Two friends and I stayed recently had an incredible stay at Chabil Mar Villas in Placencia. The resort environment is lushly landscaped which enhances the beautiful architecture. The majority of the living units have an incredible view of the beach and the sea. The 2 BR plus loft unit that we stayed in was very large with its expansive two story great room and deck. The location is perfect...a 10 min ride into the village (golf cart type vehicles are available as well as bicycles). In addition to the two swimming pools there are paddle boads and cayaks for your use. What distinguishes Chabil Mar from other resorts in Placencia is its laid back and friendly atmosphere. Other visitors were like us....eager to spend time exploring nearby village restaurants and beach bars, but appreciiating reading or hanging out in the relaxing, safe atmosphere of the resort grounds. The management and staff were very helpful in arranging tours of nearby Monkey River and fishing/snorkeling excursions as well as serving food and drinks when requested. Having spent some time investigating other resorts in Placencia, we were very glad we made the choice to stay at Chabil Mar.

We just returned from a two week visit to Placencia and the Chabil Mar Villas. Chabil Mar’s staff, condos and setting would be very hard to beat; I personally have never been anywhere that can even compare with this lovely spot.

The units are upscale, beautifully and uniquely decorated with their marble floors, beautiful art work and king size beds. If you want a holiday that will make you feel like you are very special then Chabil Mar is the place.

We took tours with a guide the Chabil Mar staff had suggested and had the most wonderful time going thru the jungle, snorkelling and fishing. We had wonderful walks along the beach to the village, and sat each night on our deck or in the palaps watched the sun set.

The gardens feel like they have been their for years even though the villa’s are only a few years old, the pools are clean and refreshing and even those are uniquely designed. If you want a very special vacation where you feel welcome and pampered this is the place for you

We have just returned from a week's stay at Chabil Mar Villas. The condos are beautiful and immaculately cared for--ours was a 2-bedroom, 2 bath with a sofa bed in the living room and additional twin beds in a loft area (plenty of room for our group of 6 adults), living room with TV/DVD, full kitchen, beautifully appointed with everything you need to cook the wonderful fresh fish you can catch on private fishing tours! We enjoyed our freshly caught Wahoo steaks for one meal--grilled on the outdoor grills available to guests. And if you're not inclined to cook, the full-service kitchen will supply you with breakfast, lunch and dinner served anywhere on the beautiful grounds--eat on your private veranda surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds, overlooking the green sea or by one of the 2 "designer" pools. We particularly loved eating out on the private pier, surrounded by stars and water, served by a staff that was professional yet incredibly friendly!
There's plenty to do-from fishing, diving, snorkeling, hikes, etc and the staff will make tour arrangements for you, including providing you with lunch if needed! Town is fun-a short walk or bike ride away (bikes are provided by the resort). Lots of "rustic" bars and trinket shopping to be found, as well as a few incredible restaurants that I would give 4-star ratings to (French Connection was one of our favorites!).
And if you just want to relax, the resort's private beach, with lounge chairs, thick towels and palm trees was short walk away from our door. I spent hours floating in the water and watching all sorts of fish, dolphins and birds swim and fly by.
A perfect vacation spot made even more wonderful by the resort accommodations and its fabulous staff!

Unbelievable.....the beauty, the aromas, the friendly people, the serenity, the romance, the entire experience. It will take a lot to top this holiday.
The accommodations are absolutely top drawer, the staff is always there whenever needed and happy to assist in any way they can. You feel like this is your home and you have come back to stay even for just a little while.
If you don't feel like cooking, all you have to do is call the kitchen and they will be happy to cook you a wonderful meal from the many choices the Chabil Mar menu has to offer.
Sounds of the wildlife put you to sleep at night and awaken you in the morning. Warm sunshine welcomes you to sit on the patio and enjoy the thoughts of all the exciting events that will take place for you that day.
Chabil Mar has a world class tour guide at your beck and call. Every trip is a memory that will resound within you for years to come. Come explore the jungle, the monkeys, the crocodiles, the birds, iguanas and exotic snakes. All from the safety of your boat, if you so choose. Tour the jungles to taste what it has to offer, talk to the monkeys and experience the beauty this humid climate has to offer.
After each and every exciting day, you will look forward to coming back and enjoying the beautiful clean white sands the Chabil Mar has to offer. Sit back in the comfortable chaise lounges, enjoy a fresh drink of your choice and reminisce on your experiences of the day. Or you can float lazily in one of the two infinity pools that look out over the Caribbean Ocean and rejoice in how lucky you are to be in this very spot. How lucky you are that you have discovered such an amazing place like Chabil Mar.
The gardens of Chabil Mar welcome you every where you look. The vibrant colours, the amazing varieties of palm trees, the bougainvillea, the sweet smells of so many different flowers. Stunning to say the least.
Without a doubt, I will return!