Ka'ana Resort describes itself as a luxe adventure outpost in western Belize, and it fits that description well. It sits at Mile 69 1/4 on the George Price Highway in the San Ignacio area of the Cayo District, next to the Xunantunich Maya temple, which makes it one of the most convenient bases for the ruins, the ATM cave and cave tubing. Accommodation ranges from rooms and suites to one-, two- and three-bedroom Signature Villas. Dining is built around the resort's organic gardens, with La Ceiba restaurant, Wallace Bar, private dining, a Chef's Table and fire-feast experiences. The Ool Spa offers treatments using organic botanicals and traditional Maya techniques, and an outdoor pool provides relief after a day in the jungle.
Location and getting around: Cayo is inland, in the hills near the Guatemalan border, and the drive from Belize City takes roughly one to two hours depending on traffic. The resort sits next to the Xunantunich temple, and San Ignacio town, with its restaurants, market and tour operators, is a short drive away. Most guests hire a driver, join a tour or rent a car. If you are coming from Ambergris Caye, take a short flight or water taxi to Belize City and arrange a transfer to the resort.
The rooms: standard rooms and suites suit couples and solo travellers, while the Signature Villas, with one to three bedrooms, suit families and groups. The resort leans into its setting, with gardens, jungle views and an adventure-lodge style, so expect a more natural, quieter atmosphere than a beach resort. Ask about suite categories if you want a private terrace or more space.
Who it suits: travellers who want a comfortable, upscale base in Cayo to do the ATM cave, Xunantunich, cave tubing and local Maya sites without a long daily drive. It works well as the second half of a Belize trip, after a few days on the cayes. Good to know: the setting is rural, so mosquitoes and humidity come with the territory, and the best months for caving and river activities are the drier ones from roughly February to May. Food is a highlight, with the garden-to-table programme and the Chef's Table worth booking ahead. Tours of Xunantunich, ATM cave and the surrounding area can be arranged through the resort or independently.
Why stay here
- ✓Beside the Xunantunich temple
- ✓Rooms, suites and Signature Villas
- ✓La Ceiba restaurant
- ✓Garden-to-table dining
- ✓Wallace Bar
- ✓Ool Spa
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Tours of caves and ruins
Good questions
Where is Ka'ana Resort?+
It is at Mile 69 1/4 on the George Price Highway in San Ignacio, Cayo District, next to the Xunantunich Maya temple.
What room types does it offer?+
Rooms, suites and one-, two- and three-bedroom Signature Villas. Villas suit families and groups.
Can I visit the ATM cave from the resort?+
Yes, Cayo is the base for the ATM cave, Xunantunich and cave tubing, and the resort can help arrange tours. You can also book independently.
