Location Q / How do you get to Placencia? A / From Belize City, Dangriga, and Punta Gorda, there are flights several times a day on the two national airlines; We can help you book your flights if you like since we are an agent for both of the airlines. There is also bus service. Since schedules are complicated, please visit this website for details: http://www.placencia.com/services.htm#trans. You will probably take a bus from Belize City to Belmopan and then Dangriga, and then transfer to a bus to Placencia. You can also rent a car at the international airport in Belize City. It takes about 3 hours to drive to Maya Beach from Belize City. Private taxis can also transfer you to and from the hotel for a price of around $275 US each way. For a group of four, the private taxi is less expensive than flying. Q / Can I rent a car at the Placencia airport? A / You will realize why we are laughing once you see the Placencia airport. Q / Can I rent a car anywhere in Placencia? A / If you want to fly to Placencia and then rent a car, you can do it through a local rental company called. Barefoot Rentals (011+501 523 3438). Peninsula SUV Rentals (011+501 523-3218). with cars starting at $80 US dollars per day. Should they be out of cars, some rental companies in Belize City will send a car down for you. The cost of doing this is approximately $150 US dollars to have a car delivered to you in Placencia. It will cost another $150 US dollars to have the car picked up, but if you drive it to Belize City yourself, you can save that charge. Normal car rental fees of $80 to $120 US dollars per day will apply. Q / What about golf carts or scooters? A / has a golf cart rental service. Please contact them for details. At this time we are not aware of any scooter rentals. Q / How do you get to the Maya Beach Hotel once you have arrived in Placencia? A / If you fly in to Placencia, our shuttle will pick you up at the airstrip. Just let us know your flight details in advance. If you are making last-minute plans you would need take a taxi from the Placencia airstrip which will cost US $20. If you take the bus, it passes the hotel so please let the driver know you wish to get off at Maya Beach. If you drive, you should look for signs for Maya Beach approximately 6 miles after you turn on to the peninsula at Riversdale. Once you enter the Maya Beach area, look for our sign on the left, or the sea side, of the road. If you reach Mangos restaurant or the Hungry Gecko restaurant, you have gone a little too far South. Q / How do you get around from the hotel? A / Within walking distance you will find a convenience store and a few small restaurants. If you don;t have a car, you can use taxis to go further. Occasionally the Maya Beach Hotel van will be making unscheduled trips to Placencia Village, the airport, or Dangriga, and if your schedule coincides you are welcome to ride along. Q / Where are the tours in the area? A / There are tour operators to the North and South of the Maya Beach Hotel. Some are independent, and some are associated with other resorts. Tour operators will pick you up at the hotel as long as the tours are booked in advance. Read about tours and activities. Hotel services Q / Is there Internet service? A / Yes. We have a small Internet cafe with computers for guest and public use. If you have your own laptop, you can connect to the Internet using either wired ethernet or wireless (wi-fi). Q / What sports or activities are included with the room? A / We have a small number of complimentary kayaks, snorkeling sets, and bicycles available for guests to use on a first-come first-served basis. Q / Can I change money at the hotel? A / There is no need to change your money to Belize dollars (BZ $) before you come. US dollars will be welcome in the hotel and all other local establishments. Important to note - there are currently very few international ATMs in Belize, and none in Placencia. For total fees of approximately 5 percent (fees from both your home bank and a Belize bank), you can get a cash advance from your ATM card or credit card. Q / Are there facilities for cooking our own meals? A / None of the rooms at Maya Beach Hotel currently have kitchenettes. Our restaurant serves meals all day. We do offer some beach house rentals, and these do have kitchens or kitchenettes. Q / What is the beach like? A / The Maya Beach Hotel is on a long beach with some of the softest sand in Belize. There is about 70 feet of sand between the hotel and the water. Nothing else (except coconut trees, hammocks and beach chairs). The water is very shallow in front of the hotel, and you can walk out several hundred feet in waist-deep water. Walking up and down the beach, you will pass in front of some other developed beach properties as well as some natural sections of beach, perfect for beachcombing! Q / How are the rooms furnished? A / Most of our rooms have queen beds, meant to be shared by no more than two people. Our Coconut Room (Deluxe) is larger and includes a queen-sized futon so that small families can stay in one room together. Our Jaguar Room (Standard Plus) has a queen bed plus a set of bunk beds. The rooms have small tables and chairs with pretty views out the large windows. Some of the rooms have an attached veranda for chairs and hammocks. The rooms and furnishings