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Kimmydub
Saint Louis, Missouri

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Review of De Real Macaw
4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Mar 12, 2019
This was our second stay at De Real Macaw. It is not a fancy hotel, but the location is great, the staff is friendly and you can't beat the price. We stayed in room #3 (the lower level of the back building) and we like it because it's tucked back off the street and the front building breaks the wind and noise. The room itself always reminds me a bit of a cabin... no frills but quaint and serves its purpose. The bathroom of this room is actually quite large and the shower has great water pressure and gets hot. The bed is a bunk bed with a twin on top and full on the bottom, which is a bit awkward, but I used the top bunk to stash all my clothes. The mattresses and pillows were not great, but I'm convinced that Belize doesn't believe in soft beds. Our room had a mini fridge and coffee maker, and they supply coffee. The girls who clean the rooms are very sweet and always quick to provide fresh towels. I spent a lot of time on the deck in one of the chairs reading; the perfect spot to get a breeze without being blown away and to hide from the heat of the day.

One of the things I like most about staying here is that generally the other guests are all friendly. Everyone sits out on their decks and is quick with a hello, even if language barriers prevent much further conversation. If you are looking for budget accommodations De Real Macaw is a great option!
Date of stay: March 2019
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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Reviewed January 11, 2019

I rented a budget room in this small hotel. The room was clean and seemed to have been recently painted. The staff was friendly and mostly helpful. On the downside, the door to the room did not lock (the bolt was not lined up correctly) and although I pointed this out, nothing was done to try to make it lock or even close completely. I was told something to the effect of, "It's okay, it is safe here." I placed my dive bag between the door and the bed in an attempt to discourage any unwanted entry. I really do not need much beyond a clean room and a comfortable bed when travelling and although the room was clean, the bed was horrible--very worn. I have slept on carpeted floors that were more comfortable. There was a fan, but no AC, but that was not a problem. The temp was comfortable. There is a good local restaurant next door and many others nearby. There is easy access to the beach, diving and snorkeling companies, other adventures, native and other crafts. The island is small and everything is easy to get to if not by foot, then by bike or golf carts. I think the other rooms were larger and perhaps had better beds (!). #8 was very small and I would recommend only for solo adventurers on a tight budget--will be better if they change the bed to one less worn!

Room tip: Pay a little more to avoid Room #8!
Date of stay: January 2019
  • Trip type: Traveled solo
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Reviewed December 6, 2018

Couldn't adjust the A/C temperature or ceiling fan speed so the room was fairly hot. Room was very plain but clean and staff was friendly. It is centrally located near the ferry and center of town. Price was decent.

Date of stay: December 2018
  • Trip type: Traveled with family
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Reviewed April 26, 2018

We stayed in the "condo" on the back street behind the single rooms. Two bedrooms, 1 bath. A decent place but only a small view of the water. Had a full kitchen with drinking water furnished. Had no wall decorations whatsoever so it was kinda bland. It was on the 3rd floor so dragging dive bags up & down wasn't fun. Jessie & her staff are great and were very helpful.

Date of stay: April 2018
  • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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DeRealMacaw, Manager at De Real Macaw, responded to this reviewResponded November 7, 2018

Hello,

We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Hope to see you again soon.

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Reviewed April 18, 2018 via mobile

The shower head needs to be replaced. The private room I stayed in was really small which is fine for a solo traveler looking to spend a few days on the island and not looking to spend much. The room is clean and bug free which is a big plus. No tv or a.c.. The window has a screen and the room has a fan, it's enough to keep the room cool while sleeping at night. It's in a great location next to everything. Not to far from the split.

Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Traveled solo
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DeRealMacaw, Manager at De Real Macaw, responded to this reviewResponded November 7, 2018

Hello,

Thank you for your review. The hotel is now under new management, and we are in the process of updating the rooms with new fixtures and paint, plus other amenities we hope will make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable.

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Reviewed April 15, 2018

Let me start out by saying I LOVED Caye Caulker. But, this isn't a review of Caye Caulker, it's a review of De Real Macaw. First of all, the location is good. It's right in the middle of the area with all of the businesses. Although, you're just a few minutes walk from everything on Caye Caulker no matter where you stay. I stayed in "the little room in the back" at De Real Macaw. It's a tiny little room meant for a solo traveler and the price I paid was CHEAP. So, I basically got what I paid for. It's essentially an oversized closet with a twin bed, a shower, and a fan. That's not a complaint, it's a description. That being said, it was kind of a cool experience, but I wouldn't stay there again. I would definitely pay a little extra money to stay somewhere else. However, if you're travelling solo, on a tight budget, don't mind staying in a tiny room with no air conditioning and terrible plumbing (again not a complaint, just a accurate description), and are just looking for a place to lay your head for a few hours every night I would give it a shot.

Date of stay: March 2018
  • Trip type: Traveled solo
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DeRealMacaw, Manager at De Real Macaw, responded to this reviewResponded November 7, 2018

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. The hotel is now under new management, and we are making upgrades to the rooms. We also have a range of rooms, all of which have more amenities and space than the budget room you stayed in. Should you ever wish to stay with us again, we suggest checking out some of the other rooms as well.

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