Surfside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
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 Surfside Hotel Deals
Villas at Playa de Coco
Absolutely amazing! Already planning my next stay .
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Sirenian Bay Resort - Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows
Bartenders were dope. Shuttle into town was clutch. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Ceiba Beach Resort
The resort was absolutely fantastic! Small and intimate, very clean and well maintained. The food was fantastic and we never felt crowded. Our bungalow #1 was right on the beach- walk out your front door and you are on the sand. The front desk helped us book a massage right on the beach in front ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Romantic cabana with veranda, hammock, partial AC & WiFi - walk to the beach
The kitchen needs a new frying pan. The existing one is in bad shape, hard to cook in and clean. Listing says there are 2 bikes to share, but when we asked mgmt company they said no. The main floor needs chairs, even beach chairs or something to sit in- maybe a bistro set. The place was cute and ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Maya Beach Hotel
Great food. Easy rude to Placencia but Maya Beach is private with no hussle/ bussle. I will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Placencia Resort
Do not stay at this hotel. The resort is nice, but they double-charged for my room. I paid Expedia for the room, but the resort charged me again. Both the resort and Expedia are refusing to issue a refund. If you want to risk theft, this is the place to stay.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Surfside
Cocoplum
While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.
Maya Beach
Maya Beach might not have many top sights, but Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Placencia Village
If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.
Plantation
When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Caribbean Way
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.
