Banana Bank Lodge

Lodge
8.4
/10
Very Good
32 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Karel

10.0
/ 10
The property was beautiful. The rooms were huge and so unique. The staff were wonderful. We met the owner and that was indeed very special. We would definitely stay there again.

Stacy

10.0
/ 10
This was my favorite stay in Belize. Mr. Johns hospitality made this stay. I Will recommend this hidden gem to everyone that will visit Belize.

Marcia

10.0
/ 10
Beautiful grounds and nice clean rooms. Very interesting history. The dining service was good but rather expensive. Able to provide a shuttle to the airport
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Banana Bank - Mile 49 Western Hwy, Cayo District, Belize

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Near The Art Box
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Near The Art Box

Location


When you stay at Banana Bank Lodge in Belmopan, you'll be 4 minutes by foot from Belize River. This lodge is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Isidoro Beaton Stadium and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from St. Herman's Cave.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Belize River - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Isidoro Beaton Stadium - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
St. Herman's Cave - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
The Art Box - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Jaguar Paw - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Aguacate Lagoon Reserve - 12.9 km / 8 mi
96 Orchid Garden - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Belize Archives and Records Department - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
George Price Center for Peace and Development - 16 km / 10 mi
Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve - 22.8 km / 14.2 mi
Lower Dover - 29.5 km / 18.3 mi
Saint Herman's Cave - 29.7 km / 18.4 mi
Actun Tunichil Muknal Archaeological Reserve - 31.2 km / 19.4 mi
Guanacaste National Park - 32.3 km / 20.1 mi
Blue Hole National Park - 33.2 km / 20.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva) - 11.3 km / 7 mi
San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip) - 50.9 km / 31.6 mi
Philip S. W. Goldson Intl. Airport (BZE) - 82.7 km / 51.4 mi
Belize City (TZA-Belize City Municipal) - 87.6 km / 54.4 mi

Renovations


The following facilities are closed on Monday:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Facilities


Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Stop by the lodge's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Things to Do

  • Garden
  • Outdoor facilities

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting

Transportation

  • Airport transfer

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage

Sports and Recreations

  • Horse riding

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Banana Bank Lodge

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
13:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Pets Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 140.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 13:00 - 20:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Banana Bank Lodge
19
Another facilities in Banana Bank Lodge
Garden, Outdoor facilities, Banquet, Babysitting, Airport transfer

Frequently asked question in Banana Bank Lodge

What are available facilities at Banana Bank Lodge?
There are top facilites at Banana Bank Lodge such as Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Banana Bank Lodge?
The standard check-in time at Banana Bank Lodge is starting from 13:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Banana Bank Lodge provide breakfast?
Yes, Banana Bank Lodge provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Banana Bank Lodge?
Banana Bank Lodge is a 2.5-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Banana Bank Lodge?
Banana Bank Lodge has 19 rooms in total.
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8.4
Very Good
From 32 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

7.6

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Matthias
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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Friendly staff, great atmosphere. The horse riding was amazing! The owners are absolutely amazing. Dinner and breakfast are overpriced for what you get. The rooms are spacious and the design is fancy. Only thing is that it's a bit run-down and would benefit from some renovations.
Eric
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

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Beautiful property, lovely experience but also not what we expected. I would consider this more of a working ranch than a resort, as we felt like it's more setup for locals to Belmopan and cowboys than it is to the average traveler. Nice food, good overall value. Kind of a strange cowboy guy who apparently owns the property who was a little overly friendly to my girlfriend out of the blue. However seems that locals love him and have good things to say. If you're up for something a bit different would recommend this place, we picked it because it's much closer to the ATM cave hike than San Ignacio and also closer to Belize City. They have a caged jaguar on the premise which is cool and tons of horses. Although, even this we asked to reserve a ride, weeks in advance, we had to push to keep that reservation as they seemed to have forgotten about it. Also had a tarantula in our room which Carlos removed for us. Fun!
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Karel
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

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The property was beautiful. The rooms were huge and so unique. The staff were wonderful. We met the owner and that was indeed very special. We would definitely stay there again.
Timothy
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room booked was not available. No information was given. Had to move rooms but with hotel help. Friendly staff. Property itself was run down but grounds were fabulous. Wild animals in captivity including a ‘rescued’ jaguar. Does not impress. Conflicted morality. One thing for sure. Would not recommend and would never go back
Stacy
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Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 77 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This was my favorite stay in Belize. Mr. Johns hospitality made this stay. I Will recommend this hidden gem to everyone that will visit Belize.
Marcia
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful grounds and nice clean rooms. Very interesting history. The dining service was good but rather expensive. Able to provide a shuttle to the airport
Kay
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 85 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely couple created a beautiful area for people to relax and enjoy family time along with nature. Not far from Belmopan if you need anything from the city.
Lynne
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 113 week(s) ago

