Experience a stay like no other at The Lodge at ChaaCreek, where each palm-thatched cottage offers elegant décor and private verandas with stunning jungle views. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the rainforest reserve while enjoying handmade furniture and local artwork in your unique accommodation.
Wellness and Adventure Await
Indulge in relaxation at the health spa or take a refreshing dip in the eco-friendly swimming pool. Explore the butterfly farm, walking trails, and horse riding paths within the private reserve. Embark on guided tours, canoeing trips, and bird watching excursions to encounter the diverse wildlife.
Farm-to-Table Dining Experience
Savor a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant, where modern international cuisine meets traditional Central American flavors. Delight in dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, many of which are grown on the organic farm.
Book your unforgettable stay at The Lodge at ChaaCreek and create lasting memories in the heart of the Belizean rainforest.
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Genuine experiences
At the hotel
Popular amenities
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24-hour front desk
24-hour security
Access to health care professionals
Airport drop off
Airport pick up
Airport shuttle
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Babysitting/child services
Bar
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Pools & wellness
Infinity pool
Kids' pool
Manicure
Massage services
Outdoor pool
Pedicure
Salt-water pool
Spa/wellness center
Spa/wellness center services
Swimming pool
Dining & drinks
Breakfast in the room
Breakfast takeaway containers
Cooking class
Delivered food - securely covered
Kid meals
Physical distancing in dining areas
Restaurant
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Special diet menus - on request
Wine/champagne
Fitness & outdoors
Cycling
Garden
Hiking
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun terrace
Rooms & comfort
Non-smoking rooms
Safety & cleanliness
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Contactless check-in/check-out
Dry cleaning
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Physical distancing rules followed
Process in place to check health of guests
Safety deposit box
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Getting around & access
Facilities for disabled guests
Free Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Concierge service
Currency exchange
Ironing service
Laundry
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Meeting/banquet facilities
Tour desk
Tour/class on local culture
Walking tours
Services & essentials
Board games/puzzles
Business center
Canoeing
Cashless payment available
Daily housekeeping
Diving
Face masks for guests available
Family rooms
Fishing
Free WiFi
Horse riding
Minimarket on site
Mobile app for room service
Packed lunches
Picnic area
Shallow end
Snorkelling
Sun umbrellas
Thermometers for guests provided by property
WiFi available
Review in focus
99 reviews
9/ 10
Amazing in every word I got upgraded and I was the only guest.
tim · solo traveller · 2026-09-16
The guest experience
9.8out of 10 99 verified reviews
Loved most
Beautiful grounds
Personalized service
Genuine experiences
Worth knowing — A bit distant from San Ignacio
How guests scored the stay
Service10.0
The owners’ dedication and the personalized experience provide exceptional service.
Overall Experience10.0
In awe of the unique offerings and personal touch this privately-owned hotel provides.
Cleanliness9.9
Well-kept grounds and beautifully maintained areas, positive sentiment overall.
Room Quality9.9
Deluxe cottages showcase the heart and soul put into the accommodations.
Amenities9.9
Great amenities including a pool, bar, and organized activities enhance the stay.
Food and Beverage9.9
Breakfast and dinner menus received particular praise, alongside high-quality cocktails.
Location9.4
A bit remote but enhances the experience with nature and quiet surroundings.
Value for Money9.4
Offers exceptional experiences that justify the cost of stay.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Remarkably consistent
100% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
9.899 reviews
Amazing all over
9/10
tim · solo traveller · 2026-09-16
“Amazing in every word I got upgraded and I was the only guest.”
A great resort where you’re treated like family!
10/10
Roam25355667946 · Family · 2026-04-08
“Room was awesome so was food, pool, service, and nature! Do the horseback riding!!!! Butterfly sanctuary is a must! Lots of animals!”
Chaa Creek is spectacular.
10/10
Wander443266 · Family · 2026-04-07
“Deron was the highlight of a spectacular trip although everyone who works around Chaa Creek is incredibly friendly, kind and accommodating. We did ziplining and cave tubing and it was perfect, we also did the RTV tour which was so fun and exciting for all of us. The open hearth kitchen experience was really worth it, and one of the best meals we had. We made shrimp ceviche, chicken and rice and beans and it was a gourmet meal. Chaa Creek did not disappoint in ANY way. Be aware that some of the rooms have open bathrooms and showers with no doors. Our teenagers sharing a room were NOT amused but figured it out.”
**Beautiful Grounds and Amazing Tours, but a Few Things to Know**
10/10
vicvic112 · Family · 2026-03-23
“We recently stayed at **Chaa Creek** in the **Spa Villa** and had a memorable experience overall, though there are some logistical details future travelers should keep in mind.
**The Villa & Accommodations**
The Spa Villa itself was lovely. The beds were very comfortable and the water pressure was excellent. A huge plus was that each room had its own self-controlled A/C unit, so everyone could set their preferred temperature. **Note:** There are quite a few steps to get up to this villa, so be prepared for a bit of a climb!
