Serenade Hotel

Location: 42 Hulse Street, Placencia Sidewalk, Placencia, Placencia, BZ

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Boat tours nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Designated smoking area
• Wheelchair accessible
• Snorkeling nearby
• Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Kayaking nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Scuba diving nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Scooter/moped rentals nearby
• Multilingual staff
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Parasailing nearby
• Ecotours nearby
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free self parking
• Beach towels
• Boat tours nearby
• Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
• Ziplining nearby
• Shared microwave
• Shared refrigerator
• Housekeeping on request

Rooms Available

• Double Room

  1 Double Bed

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower

  Practical - Wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, shared accommodations

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared accommodation
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided

• Premier Double Room

  1 Queen Bed

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, and shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower

  Practical - Wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, shared accommodations

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared accommodation
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided

• Triple Room (1)

  1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower

  Practical - Wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, shared accommodations

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared accommodation
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided

• House

  9 Double Beds

  Overlooking the ocean (partial)

  
  

  Layout - 9 bedrooms and living room

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower

  Practical - Wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, shared accommodations

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 20 (20 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared accommodation
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided

• Quadruple Room

  1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower

  Practical - Wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, shared accommodations

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared accommodation
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided

• Premium Triple Room

  1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a bathtub or shower

  Practical - Wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, shared accommodations

