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#12 of 25 hotels in Placencia
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2022 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best
Umaya Resort Belize, formerly known as the Belize Ocean Club is a beautiful full-service deluxe resort located on a 78-mile peninsula in the southern part of Belize on Maya beach. The resort has rooms overlooking the peaceful lagoon and distant Mayan mountains or overlooking the blue Caribbean Sea. The first of the new dining options, The Clubhouse, is a farm to table restaurant facing the lagoon with sunset mountain views. It offers cuisine rooted in Mayan and Garifuna Belizeans traditions. FYAH, named from the local dialect for fire, presents food cooked over an open flame grill, with both deck and barefoot in the sand seating options for a selection of parrillada and tandoor food. With the largest living barrier reef off its shores, Umaya Resort & Adventures is putting a focus on diving experiences, including the creation of an onsite dive certification program. The management team has also created unique new excursions for adventure travelers both at sea and in the nearby jungles and Mayan ruins of Belize. In addition to the offsite excursions, Umaya Resort & Adventures launched a variety of weekly cultural and gastronomic events such as Beer &Curry Night, serving original Indian dishes prepared by Chef Subu from Chennai as well as Best of Belize, highlighting local Garifuna cuisine and music.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool with view
Yoga classes
Bar / lounge
Beach
Badminton
Children's television networks
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fitness classes
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Bicycles available
Diving
Hiking
Snorkeling
Bowling offsite
Fishing
Highchairs available
Free shuttle or taxi services
Meeting rooms
Body wrap
Couples massage
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Baggage storage
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
Private beach
Additional bathroom
Dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Microwave
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Telephone
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
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Non-smoking rooms
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Lagoon View
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Placencia Rd Maya Beach, Placencia Belize
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I had a fantastic stay and can highly recommend the hotel. The food in the restaurant was the best I had in Belize and you can taste the freshness of products they are using. Thank you for a wonderful time!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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My friends and I recently visited the Umaya Resort in Placencia Belize and we can’t say enough about how great a time we had. First of all the staff was wonderful, courteous and professional. The energy of our entire stay was positive. Danny at Reception and in the restaurant bar was excellent! Claralita and the other Servers in the Restaurant were fabulous. My friend and I had facials at the spa which was divine. We spent so much time on the beach and Johnny along with the other folks at the beach bar managed it expertly. They were great, drinks were great, service was perfection. We are pizza a couple nights at the Woodfire beach pizza restaurant. Pizza was yummy and we had it delivered to the beach and to our hotel room. Our housekeeping service was great too! Mr. Karon Garbutt provided us with excellent transportation service to Placencia from Belize City and back. Our driver Mark gave us so much information about Belize and made the drive pleasant both ways. My friend went on a wonderful adventure and could not stop talking about how great it was. While my husband and I did not go on an adventure we had great conversations with the person in charge! He was professional, friendly and we wish we could have taken one. We did go into town and the Shuttle was in time both ways. It was all great. We loved our stay!…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Husband added Umaya for a few days after starting with a few days at Sleeping Giant, then additional days at Jaguar Reef (all part of the Belize Collection). We wanted to check out Placencia - as we are looking for houses to purchase. We enjoyed Sleeping Giant and Jaguar Reef - a lot! Both resorts exceeded our expectations. Umaya was quaint, the place definitely needs an overhaul - quite outdated. The lagoon side is nice, but no seating/ lounges to relax and definitely cannot swim in the lagoon. The beach side is OK - just not as nice as Jaguar Reef. The service was great - at the lobby and restaurant. Some callouts: Michelle (adventure coordinator; Alton - he's the go to guy; and Johnny Yatz - waiter. Excursions: we booked the Monkey River tour through the resort and it was amazing. Jeremy was our guide and he was full of information and made sure we had a great experience. We saw/ heard howler monkeys, manatee, crocodile, tons of birds, etc. We had lunch at the Monkey River village - and did quite a bit of shopping. We also booked a sunset cruise through Umaya, which we could have skipped. The cruise was on a little fishing boat, which was OK - but we expected the finger foods and drinks to have been provided by the resort. Instead, it was provided by the guide - made in his house. It was super sweet for him to do that but again - expected for the resort to provide. Spent a day at the Placencia village - a few shops, several restaurants, grocery stores, etc. Umaya will shuttle guests to the village and pick up a few hours later. Our pick up driver was super late - which was quite annoying. But, spending a few hours at the village was cool. We ate at Ricks - just had a sandwich. But, the rest of the menu looked good. Did some shopping as well. Great little place.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: We stayed in a 2 bd/ 2 ba with full kitchen. Bathrooms were tiny, place needs to be updated.