**Dining: The Highs and Lows**
Breakfast was included and offered a fantastic variety of choices to start the day. We arrived on a Sunday, and the à la carte lunch and dinner menus were excellent with plenty of options. However, we were a bit disappointed with the weekday dinner setup.
During the week, they transition to a set four-course meal ($37 USD for the main course alone). There were only three options to choose from, which felt very limited for the price. **Pro Tip:** If you have your own transportation, I highly recommend heading into town for dinner. You’ll find many more options and get significantly more food for much less money. That said, do save room for dessert at the lodge—every one we tried was delicious!
**Transportation & Logistics**
We used Chaa Creek for our airport transfers (about a 2-hour drive each way). Our driver on arrival, **Justin**, was wonderful—very friendly and shared great information about Belizean history and culture as we drove. The only downside was that the A/C in the initial van *from* the airport *to* the lodge was quite weak, making the long drive a bit warm. **However, for our transport back to Belize City at the end of the trip, they sent a much better van with excellent A/C.**
**ATM Cave Tour**
If you do one thing here, make it the **ATM Cave tour**. We went through the lodge and our guide, **Alexia**, was incredible. It is an absolutely amazing experience. My best advice: **Get there early!** Beating the crowds makes a huge difference in the atmosphere of the cave.
Overall, it’s a beautiful property with top-tier tours, just be mindful of the dining structure and the initial transport A/C!”
Great family trip spot
10/10
Rmitch1956 · Family · 2026-03-06
“We went here with our son and daughter in law and granddaughters. We had taken our kids here when they were little 30 years ago and fondly remember our adventures there. It is waaaay more modernized than it was then but still fantastic. Extremely well run- every staff member- reception, servers, guides, gardeners - were very friendly and helpful. Tours/ excursions were great for the girls (5 and 7) and for us as well. Don’t miss the canoe trip into the cave The food was also very good. Rooms were clean and well appointed. Great week!”
Eco-Tourism Refined
10/10
Lvillejoe · Couples · 2026-02-20
“This was our first “eco-tourism” resort stay and we were not disappointed.
Accommodations were very good. We stayed in a spacious, well appointed cottage near to the pool, bar and restaurant. Everything was comfortable including bed, linens, large double shower and an outdoor shower. The restaurant was vey good with a large menu that did not bore us on our four day visit. The Valentines Day, 6 course menu was the least inspiring. The bar staff prepare beverages that include their own infusions. The “by the glass” wines could have been better as their house wines are from a Chilean Vineyard that was not wonderful. Staff are friendly and attentive, though several did not understand the limitations of my wife’s gluten free diet. Excursion staff were excellent including David on the canoe trek and Walter for the sunset RTV tour. We also did a horseback tour on property and trekked to the Tikal Mayan ruins with Yumi…. All memorable. The grounds, pool and facilities are beautiful and well maintained. Would definitely return.”
A beautiful and relaxing retreat in Belize
10/10
haibinw2019 · Couples · 2026-02-04
“We just came back from a wonderful 3 day stay at Chaa Creek. We very much enjoyed our time at the resort, waking up each morning with singing birds, spotting howler monkey families on our morning walk, visiting the butterfly farm and the nature center, exploring various trails on the property and tasting some fresh and delicious food at the resort's resturant. All staff are super friendly and helpful. Our side trip to visit the Maya ruin "Xunantunich" with Kevlin, a very knowledgeable and friendly guide provided by the resort was memorable and fun.”
Amazing staff
10/10
spacetraveler2022 · Family · 2025-12-30
“Amazing Staff Made Trip of Lifetime -
We were part of an adult family of 6, with Ryan as our butler. He made sure that everything went to plan and organized the most spectacular dinners for us. We went to Tikal with Yumi who is one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had - so knowledgeable and the best attitude! ATM with Emil who fearlessly led us through the caves and the decapitation chamber (a real highlight). Walter for his tour of the butterfly garden and museum! Romeo and Lion Heart during the horseback riding made the ride so memorable. Ryan, again, for being so amazing!!
We also asked the bar on our last night to create a flight of all the house made alcohol - a real highlight and should be added to the bar menu!!”
5 star luxury in the jungle amongst the wildlife. Relaxing and family friendly, service could not be better
10/10
302derrickd · Family · 2025-12-09
“We stayed at the Chel Villa, incredible experience for our family. We saw so much wildlife, howler monkeys, iguanas, toucans from our patio with private pool. Large spaces, stunning views. Our personal butler Nelson made the stay one we will remember for our life. This experience is Four Seasons level luxury in the middle of the jungle. We did activities through the resort and those were amazing as well. Mayan pyramid, open hearth cooking, butterfly farm. An amazing place for family or for a relaxing getaway. The food was incredible including a private meal under the stars. Best luxury experience we have stayed at in the world.”
Awesome jungle trip!
10/10
luisy851 · Friends getaway · 2025-11-24
“Rooms were nice, staff was extremely helpful and the best place was at the bar!
Has an amazing pool and the grounds an environment are on another level of peacefulness!
Stay was great, highly recommend it!”
Chaa Creek made our stay in the area the most luxurious and memorable stay I have ever had on vacay.
