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Distance from Hotel to Town, 9 miles (15 kms). Distance from Hotel to Airport, 75 miles (121 kms).  

This private 365-acre nature reserve set along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, provides a unique rainforest experience while maintaining an unspoiled ambiance. Chaa Creek caters to the traveler looking for both physical and intellectual challenges, with a range of programs and activities designed to stimulate interest in the environment, culture, natural history, and archaeology of Belize. This jungle lodge has 23 comfortable palm-thatched cottage rooms, all nestled along the riverside in a setting of unmatched beauty and tranquility. Guests interact with nature at the tranquil spa, and while enjoying forest trails, Maya temple sites, hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, mountain biking and bird watching.  

• Hotel Information
• Hotel Amenities
• Accommodation Categories and Descriptions
• Food and Beverage Outlets
• Bonus Features
• Local Attractions

• Activities
• Activities Desk
• Aerobic Classes
• Babysitting Services ($)
• Bar
• Bicycle Rentals ($)
• Boat Rentals ($)
• Business Center
• Children's Activities
• Concierge
• Conference Rooms
• Currency Exchange
• Front Desk
• Front Desk (24-hour)
• Gift Shop
• Golf (nearby) ($)
• Hospitality Desk
• Laundry Service ($)
• Library
• Lounge
• Massage
• Meeting Room
• Parking
• Pool (outdoor)
• Porters
• Restaurants
• Rooms (23)
• Safe Deposit Boxes (front desk)
• Security (24-hour)
• Spa
• Suites (8)
• Tour Desk ($)
• Tours & Excursions ($)
• Trail (hiking)
• Watersports (non-motorized)
• Wedding Coordinator
• Wedding Site

Beach (onsite) River ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• Children 17 and under are free of charge, when sharing room with 2 paying adults.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• The Cottage Collection - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Sky Room - 2 adults. Tree Top Jacuzzi Suite - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Macal Cottage - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Spa Villa - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

The Cottage Collection(*), Chaa Creek's Cottage Collection is carefully tucked away amidst lush tropical gardens along the verdant banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the ancient Maya Mountains. Individually designed thatched cottages reflect an atmosphere of elegance where charmingly decorated rooms and suites offer fine fabrics, furnishings and antiques. The spacious accommo- dations include private sun deck verandahs for viewing wildlife and interacting with nature. Staffed by profess- ional individuals who value your stay as much as you do, and with only 23 distinctive spaces, this romantic little lodge blessed with understated Belizean charm and a spect- acular jungle setting guarantees a unique and truly intimate experience. Bedding: 1 queen bed or 2 queen beds.  

Sky Room(*), The Sky Room lies adjacent to the Orchard Villa and is set within a beautiful green orchard twelve feet above the ground. The room commands a panoramic view of the hill-land vista with the Macal River meandering below. The Sky Room has a queen and single bed and a small lounge area. An outside deck accommodates hammocks for relaxing and bird watching. The room is secluded enough to offer privacy but can also be rented along with the Orchard Villa for larger family reunions. Bedding: 1 queen bed and 1 single bed.  

Garden Suite(*), 1 queen bed and 1 daybed that converts from a couch to a single bed. Private screened verandah. Bedding: 1 queen bed and 1 day bed.  

Garden Jacuzzi Suite(*), For those looking for an extra luxurious rainforest stay. Imagine a spacious thatched roof cottage surrounded by private tropical gardens, affording an extra measure of comfort and a beautiful, quiet ambience.The Garden Jacuzzi Suite is furnished with a four-poster mahogany bed, fine linens, Guatemalan antique armoire, a spacious bath with Jacuzzi and a private screened verandah with jungle garden. Bedding: 1 king bed.  

Tree Top Jacuzzi Suite(*), The new Tree Top Suites at Chaa Creek appear to defy gravity as they stand eye level amongst the upper most branches of the majestic hardwoods that surround them along the steep forested banks of the Macal River in Belize's Cayo District. The large and airy suites combine elegance with a unique sense of adventurous design as they compete with nature for a panoramic birds-eye view of the encircling jungle landscape.  

