Itzana Resort and Residences is a large, upscale resort on the Placencia peninsula in southern Belize, set on the beach with a marina and lagoon-side views. Its property page lists twelve accommodation types, including deluxe pool-view rooms, a beachfront suite, one- to three-bedroom beachfront villas, one- to four-bedroom marina villas, penthouses and a one-bedroom Coral Caye that sleeps ten. Guests have an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool, a spa with in-room massage, the Limilia restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar and lounge, a marina waterside lounge, bicycles, kayaks and paddleboards. Boat tours, ziplining and catamaran trips to the Southern Marine Reserve can be arranged, and a free round-trip airport shuttle runs at set hours on request. It is a good base for families and groups who want space and activities.
Location and getting around. The resort is a short drive from the Placencia airstrip, about six minutes, and around five minutes from Placencia Beach, with Maya Beach a few minutes further. It is not in the village itself, so most guests use the resort's own dining and activities, or arrange a taxi or golf cart for dinners in Placencia.
The free airport shuttle is helpful for guests flying in from Belize City or San Pedro, and free self parking and valet parking suit those who drive. The marina setting gives the resort a lagoon-and-sea feel that differs from the open beach resorts of the cayes.
The accommodation. The range is wide. Deluxe rooms and the beachfront suite suit couples, the beachfront and marina villas suit families and groups, and the penthouses and the large Coral Caye are for big parties. Villas have more space, kitchens in some categories and more privacy, while room sizes range from about three hundred and sixty square feet in the deluxe room to several thousand in the largest units.
The property has two floors with no lift, so upper floors are reached by stairs. An extra bed is available for a daily fee, and a paid full breakfast is offered as an add-on.
Who it suits and what to know. It suits families, couples and groups who want a full-service resort with a spa, restaurant, activities and a marina, and who are happy to use it as a base for excursions rather than staying in the village. Snorkelling at Laughing Bird Caye, the Monkey River and Cockscomb Basin trips and catamaran days on the marine reserve are all within reach.
Check-in is in the afternoon and evening, the minimum check-in age is eighteen, pets are not allowed apart from service animals, and daily housekeeping and a concierge are provided. If you want a walkable village location, compare it with Chabil Mar, which is closer to the village.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront and marina setting
- ✓Outdoor pool and children's pool
- ✓Spa with in-room massage
- ✓Limilia restaurant and lounge
- ✓Kayaks, paddleboards and bicycles
- ✓Boat tours and catamaran trips
- ✓Free airport shuttle on request
- ✓Villas and penthouses for groups
Good questions
How far is Itzana from the Placencia airstrip?+
About a six-minute drive, and the resort offers a free round-trip shuttle at set hours on request.
Is it in Placencia village?+
No. It is a few miles from the beach and village, so plan on a taxi or golf cart for dinners out, or eat at the resort.
What accommodation types are there?+
Deluxe rooms, a beachfront suite, beachfront and marina villas, penthouses and a Coral Caye that sleeps ten.
