Maya Beach
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.
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
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Xunantunich Half-Day Tour from Placencia with Lunch
Top hotels in 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
"You can choose an ocean view for more waves and boats passing and amazing custom pizza choices, and pools with a pool-side bar, or you can choose a laguna view for more calm and greater peace and more variety at the restaurant on that side. Well shaded, well lighted, still much privacy and grassy ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 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
Azure Del Mar
"We loved our stay at Azure del Mar. It is a small hotel and the staff are really wonderful. The restaurant view can't be beat and the food was delicious. Our room was great and the vibe at the resort is relaxed and peaceful. We were very comfortable and glad we stayed, even though the seaweed was ..."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Beachfront retreat with pool, private hot tub, AC, & lagoon view
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
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.
