Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute

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About this property

Eco-Cultural Experience: Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute in Hopkins Village offers a unique cultural experience with a lush garden, open-air bath, and on-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Each room includes a balcony with garden or lake views, a private bathroom, and free toiletries. Dining Options: A variety of breakfast options are available, including American, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher. Local specialties, warm dishes, pancakes, cheese, and fruits are served daily. Activities and Attractions: Guests can participate in walking tours and canoeing. Hopkins Beach is a 7-minute walk away, and Dangriga Airport is 22 mi from the property.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Buffet

    • FREE parking!

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1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Veronica
    United States United States
    “The cabins are well kept, the fact that it was off the beaten path. I liked the eco aspect, primarily solar”
  • Kristen
    United States United States
    “The location was just what we wanted. It was quiet but near enough to town. You could see every star in the sky at night and good birding from our deck. The breakfast we had there was one of the best we had in Belize. I highly recommend the...”
  • Maham
    Canada Canada
    “Palmento Grove is an experience worth having! Starting from the kayak ride over, to experiencing the oasis of garifuna culture and food, to the rustic yet comfy glamping cabanas- everything is memorable, earnest and full of joy. Special thanks to...”
  • Jaq
    United States United States
    “We had a fabulous dinner and breakfast prepared by Awahnee. The cultural experience with history, garden tour, coconut prep and cooking lesson followed by a drumming lesson was phenomenal! Definitely worth it. We also enjoyed taking the kayaks...”
  • Akilah
    Canada Canada
    “The BEST part was the host and the amount of learning we were afforded. The environment was SO peaceful that I could feel my body relax when we arrived.”
  • Jurgen
    United States United States
    “We liked to kayak and explored the mangroves. Went swimming on the beach after kayaking. Enjoyed local food and cooking instruction.”
  • William
    United States United States
    “Palmento Grove was as promised. An island in a lagoon at the edge of the sea. Rustic amenities were both charming and comfortable. The opportunity to take part in a Garífuna cultural experience was a joy, and a great way to begin our trip in Belize.”
  • Ronald
    United States United States
    “A wonderfully natural and earth friendly experience that connected to Garifana cultural roots!”
  • Estacy
    United States United States
    “The owners are hospitable. Customer service exceeded my expectations and overall the environment was serene and clean. This place came highly recommended and I'm so glad I booked.”
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fab experience, everyone was super friendly and kind. The Kayak was easier than I expected. Was also a plus size inclusive experience all round and felt safe as a solo female traveller”

Managed by Palmento Grove Garifuna Cultural & Healing Institute

Company review score: 9Based on 65 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute is the only full service indigenous owned vacation service provider in Hopkins offering authentic Garifuna & Belizean Cultural Experiences. We are please to share our culture with our guests while our business also serves to provide & fund Garifuna Cultural Preservation Projects to our Garifuna Community of Hopkins. We are located at the Freshwater Lagoon Estuary which is the most popular fishing spot in Hopkins. Over Johnson Island was originally the home of 3 Yugandan sisters from which Hopkins derived its Garifuna name Yugada. In the early 1900s a British overseer succeeded in occupying the island. The island then became a hub for commercial activities such as agricultural farm management, timber extraction & cattle farming. Over Johnson Island is known to have the oldest well that provided portable water in the Commerce Bight Area that has been there for over 70 years. The island continues to be of great historic significance after Hurricane Greta in 1941, when the inhabitant It is the first & only Cultural & Fishing Lodge authentically operated by Indigenous Garinagu in Hopkins Village spanning 3 generations.

Property info

Palmento Grove Eco Cultural and Healing Lodge located on Kalipuna Heritage Island on the north end of Hopkins is truly an Afro-Indigenous cultural gem that have embodied a long history of resilience. Established in 2007 by Uwahnie Martinez with the support of her family they aimed to utilize tourism as a positive tool to empower and inspire indigenous people in their communities. The objective being, to improve the quality of cultural tourism experiences in Belize while helping to preserve culture with economic incentives derived from guests’ engagements. Having risen through the ashes, Palmento Grove has earned its respectful space as Belize’s premier (Garifuna) afro-indigenous cultural tourism provider offering authentic, education, inspiring and entertaining cultural experiences in Belize. Located on a 62 Acres Island of great historical significance the cultural stewards have come to embrace their culture with pride as they live it daily engaging in fishing, farming, beekeeping, agro-processing and cultural tourism. Sustainable livelihood is in full display as Kalipuna Island home to Palmento Grove has been designed to provide guest with nostalgia as they interactively engage in travel and learning about the Garifuna Culture & Garifuna People who are afrodescendants living in Belize. The island showcases indigenous architecture with vibrant painting by Garifuna artist and powered by renewable solar energy. The Martinez family is always glad to share their sacred space, welcoming guests wanting varying degree of immersion experience into a uniquely vibrant black culture that has been proclaimed an intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO. Cultural & Healing Experiences includes homestay on the island occupying the beautiful rustic jungle accommodations while participating in daily activities such as the signature tour (Garifuna Cultural & Culinary Tour) or simplified experiences of younique interest such as lessons in cooking, food tasting & drumming.

Neighborhood info

Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute in Hopkins Village, Belize that offers an amazing and enriching Garifuna Cultural & Healing Experience with memories to last a lifetime. Welcome to our unique & Historical Garifuna Island Haven, the first & only Cultural & Healing Institute of its kind authentically operated by Indigenous Garinagu on the northern end of Hopkins Village. Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute welcomes you to submerge yourself in the unique primitive elegance of historical Hopkins Belize to enjoy all the wonderful cultural, fishing, open dinning, gallery, kayaking, birding, bioluminescence, rainforest, reef adventure & Natural attractions. Enjoy our primitive elegance, rustic and native exotic Cultural & Fishing Institute while being hosted by our hospitable host spanning 3 generations. Come experience Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute in Hopkins Belize located on the beautiful Fresh Water Creek Lagoon that is rich in ambiance and historical significance. Our Lodge is nestle in a quiet, peaceful, spacious and boastfully save property that is just a 5 minutes-walk off the coastline.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Garifuna Soul Food Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Caribbean
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 11 are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

11+ years
Extra bed upon request
$12.50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Appropriate clothing for tropical weather is recommended. Be sure to pack your bug spray and sunscreen lotion/spray.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Palmento Grove Garifuna Eco-Cultural & Healing Institute of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

It's possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

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