Mystic River Resort

3.5 star property
Comfortable family-friendly resort near Belize Botanic Gardens
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Mystic River Resort

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Studio Suite, River View | View from room
Building design
1 Bedroom Suite, River View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, dressing gowns, towels

Overview of Mystic River Resort

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Mile 6 Cristo Rey Road, San Ignacio
  • Popular LocationBelize Botanical Gardens1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCahal Pech Mayan Ruins22 min drive
  • Popular LocationBelize Botanic Gardens41 min drive
  • AirportBelize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)115 min drive

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Room options

1 Bedroom Suite, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed - queen
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 58 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed - single
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Cloud9 Suite, Private Pool, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Ignacio

Located in San Ignacio, Mystic River Resort is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins and Xunantunich Mayan Ruins are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barton Creek Cave Reserve and Five Sisters Falls. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Belize Botanic Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ziplining.

What's nearby

  • Belize Botanical Gardens - 1 min walk
  • San Ignacio Market - 20 min drive
  • Green Iguana Conservation Project - 20 min drive
  • Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins - 22 min drive
  • Belize Botanic Gardens - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Belize City (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ko-Ox Han-Nah - 15 min drive
  • Tolacca Smokehouse - 13 min drive
  • Bennys Kitchen - 24 min drive
  • Bambu Tea + Coffee (Santa Elena) - 15 min drive
  • Hode's - 15 min drive

About this property

Mystic River Resort

Family-friendly resort near San Ignacio Market
Located close to Belize Botanic Gardens, Mystic River Resort provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the rowing/canoeing, ecotours and horse riding at this resort. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a facial. The on-site restaurant, La Ranita Restaurant, features local and international cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a lazy river, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), books and water sports equipment
  • Barbecues, beach towels and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the pool, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and dressing gowns.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and ceiling fans

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • La Ranita Restaurant
  • Palapa Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tasting room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Baby toys
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 240 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 20 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 160 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Mystic River Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Mystic River Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mystic River Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mystic River Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mystic River Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Mystic River Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 160 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mystic River Resort located?

Located on the riverwalk, this family-friendly resort is 7.4 mi (12 km) from San Ignacio Market and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins. Barton Creek Cave Reserve and Five Sisters Falls are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Mystic River Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 262 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Silvia, the front desk concierge/manager/person in charge (I'm not sure what her exact title was), did a fantastic job arranging out daily outings and customizing it to meet our requests and giving her recommendation to make out 4 night stay for our family of four memorable. The dining staff made special arrangements to make my daughters birthday special, it was a great surprise for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little resort. River, birds, jungle, excursions. To ATM and Tikal
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly appreciated the attention to detail! We had a birthday celebration and they went out of their way to make it very special in the room and at dinner!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind, and personable. Many made it a point to know our names. Amenities are great and the property is beautifully cared for. We felt so spoiled here! All the tour guides were knowledgeable and fun! We cant wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful location, several eco opportunities nearby and within 1hr
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent slice of heaven in the middle of rain forest
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene, picturesque, naturally beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mystic River has a lovely set of villas by the river in the Belize rainforest. We had two 1-bedrooms and one honeymoon suite. The good things about this property: beautiful grounds, amazingly helpful and friendly staff all the way from the front desk staff to the restaurant staff to the drivers/tour guides. They take a lot of care with the room set-up; fresh flower decorations on the beds and bathroom were really pretty. The food at the restaurant was good though not amazing. The resort is a good jumping off point for a number of excursions in the local Belize area and we also visited Tikal in Guatemala. All our excursions went smoothly and were enjoyable. There are some areas that the resort could improve though. The furnishings in the room feel old; in particular, the mattresses and pillows are not very comfortable. I think with some updating, it could really be great again. Some of the resorts had light bulbs that were a very harsh white light; others had a softer spectrum light that would have been appreciated throughout. In general, more lamps would be helpful, especially in the one-bedroom villas. We were traveling at the end of the rainy season and there were some days where it rained lightly; in some parts the flagstones were a bit slippery for my elderly parents and if I were traveling again with them, I'd probably need to chose a different place for their comfort. On the other hand, my husband, kids, and I were not bothered by that.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023