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SailFish Resort

2.5 star property
Guests sip refreshing drinks at both the swim-up and poolside bars, then gather around BBQ grills for casual meals in this relaxing retreat

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SailFish Resort creates a tropical getaway atmosphere with its inviting outdoor pool. Travelers relax on the sunny terrace or find peaceful moments in the garden. The property offers free WiFi throughout and staff can assist with arranging local tours.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Bathroom

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Lagoon View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Lagoon view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Resort View, Mezzanine

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Resort view
  • 56 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Resort View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Room, Mixed Dorm, Resort View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Resort view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located near the beach, SailFish Resort is in Placencia Village, a neighbourhood in Placencia. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Placencia Beach and Maya Beach. With kayaking and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Placencia travel guide
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Sunset Pointe, Stann Creek, Placencia

What's nearby

  • Placencia Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views
    Placencia Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Aerial photos of the Silk Cayes in the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve located in the southern waters of Belize.
    Silk Caye Beach
    8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Maya Beach featuring tropical scenes and general coastal views
    Maya Beach
    25 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Placencia Pier
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Landshark Bar & Grille
    106 min drive
  • The Shak
    10 min walk
  • Barefoot Bar
    13 min walk
  • Koi Sushi Placencia
    9 min walk
  • Tipsy Tuna
    13 min walk

About this property

SailFish Resort

Hotel near Placencia Beach
Consider a stay at SailFish Resort and take advantage of a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool, along with a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor pool, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at SailFish Resort feature comforts, such as separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies or patios and separate dining areas
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to midnight
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

SailFish Resort Hotel
SailFish Resort Placencia
SailFish Resort Hotel Placencia

Frequently asked questions

Does SailFish Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM to midnight.

Is SailFish Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SailFish Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at SailFish Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at SailFish Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is SailFish Resort located?

Located in Placencia Village, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Placencia Pier and Placencia Beach. Jaguar Bowling Lanes and Silk Caye Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

SailFish Resort Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, safe and clean!

We had a lovely stay here- it is walkable to all of placencia village, secure spot and clean rooms. The owners are very friendly and helpful! Went out of their way to help us with issues of getting to our next destination. I would stay here again and highly recommend them! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brandy, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was such a great find. We stayed in one of the suites and had a room overlooking the lagoon. We saw starfish and a Spotted Eagle Ray right off the dock in front of our room. The staff are all super friendly and helpful. Drinks are reasonably priced at the bar and the pool is sparkling clean! We took the bus in (5.5 hours from Belize City or 2.5 from Belmopan on the express bus). Town is about a 5 to 10 minute walk and taxi to town is only US$2.50. Taking the boat across was super easy and quick, even in the pouring rain one day. Sunsets from the island are amazing and it is indescribably peaceful. Our room had a small fridge, a coffee maker with coffee and sugar, a microwave, and dinnerware for two. Beds were comfy and showers were hot. Absolutely no criticism of this place at all. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property itself actually looks really cute and picturesque. The location is pretty unique though - you have to cross the canal by boat in order to reach it and the boat service is only until midnight. I had a private room that didn't have view, AC or bathroom and really was more like a closet plus the smell was really weird. It is not the worst option though if you are a budget traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Connie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Budget accommodations

They do have a swimming pool; the accommodations are budget. They do not emphasis that the bathroom are in a separate place(not in the rooms). They also do not tell you the room are 6 ft by 11ft. It felt like being in a prison cell. I can say that the pool was good and the swim up bar is nice. They do offer some rooms with the bathroom in the room. The owners were nice and the boat ride across to the island is about 1 minute long and neat. If you are looking for a basis place to sleep that is clean and near the center of town this is a good option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bien

En general todo muy bien, el hotel esta bien ubicado y hay lugar para dejar lancha si uno llega por agua, el único inconveniente que tuvimos fue que no hicieron limpieza ni las camas nos quedamos 2 noches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice . Crossing the canal became tedious.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zenteno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really good experience.

