Maya Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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.

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.

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.
Activities

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

Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Our pick of the best Maya Beach Hotel Deals

Maya Beach Hotel
Fabulous beach side location, quality accommodation, friendly staff, great breakfasts (didn't eat dinner at hotel)
Reviewed on 31 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
This is a gem of a quiet, accommodation spot with a nice sandy beach, small pool, a good restaurant and nice swimming in the ocean out front. The accommodation huts are perfect, the beds are decent and we felt as if we had our own private resort for some enjoyed R&R. It’s a short drive away from ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Kalimera Beach Hotel
We had an amazing stay a Kalimera Hotel in Placencia honestly one of the best hotels we’ve experienced, and we travel quite a bit. The hotel is small and boutique-style, which makes a huge difference. Because there are only a limited number of rooms, the staff can really focus on every guest and ...
Reviewed on 31 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.
