Incredible place. The colorful cute cabins, the belizian river that flows through the property is really beautiful, I went there every day, the trails to the maya ruins are a great attraction, the food is great too! I traveled as a digital nomad and stayed for about a week. Was a real sanctuary, and Maddy and Justin and Bill created a beautiful place. Highly recommended!

Stayed in August 2025

The only thing I didn't like is that I didn't book longer!!! Lower Dover is perfection!!!

My mom and I stayed at Lower Dover without knowing much about the property and area. The price was great, so we went for it. WOW. As an outdoor enthusiast and lover of hidden gems, this spot couldn't have been more perfect. Maddy was a gem as well. Although I selfishly want to keep this spot a secret for my return visits, Maddy deserves all the recognition and more. She even created a Spotify playlist to explore the recently discovered ruins on her property on your own! I kept thinking how fortunate I was to be there. Can't wait to return!

Stayed in June 2025

Maddie was super lovely! Really helpful with any questions and her food was great! The best vegetarian food I have had in Belize. I was worried about how far away it was from San Ignacio but there is a bus stop near the property and that meant you could go and explore San Ignacio and the ruins surrounding it really easily. River and the ruins on the property are also great.

Stayed in April 2025

Excellent stay Maggie is awesome host goes above and beyond for anything you ask. Quite place with the best showers and toilets in Belize. Awesome Awesome place thank you. And the ruins are very special

Stayed in March 2025

Group dinner, Mayan ruins, swimming hole, host

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing place; genuine people, quality meals in a social setting, easy access to ATM Caves (you get in early). Can you ask for more as a traveler? Lower Dover property itself is also very interesting, a lot of history there, go and explore yourself!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing!

More like a home stay than a hostel! Beautiful sights, delicious shared meals, grounds to explore.

Stayed in January 2025

Lower Dover was a last minute surprise! Maddie is very welcoming, has excellent connections and helped us book outside tours and transportation and made us feel so welcome. Her property is incredible. We ate dinner and breakfast there and it was some of the best food in Belize! Also, her dogs are amazing

Stayed in January 2025

everything about my stay was amazing. the accommodation was nice and clean, the meals were great, and the staff even better. Maddy is super knowledgeable both about the premises, which have tons of history and are an excavation site in itself, and just generally.

Stayed in December 2024

A bit secluded, and if you’re traveling alone and want to do tours from here it can be a bit troublesome. With two or more it’s no problem though! Aline better arrange in San Ignacio.

Ecofriendly, shower runs on solar heated rainwater eg. Maddy goed beyond to make you comfortable and knowledgeable with her tour if the grounds! Food was amazing too.

Stayed in December 2024

Amazing space, awesome hosts and delicious meals. I couldn't have found a better spot to stay in Belize

Stayed in November 2024

The food was not bad, but felt pricey for what it was since you are stuck there. It’s difficult to leave without a car / waiting to see when the chicken bus comes.

Super unique place to stay! The grounds are awesome - swimming in the river and exploring the Mayan ruins. The owner created a podcast to guide you which was really helpful. Our room had hammocks in a fenced in patio which was perfect. Air conditioning worked well! Helped us organize an ATM and Caracol tour.

Stayed in April 2024

This a a very unusual and unique place to stay. The little cabin wasn't expensive, the restroom was outside in back, all very nice, clean and updated. Great location, excellent trails on a river with a swimming area. Beautiful jungle area where they are actually excavating a new Mayan ruin. You can go on a trail and look at what they have uncovered so far. Lots of animals on the property which give it a hobby farm feel. The host was driving hikers to the bus stop and being really helpful. They even had coffee ready in the kitchen early in the morning.The food was really good and the people working were really friendly. Everything was really clean, definitely a hidden gem. We went somewhere else for a few days and wished we would have stayed at Lower Dover!

Stayed in March 2024

Bed was very firm. Animals were nice to keep pests away but noisy, roosters stared at 3 am. When paying by Credit card a surcharge of 4.4% was applied to the whole bill.

Facilitis we excellent. People were friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner were avalible or you could cook. We had a rental so going for supplies was not an issue.

Stayed in April 2024

- All was amazing :) Definitely recommend!

- Amazing staff - Adorable and well kept bunkies - well maintained and cared for land & animals - Food and drink onsite - website and blog information (easy for travellers) - RUINS! With audio tour on Spotify - River locations to swim! - Animals

Stayed in April 2024

If you’re a light sleeper, bring ear plugs because the wildlife is noisy! All part of the experience of staying in the jungle though.

I had a great stay at Lower Dover. Dinner and breakfast were really good and nice to eat with other travellers. Really nice to go for walks in the jungle and swim in the river. All staff were very helpful. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed in April 2024

Ac is a tad bit warm and struggles to cool even with fans.

Off the path into the jungle area by a big flowing. River. True farm and camp feel.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing! Everything was charming! Maybe just a suggestion: you are in the jungle so bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper like me ;)

Omg I would have spend a week there! Such a nice, cozy, beautiful place in the nature to relax! The staff is lovely, you feel at home as soon as you get there! Our Aqua Cabana was wonderful wow!! 🤩

Stayed in March 2024

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Wonderful place in the middle of the jungle and surrounded by Mayan ruins. Very special! Where else can you find this? The staff is super friendly and helpful. It’s super clean. Amazing family diner en breakfast.

Stayed in March 2024

Some faucet handles and ceiling fans didn't work, but generally well maintained.

Great staff, very helpful, beautiful property with lots of places to wander and swim. Nice summer camp feel, sharing meals with other interesting travelers from many places.

Stayed in March 2024

The property is amazing, with trails to walk through the jungle, Mayan ruins, and a river and creek for swimming. The food was delicious and it was fun eating at a communal dinner table with other guests. I stayed in a cabin that was very comfortable and had a porch as well as a screened in area for relaxing. I met some wonderful people, both guests and staff. It is a very unique and special place and I would absolutely return!

Stayed in March 2024

Lower Dover is a gem in Belize! It is situated around the jungle and very close to the ATM caves. Maddy and her family are so welcoming, full of knowledge of the area and Belize, and the ruins that are being excavated on the property were cool to see. We stayed for a few days over Christmas and it was such a memorable experience!

Stayed in December 2023

Location is top tier, we get to go the sleep and wake in the jungle. There are many trails around the camp where you can hike, go for a swim or just discover the ruins. Staff is friendly and helpful (Maddy drove me back to the bus stop), food was tasty, there is hot and drinking water, beds are comfortable ! I highly recommend you to stop at Lower Dover, you won’t regret it :)

Stayed in February 2024

The Lower Dover Jungle Lodge is literally located on a Mayan site. When we approached it, immediately brought to mind the hippie era of the 60s and 70s. The cabins are colorful and the meals, communal-which we really enjoyed. It is owned and operated by an American geographer and his wife. They are very knowledgeable about the area and took the time to share a bit of it with us. They created walking paths throughout the site that someday will be excavated. Our room was amazing given the price and we were able to see canaries and parrots from it. The room was very clean and comfortable.

Stayed in February 2024