If you are looking for a spots where the staff and owners (John and Ellen) are friendly and very helpful, the accommodations are clean and reasonably priced, this is a great option. We stayed 5 nights in the upper level of the Dreamsicle House and it was lovely...not fancy but really comfortable. The front deck has great ocean breezes and views of the water. They are right on the beach and also have a couple small pools which are very nice. The Bistro restaurant is, we believe, the best in all of Belize. Incredible food fixed with care and imagination which makes your mouth happy and inquisitive about all the mix of spices. Book this place early in their busy season...you won't regret it unless you are looking for an exclusive, snobby type resort...this is totally the opposite!

Amazing food, beautiful relaxing beach, comfortable rooms. But the best part is the staff and the owners - they make you feel right at home. Highly recommend a snorkel trip to Silk Caye. And if you can pull yourself away from the Maya Beach Bistro (tough to do - the food is that good), we liked the tamales from Brenda (she has a hut near the Shell station in Placencia village) and creole grub from Omar's. The Shak has a tasty breakfast & is right on the beach.

Highly recommend this gem! And if for some reason you aren't staying here, at least come to the Bistro. You won't be disappointed.

In my opinion the Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro is the BEST & ONLY place to stay in southern Belize. The owners and staff are fabulous & friendly. You can't ask for more. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sun, sand & sea. Then there's the Bistro. The food is absolutely amazing and the locals agree! We didn't eat anywhere else. I don't know of anywhere else where you can go to a 5 star restaurant in your bare feet. I hope to return soon!

The Maya Beach Hotel is the perfect choice for a relaxing, welcoming and delicious getaway. We stayed in the Toucan Room--clean and roomy with a view of the sunrise over the sea each morning--dreamy! It was only steps to tidy beach with chairs and hammocks just waiting. We took advantage of the free kayaks and paddled around in the sea one day.
The Bistro is amazing. Breakfasts offer plenty of fresh choices with freshly squeezed juices and items for every taste. Each evening there's a new creative special...we had snook with a mango beurre blanc that was absolutely incredible! The wine list is great.
The staff goes above and beyond to treat guests well and make all feel welcome. I can't wait to return to the Maya Beach.