Umaya Resort & Adventures

4.0 star property

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Guests can relax on the beachside deck with comfortable seating and a refreshing drink.
Relax in a shaded outdoor space with a thatched roof, featuring comfortable benches and a round table for reading or socializing.
Dine al fresco with a view of the water, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Step out onto the balcony and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and distant landscape.
Guests enter through a covered walkway to the main building, surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens and multiple balconies.

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle

Explore the area

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Maya Beach, Stann Creek, Placencia
  • Maya Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Placencia Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Placencia (PLJ)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Two Bedroom Premier Lagoon Bay View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 102 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

One Bedroom Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

One Bedroom Lagoon Bay View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Two Bedroom Premier Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Lagoon Bay View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 102 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Umaya Resort & Adventures

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Catch some rays on Umaya Resort & Adventures's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
Umaya Resort & Adventures offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodation at this 4-star resort has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Umaya Resort & Adventures. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Maya Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Caribbean cuisine with garden views at The Club House Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, body wraps or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, complimentary bicycles and volleyball
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Maya Beach and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Placencia Beach
  • Free airport and local-area shuttle service
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Umaya Resort & Adventures such as an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Mediterranean resort also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Placencia resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Club House Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant specialises in Caribbean cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fyah Beach Bar & Grill – This beachfront bar specialises in Caribbean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 6 AM to 9 PM at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle up to 10 mi
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Fyah Beach Bar & Grill
  • The Club House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,005 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Placencia Airport only.
Guests should contact this property in advance for arrival instructions.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Umaya Resort & Adventures offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 4 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Belize Ocean
Belize Ocean Club
Belize Ocean Club Hotel
Ocean Belize
Ocean Club Belize
Belize Ocean Club Placencia
Belize Ocean Club Resort Placencia
Belize Ocean Club Resort
Belize Ocean Club
Umaya Resort Adventures
Umaya & Adventures Placencia
Umaya Resort & Adventures Resort
Umaya Resort & Adventures Placencia
Umaya Resort & Adventures Resort Placencia

Umaya Resort & Adventures Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 933 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had lots of little bugs in our villa. Could use a few more railings as floors get slippery when wet. Food was excellent. Beach was beautiful but found a few glass and plastic bottle pieces in sand, Not good for bare feet. 2 lovely and clean pools for non sea swimmers. Would recommend this resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful resort and the staff extremely accomodating. The only drawback that I found to be annoying was the use of a leaf blower. Also the dining choices were very limited.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Renita Subhashbhai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a great location and service. It’s our second time staying at Umaya and enjoyed our stay. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The spa and the massage are super relaxing. Overall I recommend. The cons - wish the restaurant and pool bar would stay open at least until 10:00pm. Restaurant closes at 8:00pm and pool bar even earlier. Wish there was a fitness center. The pool and some of the rooms could use a makeover.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Umaya is an excellent value.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful resort! The beach side and pool were amazing! Free bikes and paddle boards were available. Swim up bar was great! The rooms are huge and beautiful! Our room over looked the lagoon and were able to watch the sunset
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service
Phone and tv did not work
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Spencer

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Spencer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don’t stay here

The staff is not welcoming or warm. We couldn’t flush our toilets for 6 days so we had to use the lobby bathroom. When asked for them to fix it, the maintenance guy showed up with a plunger and plunged for about 15 minutes and then just walked out. Still not fixed we called every day and they kept sending the same guy with the same plunger. Last night we were there we had no running water. Called the desk to ask about it and the phone was busy. I walked down and saw the person at the front desk keep picking up the phone and hanging up without saying anything. The pizza place by the pool had a lady who was amazingly rude to my wife and kids. She tried to say she couldn’t order food because we weren’t staying there which is not true. When checking out they tried to double charge me for taxes. They proceed to say they couldn’t take them off without manager approval. They didn’t know where the manager was. No resolution.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I left my heart at Umaya Resort (simply amazing)

Amazing place! Beautiful property with amazing service! Love, Love, love it!! Will be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

C Caroni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was Perfect!

Wonderful stay for our family of 8 from 3 generations. The accommodations were large, clean & well stocked. Everything worked. Full kitchens in each unit! Location was right on the beach with 2 swimming pools, 2 restaurants & bars. They drove us to downtown Placencia & on tours, snorkeling & cave river tubing. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

C Caroni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our experience! Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, rooms were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet room overlooking the lagoon. Bathrooms could be improved. Units are individually owned. Ours could have had a little work
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Umaya. We rented a villa and enjoyed it. It was clean, spacious and comfortable. The grounds were clean, and the staff was fantastic. The front desk was friendly, and everyone else was super helpful when needed. We particularly enjoyed meeting Harry, on security, who kept watch over the place in the evening. Everyone here - customer service, grounds keeping, security, etc., was just really great to deal with. It was our first trip to belize and we'll definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay at Umaya Resort

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Umaya Beach resort. The staff was friendly and helpful. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. It was a very calm, quiet, and relaxing stay which is what we were seeking. Enjoyed the use of kayaks and paddleboards. Staff arranged excursions and transport to and from the airport as well as a daily shuttle into Placencia. Everything we were looking for in a vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Esther, Spanish Lookout

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the welcoming atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place to stay in Placencia, Belize. Can’t wait to visit here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, DeForest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property grounds were very well maintained with lots of beautiful plants and flowers. Room was clean, very spacious. Staff were very kind and helpful. The onsite restaurant had wonderful dining options (we enjoyed breakfast and dinner while we stayed). Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Umaya

It was a bit dated but they are in the process of updating. Nice pool on the ocean, beautiful large area on the lagoon side. Good food and grieve helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in an oceanfront 2 BR which was nice-hammocks on the patio and you could walk to the beach. Fairly modern setup. But we discovered a patio door wouldn’t lock so that definitely detracted from several hours on our first day since we didn’t feel comfy going far when anyone could walk in off the beach to Steal our stuff til it was fixed. The weather was very windy so it was hard to enjoy the beach (let alone snorkel) and the pools were unheated. The restaurant options on the property were disappointing (overpriced and not great. And the pizza place by the pool wasn’t even open on Mondays.) We had a child get sick and needed to extend our stay and the staff could not have been less helpful. They made us move with a vomiting child to another room that was frankly subpar given the price-$20 less than our standalone beachfront cottage to an upper floor condo unit with holes in the screens, non working balcony lights, no drinking glasses, initially non-functioning AC and the strong smell of mildew. It did have a view of the beach. No offers to help find a local doctor or pharmacy. No trying to let us stay in the same place given the circumstances. They just tried to move us as fast as possible. As a frequent traveler I have higher expectations for a property that bills itself as more of a luxury set-up. The place felt empty too. I’m not convinced this place is worth returning to. They are attempting high end but not achieving it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Umaya good for the money

Umaya Resort is a great place to stay in Placencia. It is about 20 minute drive to the town. The resort is clean. It does need some updating and better care to details. For the price, it is a very good choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025