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 beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch

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

Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park

Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Top hotels in Maya Beach

Maya Beach Hotel
Great food. Easy rude to Placencia but Maya Beach is private with no hussle/ bussle. I will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Umaya Resort & Adventures
very hospitable the restaurant menu was good but no seafood offered , walked down the street for our seafood fix🌴☺️
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Azure Del Mar
The property location is excellent but what makes this place so wonderful is its laid-back atmosphere and superb staff. Maria, Valerie and everyone at the resort make you feel at home. They do their best to meet your expectations with a friendly and caring attitude at all times. We loved our stay ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Kalimera Beach Hotel
Kalimera was above & beyond my/our expectations. The staff were very friendly & accommodating. Elvis @ the Sand bar was excellent in terms of customer service. The kitchen staff was also excellent & extremely warm & friendly. I wish we could've stayed longer here but definitely will return & will ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Beachfront Villa with Private Pool, Palapa & Walkable Maya Beach Dining
Second stay at Marly’s Place! Beautiful home, gorgeous view of the beach, plenty of amenities and Herbert, the host, is super responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Kmar Villas
We loved our stay here! Having the pool/hot tub all to ourselves was the absolute best and the host was very easy to communicate with. This area is perfect, away from the more crowded Placencia but still near restaurants/resorts. Would recommend!
Reviewed on 21 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.
