and go home and one member of "security" (the new guy), does not have a sniff about his job responsability. Nor does he care. He locks the access door through the lobby, making you walk around to the exit gate - which he leaves unlocked - so that he does not have to lift his head from his phone. First hand experiencing both signs of neglect of responsabilities.

10

Joshua

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I absolutely loved my stay at the Drift Inn in Cayo. Bike rental was cheap and convenient, though I wish they had bike locks. Air conditioning was so nice to have. Great atmosphere, live music and karaoke on weekends, staff were all very social and welcoming. Made me feel right at home. Their restaurant also had some of the best food I’ve had in all of Belize. If you like Belizean culture, sometimes they have the Garifuna Collective play a concert, sadly I missed it! I would recommend this place for solo travelers, couples, or groups.

10

Karisa

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was good. No complaints

Aguada street, Santa Elena, Belize

Location

When you stay at Drift Inn Cayo in San Ignacio, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of San Ignacio Market and San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Macal River and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Belize River.

Macal River(1.4 miles)

San Ignacio Market(1.6 miles)

San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture(1.8 miles)

Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts(1.8 miles)

Belize River(1.9 miles)

Branch Mouth(2.1 miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 19:30

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 2.00 to 10.00 per person.

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of USD 55.00 per person (one-way). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

The hotel is located on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of San Ignacio Market and San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture. It is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Macal River and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Belize River.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available with 24-hour access. The pool is seasonal.

Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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