Crooked Tree accommodation from NZ$193

This was our second time staying at Abezza, but it won't be our last! The first time we only stayed a single night, as we were driving around the country ourselves. We were a little unsure of what we would be arriving at, as it's a bit off the beaten path(it's not like you'll wander onto the property off the street in Belize City). It's about an hour drive; very scenic! Our second time we stayed a few nights as a parents getaway, and got to actually enjoy the different pools. We had a hot tub in our room which was very awesome! The food was delicious, the staff were always courteous, and we adore Mel & her family. They're very welcoming and down to earth. The rooms we had were clean, and we didn't experience any issue. I'd highly recommend Abezza (formerly Belize Boutique Resort & Spa) to anyone looking for a relaxing time in nature. My only recommendation would be, try to stay for around 5 nights. You'll have time to do some exploring, but also make sure you aren't off property all day every day because it's so nice to relax doing nothing but enjoying the environment! Can't wait til we return. One thing, make sure you write down their address because Belize immigration will want to know where you're staying at. Apparently it's a true hidden gem because the person we got didn't know what "Abezza, the resort in Maskall" was. We simply showed him the booking info and he made some note and that was that.

The Black Orchid is a beautiful property. The staff was amazing and the grounds stunning. Unfortunately, we were only there for one night, but we enjoyed the pool, grounds, and hearing the howler monkeys was an unexpected treat.

Nice rooms immersed in a wonderful landscape. Clean and personable staff. Not really at a walkable distance from Orange Walk.