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Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge

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Consider a stay at Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling, rowing/canoeing, and fishing at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Garifuna Soul Food, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking and boat tours. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A room with a bed, a fan, a window, and a picture on the wall.

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View, Beachfront

  • Lagoon view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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A yellow building with a red roof, a staircase, and a small porch area.

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A red building with a sign reading "ANICHIGU" and a window with horizontal blinds.

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Beachfront

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hopkins, Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mayflower Bocawina National Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ziplining. Visit our Hopkins travel guide
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Kalipuna Heritage Island, Kalipuna Island, Hopkins, Stann Creek Distric

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Driftwood Pizza Shack
    27 min drive
  • Peer's Place Restaurant And Bar
  • Hopkins Smokey Grill
    26 min drive
  • J & J Cool Spot
    28 min drive
  • Roast Coffeehouse

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Garifuna Soul Food

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 15.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is limited hot water on site
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 10.00 per person applies.

Where is Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Mayflower Bocawina National Park.

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Reviews

Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I had a fantastic stay. Beautiful grounds. Solar powered with conveniences such as wifi. Our hosts were friendly, helpful, and available. Looking forward to returning.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The island is located North of the village of Hopkins. However there are plenty of signs to help you find it easily. The island was beautiful and the freedom to take a kayak out and explore was terrific. If you choose to have meals prepared, Uwahine is not only a wonderful hostess, but a great cook. It is an eco-friendly resort so keep that in mind. Limited electric and cold water bathing. There is a good wifi signal.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an awesome week, I was the only one there. call and ask for what season it is. Book your ride through them; it's 2.5 hrs each way. pack light and for the weather. think ECO Lodge, your going to be clubbing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have not even got to see it because the moment we wanted to check in they canceled on us with a stupid excuse that their electricity is down.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not For the Resort Types

You are NOT going to be staying in a foreign owned, all inclusive resort. This is a rustic group of huts for the people who want to experience the more primitive side of things. There are going to be bugs, but the local mosquito coils provided are extremely effective (nothing like the nearly useless ones sold in the US and Canada). We very much enjoyed our stay, and every member of the staff was friendly and helpful. It's a short walk to the beach, and several stores and restaurants. If you're walking back at night, you may meet the local drug dealers who hang out past the end of the driveway - but we found them to be friendly and completely non-threatening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

low rent backwater place on a canal

I stayed at this place three nights. Should have left after the first night. I booked the cheapest room, which was a thatch roof hut. Big mistake. I saw a rat in my room the first night. Kept finding rat droppings on my bed throughout my stay. My bed did not have a mosquito net and I got eaten alive the first night. The next day I requested a mosquito net and was told I shouldn't need one, but they did provide one. That helped. Mosquito coils were provided. You light them and they produce a smoke toxic to mosquitoes and people. The mosquitoes were dropping dead onto my bed. The smoke burned my eyes and made it difficult to breathe. I kept finding ants, spiders and other bugs in my bed. Their dogs barked randomly throughout the night, sometimes right outside my hut, waking me repeatedly. The guest quarters are clustered together. Early on my last morning, the neighboring guests had a loud conversation in their cabin, waking me up way too early. I sat at their picnic table, and the whole thing tipped over backwards, dumping me onto the muddy ground. The loud water pump is near the guest quarters and would turn on during the night, waking me repeatedly. I rented a kayak to go fishing, as they promote themselves as a fishing resort. They had only Child size flotation vests. They have no fishing tackle whatsoever but did manage to come up with a string and one small hook. For bait I was provided a chicken foot. Needless to say, I did not catch any fish. Primitive at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Culture reservation

First this is not a place of luxury but a place of 100% passion and love for the culture. The staff is super friendly and willing to help you with anything you may need from cooking you authentic meals to making reservations with the locals for your adventures. The staff is also very knowledgeable about history and herbal medicine.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

had to stay 1 night then left

was unable to stay due to misrepresentations and slum like environment
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very Rustic

We stayed here for 3 nights. This accommodation is on the very edge of town - a bit of a walk to shops and restaurants. We stayed in a cabin - very rustic and authentic. It was pretty clean but Wasn't bug proof to say the least. The family that runs the accommodations is very helpful and friendly. If you're looking for an authentic cultural experience, this place is perfect. You can do a cooking class and take garifuna drumming lessons at this location. It's also situated right on a canal/ lagoon with excellent kayaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway & a great learning experience!

A very rustic, friendly, humbling, and down to earth experience at the Palmento Grove Cultural & Fishing Lodge. If you love the swanky 4-5 star hotels/resorts...this place is not for you. On the other hand, if you want a taste of authentic Garifuna village life experience at Hopkins...well, you came to the right place.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay in Hopkins

We had a great time at Palmento Grove. The cabana was pleasant, the staff was wonderful, and breakfast was delicious. The lodge is located on the north side of town and is a bit of a walk from some of restaurants and shops, although there are a few nearby. If you have a vehicle or rent some of the bikes at the lodge, no distance at all. A nice quiet location with a pleasant atmosphere.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I really liked the idea of the lodge. It was different than a lot of your typical resort, hotel or hostel kind of places. There was even a Christmas party being hosted at the lodge for locals in the community - which was quite the treat. I also rented a bicycle which turned out to be quite handy and the area felt safe to me. The only thing I would recommend are clearer passageways to get to the rooms and reception (when it rains, it can get quite muddy).
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Pleasant stay in Hopkins

Pleasant place to stay. Room Was not entirely clean when we checked in and at times some problems with water pressure. Mosquitos and sand flies around. Hosts are very friendly and accomodations - in fact every one in Hopkins is amazingly friendly and relaxed. Room size was huge, with nice balcony overlooking the mangrove and beautiful sunsets. Fast wifi in common areas. 2-3 minute walk to the beach ( accomodation is not quite where the hotels.com map suggests it is )
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort