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.
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.
Activities
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
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
Shady palm trees line the beach and the water is so clear. The room, although not high end, had everything we needed and we were just steps from the ocean. The staff were very accommodating and the bistro food, delicious as usual! I would definitely recommend Maya Beach Hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Umaya Resort & Adventures
The villa was very comfortable and had an amazing view. We couldn’t have asked for better. All the staff we met were very polite and nice. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to family and friends. We really liked the shuttle into Placencia village. Very convenient for us because ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Azure Del Mar
Soft sand. Quiet beach. Coral off the dock for snorkeling right there. Wonderful staff. Great rooms. Overall great stay!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Kalimera Beach Hotel
I will definitely come back! That’s all I need to say.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Beachfront retreat with pool, private hot tub, AC, & lagoon view
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this architectural wonder. That was the appeal at the beginning and we were not disappointed. The host was wonderful. I would have given it five stars were it not for the following. The property is described as a "beachfront retreat." That is false. There is no publicly ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Fabulous OCEANFRONT Villa in Maya Beach w/ Overwater Dock + Kayaks, SUPs & More!
This house was clean and was close to local restaurants. We also loved the dock and beach.
Reviewed on 8 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.