It was a really good and excellent time we spend at SailFish. The owners, workers and guests were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Calderon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, really nice staff, everything was súper celan, we love to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When my daughter arrives they has cancelled her reservation without notice. The attendant was rude and foul mouthed. They did offer her a room without a door to sleep in. I would NOT recommend this property and I am not happy with Expedia for cancelling without notice. My daughter was travelling alone for the first time and has to scramble to find a place to sleep on the first night of arrival not being familiar with the city. Very unhappy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Staff & service
The unique thing is that you can only reach the property by boat. Which seemed very quaint at first but really is a bit of a pain after a day or two. The boat was always available, if no one was around when you wanted to go across there was a bell to ring and the staff came immediately but really it would have been much nicer to just be able to go to our car and not have to rely on a boat ride to get to it. As charming as that feature was it got old rather fast. I made an error when booking the room, got my dates wrong, and we asked the owner if we could change our reservation and leave a day early to catch our flight. He said that was fine but we would need to go through expedia for the refund because that was how we booked. Expedia told us they had to check with the property owner. We received an email later in the day from expedia saying the owner had declined our request so we had to pay for the extra day. I get that is their policy but still was unexpected and disappointing. Aside from that the room was fine except for a musty smell (possibly the shower?) and there was only one chair in the room, we had room 1. Outside there was a wooden bench with no back or cushions or shade from the sun so uncomfortable and hot to sit outside which was a shame. Einstein, the resident dog, was the highlight. He was very friendly, would come scratch on our door in the morning and spend some time with us. He did bark at dogs on other side of marina but that's what dogs do.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
service was excellent...………………………………………………………………………………………
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had originally booked with Carol's Cabanas and they simply cancelled our reservation the day before we were to go! Angry, we settled for Sailfish, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise !! The pool was awesome, the swimup bar is great! There is a little canal that seperates the road from the hotel, but you just push a doorbell and they come grab you instantly. The room was big, one of our mattresses was really bad, but the other was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kids don’t stay free

We loved our stay except this was the only place in 2 weeks that we had to pay extra for our children using the existing beds in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool location and swimming pool was nice. Only downfall was the witness you can take the water taxi over. Last one is at midnight so if you’re in town and lose track of time...you’re hooped!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little paradise

Loved this place, couple of things could of made it prefect... 1. Pick up from town 2. Breakfast and snack options (currently no food available) 3. Umbrellas around the pool (there awaiting delivery) I arrived by bus from independence, and got the hoody pokey, once arrived in town, I could work out how to get to the hotel so bad to ask for direction, which meant i had to get a taxi, as it's a bit of a walk. Shuttles over the water gap are whenever you need them just ring the bell. Should stay here again, the rooms are clean and the staff are lovley... The dog and ball were a bonus!! Had a private room with shared bathroom, this has clean, and when I stayed not busy so bad no issues. Wi-Fi worked in main areas but not room which was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Estadia año nuevo 2018-2019. Establecimiento es aceptable. Obtienes por lo que pagas. Habitaciones amplias. El Wi Fi no llegaba a mi habitación. Me quede en una Suite. Si vas en carro, el acceso es terrible, no hay parqueo. Tienes que dejar tu carro en la orilla de la calle sin ninguna seguridad. A mi me robaron la placa delantera de mi carro en la 3ra noche, situación que me complicó no solo mi estadia en Placencia si no tambien el retorno a Guatemala.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay at Sailfish!

This was a great place to stay in Placencia. They have a little boat that takes you across the canal if you want to head into town. It’s a short 10 minute walk to the Main Street. The pool bar was great and refreshing! The staff were all very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for budget travellers.

Definitely a great place for budget travelers. No additional comforts to speak of (except the great pool!) but it was clean and the bed was comfy enough. Staff was friendly and helpful and town is completely walkable from here. Beware of two things, you will need to be back to the hotel by midnight or you might not get back across the channel. Also, you will have to walk outside to use the restroom which can be kind of annoying at night, but not terrible ;).
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful time here. This is definitely a no frills experience, but the price is right, the Sailfish folks are incredibly friendly, and who can say no to a swim up bar with cheap drinks? Never had a problem with the taxi going across the canal and appreciated the security it offered. Perfect for the solo traveler looking for a clean, safe place to rest their head while saving a few dollars. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel location is charming, and there is a nice pool with a bar, but the hotel does not provide room service, cleaning.

10/10 Excellent

Kristy, Milwaukee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Place to Stay

We absolutely loved our stay at The Sailfish! Mike and Jen are absolutely amazing people and their staff is the same. Everything is clean from the rooms/suuites to the pool to the bath house. The entire property is so well kept. The swim up bar and fresh water pool are rare in these parts so to have that on the premises was a treat. We met so many great people at the resort form the locals to the international travelers staying at the onsite hostel. We felt like family from the moment we checked in. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easter in Paradise

Really awesome place. Beautiful, quiet, and peaceful location. All the resturants and shops were only a short walk away. You could drive, but parking in Placencia is very limited. Owners were super nice people, and pool area was like it was dropped in Paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hostel! Best value Ive encountered to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No Frills Beach Stay in February

For travelers looking for a clean, safe, decently priced, good location and the suite at The SailFish met these requirements. The property definitely belongs in this beach town- a well loved property needing a little TLC, relaxed staff, & being the hangout spot for Sunday BBQs. The swim up pool bar was great, as were the drink prices and visiting with the staff and other guests. The property is a short walk away from the main sidewalk/public beach area but very manageable. Wifi wasn't accessible from our room, but it was in the pool area if that stuff matters to you. **Heads up that the property is currently on the market (but so is a lot of the town) so things may change in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018