Maya Beach Travel Guide
Placencia
Visit Maya Beach
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Top hotels in Maya Beach
Maya Beach Hotel
House on the beach was great, great location, parking was easy. Nice and private. Only strange thing was second “full” bathroom didn’t have a shower
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Umaya Resort & Adventures
Very nice resort amazing beach and fantastic pool
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Coral Cove Inn
Good
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Azure Del Mar
Azure was an absolute jem of a place. The staff was extreamly friendly and helpful. The place is very beautiful. We will definitely go back there our next trip to Belize
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Kalimera Beach Hotel
Stayed 6 nights with two teens. The room was fantastic, beds comfy, breakfast AMAZING, hammocks on the beach, paddleboards, kayaks, pool - quiet and laid back but only a short 20 min. golf cart ride to Placencia. We will be back!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Beachfront retreat with pool, private hot tub, AC, & lagoon view
Good location, easy access to all restaurants. Easy shopping. But then above all the special architectural features of the property. Amazing!! Everything is specially made for this place. Fits perfectly and makes you feel in a special place. Looking over the pool into the lagoon and onto the fields ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maya Beach
Cocoplum
While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.
Plantation
When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Caribbean Way
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.
Placencia Village
If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.
