And this cozy retreat is my favorite moderately-priced lodgings right outside of town. This small collection of rooms is set under tall trees among flowering gardens. It’s located just a mile or so from downtown, but you’ll feel a world apart nonetheless. All the rooms are quite spacious, with varnished wood floors, furniture made by Belizean Mennonites, a separate sitting area, and a front veranda strung with a hammock. The suite comes with a flatscreen television and DVD player. There’s no regular programming, but the hotel has a DVD lending library. A small creek running through the property, and guests can hike trails through thick forest and brush from the cottages. The bird-watching is excellent, and you’re very likely to see, or at least hear, howler monkeys. If the heat of the day gets to you, there’s a small but refreshing plunge pool.