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Had a fantastic time at this resort! Julie at the front desk and Alton who is the manager of tours, both went out of their way to ensure that we had a great time! Thank you so much to you both! Knowledgeable, super friendly and great to deal with! We hope to come back next year!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We enjoyed our stay. The grounds are nicely kept., the staff friendly, our room was spacious, needs some renovation but it was clean and comfortable. Also, the food was great. The General Manager Steven was very accommodating. I will highly recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We had a lagoon view room. It very comfortable. There was a full kitchen, but limited cooking utensils. There were enough kitchen supplies to make a light meal. The bathroom was small and not much counter space but clean and plenty of hot water and good pressure for a shower (this was the best of the 4 hotels we stayed in on our trip). Overall we would stay there again and recommend it to anyone.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: A little far from town but not an issue if you have a car.
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Nice tropical hotel, friendly and efficient staff, jungle decor. A bit far from village of Placencia but a shuttle goes in twice a day. Rooms are large and clean and have great ocean views. They really try to make everyone happy.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Umaya resort is beautiful but you will need to consider a lot of things before booking. The Placencia peninsula is very long and this resort is a good twenty to twenty five minutes drive from Placencia village. If you have a rental car it wouldn't be too bad but otherwise you can only get to town when the hotel shuttle goes. There are no stores nearby to get any supplies. The resort is also in two sections with the main road dividing it. If you are staying on the beach/ ocean side the restaurant is on the other side. Too far for my husband to walk. We are seniors and would not recommend this resort to anyone that has difficulty with walking or steps. The steps in front of the resort where you check in and where the restaurant is are steep and have no railing or anything to hold on to. On the beach side there was a beach bar and an expensive pizza cafe. They close at 7:30 pm and are not open every night. The staff were nice and did give us a ride over to the restaurant side a couple of times and we did take the shuttle into town one day. It leaves at 10am and picks you up at 2 pm. This resort wasn't for us but for younger folks that don't mind being a long way from town it's probably good. The tour guide was excellent and so very helpful. The beach is very nice, well maintained and raked every day. Beautiful to watch the sunrise and sunset.…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We didn't stay here but we ate at the restaurant and the food was delicious. They even started the meal with a complementary soup. Their frozen blended drinks were delicious! I'd recommend to eat here.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Amazing for our budget! Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Our driver, Mariano, was the best! Room was spacious and well stocked and had a breathtaking view of the sunrise over the ocean. The resort as a whole is a great size. It’s small enough that you never feel crowded or have to walk a long distance to get anywhere, but big enough that you get all the amenities of a bigger resort.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Stay on an upper floor for a better view. Its about 20 minutes from Placencia so if you plan to...
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PRICE RANGE
$127 - $179 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Belize Ocean Club
LOCATION
BelizeStann CreekPlacencia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
60
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Frequently Asked Questions about Umaya Resort & Adventures
Which popular attractions are close to Umaya Resort & Adventures?
Nearby attractions include Jaguar Bowling Lanes (0.5 miles) and Inky's Mini Golf at Sirenian Bay (2.8 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Umaya Resort & Adventures?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Umaya Resort & Adventures?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Umaya Resort & Adventures?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Umaya Resort & Adventures?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Umaya Resort & Adventures?
Conveniently located restaurants include Maya Beach Hotel Bistro, The Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar, and The Bonefish Grille at the Singing Sands Inn.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Umaya Resort & Adventures?
Yes, guests have access to an outdoor pool, fitness classes, and yoga classes during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Umaya Resort & Adventures?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Umaya Resort & Adventures have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.