Chan Chich Lodge

3.5 star property

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Photo gallery for Chan Chich Lodge

Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Horseback riding
Aerial view
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
La Selva Maya, Gallon Jug, Orange Walk
  • San Ignacio Market
    124 min drive
  • Green Iguana Conservation Project
    124 min drive
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins
    126 min drive
  • San Ignacio (CYD-Town Airstrip)
    133 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Garden Cottage, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury 2 Bedroom Villa, 2 King Beds

  • 1420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Garden Cottage, 1 King Bed

  • 1152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Cottage, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Luxury Cottage, 1 King Bed

  • 1152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pool Casitas, Multiple Beds, Family Friendly

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Gallon Jug

When you stay at Chan Chich Lodge in Gallon Jug, you'll be on the riverwalk and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Rio Bravo Conservation Area.

What's nearby

  • Rio Bravo Conservation Area - 48 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Aguacate Lagoon Reserve - 107 min drive - 33.3 miles
  • Belize River - 113 min drive - 36.8 miles

Getting around

  • Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva) - 124 min drive

About this property

Chan Chich Lodge

Riverwalk lodge with free breakfast and free valet parking
Chan Chich Lodge offers 15 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including complimentary bicycles. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
At Chan Chich Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Onsite venue - This diner specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Game drive
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Safari
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 15 buildings
  • Built in 1988
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 99.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 187.50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 99.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Chan Chich Lodge Gallon Jug
Chan Chich Gallon Jug
Chan Chich
Chan Chich Lodge Lodge
Chan Chich Lodge Gallon Jug
Chan Chich Lodge Lodge Gallon Jug

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnificent Mayan Treasure
Chan Chich presents a unique experience to the adventurous traveler. We stayed 3 nights at this hidden gem and loved every minute. The lodge is simply gorgeous, our two bedroom cabin was perfect, the food is wonderful, wildlife, mayan history and birding tours are exceptional and the service was impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property in pristine jungle setting Wonderful trails and drives Bird and animal life Guides excellent Staff very helpful and knowledgeable Food grown and raised locally and excellently Food first
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, location, birds, beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, NEW HAVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best vacations I have ever had. The transport was easy to arrange through the lodge and the value by far favors the traveler. The driver was kind enough to point out several interesting finds on the drive to the lodge, including multiple toucan birds (we saw two different species) and countless other animals. The lodge itself is gorgeous! The grounds are immaculate and contain countless bird species. I don't typically take guided tours on vacations but I decided to try a couple on the advice of a friend - it was the right decision. The tour guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and can spot the most amazing animals. I was incredibly fortunate to see a puma, ornate hawk-eagle pair and later their nest with a young eagle, and more birds than I could photograph in my short 3-4 days. The food at the lodge was great, as were the drinks which include many unique creations by their bartender Emil. Overall my only regret is only having 3-4 days to spend there. I cannot recommend Chan Chich highly enough (as my friends at home can now attest).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms. Food was excellent. Staff is extremely pleasant; moreover, they go above and beyond to honor any request you may have.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lodge surrounded by wildlife and jungle, food is simple but great, lots of activity options, staff is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful. Great way to relax in nature
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular Venue, Very Nice Lodge, Good Service
Located in one of the most amazing spots in Belize the surroundings are spectacular. The lodge is very nice; the service is good; the venue spectacular. The staff is very accommodating and very helpful. They went of their way to make sure arrival wasn't a problem by assuring access through private land. The food was good but definitely room for improvement. Restaurant staff service could use some work; very nice, and very helpful, just need more training for the simple things; no greeting upon seating, no drink menu, didn't ask for wine, but very friendly and responsive. The accommodations are nice and setting is gorgeous. However, again attention to detail was lacking; cobwebs on fans is always a bummer. They are just a few small steps from being the 5-star lodge they should be. All-in-all I would say it's worth the trip. A bit pricey but the location is spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Ottawa. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exquisite Wilderness Retreat
Ignore the weather warnings! Our stay at Chan Chich in the rainy season was exceptional, blessed with sun and only a few heavy rains that cleared up quicky. We love birds and nature and the location of this property when seen from the air was breathtaking for the expanse of wilderness in every direction. The lodge itself was lovely, staff extremely competent and the grounds immaculately kept. Long may Chan Chich and its reserve remain as pristine and lovely as it is today.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding natural experience.
You'll experience a true jungle setting with all the advantages of a five star hotel. We had the time of our lives. The guides are very knowledgeable and can answer all your questions regarding flora, fauna, history, and the ancient Mayan ruins on which the lodge is built. The staff go out of their way to make sure your every need is met. If you're into birding, you'll think you're in paradise. I couldn't recommend this spot highly enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018