are not fancy, but have a cozy beach feel. Q / What about power and electrical appliances? A / Electricity in Belize is 110V/60Hz (same as theUS). The majority of outlets are the same plug type as the US although some places use theUKstandard plug. All of the outlets at the Maya Beach Hotel are the US type. Since the electricity in our area is provided from a diesel generator, voltage variations and surges can occur and we suggest that you bring a surge protector if you are planning to use your laptop computer or other electronic devices. Maya Beach area Q / What are the restaurants like? A / Besides the Bistro at the Maya Beach Hotel, there are some others. Mangos is a thatched-roof bar and restaurant on stilts just a few hundred yards down the road from us. The casual restaurant will be reopening its kitchen in late 2007. Prices are similar to what you would pay in the US for a meal. The Hungry Gecko, above the nearby convenience store, is another open-air restaurant with reasonable prices and a very casual atmosphere, serving Belizean and Honduran food. Other hotels and resorts in the area have restaurants that are open to the public as well, such as Bella Maya, Singing Sands, the Green Parrot and The Placencia Hotel. Q / Are the beaches private? A / One of the great things about Belize is that the public is always allowed to use the waterfront. Locals and tourists wander up and down the beach to their hearts; content, although in quiet Maya Beach you often have the beach to yourself. Q / Is it safe? A / Belize is a developing country and the Placencia Peninsula is a little isolated, so you should be aware that emergency services such as police, fire or rescue services are very limited and are not usually able to respond quickly. Placencia Village has a nurse and part-time doctor and it is a 20 minute drive from Maya Beach. Please take precautions to safeguard yourself and your belongings when you travel. The hotel has a small safe for guests' small valuables. Q / Can I drink the water? A / The Maya Beach Hotel collects fresh rainwater, treats it with cholorine and runs it through filters. If you prefer bottled water, it is readily available in the hotel and at local shops. Q / Are there bugs? A / Sandflies (no see'ums) and mosquitoes are sometimes present in the Maya Beach area, but well-maintained beaches do help keep the bugs at bay. DEET-based repellents work well to repel mosquitoes and sandflies, and other products like Avon Skin-So-Soft's Bug Guard are also popular repellents for sandflies. If you are extremely sensitive to insect stings or bites, you will probably prefer to sleep...

Clean, comfortable rooms for relaxing, sleeping, sorting through postcards, writing your novel. All hotel rooms include screened windows, air conditioning, private bath with hot and cold water, a small table and chairs, treated drinking water, and nice cotton linens. They are beach-basic; suitable for guests who require comfort but not luxury. Our hotel is designed for people who want to spend most of their time outside the room; relaxing on the beach, going for walks, taking guided tours or self-guided excursions, reading in hammocks, watching the fish at the end of the dock, or meeting locals in the bar and restaurant. We also manage a few private beach house rentals that offer more space and the personal touch of their respective owners (see Joya del Mar, Dreamsicle, Aqua Villa and Casa Beya below). You can see photos of the interiors of all our rooms and beach houses in our. Jaguar Room, Toucan Room and Hummingbird Room Standard Beach View Our standard rooms have queen beds plus a queen futon or extra bed, large windows, tiled or hardwood floors, air conditioning and ceiling fans. Private baths have hot and cold water, plus a separate fresh drinking water tap. The. Room is on ground level. It has a queen bed plus a queen futon. The. Room is on the second floor and has a queen bed. These beachfront rooms aren't fancy, but they are roomy and have nice views of the sea. The. Room is almost as roomy with some beach views, but not quite as front-facing as the Jaguar and Toucan rooms. Occupancy: Jaguar Room: Max 2 Pax + 2 Pax Extra (Queen futon bed) Toucan Room: Max 2 Pax + 2 Pax Extra (Extra queen bed) Hummingbird Room: Max 2 Pax + 1 Pax Extra (Extra single bed). Coconut Room Deluxe Beach View The room is our largest hotel room, on the 2nd floor of the Hotel. It has a queen-size bed plus a queen-size futon, is air conditioned and has walk-out access to the balcony and views through the coconut palms to the sea. It's still nothing fancy, but a clean and comfortable place to rest at the end of the day. Occupancy: Max 2 Pax + 2 Pax Extra (Sofa bed). Hibiscus Room Economy Room The room has a queen-size bed with air conditioning and some beach views. It's perfect for someone who likes to be close to the action in the Bistro. Occupancy: Max 2 Pax (Queen bed). Private Beach Unit Rentals. Just 100 feet up the beach from the Hotel is a cute, breezy 2nd-floor beach house suite with 2 balconies. Nice views! Sleeps 3, with a queen bed + single daybed for a child or third adult. It has air conditioning, but with the plentiful windows and ceiling fans, you may prefer the fresh and breezy air. Use our online reservations system to see pricing and availability. Occupancy: