Set in 330 acres of shady woodland high above the Macal River, the wooden cottages at The Lodge at Chaa Creek have been created in a simple, airy style and are thatched with traditional bay leaf. There is an open-air bar and a restaurant serving Mexican and Belizean cuisine. A range of activities including hiking, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, bird-watching, guided nature walks and river trips are available, and the Reserve's Natural History Centre and Butterfly Farm are within easy walking distance of the cottages. The Lodge at Chaa Creek also offers new riding stables and there is the chance for whale watching for both snorkellers and divers during the full moon periods of April and May.