I stayed at Orlandos eco village sort of villa and it was wonderful. They are little houses along the river and it's a very quaint and cozy stay. They have a main bar/dining area but only serve lunch and dinner- for breakfast their sister hotel is not far and they offer a free shuttle to town if you wish. Upon arriving we were offered a complimentary drink but the establishment is a self serve sort of place so although it's laid out like a boutique respite, you'll still be carrying your own luggage to the room and it does feel like a private homestay which we wanted and enjoyed. The river is absolutely peaceful and the food offered at the restaurant was delicious!
Orange walk was my choice to stay for the last leg of this trip exploring Belize from corner to corner and as most do, this is a great home base to see lamanai and other ruins nearby this historic town.
We did the tour to lamanai by boat offered here at the hotel and it was really great but if you leave in the morning, depending on the time of year, it can be a cold/chilly boat ride so I'd suggest a sweater or light sweatshirt just in the morning as it gets hot by the afternoon and feels great on the water. The guides were knowledgeable and informative and kept us all happy and entertained with the most delicious meal as part of the excursion and drinks too.
I'd recommend a stay here whether you're at the beginning or end of your trip as it's only a 40 min drive to the Belize city airport- and unexpected short trip that we greatly appreciated after a long and wonderful stay in Belize!