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michelle a
Los Angeles
2022
We loved staying here on our honeymoon!
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Oct 18, 2009
Chaa Creek exceeded our expectations. This is a beautiful eco-lodge where you will feel like you are in the middle of the rainforest. We stayed in the cottage room and it was beautiful! The room and bathroom are very spacious and beautifully decorated. We also enjoyed cocktails and dinners on our private balcony. It was like having a jungle symphony every night. We could hear howler monkeys, birds and cicada bugs (which sound like loud crickets). The food in the restaurant is amazing. It all comes from their organic farm. The hotel also has a private horse stable and we enjoyed our horseback riding tour. I highly recommend taking an additional excursion to Tikal. It is well worth the money for a day trip. The staff and the owner of the hotel are extremely friendly and laid back. The spa is also great, get a massage while you are there!! The only thing we did not enjoy was going into the nearby town, San Ignacio. Unless you need to go there to find an ATM or book a tour, you can skip it. There is nothing of interest there, unfortunately.....Overall, a fantastic honeymoon spot!! A perfect mix of romance, adventure and relaxation.
Date of stay: June 2009
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Reviewed August 24, 2009

We had a wonderful time at Chaa Creek. Although elegant and sophisticated, it is very family friendly and relaxed. Children stay in your room for free and their meals are half price which makes it reasonable. The rooms and grounds are immaculate and the pool is the prettiest I have ever seen. I tend to be "community pool" phobic but couldn't wait to dive into this one each day. We couldn't believe a jungle lodge could be so spotless, not to mention virtually bug free (I think it is slightly different at the Chaa Creek "Camp" which is for those who choose to rough it - but still have access to the many resort amenities - so don't confuse the reviews). We went to Belize loaded down with DEET and didn't need it at all at Chaa Creek. The mosquitos are 100 times worse in our backyard in Virginia. Overall the staff was very friendly and helpful - the concierges were great. The food was generally good with a few moments of brilliance. The breakfasts were our favorites. Amazing local fruits and meats. The naturalists were very good. My kids learned more about butterflies in the 45 minutes they spent at the nature center than they did in weeks of studying them in school. I got the "coma" at the spa and it was the best massage I ever had. It was 90 minutes on a secluded deck with a cool breeze and the true sounds of nature (birds, howler monkeys, etc.), not the taped ones I am used to hearing in a stuffy, enclosed therapy room in the U.S. There was even a beautiful bowl of flowers on the floor under the face rest to see on the few occasions I opened my eyes. The massage therapist was very skilled.

Overall, I highly recommend Chaa Creek to anyone wanting to visit the Cayo District of Belize.

(In response to the previous review, the phone center isn't consistent. I did get an unenthusiastic response on my first try and almost decided not to bother again. However, my second call was returned promptly with a professional, friendly voice. Don't give up if you aren't satisfied on your first call)

Date of stay: August 2009
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Reviewed August 12, 2009

I have called this lodge twice during their hours,and left my name and number,but no one calls back.I guess they do not return calls to the U.S.I really was interested in staying here.

Date of stay: August 2009
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Reviewed July 12, 2009

A recent visit to Chaa Creek inspired me to join TA and post a review. Not like CC needs another rave, but it deserves one. It's a fantastic resort where the owners and staff get every detail right. Service is incredibly friendly, unobtrusive, and superb. The location is great for day trips (to Tikal in Guatemala, caves, etc.), but the resort grounds are so wonderful it's hard to leave. Food was very good, and the open-air dining pavilion was beautiful. The new infinity pool was terrific. The cottages aren't air-conditioned, but so well-designed with high ceilings and big ceiling fans it wasn't an issue for us (we were there during the hot season). It's probably not a great place if you have trouble walking -- there is a bit of climbing involved on the paths between cottages, restaurant, spa, etc. At night the lamps come on and the place is magical. Be sure to chat with one of the owners, Mick Fleming, if he's around. He's a very friendly guy. He and his wife are a great story (they started an eco-lodge before there really was such a thing). There are oftentimes great deals on luxury link for this resort (that's what we did and it worked out great).

Date of stay: May 2009
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Reviewed July 11, 2009

Many of the reviews for this place say it all - beautiful accommodations, fabulous staff, great food (come hungry!) but for anyone that is interested in horseback riding this place offers a treat for you. Granted, one often gets stuck in the "walk" rides with rank beginners but if you ask for an advanced ride and are good enough to participate with the wranglers, you will have a great adventure. We rode through beautiful scenery, were blessed with an archeology student wrangler that showed us the Mayan ruins and was able to provide all the historical significance as well.
Make sure you visit the caves, Chaa Creek will arrange for your transport but this is an excursion not to be missed. There is talk that the site will probably not be open to the public much longer! Yes, you must get wet, swim a short distance (dog paddle will suffice) but the creepiness of the dark, skeletons, is overshadowed by the awesome crystallized stalagtites & mites. Try to go for the earliest tour so that you can experience the full impact of these Mayan ceremonial sacrificial sites, it doesn't work so well when there are a number of tours clambering over the rocks and shining their headlamps on all the walls. If the Belize tourist board has directed their efforts to cleaning up the entrance area (disgusting outhouses!) you will agree the cost of entrance is well worth it.

Date of stay: May 2009
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Reviewed June 17, 2009

This spring was my second trip to Belize and to Chaa creek. There have been a ton of renovations since 2007! The new pool is an amazing bonus. The sun gets hot mid day, and it is a refreshing way to cool off. I stayed at the jungle camp, very exposed to the elements but clean, and comfortable. Still, make sure you check your bed for scorpions and keep your bags zipped. The creepy crawlies abound. There isn't electricity in the camp, however the lamps are lit at dusk, and it is easy to navigate. Overall, the place is so lush and green. A rare gem of nature at her best. The rain forest is literally right up close around you. The place feels very safe, and the staff is very friendly. Still, it seems a tad expensive for being in Belize.

The internet is very slow, and often not running....

Date of stay: April 2009
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