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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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 in Hopkins, this beach lodge is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Mayflower Bocawina National Park and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Gulisi Garifuna Museum.

Palmento Grove Eco Cultural & Fishing Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Aug 28, 2023

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.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Feb 6, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Oct 16, 2019

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Feb 27, 2019

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

8/10 Good

B.W.

Mar 9, 2018

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

6/10 Okay

Yo boy, cali

Jan 8, 2018

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

8/10 Good

MATTHEW, Georgia

Dec 12, 2017

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

2/10 Terrible

alan, daytona beach fl

Dec 9, 2017

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

8/10 Good

josee, Edmonton

Dec 3, 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Bo, Corning, New York

Sep 21, 2017

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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Calgary, AB

Mar 8, 2017

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.

8/10 Good

Leonora

Dec 29, 2016

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).

6/10 Okay

Ben

Jul 14, 2016

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 )

8/10 Good

Charli

May 1, 2016

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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