The full amenity one-bedroom suites, with their own private Jacuzzi perched upon stargazing verandas, offer the perfect romantic setting for the honeymoon couple. The suites can also easily accommodate family groups with comfortable sleeping arrangements for four. The tree top suites, under an enormous canopy of thatch, extend an extraordinary experience to nature lovers who want to take part in the many rainforest activities that award-winning Chaa Creek has to offer in a graceful and unparalleled style. Bedding: 1 queen bed and 1 sofa (futon).  

Complete Garden Suite(*), Chaa Creek now offers the Complete Garden Suite for those looking for an extra luxurious rainforest stay. Imagine a spacious thatched roof cottage surrounded by private tropical gardens, affording an extra measure of comfort and a beautiful, quiet ambience. The cottage consists of two separate suites (one with a private Jacuzzi) with a connecting door. (A combination of a Garden Jacuzzi Suite and Garden Suite)  

Orchard Villa(*), The Orchard Villa was designed with families in mind but it can comfortably accommodate two couples be they relatives or friends, or simply individuals that are looking for a lot of space within a tropical setting. This large thatched building transforms into a comfortable sleeping and lounge area with the potential to accommodate a family of six. Two queen-size sleeping bays are separated by closeted walls, a full bathroom and a winding staircase. The loft upstairs has two single beds and its own private bathroom. A screened in sitting room offers lovely views of its surrounding tropical gardens and it overlooks the orchard situated along the Macal River Valley.  

Macal Cottage, Perched on the edge of a grassy knoll overlooking the sleepy Macal River, the cottage blends stylish simplicity and elegant furnishings to create a romantic ambiance in a stunning rainforest back- drop. Nestled amidst tropical gardens, the spacious accommodation with its king sized bed, oversized day bed and leisure furniture also includes two private terraces for relaxing in hammocks or enjoying the outdoor Jacuzzi al fresco. Naturally perfect for families this charming cottage colony is just as popular with couples. Bedding: 1 king bed and 1 single day bed.  

Spa Villa(*), The new two bedroom Spa Villa is set within a tropical hillside garden in the foothills of the Maya Mountains features a master bedroom with king size bed, a second bedroom with a queen and single bed, and two en suite bathrooms.  

Guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the lush jungle surrounds of the Macal River Basin from the spacious glass walled living room and large wrap around veranda with Jacuzzi. A private spa room provides the comfort of professional massage treatments in the privacy of ones own lodgings.  

The air-conditioned Villa contains a full kitchen, stocked with breakfast fare and snacks. Guests also have the choice of ordering a variety of delicious meals prepared by the lodge's resident chef at the Chaa Creek restaurant.  

Cocktails are offered all day long at Chaa Creek's verandah bar while guests can also enjoy beverages available in the villa's own fully stocked bar.  

With other amenities including fresh flowers, tasteful art, a quality sound and media system, the new Spa Villa raises Chaa Creek's international reputation for jungle luxury to a new level.  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: maid service, ceiling fan, alarm clock and kitchen (full).  

Refrigerator In Spa Villa  

Air Conditioning In Spa Villa.  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Chaa Creek Bar, Serves cocktails.  

General Opening Days: Open daily.  

Chaa Creek Restaurant, serving Caribbean and Latin American cuisine, open daily. Other Info: Traditional Maya Farm on-property provides freshly harvested organic fruits and vegetables.  

Cuisine: Caribbean.  

General Opening Days: Open daily. Breakfast Hours: Open 7:00am until 9:00am. Lunch Hours: Open 11:00am until 4:00pm.  

• Breakfast Daily  

• Entry to 365 acre Rainforest Reserve, guided tours of Natural History Center and Butterfly Farm, access to Ruta Maya Trail System, Canoeing, Early Morning Bird Walk, with Naturalist Guide and interpretive tour of Rainforest Medicine Trail at Ixchel Farm.  

Tourist Attractions Nearby:  

• Caracol Mayan Ruins  

• Xunantunich Mayan Ruins  

• Chumpiate Cave at CheChem Ha  

• Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins  

• Barton Creek Cave