It's very hard to leave! A wonderful way to unwind and enjoy the friendly people of Hopkins.


Chris and Susan,
California, USA

Dear Patricia: you couldn't get rid of us! And we would love to come back, this place, warm, you so "accueillante" (welcoming), trees, flowers, birds, Fransisco, the ocean, the rain, the wind, the village, the people, Tina, the small and smiling restaurant, this Garifuna world and the diversity....a moment of life in our heart, thank you. Merci beaucoup.


Veronique and Jocelyne,
Quebec, Canada

Came for 7 nights, stayed for 10 - says it all!!
Cockscomb Basin trip was excellent - just don't expect too much in the way of wildlife (however, we did see a puma!) Diving at Glovers Reef as good as anywhere in the world. Very quick Internet at Sittee River, the village is worth a trip in itself. The friendly locals make this a very special place. We've been travelling for 6 months and this place has been one of the highlights!

Guy and Lisa,
London, UK

Tipple Tree was a splendid place to start and end our time in Belize.

The room was clean and cool, the cleaning lady was very sweet and Trish was lovely. We enjoyed the beautiful view and the friendly Hopkins villagers. We hope to come back someday!

Anna and Emily Cooley,
Calgary, Canada

Hopkins is wonderful and Tricia is a great hostess! Breakfast with Grace at Yugadah, fishing and snorkeling with Noel, Cockscomb and Mayan meal with Gregorio.....
Therese has wonderful food and is a gracious host.
Lovely place!

Kim and Jeff,
Savannah, USA

It was a short but really pleasant, relaxing, enjoyable, beautiful stay!
Thanks for all your effort to make our stay like it was and for all your help and information.  Good luck and maybe till next time....Thanks.


Desiree and Sandra,
Byssum, The Netherlands

Thanks so much for answering all of my questions on Belize and Hopkins via e-mail for our pre-trip planning. Your place here really rocks - the best accommodation in Hopkins. We'll definitely come back for the beautiful view and the most comfortable hammocks in the world!


Stella,
Austin, Texas

Hier ist es total gemutelich, in der Haengematte haengen, die Aussicht geniessen und einfach einmal richtig relaxen.  Ein absolute Geheimtipp!!
See you again.


Roger and Sagi,
Zurich, Switzerland

I'm totally impressed! Until now (and I guess it'll be for longer) this is the most beautiful hotel room I ever had on my individual travels. In the evenings listening to music, I felt sitting here like an explorer writing a book about his travels, and in case I'd have time...I guess I'd finish this my "explorer book" sitting here on this table. Great creative atmosphere - be proud of it!

Lucia, Austria

We left our home
and ventured here
to relax in the sun
and drink Belikin beer

Tipple Tree is beautiful
we heard the Lyrical King sing
can't wait to come back and
hopefully our friends, we'll bring

Thank you very much Trish
for a great place to stay
and we're planning on
coming back another day!

Abby and Mike,
Tafton, USA

Trish is a wealth of information regarding Garifuna culture and the surrounding areas. Definitely check out Xunantunich Mayan ruin if interested in Mayan culture.
The locals are friendly and the country is gorgeous.
We had a great time!


Christina,
San Fransisco, USA

We've stayed here for the last four days and we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of Hopkins, Garifuna people, and the attention of our host, Trisha.
Tipple Tree Beya is full of details that we appreciated, the clean sand beach, the hammocks on the veranda, the brewed coffee, the architecture of the place,
it's decoration, the plants, the orchids, etc....
Thank you, see you again Trisha.


Stephanie and Chantel,

Quebec, Canada

After a dozen years of living in and visiting Belize, Tipple Tree remains among my very favorite places to hang out and enjoy myself.  Thanks Patricia!


Jason, Madison,
Wisconsin

The view alone was worth the trip - but Hopkins has much more to offer. Such an amazing energy resides here.  Trish was too kind.  Thanks for making Hopkins a great memory for us!

Whitney and Heather,
San Fransisco, USA

Thanks Trish for providing such a pleasant, beautiful place for us on our holiday - you and the locals are so friendly and helpful.
Your suggestions were wonderful.
Bill enjoyed fishing and painting.

