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J & R Guest House

20 Far West Street, San Ignacio, Belize
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J & R Guest House
Ranked #11 of 29 San Ignacio B&B and Inns
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San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

John & Rosa were great hosts. They were so knowledgeable and friendly. Our room was very cozy, comfortable, clean and quiet. The location is great and is only a 5 minute walk from all the action of Cayo (San Ignacio) I STRONGLY recommend checking them out if you want a perfect little place that will suit your budget!

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Portland, Oregon
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Stayed here a few nights while visiting San Ignacio. The owner is very cool and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. He gave me lots of good advice on what to see and even cut me a sweet deal on a room as it was the only one left (normally out of my price range)! One morning he even offered me... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

My boyfriend and I went to San Ignacio for only 2 nights and we decided to stay at J & R guesthouse because of the good reviews we were reading on tripadvisor. We got a room with an in suite bathroom, it was simple and clean with hot water and a fan. The price we paid was very reasonable considering... More

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Wichita, Kansas
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6 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

For the most part, my stay was great at J&R's. In fact, the owner, John, is a generous man. I saw him act as a chauffeur when he didn't have room for a former guest. He drove her around town until she found a place that was comfortable for her. In my situation, I had lost my ATM card, and... More

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Belgium
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

My husband and I just checked out from J & R this morning in San Ignacio and now still travelling in Belize for our last 10 days holidays in this country. However, I'm so impatient to share my view here with you. J&R is a home for travellers. The cleaness of the shared bathroom and toilette is excellent! The room... More

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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

The private room here was very clean and came with private bath, fan and cable TV as advertised. San Ignacio in general is a city we could have skipped, but this hostel was clean and friendly. We enjoyed having a free breakfast, even if it was just rolls with jam and instant coffee, and the book exchange. Other than that,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2012 via mobile

John the owner is a sweet old guy who makes you feel comfortable as soon as you arrive. Cheap private rooms, hot shower, free water, free breakfast and great knowledge of the town. The owner went out of his way to help us organize border crossing, dinners and tour of ATM (a must do). Not a party hostel at all... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

WARNING: Unless you are a backpacker, beware! This is nothing more than a hostel with separate rooms sharing a dirty, tiny bathroom and kitchen. My friend and I were promised a room with a private bath... which for a variety of excuses, never became available. Their advertised breakfast was non existent- unless you're satisfied with day-old rolls and instant coffee.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 via mobile

We were only able to stay one night here (due to a reservation), but wished we could stay longer! The place was clean, cost was cheap, and John was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the Cayo area! Highly recommended!

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Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We stayed here for two nights, Rosa was away but John was there and really welcoming and chatty. He definitely knows everything about the area and we should have talked to him before booking the ATM tour. Room was comfortable and very clean. Also you're only a few minutes walk from town but away formally the noise.

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Also Known As:
J & R Guest House Belize/San Ignacio
Address: 20 Far West Street, San Ignacio, Belize
Region: Belize > Cayo > San Ignacio
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Ranked #11 of 29 B&Bs / Inns in San Ignacio

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