10/10
Clay · extended group · 2025-09-06
“With the hands-on and exceptional service by every single staff member I came across, it’s no wonder Chaa Creek has won so many awards. I have never stayed somewhere where they will literally make any guest request happen. You can tell the staff love working there, and their attention to detail makes you feel like a mini-celebrity for the stay.”
Outstanding !
10/10
whitfies · Family · 2025-08-13
“We stayed for three nights in a deluxe cottage and couldn’t have been happier. What we didn’t realise before we arrived was that this place has such an amazing backstory of the Flemings who bought a farm in 1977 and have been developing it ever since - we thought it was lovely this isn’t some big hotel chain and genuine heart and soul has gone into everything here. They give you a magazine telling you the whole story which is fascinating.
The grounds are beautiful, as is the pool and little bar area. We loved the breakfast - especially the new menu launched on our last day and the dinner menu changes every day. We did the chargeable night tour and saw tarantulas, a scorpion, frogs but missed the ant eaters and armadillos and other night crawlers. We saw toucans and hummingbirds and howler monkeys from the grounds, took a canoe ride up the on site river, my wife did the complementary bird watching tour and also did the horse riding with the most beautifully looked after horses.
I think the only slight catch is that it’s a 15-20 min drive into San Ignacio but then again there’s not much there. They have a restaurant in town called the Guava Limb Cafe which serves broadly the same menu as the hotel lunch menu.
We also thought that the cocktails were the best we can ever remember (and this is from a couple who have drunk a LOT of cocktails all over the world) - fresh juices and house infused rum and vodka.
We used this as a base to go to the Xunantunich and Cahal Pech Mayan sites and also went to Caves Branch for the amazing cave tubing.
Having spent a week in San Pedro, it was bliss being surrounded by lush gardens and just the sounds of the jungle.
I’m in awe of what the Flemings have created here, and am really grateful privately owned hotels like this still exist in the world.”
Exceptional Service
10/10
Verified traveler · 2025-07-06
“We had the best time at Chaa Creek. From the time that we were picked up at the airport, the warmth, the attention to detail, and the overall quality of service was amazing. We used their taxi service to take us to various places and the drivers were like tour guides and super helpful. The food at the restaurant was great and the staff were friendly. They even made sure berries were made available for me during breakfast. The grounds were clean and beautiful with tons of hiking options. Our culinary class was the highlight of our stay though…we made a delicious Garifuna meal with a great host/instructor. We can’t wait to return to the Lodge in the future!!”
A great place to relax for a few days
8/10
bruceurban · Couples · 2025-07-01
“Initially our impression of this hotel was poor. We were given a cabin without AC in temperatures about 38 degrees centigrade [100 degrees fahrenheit] which we could not handle. There were already 3-4 fans in the room which made no impression and the manager offered us an extra fan. We enquired about an upgrade to a room with AC and the immediate reply was it would be US$275 extra per night . This lead to some interesting discussions and eventually we were offered a free upgrade. After this everything went extremely well.
The replacement room was very adequate and well appointed,
The breakfast and dinner was very good and they had a varied menu. The bar area serviced fairly priced drinks. The pool area was very nice and it served drinks. The complex also had a small boutique shop.
Excursions are only within the grounds of the complex which were interesting but limited. We would have preferred to see Mayan sites.
We visited the local town and its market which being a Saturday made it more interesting.
Everyone was very friendly particularly the restaurant staff.”
Guest review
10/10
Tala · 2025-06-09
“Amazing ”
Guest review
10/10
Amir · family · 2025-05-31
“Amazing stay, friendliest staff, great food and drinks, highly recommend!”
Guest review
10/10
Trevor · family with children · 2025-05-08
“It was a beautiful place to stay, with excellent staff and so many activities on the property. We would return and stay here again. ”
A Wonderful Ossias
10/10
168ds · Couples · 2025-05-05
“From the time you arrive you discover the unique nature of this property. The grounds are beautiful, the accommodations are top notch, the food and wine list exquisite, and the staff extremely kind and helpful. We chose not to partake in may of the available offerings, choosing to simply enjoy the pool and walking throughout the grounds. We did have a guide drive us around the outer property, Our guide Louis was exceedingly knowledgeable, pointing out various birds, monkeys, medicinal herbs, and the like. His knowledge of Mayan history offered a fascinating morning as we drove areas I would never think of driving myself. If you do visit the Lodge ask for Louis as a gude, for any of the trips.”
Guest review
10/10
Kendra · friends · 2025-05-04
“Great aesthetic and perfect location. Rooms/beds are very comfortable. ”
10/10
10/10
673sujanp · Family · 2025-05-02
“I have travelled all over the world and stayed in many hotels. The hospitality and kindness shone through. Of course the lodge is beautiful and the rooms have all you need but the staff and owners make this place special.
The food is delicious. Being vegetarian, dinners were made especially for us. The lunch/pool menus have plenty of choice and there wasn't a meal I didn't enjoy.
Complimentary activities on site including upstream canoeing along the river, the butterfly sanctuary and early morning bird watching was easily accessible and very enjoyable.
The lodge is set in beautifully maintained gardens emersed in nature.”
