Maya Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Maya Beach
Maya Beach showing tropical scenes and general coastal views
Maya Beach featuring general coastal views and tropical scenes
Maya Beach featuring general coastal views and tropical scenes
Maya Beach showing tropical scenes

Popular places to visit

Maya Beach featuring general coastal views and tropical scenes

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.

Maya Beach
Placencia Beach showing a beach and general coastal views

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.

Placencia Beach

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.

Laughing Bird Caye National Park

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.

Moho Caye

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.

Silk Caye Beach

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.

Lagoon Caye

Activities

Cave Tubing at Jaguar Paw

Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

NZ$275
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia

Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia

NZ$333
per adult
Combine 2 of Belizes most popular activities into 1 great package from Placencia
Mayan Chocolate Making & Waterfall Swimming From Placencia

Mayan Chocolate Making & Waterfall Swimming From Placencia

NZ$200
per adult
Mayan Chocolate Making & Waterfall Swimming From Placencia
Arrive the Silk Caye on one of our Princesses...

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

NZ$300
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
Arrive the beautiful island of Laughing Bird Caye...

Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park

NZ$250
per adult
Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Zip Lining + Tubing +Waterfall 30 minutes away From Palcencia

Zip Lining + Tubing +Waterfall 30 minutes away From Palcencia

NZ$416
per adult
Zip Lining + Tubing +Waterfall 30 minutes away From Palcencia
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Our pick of the best Maya Beach Hotel Deals

Umaya Resort & Adventures
Umaya Resort & Adventures
4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek, Placencia
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (925 reviews)
"It was awesome"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

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Umaya Resort & Adventures
Maya Beach Hotel
Maya Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, Placencia, Stan Creek
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
"Staff is always friendly. We felt like we were with family the entire trip. It is quiet yet only 20 minutes to town. The entire menu at the restaurant is delicious"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

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Maya Beach Hotel
Azure Del Mar
Azure Del Mar
3 out of 5
714 Maya Beach Way, Placencia
The price is NZ$293 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$293
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach inn in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (163 reviews)
"The property is absolutely gorgeous. It feels secluded, but you're only a short taxi ride into town where there is shopping and restaurants. The staff is exceptionally welcoming, friendly, and helpful."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Azure Del Mar
Kalimera Beach Hotel
Kalimera Beach Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Maya Beach, Placencia, Stann Creek District
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Maya Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Beach Access ...right on the water...Some good restaurants within walking distance"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

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Kalimera Beach Hotel
Ophelia's Villa: Waterfront Luxury with Private Pool
Ophelia's Villa: Waterfront Luxury with Private Pool
Maya Beach
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Family vacation
"We had a great stay! House was very clean. Excellent communication with Heather and Luti. We stayed on the ocean side for the first half of our stay, and it was nice to stay on the Lagoon side the second half and enjoy the Mountain views. Very quiet with no road noise. Lots of fun touches that families ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

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Ophelia's Villa: Waterfront Luxury with Private Pool
On The Beach Bungalows - Flip Flop #1
On The Beach Bungalows - Flip Flop #1
Maya Beach
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Placencia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and concierge services. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Maya Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Perfect chill on the beach
"What a beautiful spot and comfortable stay. Everything we needed to enjoy the beach."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

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On The Beach Bungalows - Flip Flop #1
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Maya Beach

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Cocoplum

While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.

Cocoplum
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Plantation

When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Plantation
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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.

Surfside
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Caribbean Way

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.

Caribbean Way
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Placencia Village

If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.

Placencia Village

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