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Reviews of Drift Inn Cayo

Aguada street, 00000 Santa Elena, Belize

#2 of 2 hotels in Santa Elena

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Review score

Based on 100 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfectly Fine.Staff was friendly,rooms were very comfortable and a great location close to almost everything.Pool was also incredible. Would definitely be back when In Santa Elena

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy due to the road next to the hotel

    Nice pool and garden

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    7.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Highway noise

    Was not included

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    8.0
    Simple, clean & walkable to shops/stores.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee was terrible, and the mattresses were not overly comfortable. There were no hooks anywhere in the room to hang wet towels.

    The friendly dogs on the property, the size of the pool, the shared refrigerator and microwave, bottled water & tea in the morning.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location not the best, the restaurant is only open some days

    Nice staff, room and facilities were clean, good value for money

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in the room farthest from the office and had no wifi in the room.

    Great room, great restaurant, great courtyard and atmosphere. Very friendly people.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was not ideal. Quite loud music starting at 10am. We found the staff a bit unfriendly. You can’t cook your own food (the stove gave electric shocks).

    Nice little unit with fun games and good vibes – especially if the weather is nice.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2024

    8.0
    Reception makes you wait
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very loud AC, expensive food in the restaurant. The receptionist made me wait until the last minute of check-in start time. I was waiting for 3 hours while the dormitory was empty!

    Swimming pool, chill zone, good internet

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Great facilities—loved the pool and trampoline for the kids. Nice location in an interesting part of town. Not in Saint Ignacio, but it’s only a 30 min walk (5 min cab) to the touristy part. There are a few restaurants around if you don’t feel like going in. The hotel also has a good restaurant + bar.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    8.0
    Great getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared facilities could do with some work. How the owners spoke to their local staff (in public).

    Great getaway, secure and relaxing. Pool was the hero, and so was the restaurant.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm room was in need of some TLC. Air con unit was old and didn't work well

    Friendly staff, swimming pool, bar open til late, helpful with booking taxis and tours

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, very friendly and helpful employees!

    A great oasis to refresh & relax.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Solid accommodation, recommended for your stay in Cayo District
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is a bit lackadaisical, which is probably fine for belizean culture, but would be helpful to have more service.

    One of the best properties we’ve stayed at in belize! Clean, comfortable, and everything works well! Kids have a pool, lake, and games like foosball and air hockey to play. Close to Saritas ice cream and San Ignacio, as well as ATM cave.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    8.0
    No frills, but clean simple safe place to stay while by San Ignacio
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No safe in the room , noisy from being close to a road and a resident dog ( or there seemed to be a dog living upstairs w a lady) that would bark in the am and wake us up.

    Simple, convenient, reasonable , secure

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful relaxing evening re-connecting with a great friend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows could have been better. But we could always have brought our own as well.

    The location was perfect for our stay. The grounds were very well groomed and the staff was excellent. Loved the sitting area with comfy sofas and chairs.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Overall a good place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of mosquitos and the aircon was temperamental.

    The food, pool and location are great. Santa Elena was one of the nicest places we stayed in Belize. The room size also great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant service not great. Breakfast served only until 9am. Beds not very comfortable. Hot water for showers not available often.

    Pool and bar area were nice. Good vibe. Friendly staff. Good price for room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor breakfast

    Pool

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Location and pool great for families on limited budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inattention by property owner to breakfast requirements for children in our group. She was far too busy sharing her personal life journey with another guest to realize there was no milk left for cereal. Dog on property was a tripping hazard. I fell over dog in my way onto tile floor leading to wrist injury and bruising.

    Location was good for visiting nearby Mayan ruins.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice place for short stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Breakfast is very basic ( cereal, muffins, juice, tea, and coffee) and one day I went at 7.30 and it was gone, so you need to go very early by 6 - 6:30 -The location is a bit far -toilet seats are very small ( but I think this is common in Belize) -tried the dinner once and it wasn't very tasty ( but again it is common in Belize)

    -Clean rooms, pool -The rooms have big lockers -bathroom with hot showers You can go to Xunantunich by bus from there, get out and go left until the end of the road then right you will find a bus station to the right, take the bus to Benque (2.5 blz $) To go to Belize city by bus also go left then this time go left and wait at the bus stop across the street before the gas station (10 blz $)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive for the size of the room, I should have stayed in the dorm. Charging $15 us for just over 1 kg of laundry is ridiculous!

    Pool is great. Pond with many turtles.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    7.0
    Gnite and quiet location, great value
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant food wasn't great

    Nice and quiet location, great value.

    Stayed in November 2023

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