The Lodge at ChaaCreek

Our stay at Chaa Creek was remarkable. We were struck by the wide range of activities which included canoeing on the nearby Macal River, the spa, guided night treks through the jungle, exciting well-managed offsite tours (we did Barton Creek and Tikal), and relaxing by the pool. The food, drink, and service at the restaurant and bar were great. The staff was categorically excellent - there is a sense of pride and ownership that is clear to guests. The most notable part of our trip was the tour of Tikal which I highly recommend. Specifically, our guide Yumi was unbelievable in her knowledge of the site and area as well as her general enthusiasm. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to visit Tikal and to have had such an outstanding guide.

Everything about this resort and our stay there was wonderful! The rooms are charming and luxurious with a huge indoor and outdoor shower. The grounds are breathtakingly beautiful! The staff is attentive and very kind! A special thank you to Marco the night manager - he was everywhere and always so kind, Dwyane the bar manager who created the most beautiful and tasty cocktails, Jose who was often our waiter and very kind and helpful, and our RTV guide Leones(?) who gave us a great tour of the property and really helped my son to get some great wildlife shots. Also, our driver to and from the airport, Julian, who is not on the staff, but who gave us a great introduction to Belize on our drive from the Airport. We enjoyed our birdwatching in the early morning, RTV tour, canoeing with our guide Mr. Excellent, sitting by the beautiful pool, visiting the Blue Morpho butterfly house and watching and hearing the howler monkeys high in the trees (they seemed to be quiet at night). It is obvious that this resort is a labor of love for the owners. Thank you!

This place is absolutely beautiful. Our little cottage was cozy and clean with beautiful views of lush garden and tons of exotic birds. Chaa creek also offers many onsite activities such as horseback, canoeing and guided hikes. Service was impeccable. From the servers to the concierge, everyone made sure we had what we needed for a great stay. We would definitely recommend this place and are even contemplating going back with our family.

Our stay at Chaa Creek was absolutely unforgettable. Nestled in the heart of the jungle, the lodge offered the perfect combination of tranquility and adventure given their unique location/ proximity to major attractions. The staff were incredibly and uniquely welcoming and knowledgeable from our initial contact to departure. Lydia helped us arrange initial logistics and some tours. Our room was comfortable, well-maintained, and had a special view of this fig tree that was always packed with Toucans and other special bird as well as visits from the howler monkeys. The bar has an incredible selection of locally themed infused rum, vodka and tequila as well as usual brands and they mix great cocktails. We had every meal at the lodge and it never disappointed or got boring since they change the menu/ theme every night. They operate their own tours and every tour we joined equally impressed us particularly the ATM cave tour with knowledgeable guide, Alexie, that made the experience a once in a lifetime and safe experience. We took advantage of proximity to the Guatemala border and visited Tikal but opted for a private tour given the all day tour and mixed lodge clientele age/ range. We were debating about the fact our room wouldn’t have air conditioning but it was not a problem at all as the climate was very mild and they have so many fans in the room that in fact we sometime had to turn off. It is very safe and you see and hear wild life all day and night but if you’re a light sleeper like me, you may want to pack your ear plugs for when monkeys go too crazy or the family staying at the next lodge enjoy their time and are too loud because you can hear them. It truly felt like an oasis, and we can’t wait to return!

Sept 3-6, 2024 We were a group of 6 and stayed in the 2BD Ix Chel Villa and Junior suite. The 2BD villa has a hot tub in addition to the pool. The junior suite has a pool. Both have air conditioning. The 2BD villa has a large living room/dining room area that was perfect for us to gather in between our actives. There are games, cookies, and coffee bar in the room. No Tv. We had a private butler who was professional, helpful and fun to be around. It was my birthday and she set us up a dinner party in a private area and had it decorated with balloons, flowers and a birthday dessert. She did this on her own. We did not request it! A daily breakfast was included and it was delish. Lunch and dinner were reasonably priced and excellent. We only stayed 3 nights b/c we moved to Manta Island for the 2nd half of the trip. But we wish we could've stayed one extra night. One the first full day, we took an offsite cave tubing and maya ruins tour (St. Leonards), came back around 7 PM for a beautiful outside dinner and did the night hike. Next day we were able to tour the butterfly house and museum, take a cooking class, a do the onsite side by side tour of the property. All were great fun. - If we had more time we would have taken a canoe ride down the river or done horseback riding. Weather was great except for arrival day- it was a monsoon, but it was over in about an hour.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek was amazing. My family of six stayed in two cottages that had two queen beds and a bathroom along with a patio. We loved the views from our patio. We enjoyed the beautiful resort. The pool area was awesome, with Ezra who was our attendant. He was friendly, prompt with service and helpful with suggestions. We also fully enjoyed the bar with Duane the bar tender. He makes great drinks, and was also helpful with recommending restaurants for the second half of our trip in San Pedro. We loved horse back riding, the RTV tour, the butterfly tour and bird watching in the morning. We got to see the organic farms, and wood shop as well. I would highly recommend The Lodge at Chaa Creek, it is absolutely one of the best resorts we have stayed at.