TURTLE INN BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA, Placencia

Turtle Inn By Francis Ford Coppola - Beachfront resort with Balinese-style cottages near Placencia

Located on a sandy peninsula between Seine Bight and Placencia village, with direct access to the Caribbean Sea. The 25-room seafront property sits next to the Belize Barrier Reef UNESCO World Heritage site. Facilities include three restaurants serving fresh seafood and regional cuisine, a Thai massage spa, outdoor pool, and water sports equipment. Tours available to Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Big Rock Falls, and Barton Creek Cave. On-site activities include snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, and kayaking. Resort offers concierge services and complimentary Wi-Fi in reception and bar areas. Resort is accessible via flights to Placencia from Belize City, with airlines including American, Continental, Delta, United, and Southwest.

Additional perks of the hotel

Wildlife sanctuary with hiking trails and jaguar habitat nearby

Francis Ford Coppola Winery selections available at the resort bar

Wood-burning pizza oven and changing daily menu with fresh seafood

Opportunity to stay at private Coral Caye island (25-minute boat ride)

Shellphone intercom system linked to resort's front desk

Kid's gelato bar and children's menus at restaurants

Pickle ball court and trimaran sailing equipment

Donations made to SEA Belize conservation organization

Pet-friendly accommodation (additional cleaning fee may apply)

Desktop computer available for guest use in reception area

Cottage Accommodations

Individual thatched cottages feature Balinese furnishings and natural cooling through vaulted roof design that circulates sea breezes. Poolside Garden View Cottages include private screened porches and Japanese baths. Seaview Cottages offer direct beach access. Two-bedroom villas with living rooms, separate sitting areas, and two en-suite bathrooms are available for families or groups. Sofia's Beach House provides a full kitchen, open-air living and dining room, seafront media room, and private deck steps from the beach. The Family Pavilion features extended screened porches and private walled gardens.

Other conveniences

Private walled gardens with outdoor showers

Air conditioning available in select accommodations

Locally produced organic bath products

Luxurious bathrobes for guest use

iPod docking stations in rooms

Goose down or hypo-allergenic pillows

Additional floor fans available upon request

Private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

Sea views from select accommodations

Adjoining rooms available for families