Can't say enough about the Mopan River Resort. Kim & Ron, the owners, do everything possible to ensure that all their guests enjoy themselves and feel cared for. The ambiance is fantastic -- you truly feel that they are sincerely interested in assuring your pleasure; everything is prepared, the cabanas are great; the grounds, beautiful; the food and drink outstanding; the activities well-planned and stimulating. You can enjoy yourself just kicking back on the deck, but there is so much else to do. And, with a maximum of 25 guests, you feel special. It really is nice to have everything included! We travel quite a bit, and seldom feel the desire to return to someplace we have visited, but we will return to Kim & Ron's place on the river -- probably with our grown kids who would love the mix of Mayan sites and varied water-based activities. I can't imagine anyone not finding the experience of staying at the Mopan River Resort to be a truly memorable one.

We were looking for a small place with a romantic setting, good food, adventure and fun. Well we got all of these at Mopan. I didn't want the hassle of booking tours with different companies and ending up on the big shopping tour buses. All of our tours were in a van with a small group and a guide who took us. We stayed 5 nights in this beautiful jungle resort by the river. Our cabana was lovely and private. We had an amazing time getting to know the other guests and the owners and swapping travel and other stories. We went river kayaking, climbed Mayan ruins in Belize and Guatemala, went cave tubing, visited an ancient Mayan pottery cave and wondered around the friendly little village across the river and talked to the locals. Be prepared for jungle noises, you really are amidst those nature CD sounds. We could have chosen to hang out at the cabana instead of going on tour but we didn't want to miss any of the adventure so away we went. If you want the commercialized big super-inclusive luxurious resorts go to Cancun. This place is kind of like a sophisticated adult summer camp with rum (the coconut rum is the best). Ask Victor the bartender to make you his special once you've had enough banana velvets. The pulled pork sandwiches are divine. If you want a unique experience with a lot of adventure and real travel (bumpy roads and all), come to Mopan. You won't be disappointed. I'd allow at least 4-7 days taking a lot of the area's treasures in. I can say we were happy to have 4 days on the beach on Ambergris Caye afterward to rest from our early morning adventures and non-stop fun.

My girlfriend and I just returned from a three night stay at Mopan River Resort. We actually found out about MRR on this site and decided to take a chance on a short stay (we also stayed three nights on Ambergris Caye).
To say we were pleased with our experience would be an understatement. MRR exceeded our expectations in every way. The accommodations, food, excursions, planning, service, etc. were all "spot on". What really made the experience so special however, was the hospitality of Kim and Ron. We truly felt that we were guests at their home. They were professional, but they were also very personal in a way that did not invade our space, a rare quality. Time does not allow me to elaborate more on our visit, but rest assured we will be back to MRR, only next time for an entire week!

In January my husband and I exchanged vows here at the resort, they took care of all the details for us including any paperwork that was needed. A completely stress free wedding at a very beautiful resort! We picked out a wonderful spot on the grounds and the staff made it even more beautiful with extra flowers and decorations. It was exactly the way we wanted it. The only thing that we were a little unhappy about was that the photographer had accidentally exposed the last roll of film to light and those happened to be our favorite pictures. Fortunately we were able to photoshop a few of them.

We were there for a total of seven days and enjoyed all the tours. At first we were a little concerned about the early start times but it turned out to be the best possible way to do it. We were always the first ones to the tour sites, by the time we were leaving others were just starting to come. Made great pictures! Be sure to bring a pair of shoes you can get muddy! I'd also recommend getting a guide at Tikal.

I read one review saying food portions were small, I have no idea what they were talking about, there was always more than enough food! Dinner is buffet and there was always leftovers, lunch was not a buffet but they kept bringing out more and refilling our plates, and breakfast you order as much as you want. Oh, and there were appitizers before dinner. I don't know if I've ever eaten so much. And everything was absolutely delicious! I've stayed at all inclusives before where the food is very blah. This definitely is not.

At the resort you do tend to get to know the other guests. You eat dinner together and go on the tours together. My husband and I have never had a vacation like this before, it turns out that we actually enjoyed it. It was nice meeting people from all over and learning about their experiences. We would do it again.