Max 2 Pax (Queen Bed) + 1 Pax Extra (Extra single bed) Dreamsicle House - Adjacent to the hotel is a beach house with its main living quarters on the upper level. This open-style private upper level rental includes two bedrooms (each with queen beds), one bathroom, a full kitchen and an open living area with views out to the sea. Large windows, 3/4-height walls, and ceiling fans help the sea breezes keep you cool but it also has A/C. The large balcony is the perfect place for an afternoon nap in a hammock. A swimming pool on the property gives you the choice of the big blue Caribbean Sea or a freshwater dip. Use our online reservations system to see pricing and availability. Occupancy: Sleeps up to 4 in 2 queen beds Dreamsicle House - In the same house is a ground-floor apartment available for rent daily, weekly or monthly. This apartment has two large rooms and one bathroom. The room in the front has a queen bed, a table and chairs, and a full kitchen. The room in the back has two full-size beds. Both rooms have A/C, celing fans and windows facing the breeze. This apartment is basic but it's also large, reasonably priced and right on the beach! Use our online reservations system to see pricing and availability. Occupancy: Sleeps up to 6 in 1 queen plus 2 double beds Dreamsicle House - unit Right next to the Dreamsicle house swimming pool is a compact studio unit, perfect for a single person or couple. There is a small kitchenette and a private bathroom with hot/cold water and a shower. It's small, but this unit is priced just right for the budget traveler. Enjoy the uniqueness of a private rental at a fraction of the price of a larger unit. Use our online reservations system to see pricing and availability. Occupancy: Sleeps 2 in one double bed. Wow! What started as a simple 2-bedroom beach bungalow has blossomed into one of the nicest accommodations options in Maya Beach. The new owners of this house have put in an infinity plunge pool, jet tub, barbecue area and more. Choose the original 2-bedroom bungalow alone, or add the third master for a total sleeping capacity of 6 adults. A complimentary kayak and lots of pool and beach toys keep you busy by the water! Enjoy views from the beach, the pool, and every room in the house. Sleeps 4 in the main house plus 2 in the optional king 3rd master suite. Like Agua Villa, this house is one of the most exciting rentals in Maya Beach. Every nook and cranny in this hardwood house has been designed, built and decorated with the flair of the original carpenter/artist owners, all in the spirit of a Caribbean beach house. Comes with bicycles and kayaks for guest use. Check out the owners' website at www.casabeyabelize.com. It's rare to find such a house with an interior as captivating as the ocean view! Sleeps 4 in 2 master queen bedrooms plus 2 additional in a loft bedroom. The Seagrape Escape is a newly renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom open-air designed house that has a huge wrap around screened-in porch and a large beach-level deck. Both bedrooms have doors that open to the screened porch. This house is located right between Casa Beya and Agua Villa, so large groups can fit as many as 20 people in the 3 houses combined. Sleeps up to 8: 4 in 2 queen bedrooms plus 2 additional in a set of bunk beds and 2 additional on a sofa bed in the living room. Please click here to see our regular rates and specials. Special rates for groups and extended stays. Should your group need three or more rooms, please us to make arrangements as a discount will apply. Monthly rates are also available upon request. Whole-resort rentals require a 4-night minimum. Policies Reservation Policy A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. You can choose to enter your credit card details on a secure server or you can send them to us by fax. All prices are shown in US dollars but the actual amount will be charged in Belize dollars at a 2/1 conversion. Your credit card company may charge you a fee to convert the Belize dollars to US dollars. In addition, there will be a 9% government hotel room tax, and a 10% service charge. Your room reservation must be confirmed either online, by phone or by fax. Payment in full must be made 30 days prior to arrival. You will receive notice 45-60 days from arrival that payment in full is due. Reservations made less than 30 days prior to arrival must be paid in full at the time of booking. Accepted forms of payment include personal checks from a US bank account, bank transfer, Visa card, MasterCard, or bank checks. Please note that we cannot hold a reservation for arrivals less than 30 days out without a credit card payment or bank transfer of the full amount. If you have selected the Pay By Check option for an arrival within 30 days, we will contact you to make other arrangments for payment. Cancellations Should you need to cancel your reservation, you may do so up to 30 days before arrival and you will receive a full refund of any money paid, minus a 5% fee to cover bank costs. No refunds will be given if cancelled less than 30 days of arrival. Are you sure the Maya Beach Hotel is the one for you? The Maya Beach Hotel works very hard to make our guests happy. We want to be sure that every guest chooses t...

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set