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This beautifully designed lodge, on 4000 acres, is a unique experience. 107 free range horses, parrots, monkeys add to the ambience. Large , comfortable a/c rooms, friendly staff, good restaurant ,and lovely pool, make for a memorable stay. Convenient to many sites. Owner’s wife is an excellent artist and has a gallery there. We loved it!
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Corrie
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 129 week(s) ago

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Difficult road to get to resort. Not for cars. Horse rides are nice, the young guy ranch hands will hit on a daughter.
Ethan
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 213 week(s) ago

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Loved our time here. Fabulous pool, beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Would highly recommend!
Jim
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 322 week(s) ago

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Incredibly beatiful grounds and gardens, enormous, well-kept swimming pool, gracious propriators
Claudia
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 324 week(s) ago

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It was beautiful and we enjoyed the food for dinner & in the morning! My girls loved the jaguar on property, birds and the pool.
Rhonda
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 331 week(s) ago

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This place is so very charming. There are horses wandering around the property, they have birds and a jaguar to visit, the swimming pool is amazing, and the cooking is phenomenal. The cabanas have thatched roofs and are older but well maintained and, well, charming. The beds are comfy. The only downside is that there are bugs, but you're in the middle of the jungle, so that is to be expected.
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 337 week(s) ago

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Great experience with the home style meals and getting to know the owners and staff. Rustic and remote which adds to the Belizian experince.
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Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 359 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Just a agoer stay. Beautiful location but realize thar the lodge is in the jungle. No other restuarant or services available beyond that provided by the lodge. Saw a young jaguar, many parrots and exotic wild birds to see. Horseback riding available and it would have been fun to try that if we had the rime.
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 381 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing place , quiet, excellent service and amazing food, kids loved horseback riding, and many other activities they offer❤️💯
Steven
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 384 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The grounds are beautiful, carefully landscaped with tile-lined paths connecting the various buildings. Great pool, on site jaguar and parrot aviary. The major attraction is on site horse back riding, which we didn't do. But there are plenty of day trips to do--we went to ATM and Tikal, and there are plenty more. Downsides are that it is pretty isolated (15 min off main road) and food is perfectly adequate but not memorable.
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Gail&Tom
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 387 week(s) ago

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Banana Bank Lodge is a very unique get-away. The owners, Carolyn and John made us feel very welcome and are very interesting. They dined with us each night. The food was reasonable and very good. The grounds were gorgeous! Our cabana was very comfortable and beautifully designed. There are horses and parots roaming around the property...very cool. They also have an art gallery of Carolyn's paintings and a small museum of Mayan artifacts in their home. If you love nature, art, animals, and military history (John is a very informative source) or just want some peace and quiet...this is the place to stay. Not to mention it's very close to town.
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 423 week(s) ago

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Our family had a wonderful time at Banana Bank Lodge. The family style meals were fabulous and a great way to talk with other guests, the pool was refreshing, the property was beautiful, the staff were fabulous. We visited ruins one day and spent the next day riding. My two adult children enjoyed riding so much we nixed our plans for the afternoon and went on another ride. The staff had an evening soccer game and included our children, what a thrill! If you are staying inland, I couldn't recommend a better place!
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 433 week(s) ago

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Front desk staff was pleasant, but could use more training about the local tour offerings - they were somewhat uninformed and seemed confused about arranging tours and transportation. The food was good, although we got a bit tired of chicken. Best was chatting with the owners, Carolyn and John Carr - they have some awesome stories! LOVED the herd of horses and the experience with the horses in the pink roundpen - a highlight for sure! The architecture and gardens are lovely. The room we stayed in could use a bit of sprucing up and maybe a new mattress, but was still a sweet and comfortable room. YES we would return - and certainly hope to one day.
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8.4
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From 32 reviews
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8.6

