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Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=21526785&PinnedHotelID=21526785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975872433) ![MAXROOMZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120653100/120653096/eff7df93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### MAXROOMZ 15 George Price Hwy Santa Elena Cayo District CA $53 CA $58 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture and San Ignacio ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) I highly recommend Max Rooms. The staff is very kind, communicative and attentive- they really care about your experience! The house keeping staff keep the premises very clean. I was especially impressed with the freshness if the linens and the comfortable bedding. If there were any issues, it was ... 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Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions San Ignacio Market and San Ignacio & Santa Elena ... 10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) We had a great stay at the Santa Cruz Cabins. We asked if we could drop our bags off early and Juliet and Tony were very accommodating. They made us feel very welcome and were more than happy to tell us about things to do and see in the area. The Cabin was very clean and comfortable. We had an early ... Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Ignacio-Hotels-Santa-Cruz-Cabins.h76837692.Hotel-Information) ![Elena`s Jewel - Modern 2BR Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105290000/105289100/105289081/cb07bea9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elena\`s Jewel - Modern 2BR Home San Ignacio Cayo District Stay at this vacation home in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Ignacio Market and San Ignacio & Santa ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Lovely house. Great location. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Ignacio-Hotels-Elenas-Jewel-Modern-2BR-Home.h105289081.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993900/18993831/d903c4ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful contemporary hilltop home with impressive panoramic view and pool Santa Elena Cayo district Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions San Ignacio Market and San ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews) The house was amazing with a beautiful view. If you like watching birds with your morning coffee this is A+. Super friendly and helpful with any questions you have. Good location for the trips to Xunantunich and ATM caves. 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You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cahal-Pech-Mayan-Ruins-San-Ignacio.d6070915.Vacation-Attraction) ![Colorful hammocks for sale in San Ignacio Saturday market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554118033/49bc3585-36d0-4821-935a-7feac0f59c65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Ignacio Market You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at San Ignacio Market during your visit to San Ignacio. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Ignacio-Market-San-Ignacio.d553248621554118033.Vacation-Attraction) ![Big Rock Falls - Belize](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919971962/5453f8a2-acc4-4897-bbe0-9fe43d3c195c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Rock Waterfalls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Rock Waterfalls during your travels in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Rock-Waterfalls-San-Ignacio.d553248635919971962.Vacation-Attraction) ![5 Sisters](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621568180496/ff3559cc-4ff3-493b-8aaa-d850690eaf77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Five Sisters Falls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Five Sisters Falls during your travels in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Five-Sisters-Falls-San-Ignacio.d553248621568180496.Vacation-Attraction) ![Red Tropical Flower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964988/d332be43-35b6-4d35-995d-cd8fd79ba18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belize Botanic Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Belize Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Black-Rock-San-Ignacio.d553248635975091285.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343078/893a380f-b604-4d21-871c-3b027e7d8dc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio CA $164 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/belize-cave-tubing-adventure-from-san-ignacio.a1343078.activity-details) ![Stunning Jaguar Paw cave entrance and underground waterway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45553226/3d751e1e-ee01-4935-a73d-b85a0de8c713.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deluxe Cave Tubing combo Adventure CA $178 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/deluxe-cave-tubing-combo-adventure.a45553226.activity-details) ![Swimming into the entrance of the ATM Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2286341/b4e81562-f4e2-46cf-a88e-e71f035165b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic CA $199 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/actun-tunichil-muknal-cave-tour-and-picnic.a2286341.activity-details) ![El Castillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343108/9bd2d11a-d590-48dc-9013-104bef4c65ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio CA $116 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details) ![Just relaxing with a horse!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2354272/73be210c-7671-4edc-a77d-5fb464949b30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xunantunich horseback riding tour CA $164 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/xunantunich-horseback-riding-tour.a2354272.activity-details) ![Xunantunich Day Trip from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343081/6e191d55-431d-473c-99a2-9723b0a55e84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio CA $137 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/xunantunich-cave-tubing-day-trip-from-san-ignacio.a1343081.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Elena](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635975872433.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Elena ![Lamanai Temple Mayan Ruins in Belize.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601562/88be38b2-d134-4af2-a09b-6a8152a56e12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Ignacio - Cities near Santa Elena - Places of interest [San Ignacio](https://expedia.ca/San-Ignacio.dx601562) - [Xunantunich Mayan Ruins ](https://expedia.ca/Xunantunich-Mayan-Ruins-Cayo-District.d6070929.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jaguar Paw ](https://expedia.ca/Jaguar-Paw-Belmopan.d553248621532619322.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belize Botanic Gardens ](https://expedia.ca/Belize-Botanic-Gardens-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964988.Vacation-Attraction) - [García Sisters' Place ](https://expedia.ca/Garcia-Sisters-Place-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964991.Vacation-Attraction) - [Benque Viejo House of Culture ](https://expedia.ca/Benque-Viejo-House-Of-Culture-Benque-Viejo-Del-Carmen.d553248621532964987.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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