Maya Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Maya Beach

Maya Beach Hotel
"Maya is a great place to stay and their restaurant is the best! Try the peanut brittle pie (homemade from scratch) when you go there as I've never had a better dessert. The pie is a legend in Belize as well as all their other fabulous food and bakery goods. A true Belize getaway, simple and fun. ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Umaya Resort & Adventures
"The room was nice but it had a musty smell, had to be aired out"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Kalimera Beach Hotel
"This property is beautiful and the staff was excellent with communication and assistance. The morning breakfast was delicious. We weren’t able to enjoy the beach due to the sargassum but it was fine we were able to enjoy the pool. The rooms are beautiful and clean. Definitely a great stay for ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Ophelia's Villa: Waterfront Luxury with Private Pool
"We had a wonderful stay at Ophelia’s Villa. I had really wanted to be ocean side but we were so thankful we stayed on the lagoon side and had a pool when the sargassum rolled in as we were arriving. The house was exactly as described, clean, spacious and comfortable with plenty of amenities and breathtaking ..."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Beachfront retreat with pool, private hot tub, AC, & lagoon view

Fabulous OCEANFRONT Villa in Maya Beach w/ Overwater Dock + Kayaks, SUPs & More!
"What a great place. Reminded us of Swiss Family Robinson."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Popular places to visit

Placencia Beach
Discover the Belize whale shark on a diving trip from one of the cays and islands near this sandy beach. Enjoy its restaurants and cafés too.

Maya Beach
Feel the gorgeous golden sand beneath your feet as you walk around this community made up of homes, bars, resorts and an art gallery.

Moho Caye
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Moho Caye during your travels in Placencia. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Silk Caye Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Silk Caye Beach during your trip to Placencia? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Laughing Bird Caye National Park, a lovely green space in Laughing Bird Caye. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Lagoon Caye
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoon Caye during your travels in Placencia. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks

Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch

Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve


