The Placencia Resort, Belize CityThe Placencia Resort in Belize City, Belize has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 8 hotels we score in Belize City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.0. Rooms from about $318 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Placencia Resort is a beachfront property situated on Maya Beach in Belize. It caters to families and travellers looking for direct access to the ocean and a private beach. The grounds include a large swimming pool with a swim-up bar, a marina, and a spa. Guests can use complimentary kayaks or bicycles to explore the local area. Nearby activities include jungle trails, cave adventures, and coral reef excursions. The resort features The Pier restaurant on-site. While the property offers spacious master suites and well-maintained gardens, the dining menu is limited and meals are sometimes served cold.What stands out

Private beach and marina access

Complimentary ocean kayaks and bicycles

Large pool with swim-up bar

Spacious master suites

Watch out for

Limited food menu

Meals sometimes served cold

Better-scored in Belize City

The Lodge At Jaguar Reef, Belize City: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $277 a night. The Lodge At Jaguar Reef is a four-star beachfront resort located in the coastal fishing village of Hopkins within the Stann Creek District.

Thatch Caye Belize, Belize City: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Thatch Caye Belize is a five-star eco-luxury resort situated on a private eleven-acre island near Dangriga and Hopkins village.

Hopkins Bay Belize, Belize City: 3.9 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $177 a night. Hopkins Bay Belize is a beachfront resort located in the Stann Creek District near the Garifuna village of Hopkins.