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.
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.
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
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Our pick of the best Maya Beach Hotel Deals
Maya Beach Hotel
Loved the staff here so much! The property was beautiful and very well kept. Plenty beach chairs, hammocks, bikes, paddle boards and kayaks for the guests. Everyone feels like family and old friends by the end of your stay. Definitely will be back here.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Umaya Resort & Adventures
The staff are fantastic!!!
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Kalimera Beach Hotel
This hotel is a little GEM! Small and cozy: you feel at home! The homemade breakfasts are a PLUS and the lady who cooks is adorable. I have not enough words to say how much I loved this modern and eco-friendly hotel!
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Azure Del Mar
amazing hospitality, amazing service, picked us up from airport etc. So accommodating to everyone! Felt like VIP!
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
Fabulous OCEANFRONT Villa in Maya Beach w/ Overwater Dock + Kayaks, SUPs & More!
My best friend and I took a lady's trip to Belize with hopes of some time in the sun/ on the water with some relaxing between....little did we know how much more we would get. Staying at Casa Beya was dreamy. Access to everything we could have wanted! We used the kayaks/ snorkle gear/ paddle boards, ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025
Balam Beach Villa - Modern 4Bed Oceanfront w/ Pool
Amazing! Beautiful property! Daily housekeeping, chef three days (delicious food), overall wonderful!
Reviewed on 21 July 2025
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.