Marie and Bill,
California, USA

Thank you so much for the great stay! The people here are very friendly and accommodating. 
The veranda is a wonderful place to relax and read (especially with the hammocks!) and the swimming is great.  Hopkins is a wonderful place!

Reynolds/Seyforth, Vermont, USA

Tipple Tree has been a great place to explore the local culture as well as go diving and hiking Cockscomb.
We have enjoyed the food and the people and look forward to coming back.


Maria and Aaron,
Florida, USA

We so appreciated this stay. I am a biologist and my husband an anthropologist and we had been in the rainforest doing field work for 5 days and your place was paradise! If we didn't have to continue onward we would stay awhile. Thank you for your hospitality and we will come back in the future when we can stay for a vacation!

James and Kalyne,
Tulsa, USA

We had the very best time here.  Tricia you are a great hostess. Thank you so much for helping us line up tours to the jungle and the ruins.
The village of Hopkins made us feel like locals - everyone is so nice and friendly. We enjoyed the dives we had to the atolls - this country is beautiful.
Loved watching the manatees our last day - what a treat!

Jeff and Deb,
Solana Beach, USA

Garifina Settlement Day - Nov 19 - was a neat experience.

What a wonderful place! Hopkins, Tipple Tree and surrounding area. People here are so friendly and a joy to speak with. Tricia was such a great hostess and very helpful. We loved relaxing in the hammocks, stargazing at night, talking to the locals and soaking in all the local culture. Cockscomb tour was great and the afternoon kayak on Boom Creek and Sittee River was peaceful. Crocs, iguana, blue morpho butterflies, and egrets!
We'll be back some day!

Ali and Justin,
Portland, USA

We've seen 40 or so places on our drive from US to Costa Rica and halfway back.  This is one of the highlights!  Keep up great vibes.  Much love.


Denny, Tucson, USA

Trish is full of knowledge and we were full of questions. Great place to stay. Beautiful people here in Hopkins. If you have the time rent Trishas kayaks and go down Boom Creek and kayak into the river, so relaxing and beautiful..
Thanks a million Trish.

Lynne and Doug,
Ontario, Canada

Leaving today...had a great week!
Tricia again took excellent care of us.
Had a wonderful boat/snorkel trip with Noel. He is a great guide.
This is our 7th year visiting Belize and this is our second home!

Joyce and Lloyd,
WT, USA

We hopped off the bus around 6pm without a clue where we would hang our hats. Greeted by the locals they pointed us to Tipple Tree Beya and we couldn't have found a better place.  Thanks Tricia


Brie and Dale, San Fransico, USA

When a persons imprint is so obvious on a place, it's the most lovely chance for others!

Thank you.


Jayme and Bob, Grand Junction, USA

Tipple Tree and Hopkins are truly amazing places. Had a great time watching for manatees, snorkelling with Noel and at Cockscomb with Ouscal. Thank you Trish for going out of your way to be an exceptional host! You made all our activities and our stay perfect!

Tina and Kyle,
Las Vegas, USA

Tricia, kudos to you and the calm, peaceful, and beautiful corner of paradise you have created.
I'm certain it's been an interesting adventure - and I am sure you have and are enjoying and appreciating it.  Thank you.  Nothing could be finer!!

Elle and Norris,
Anniston, USA

Calming waves and sounds of the shore. Peaceful, relaxing, unwinding, I would have liked to spend longer here in Hopkins. Everyone I passed by was
very friendly. At Lebeha bar and drumming centre I was treated to an impromptu show of music
and dance by the local kids. A must see. It was amazing. Until I return....

Brent, Calgary, Canada

Thanks Tricia!  Great cultural experience - village life - Garifuna drumming and music and dance - Punta forever!

Randy and Dayyan, New Hampshire, USA

It was great again.  You just can't beat waking up on the beach.


Nomar and Nicole,
Ladyville, Belize

A beautiful place to stay - really enjoyed it here.  The snorkeling trip was great - lovely to see some of the south cayes.
We were really pleased to see manatees from the beach! Thanks.

Jenny and Jon,
UK

Just what we needed, a change in pace, great room, cool breezes, sunshine.....


Kirst and Dave,
Gisborne, New Zealand