Crystal Paradise Resort
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Crystal Paradise Resort

Cristo Rey Village, San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize
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Located in San Ignacio, Crystal Paradise Resort is a 2-minute drive from Macal River and 9 minutes from San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture. This family-friendly lodge is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Belize Botanical Gardens and 4.3 mi (7 km) from San Ignacio Market.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Excellent service
Sparkling clean
Airport drop-off available
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Amenities
Horse Riding
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-up
24-Hour Front Desk
Bar
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Property Description
Located in San Ignacio, Crystal Paradise Resort is a 2-minute drive from Macal River and 9 minutes from San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture. This family-friendly lodge is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Belize Botanical Gardens and 4.3 mi (7 km) from San Ignacio Market.
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4.8/5
Amazing
Cleanliness4.8
Amenities4.8
Location4.8
Service4.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Town Airstrip
(17.8 km)
Airport: Hector Silva Airport
(41.9 km)
Landmarks: Kabode Garden
(760m)
Landmarks: Belize Raptor Center
(960m)
Landmarks: Chaa Creek Natural History Museum
(2.5 km)
Landmarks: Cahal Pech Mayan Ruin
(2.8 km)
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2

Standard Room

1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
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Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Daily housekeeping
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Family Cabin
1

Family Cabin

1 Double bed and 3 Single bed
Non-smoking
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Comfort Cabin, Multiple Beds
3

Comfort Cabin, Multiple Beds

1 Queen bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Electric fan
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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds
6

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds

1 King bed and 1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Electric fan
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1

