Maya Beach Travel Guide

Placencia

A beach at night with a thatched-roof hut and a hammock.
A beach with people paddleboarding and a red kayak on the sand.
A sunset over a body of water with a metal railing in the foreground.
A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting the sun's light.
A wooden pier with a thatched-roof hut and a small boat docked at the end.

Stay near popular Maya Beach attractions

Maya Beach

9.0/10 (385 reviews)
Feel the gorgeous golden sand beneath your feet as you walk around this community made up of homes, bars, resorts and an art gallery.
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Things to do

Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye

Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye

฿4,592
per adult
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks

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

฿5,904
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
Mayan Chocolate Making & Waterfall Tour from Placencia

Chei'l Mayan Chocolate Making & Waterfall from Placencia

฿4,920
per adult
Chei'l Mayan Chocolate Making & Waterfall from Placencia
Half Day Snorkel to Laughing Bird Caye

Half Day Snorkel to Laughing Bird Caye

฿4,059
per adult
Half Day Snorkel to Laughing Bird Caye
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye

฿4,981
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Arrive the beautiful island of Laughing Bird Caye...

Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park

฿4,920
per adult
Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
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Top hotels in Maya Beach

Maya Beach Hotel

Maya Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Maya Beach Placencia Stan Creek
The price is ฿2,616 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿2,616
฿3,113 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
"I loved everything this hotel has to offer!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Maya Beach Hotel
Umaya Resort & Adventures

Umaya Resort & Adventures

4 out of 5
Maya Beach, Stann Creek Placencia
The price is ฿5,035 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿5,035
฿5,992 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great value in Placencia"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Umaya Resort & Adventures
Azure Del Mar

Azure Del Mar

3 out of 5
714 Maya Beach Way Placencia
Stay at this beach inn in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
"Loved it here too reac in the beach. It was beautiful, quiet, and the staff were wonderful!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

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Azure Del Mar
Kalimera Beach Hotel

Kalimera Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Maya Beach Placencia Stann Creek District
The price is ฿9,715 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿9,715
฿10,589 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Placencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Placencia Beach and Maya Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Kalimera Beach Hotel
Coral Cove Inn

Coral Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
688, Maya Beach Placencia Stann Creek District
The price is ฿11,515 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿11,515
฿12,552 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Placencia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
"Beautiful room! Breakfast included is a plus especially traveling with younger kids! Friendly and welcoming staff! It is a place you’d want to stay and come back again."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Coral Cove Inn
Kmar Villas

Kmar Villas

3.5 out of 5
Mile 15.25 Placencia Road Maya Beach Stann Creek District
Stay at this villa in Placencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"We loved our stay here! Having the pool/hot tub all to ourselves was the absolute best and the host was very easy to communicate with. This area is perfect, away from the more crowded Placencia but still near restaurants/resorts. Would recommend!"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

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Where to stay in Maya Beach

Find the best Maya Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with palm trees, a hammock, and a thatched-roof structure.
Photo by Jen - Nealys On Wheels
Open Photo by Jen - Nealys On Wheels

Placencia Village

If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden pier with a thatched-roof hut and a small boat docked at the end.

Cocoplum

While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.

A calm water body with a red and white boat docked on the left, a thatched-roof structure on the right, and lush greenery in the background.

Plantation

When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A beach with two wooden lounge chairs and a thatched umbrella under a clear blue sky.

Caribbean Way

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.

A traditional clay oven with dough inside, surrounded by various bowls and ingredients.
Photo by Jamie Wilson
Open Photo by Jamie Wilson

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.

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