Turtle Inn | Placencia | Belize

Tropical paradise checklist - White powder sand beaches? Check. Dazzling Caribbean coastline? Check.  Hammocks slung between the palms amongst rustic Balinese thatch Cabanas? Check.  Turtle Inn, Belize – a perfect match.

Perfect for... pure relaxation on one of Belize’s most stunning coastlines.  Honeymooners and couples looking to get away from it all and the gorgeous villas cater superbly for families too.

Where... nestled among the palm trees near the laid-back fishing village of Placencia on the south coast of Belize, a perfect base to explore the nearby jungle.

And the rooms... the 18 bungalows, all built on stilts, are within a stone’s throw from the beach.  There are 7 additional cottages in the surrounding gardens.  There are 7 additional cottages in the surrounding gardens.  Each cottage is spacious and airy with Balinese influences throughout, wonderful ornately carved doors, decadent bathrooms with a Japanese tub and a private walled garden with outdoor shower.

Food & facilities... as Francis himself says ‘the food is great – fresh, simple and absolutely delicious’!  The open air Mare Restaurant serves an extensive menu ranging from Italian specialties and pizzas to fresh seafood dishes. There’s a beautiful spa offering a range of treatments, a large pool and dive shop.

Activities... If you tire of lying in a hammock with your holiday read, pop on a snorkel and marvel at the sealife.  Trips can be organised to the world’s first jaguar reserve, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary as well as day trips to the nearby Mayan ruins and Monkey River, a 45 minute boatride away through the mangroves.

In the know... the lobster is notorious at Turtle Inn so make sure you treat yourself on at least one occasion and be sure not to miss the lobster festival in June!
 
 
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