Placencia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Placencia Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
Maya Beach featuring tropical scenes
Placencia Beach which includes a marina and general coastal views
Placencia Beach showing a river or creek and a house
Placencia Beach as well as an individual male

Where to stay in Placencia

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Placencia Village

If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.

Placencia Village
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Caribbean Way

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.

Caribbean Way
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Cocoplum

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.

Cocoplum
Maya Beach

Maya Beach

Maya Beach might not have many top sights, but Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maya Beach
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Plantation

When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Plantation
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Surfside

Though Surfside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maya Beach and Placencia Beach.

Surfside
Maya Beach Hotel

Maya Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Maya Beach Placencia Stan Creek
Stay at this beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (240 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Maya Beach Hotel
Mariposa Belize Beach Resort

Mariposa Belize Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Placencia Village Placencia Stann Creek District
Stay at this beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
The staff was incredible from start to finish We were greeted by Gladis and Jose and others. Our rooms were spotless and they were great at anticipating our needs. It was my birthday and they made very special accommodations to make it very memorable.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Mariposa Belize Beach Resort
Umaya Resort & Adventures

Umaya Resort & Adventures

4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek Placencia
Stay at this beach resort in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (952 reviews)
We found hair in the beds and shower before we had used it. The welcome community was great. But once we checked in the service wasn't that fast. We had to wait quite awhile till someone unlocked the canoes and water boards. Other than that it was a great little get away. And we would come back ...

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Umaya Resort & Adventures
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Julia´s Cabanas

Julia´s Cabanas

3 out of 5
CENTER OF PLACENCIA VILLAGE Placencia
Stay at this beach cabin in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (232 reviews)
Fantastic location, some noise from storm.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Julia´s Cabanas
Easy Living Apartments

Easy Living Apartments

3 out of 5
Placencia Sidewalk Placencia Stann Creek District
Stay at this apartment in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Great walking location. Much much nicer to have apt over hotel room

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Easy Living Apartments
finca beach house and cabana

finca beach house and cabana

3 out of 5
1305 Placencia Rd Placencia Stann Creek District
Stay at this beach holiday home in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
The staff are friendly and helpful. There was an ocean breeze and I could hear the waves crashing. The cabana had everything you need for a comfortable stay. I’m definitely going back there again!

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

finca beach house and cabana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Placencia

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We spent all our time in Belize in the Placencia area and were not disappointed as it is very beautiful and there is plenty to do. Placencia Village itself is a sweet laid back small town with plenty of cafes and an artsy vibe.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quite town. get away to rest and relax.