My girlfriend and I just got back from a few days near Hopkins. We didn't stay at Palmento Grove, but went by for dinner after some local folks told us we needed to check it out. First off, the food: it's amazing. They have an extensive menu, but they specialize in authentic Garifuna cultural food. The chef (Gayle, I believe) served us "Hu Dut", or red snapper stewed in coconut milk served with a side of mashed plantains. Absolutely delicious. Tasty sweet rolls, too. They have a full bar and serve Belikin beer and One Barrel Run to quench your thirst. The bar serves a local crowd and hosts music on the weekends, so it would be great if you want to take in some true Garifuna culture.

Next, the service: also excellent. The proprietor, Will I believe was his name, and his wife were very friendly and took great care of us. You can tell they would make very gracious hosts. Will gave us a tour of the grounds and showed us their rooms, which were basic but clean and charming.

Next, location: The grounds are really nice. They have a lot of space and you have a nice view of the valley surrounding Hopkins. They are located just off the main street in Hopkins and a few blocks from the beach, so it's a great location. The prices he quoted us were around $65-$75 BLZD per night (which is like $35 bucks US) so you can't beat the deal if you are a budget-conscious traveler.

This would be a great place to stay if you want to make a trip to the Stann Creek District affordable. However, even if you don't get a chance to stay here, stop by, say hi and get some dinner. You won't regret it.