Room Comfort

7.6

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Matthias
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Leisure with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff, great atmosphere. The horse riding was amazing! The owners are absolutely amazing. Dinner and breakfast are overpriced for what you get. The rooms are spacious and the design is fancy. Only thing is that it's a bit run-down and would benefit from some renovations.
Eric
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Beautiful property, lovely experience but also not what we expected. I would consider this more of a working ranch than a resort, as we felt like it's more setup for locals to Belmopan and cowboys than it is to the average traveler. Nice food, good overall value. Kind of a strange cowboy guy who apparently owns the property who was a little overly friendly to my girlfriend out of the blue. However seems that locals love him and have good things to say. If you're up for something a bit different would recommend this place, we picked it because it's much closer to the ATM cave hike than San Ignacio and also closer to Belize City. They have a caged jaguar on the premise which is cool and tons of horses. Although, even this we asked to reserve a ride, weeks in advance, we had to push to keep that reservation as they seemed to have forgotten about it. Also had a tarantula in our room which Carlos removed for us. Fun!
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Karel
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property was beautiful. The rooms were huge and so unique. The staff were wonderful. We met the owner and that was indeed very special. We would definitely stay there again.
Timothy
icon-with Partner
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room booked was not available. No information was given. Had to move rooms but with hotel help. Friendly staff. Property itself was run down but grounds were fabulous. Wild animals in captivity including a ‘rescued’ jaguar. Does not impress. Conflicted morality. One thing for sure. Would not recommend and would never go back
Stacy
icon-Business and Leisure with Partner
Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 77 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This was my favorite stay in Belize. Mr. Johns hospitality made this stay. I Will recommend this hidden gem to everyone that will visit Belize.
Marcia
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful grounds and nice clean rooms. Very interesting history. The dining service was good but rather expensive. Able to provide a shuttle to the airport
Kay
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 85 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely couple created a beautiful area for people to relax and enjoy family time along with nature. Not far from Belmopan if you need anything from the city.
Lynne
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 113 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This beautifully designed lodge, on 4000 acres, is a unique experience. 107 free range horses, parrots, monkeys add to the ambience. Large , comfortable a/c rooms, friendly staff, good restaurant ,and lovely pool, make for a memorable stay. Convenient to many sites. Owner’s wife is an excellent artist and has a gallery there. We loved it!
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Corrie
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 129 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Difficult road to get to resort. Not for cars. Horse rides are nice, the young guy ranch hands will hit on a daughter.
Ethan
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 213 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved our time here. Fabulous pool, beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Would highly recommend!
Jim
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 322 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Incredibly beatiful grounds and gardens, enormous, well-kept swimming pool, gracious propriators
Claudia
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 324 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was beautiful and we enjoyed the food for dinner & in the morning! My girls loved the jaguar on property, birds and the pool.
Rhonda
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 331 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This place is so very charming. There are horses wandering around the property, they have birds and a jaguar to visit, the swimming pool is amazing, and the cooking is phenomenal. The cabanas have thatched roofs and are older but well maintained and, well, charming. The beds are comfy. The only downside is that there are bugs, but you're in the middle of the jungle, so that is to be expected.
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Verified traveler
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 337 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great experience with the home style meals and getting to know the owners and staff. Rustic and remote which adds to the Belizian experince.
Verified traveler
icon-Business and Leisure with Partner
Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 359 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Just a agoer stay. Beautiful location but realize thar the lodge is in the jungle. No other restuarant or services available beyond that provided by the lodge. Saw a young jaguar, many parrots and exotic wild birds to see. Horseback riding available and it would have been fun to try that if we had the rime.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 381 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing place , quiet, excellent service and amazing food, kids loved horseback riding, and many other activities they offer❤️💯
Steven
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 384 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The grounds are beautiful, carefully landscaped with tile-lined paths connecting the various buildings. Great pool, on site jaguar and parrot aviary. The major attraction is on site horse back riding, which we didn't do. But there are plenty of day trips to do--we went to ATM and Tikal, and there are plenty more. Downsides are that it is pretty isolated (15 min off main road) and food is perfectly adequate but not memorable.
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Gail&Tom
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 387 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Banana Bank Lodge is a very unique get-away. The owners, Carolyn and John made us feel very welcome and are very interesting. They dined with us each night. The food was reasonable and very good. The grounds were gorgeous! Our cabana was very comfortable and beautifully designed. There are horses and parots roaming around the property...very cool. They also have an art gallery of Carolyn's paintings and a small museum of Mayan artifacts in their home. If you love nature, art, animals, and military history (John is a very informative source) or just want some peace and quiet...this is the place to stay. Not to mention it's very close to town.
Read More
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 423 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Our family had a wonderful time at Banana Bank Lodge. The family style meals were fabulous and a great way to talk with other guests, the pool was refreshing, the property was beautiful, the staff were fabulous. We visited ruins one day and spent the next day riding. My two adult children enjoyed riding so much we nixed our plans for the afternoon and went on another ride. The staff had an evening soccer game and included our children, what a thrill! If you are staying inland, I couldn't recommend a better place!
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 433 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Front desk staff was pleasant, but could use more training about the local tour offerings - they were somewhat uninformed and seemed confused about arranging tours and transportation. The food was good, although we got a bit tired of chicken. Best was chatting with the owners, Carolyn and John Carr - they have some awesome stories! LOVED the herd of horses and the experience with the horses in the pink roundpen - a highlight for sure! The architecture and gardens are lovely. The room we stayed in could use a bit of sprucing up and maybe a new mattress, but was still a sweet and comfortable room. YES we would return - and certainly hope to one day.
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