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Crystal Paradise Resort

Macal River near Cristo Rey Village | PO Box 126, San Ignacio, Belize
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Crystal Paradise Resort
Ranked #9 of 30 San Ignacio B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Fort Smith, Arkansas
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

I have led birding, archaeology, and snorkeling tours to Belize for the past 5 years and Crystal Paradise Resort has been our wonderful local partner and hosts all along. The accommodations are spacious and well maintained, the location lovely, and the food is fresh and local, catered by a friendly Belizean family. Above all, the guides are experts in the... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

I have very mixed feelings about crystal paradise. I'll start with the positives: the rooms are basic but spacious and clean, the beds were comfortable and other than the sounds of the jungle it was pretty quiet. (That's not saying much if you get a noisy cicada near your room!). A few bugs did get into the room but that's... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013 via mobile

I am a solo 30 year-old female traveler and stayed at Crystal Paradise for 3 nights. The cabanas were simple and clean, though there were some ants and bugs that snuck in, which are to be expected in the jungle. No AC, but plenty of screened windows and a ceiling fan kept the air flowing. The grounds were beautifully kept.... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights in late April and thought it was wonderful. As pointed out by others, this is not a luxury resort, and you should not expect any nightlife other than soothing jungle sounds and maybe a bottle or two of Belikin beer! But the Tut family will make you feel as welcome as... More

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Atlanta
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

If your looking for a luxury resort, look somewhere else. But if your looking for a really nice place to start your birding trips from, this is it. We stayed early April 2013 and had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect-cool at night, not too hot in the day-.We didn't have an air conditioned room, and didn't need it,... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This was a recent letter I wrote to the Tut family after our wonderful stay with them last month!: Hello! My husband and I definitely enjoyed our stay at Crystal Paradise! The accommodations and grounds were beautiful! Waking up and falling asleep to the many sounds of the jungle was amazing. Everyone was very nice and helpful to us as... More

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We just finished a three day stay at Crystal Paradise Resort. Took my mother to Belize for her 70th Birthday for a birding trip. Neither myself or my siblings are into birding but we enjoyed every minute of it and our guide Eric made all of us so excited about every bird sighting. He was so knowlegable and also fun... More

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Tempe, Arizona
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Service was very friendly and efficient. I very much enjoyed my stay. Jeruni helped us with an agenda and tour scheduling. Tours were excellent and as described on the resort website, including the helpful hints for what to wear and bring that day. Patrick was excellent for the ATM cave for his enthusiasm and knowledge. Eric was great for our... More

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Stewartsville, New Jersey
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

This is a repeat visit to Crystal Paradise Resort. Like last year, we stayed for 4 nights and booked three birding trips (2 full-day and 1 half-day birding trips) through Paradise Expeditions – Birding in Belize services. We requested 3 air-conditioned rooms: #18, #14 and #11. All three rooms have very good ACs and sufficient amenities/space to accommodate our needs.... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Stayed at Crystal Palace for one night in April while visiting Belize and Tikal. The cabanas are darling, and very clean. Set in a birders paradise, it's conveniently located just a drive from Barton Creek Cave and a perfect spot to just sit and watch the birds, walk the grounds and look at the flowers or relax in a hammock.... More

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What travelers say

  • Thatched roofs(6)
  • Tour guide(4)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Macal River(3)
  • Mayan ruins(3)
  • Dining room(3)
  • Air conditioning(3)
  • Ceiling fan(3)

Additional Information about Crystal Paradise Resort

Address: Macal River near Cristo Rey Village | PO Box 126, San Ignacio, Belize
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Region: Belize > Cayo > San Ignacio
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 30 B&Bs / Inns in San Ignacio
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This beautiful Belize jungle lodge is located in the lush jungles and along side the beautiful Macal River. Owned and operated by the Tut family, using the ancient art of palm-thatched roofs that blend with the natural beauty of Belize. Combine this exotic atmosphere with genuine Belizean family hospitality and the result is a rare encounter between culture and adventure. . We provide our guests with the opportunity to explore the country's many wonders while staying in comfort that reflects Belizean culture. Your base for all your adventures in Belize whether it be caving, birding, visits to archeological sites such as Caracol, Tikal Xunanunich and many other Belize Maya ruins. ... more   less 
Also Known As:
Crystal Paradise Hotel San Ignacio
Crystal Paradise Hotel
Crystal Paradise Resort Belize/San Ignacio

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