Hickatee Cottages is a very comfortable and attractive jungle lodge that is highlighted by the warm friendliness of the proprietors, Kate and Ian. Although Hickatee is only a mile and a half out of town, it truly is in the jungle. On two separate days, we were able to see a troupe of howler monkeys from the trails that wind through the property. The cottages are roomy and well-appointed, and the verandas are great for relaxing and watching for birds. Kate and Ian, who truly enjoy the company of their guests, make the place special and will provide you with extensive information about the Toledo area. The nearby Mayan villages provide a fascinating cultural experience, and the natural attractions (especially the Blue Creek caves and the offshore cayes) of the area make for adventures that you will always remember. The only drawback to exploring the Toledo area is the condition of most of the unpaved roads, so do be prepared for some bumpy rides on some of your excursions. Hickatee is a really wonderful place for the casual traveler and is a bargain compared to many other lodges in the country. We highly recommend it.

Cannot say enough about Hickatees, Ian and Kate have literally carved out a small paradise in the jungle. One night it rained and rained hard, the next morning the grounds were flooded (our cottage was not, perfectly dry ) my wife and I our comtemplating the short bu†, due to heavy rain wet walk to where the breakfast is served, and on the porch is Ian, boots and all serving us breakfast! Got to love this place.
Bob and Joanne Milner

Hickatee Cottage is a beautiful piece of paradise nestled in the jungles of Belize. The owners, Kate and Ian, served fantastic fresh food every evening. The menu had 3 dinner choices with an assortment of wine, beer and other spirits. They are extremely knowledgeable about Belize and can direct you to many different activities and will even set up excursions for your convenience. The cottages are charming and well-appointed - we didn't need or want for anything - they really know how to take care of their guests. This is truly the place to stay in "PG" Town.

We picked Hickatee because of the rave reviews. . .and were rewarded! Ian and Kate could not be nicer hosts, just the kind of people you hope you'll find. GREAT food (breakfast AND dinner are available) , comfortable, very clean rooms, and lots of little extras like extra fluffy towels, insulated water bottles available to take on trips, lots of nice, big umbrellas, and two trails cut through the jungle right behind the cottages. Visitors are serenaded by howler monkeys, chukalukas (sp?), parrots, toucans, woodpeckers etc etc. Ian and Kate really know the area and people, and went the extra mile to set up tours, special events (like visits to the butterfly farm), and knowing where to eat (and not). Sitting on the veranda of the lodge, listening to local music CDs, sharing beers with other guests is a great way to end the day. For those of us older than 18 who don't sleep on the floor anymore, but still want to experience something other than a swingin' resort full of Americans, this is a great option. We really enjoyed the other guests, too, and suspect Kate and Ian's "karma" tends to draw nice people.