“Truly stellar pool with three areas of different depths. This allowed children to play more freely while parents enjoyed the pool. Only complaint was limited food options with highly variable quality.
Note this area of Placencia has lots of sea grass and sargassum that washes up on the beaches daily. So depending on your level of comfort swimming in and around it, you may not be able to use the ocean. When it decays it smells heavily of sulfur. ”
“Charming Beachfront Stay with Amazing Food
We loved our stay at the Maya Beach Hotel on the Placencia Peninsula. The location is absolutely perfect—right on the beach, with the soothing sound of the ocean just steps from our cozy bungalow-style room. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves was such a treat.
The hotel has a relaxed, welcoming vibe, and the amenities really added to our experience. We took advantage of the complimentary paddle boards, kayaks, and bikes to explore the area and……
“Azure is a special gem in Palencia. Outstanding staff and VERY well kept. The welcome drinks and floral/swan presentation helped make my wife’s bday even more special. ”
“This place is new for this season and wow did they hit it out the park. The staff and owners were just the best I’ve ever came across travelling. The food at breaky was top notch. The bar on the beach with Elvis as the bartender couldn’t have been any better. Honestly this place is the go to spot in Maya beach for comfort, relaxation, home feeling and just wish I could think of soo many other words to describe how this place made me feel. I can’t wait to go back. The access to the beach was……
“I stayed for 4 nights and had a wonderful time. The resort is a distance from placencia town so if you wanna save money on transportation to town you have to book the free shuttle service that the hotel runs daily. The hours for this service are 10am & 2:30pm. Meals at Umaya in my opinion are overpriced and the chef needs to be replaced as the food is not very good and the portions are way too small for what you pay for. Overall, if you want peace & quiet and good relaxation then definitely……
“Right on the beach. Amazing/beautiful private bungalows with incredible outdoor shower. Great service. Free to use bikes & water sports. Spa-like swimming pool. On-site dining & drinks. Highly recommend.”
“The staff are friendly and helpful. There was an ocean breeze and I could hear the waves crashing. The cabana had everything you need for a comfortable stay. I’m definitely going back there again! ”
“Good location as a base to explore the peninsula, close to shopping, other beaches, diving. Private beach was a coconut's throw from the balcony to the caribbean. Awoke to striking sunrises and a stiff consistent breeze offset the warmer temperatures.”
“Nice little place with a very friendly staff. The beach is great because the water isn’t deep for a nice lathe flat area, which makes it safe to swim.”
“Staying here was by far one of the best vacation experiences. The hospitality was amazing. Dion, Natalie, Locho, and everyone else that we met while On property went above and beyond the normal. I can’t recommend Chabil enough and will definitely be coming back! ”
“Great location on the beach and Placencia sidewalk. Easy access to bars, restaurants, shopping, and pier. Friendly staff and great room with a very comfortable bed! I would definitely stay here again!”
“Can't say enough good things about Alux! My friend and I visited Placencia for our Birthdays and were originally booked at other accomadations. We left the other place after one night and found Alux. What a gem! It is in the heart of the village. Everything is walkable, with lots of options for food, shopping and fun. The room as lovely, clean, cool and spacious. It was so well appointed too! Coffee and filters, small appliances, spacous modern kitchen, thick bath towels, toiletries and……
“We loved our stay in the Turtle room! We had a last minute change in our itinerary and needed a place for only one night... But we wished we had more time at this spot! The owners are very kind and responsive. The room was very comfy and cozy. I appreciated all the shelving in the rooms and bathroom. AC worked great. And the screened in porch was really wonderful to hang out on. It's also in a great location for wandering around the village. ”