Avis El Gran Mestizo Resort

I was back in town for work and had wanted to try the place. Nice cabin, very clean, friendly staff, excellent food in the restaurant. I requested use a bicycle. When I finally received a bicycle the tires were deflated and seat was too low (needed a wrench), and there was no lock. So the bicycle did not work out. I requested assistance with laundry but 3:30p on a Tuesday was too late for a drop off since their laundry service closed at 5p. Of course, I do not fault the staff for that but wish I had known beforehand. Being here for work required that I do laundry every few days. There were not many people there but it was loud in the evenings with people walking by my cabin door talking loudly. Use of a bicycle would have made up for other concerns. Overall, fine place and nice staff.

The location of the hotel is great. Right next to the river with free kayaks. We took a trip up the river directly from the hotel to the Lamanai Archaeological site. The trip was really great. Also, we took a drive to the Crooked Tree Animal Reserve. The only downside was the breakfast was not served at the hotel but rather at a sister hotel a 5 minute drive in the downtown area of Orange Walk.