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1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Electric fan
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4.8/5
Amazing
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  • Cleanliness4.8
  • Amenities4.8
  • Location4.8
  • Service4.8
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AI Summary
Centrally located near attractions, with rural, quiet surroundings. Guests praised comfortable, clean rooms and exceptional staff. Enjoyed delicious homemade meals in a delightful outdoor setting.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2025
This was my third visit to Crystal Paradise over the years, this time as a volunteer leader for a group of 16 members of an adventure travel club. The accomms at the lodge's thatched-roof cabanas are wonderful and sparkling clean as always. The family-style meals are excellent thanks to chef Carolita, who still makes the world's best tortillas! Many colorful birds can be seen right from the dining area and the staff will identify them for you. The members of the Tut family also made sure our visit was one for the books by arranging our daily adventures for all the amazing activities in this natural, cultural and historical region of the world. Canoeing on the Rio Macal is available right from the lodge. You can arrange for many tourist excursions with the help of the staff there. Since they are natives and helped develop these tours, they know how best to manage your schedule of fun activities. You can also arrange for birding tours with Eric Tut, a family member and renown birding guide for Belize. Once you visit Crystal Paradise, it will become your home in Belize, as it has mine!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 26, 2025
Fully enjoyed our 3 nights stay at this amazing place. They go out of their way to make sure to meet our need. Booking Day trip was easy and they would coordinate drop-off and pick-un if needed outside the resort. Good spot for ATM cave or if planning to go to Tikal.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 24, 2025
The staff at Crystal Paradise worked very hard to ensure our stay with them went smoothly and our needs were all met. They can manage special dietary needs gracefully which was important to us. Our room was nicely prepared and tended to daily, and any outings we chose were arranged for us seamlessly by Alba so we could just relax and truly enjoy our time in Belize. The guides provided for us were all very personable and knowledgeable and our special interest in birding was accommodated. We would definitely like to return and can recommend Crystal Paradise for other travelers.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 22, 2025
This local family run lodge is absolutely lovely. Victor Tut, the patriarch, his wife and children - all are exceptionally nice and kind people. A special thank you to Carolita and Estrellita who made delicious food and easily accommodated my daughter who is vegan. We also did tours with them and they are reasonably priced compared to some other lodges we stayed at. It's also worth noting that we stayed at 5 different lodges in the jungle of Cayo district, some of them more expensive than this one, but this was the only one that had A/C and a refrigerator. My daughter and I enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this place and this family.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 15, 2025
My wife and I cannot say enough about our time at Crystal Paradise. The full experience from booking ahead to our drop off in Placenica was seamless. When booking we scheduled transfers, tours, meals, and lodging. They took care of everything and that made the trip so enjoyable. We were greeted at the airport with a smile and an informative drive to the resort. The following morning they had us on the Caracol Mayan Ruins Tour. Eric was our driver and guide. He was a wealth of knowledge and had answers for every one of our questions. Our next day we were up early for the ATM Cave Tour. They took us to town to meet our guide, Ian, and we were on our way. They were adamant that we go early and we cannot stress enough how great this was. That cave system has a few pinch points that can cause quite the traffic jamb. Being the second group in, we didn't hit any of that. We sure saw it on the way out though so pleas listen to them on this. Don't overthink what you take on this trip. All you need is fast drying clothing, socks, and shoes that you don't mind getting wet. You don't take anything else with you in the cave so it'll alleviate some stress for yourself. Our last day we were driven to San Ignacio for a day of exploring and tasting the local fare on our own. Then we had a transfer down to Placencia where we stopped at a delicious tamale stand. The meals were all different all exquisite. I can be a bit picky from time to time but I finished everything. The staff were wonderful from start to finish. If you have the opportunity to take a trip to Cristo Rey and stay at Crystal Paradise, DON'T PASS IT UP!! The only other recommendation I can make is maybe ear plugs and a sleeping mask if you have a tough time sleeping with some light and noises. The rooms are beautiful and have screened in ceilings under the palapa roofs. You hear the nature all around so plan accordingly. This place is a must!!!
J‍e‍n‍n‍y‍W‍3‍6‍4‍2
July 9, 2024
We were lucky enough to stay at Crystal Paradise with the Tut family. Words cannot express how hospitable and kind the family was towards us. Staying at Crystal Paradise Resort was like staying with family. The whole family was very welcoming and we ended up celebrating grandpa, the patriarch of the family's birthday with them. It was wonderful getting to eat delicious meals outside (covered, outdoor dining area), watching the variety of birds feast on fresh fruit on the patio (toucans, hummingbirds, you name it) and soaking in the sunrise and sunset. Hands down some of the best food we ate in Belize was here! Definitely be sure to add on the meals here! Carolita's cooking does not disappoint. I got injured on a tour (not through Crystal Paradise) and we didn't discover the extent of the injury until returning to Crystal Paradise. Alba came to our rescue! In quick fashion, she called up a local doctor, drove us to the hospital, assisted us throughout the whole process of going in for stitches, picking up antibiotics, and driving us back. So grateful for her! Also, shout out to Luz, who took us on a super fun, informative and enjoyable tour of Barton Creek Cave. Not only did we learn a ton but we got to enjoy a quick swim and a pit stop at a great local fruit/veg store and bakery on the way home. A perfect afternoon!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 4, 2025
I think the resort is probably 4 stars, but our guide Everill was exceptional moving it to 5 stars. The family resort is nice and I liked the family style meals. It is rustic, however, and it's more of a jungle inn than a resort. The river isn't an idealic pool, but we had a lot of fun in it. The management of our adventures was superb with Everill our driver/guide making our trips to Mayan ruins and cave tubbing/zip lining special for our multi-generational family.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 30, 2024
My husband and I stayed here for 5 days and fell in love with this family-run, jungle resort. It's awesome seeing 3 generations work together to manage everything from lodging to tours to the meals; this place is loved and cared for by a hardworking family. We truly enjoyed all of the birds we got to watch every morning during breakfast too. We hope to visit again!

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Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–18:00
Check-out: 07:00–10:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.

Breakfast
StyleSet menu
AgeFee
Children 17 years old and under
US$6.00 (approx. NZD 10.55) per person
Adult
Set menu:US$12.00 (approx. NZD 21.10) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

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Property Description

  • Opened: 1992
  • Number of Rooms: 17
Located in San Ignacio, Crystal Paradise Resort is a 2-minute drive from Macal River and 9 minutes from San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture. This family-friendly lodge is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Belize Botanical Gardens and 4.3 mi (7 km) from San Ignacio Market.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this lodge include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a picnic area.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Crystal Paradise Resort?

The check-in time at Crystal Paradise Resort is 15:00 and the check-out time is 10:00.

Are pets allowed at Crystal Paradise Resort?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Crystal Paradise Resort.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Paradise Resort?

Prices at Crystal Paradise Resort are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

Which airport is closest to Crystal Paradise Resort?

Town Airstrip is the closest airport to Crystal Paradise Resort, and it is about 29 mins from hotel by car (17.8 km).

What is the cancellation policy for Crystal Paradise Resort?

The cancellation policy for Crystal Paradise Resort varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

About This Property

Nearest AirportTown Airstrip
Distance to Airport17.82KM
Average Price FromNZD221
Hotel Star Rating3