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

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

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

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

AU$252
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Arrive the Silk Caye on one of our Princesses...

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

AU$275
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

AU$229
per adult
Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Mananantee Watch

Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch

AU$199
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
Placencia: Cockscomb Basin Hiking & Rivertubing

Placencia: Cockscomb Basin Hiking & Rivertubing

AU$350
per adult
Placencia: Cockscomb Basin Hiking & Rivertubing
Howler Monkeys

Monkey River & Manatee Watch

AU$184
per adult
Monkey River & Manatee Watch
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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! (932 reviews)
"Spacious penthouse, with a full kitchen and ocean front. They just need to cut the height of some of the trees to have a clear vision of the sea and enjoy it from the varanda."

Reviewed on 30 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! (226 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 AU$321 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$321
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (167 reviews)
"I want to give a massive shoutout to all the incredible staff members! A special, extra big thank you goes to Maria and the fantastic bartender whose name I can’t recall right now—he was absolutely phenomenal! The customer service has been out of this world! Everyone here has truly been ..."

Reviewed on 27 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! (14 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)
"Our time at Ophelia’s Villa was absolutely amazing. From the onset, Luti and Ms Ida were wonderful and attentive. Heather is an excellent host who responds quickly and offers so much help! We booked all our excursions through Capt Jaks who took awesome care of us! Definitely recommend Pablo!!!You ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 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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