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared accommodation
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• fashiondiva69 (6/5): DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE BEACH AND ON THE SIDEWALK!! - For New Year’s Eve, I braved the drive from Belmopan (mid-mainland) to "The Sidewalk" (you should Google it—it’s where the party’s at). A local had promised me a room near the action, but when my son and I showed up, we got hit with the dreaded “Sorry, no room available.” Panic? Oh, absolutely. But then, Serenade came to the rescue. On one of the busiest nights of the year, they managed to squeeze us in. Crisis averted! Our room was cozy (read: small) but clean, featuring a TV, two beds, a shelf, and a bathroom. Nothing fancy, but it ticked the basics: a place to sleep and a spot to freshen up. We were super close to "The Sidewalk," so be warned—if you’re a light sleeper, the sound of passersby might not be your idea of relaxation. The price felt fair for what we got, considering it was last-minute, and it served us well for one night. For a longer stay? I’d suggest exploring more modern options. But hey, they saved us on New Year’s Eve, so major points for that. The real highlight was meeting the property owners, who split their time between Belize and California. They were so lovely that we actually ran into them again later—small world! The staff were equally wonderful, going above and beyond to make our stay pleasant. Parking? A bit of a puzzle, especially if there’s flooding. Be prepared for some creative maneuvering. In summary, Serenade is “outdated but functional.” Would I recommend it? For a night or two, absolutely—especially if your budget’s tight.
• Adrienne (6/5): - For New Year’s Eve, I braved the drive from Belmopan (mid-mainland) to "The Sidewalk" (you should Google it—it’s where the party’s at). A local had promised me a room near the action, but when my son and I showed up, we got hit with the dreaded “Sorry, no room available.” Panic? Oh, absolutely. But then, Serenade came to the rescue. On one of the busiest nights of the year, they managed to squeeze us in. Crisis averted! Our room was cozy (read: small) but clean, featuring a TV, two beds, a shelf, and a bathroom. Nothing fancy, but it ticked the basics: a place to sleep and a spot to freshen up. We were super close to "The Sidewalk," so be warned—if you’re a light sleeper, the sound of passersby might not be your idea of relaxation. The price felt fair for what we got, considering it was last-minute, and it served us well for one night. For a longer stay? I’d suggest exploring more modern options. But hey, they saved us on New Year’s Eve, so major points for that. The real highlight was meeting the property owners, who split their time between Belize and California. They were so lovely that we actually ran into them again later—small world! The staff were equally wonderful, going above and beyond to make our stay pleasant. Parking? A bit of a puzzle, especially if there’s flooding. Be prepared for some creative maneuvering. In summary, Serenade is “outdated but functional.” Would I recommend it? For a night or two, absolutely—especially if your budget’s tight.
• Erin (10/5): - Gorgeous!!!! Best location!!!!
• Tiffani (10/5): - The staff is excellent 😁
• Dot (4/5): - Propery needs some work, google maps sent us continually to wrong address
• Peter (2/5): - The place was not even close to what was presented in the photos. There was nothing about it that I could find to say that was good very disappointing non to little hot water , door didn’t close properly and no safety latch just not a very nice place. We left after 2 nights. The room we were put in was one of the recently renovated rooms and the room next to ours was under construction from first thing in the morning until 8pm making it impossible to enjoy
• Verified traveler (6/5): Description is misleading - The description said we’d have a microwave and talked about a shared lounge. There was no microwave and no access to a lounge. When we asked for a room with a microwave we were told there were none. Very basic room but the AC worked. Good location.
• Katy (4/5): - A lot of the reviews only mention location and price, so I want to provide something more well rounded. Room quality: C-. The room had a little more than the bare bones: 2 bars of soap, a shower with low water pressure (but mostly hot water), internet (worked well 2/3 days, and not at all the 3rd), a bed, a dresser and a fridge. It lacked a trash can, and other basic items you'd otherwise expect. I would also give this a higher rating if the internet had worked all three days. Cleanliness: C-. They had mopped before I arrived, but the room was in serious need of redoing. All the walls had a mix of seemingly mold, blood ( red markings), or dirt. See my attached photos. It rained a ton while I was there, so I don't fault the musty smell. Noise: F. The walls are incredibly thin, and they are apparently redoing the common area, so everyone hung out on the balcony. That meant you heard every conversation, including the family that argued at 7am about what shoes to bring to the excursion, and the group that partied on the second floor balcony from 8pm-2am every night. Even though I used earplugs, I never got more than 5-6 hours of sleep a night. Location: A . The location can't be beat; it's in the heart of Placencia. Price: I paid $100/night so interpret that however you want. I will never, ever, return here. If I return to Placencia, I will save up and stay anywhere else even if it costs more.
• TexasTraveler7565706 (4/5): Great location but I would never, ever stay here again - A lot of the reviews only mention location and price, so I want to provide something more well rounded. Room quality: C-. The room had a little more than the bare bones: 2 bars of soap, a shower with low water pressure (but mostly hot water), internet (worked well 2/3 days, and not at all the 3rd), a bed, a dresser and a fridge. It lacked a trash can, and other basic items you'd otherwise expect. I would also give this a higher rating if the internet had worked all three days. Cleanliness: C-. They had mopped before I arrived, but the room was in serious need of redoing. All the walls had a mix of seemingly mold, blood ( red markings), or dirt. See my attached photos. It rained a ton while I was there, so I don't fault the musty smell. Noise: F. The walls are incredibly thin, and they are apparently redoing the common area, so everyone hung out on the balcony. That meant you heard every conversation, including the family that argued at 7am about what shoes to bring to the excursion, and the group that partied on the second floor balcony from 8pm-2am every night. Even though I used earplugs, I never got more than 5-6 hours of sleep a night. Location: A+. The location can't be beat; it's in the heart of Placencia. Price: I paid $100/night so interpret that however you want. I will never, ever, return here. If I return to Placencia, I will save up and stay anywhere else even if it costs more.
• Verified traveler (4/5): Expected more for the price - The room had AC, a cold mini fridge, and a clean comfy bed, but there were a few unpleasant things. First of all, it didn’t look like much was cleaned but the sheets in the room. There were no trash cans or bags. The windows were not real windows, but rather blinds, meaning no real privacy or quiet could be had. It was fine to stay in for a night, but I wouldn’t go back. It was definitely not worth what we paid for it. It was close to the beach, so I suppose that’s what you’re paying for in this case.
• David (2/5): - The pictures advertising the property were far from accurate, most of it was empty and our room was in the back , absolutely manky
• Kristine (8/5): - Interior of the room was great. Exterior of building was ok but need to clean up the back area where you park. A lot of trash and not the best impression when you park.
• Cecily (10/5): - Clean, convenient, friendly staff, quiet and safe—perfect place to stay in Placencia!
• Delvorine (10/5): - The manager was very welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable, near all amenities.
• Wolfgang (8/5): - .
• Kara (10/5): - Spent one night, and it was a great stay! Lovely sightseeing when walking in the Placencia Sidewalk toward the sea! The staff from the office was friendly and gladly showed us where to find Captain Jaks to prepare for the next day’s adventure. I recommend booking the Serenade Hotel as it's affordable and has excellent security.
• Randall (10/5): - Great staff, my wife was extremely sick and they help me get a cab and call the local nurse for help.
• Trevor (10/5): - Nice rooms, friendly people, comfy beds, hot shower, cold fridge
• I (8/5): - We enjoyed our stay, the staff was very accommodating, the room was clean and comfortable. We'd definitely stay there again.
• David (10/5): - Wonderful location and clean updated rooms. Great place, Great price, Super Great Location!!
• Donald (10/5): - Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant.
• Donald (10/5): - Comfortable
• 19pann89 (8/5): Comfortable stay - Serenede Hotel offered a pleasant stay with comfortable accommodations and friendly staff. While enjoyable, a few minor improvements could enhance the over all for example a better parking area and more lights and indications on where to go for parking
• Joseph (10/5): - The people were wonderful. This is a less expensive room and a great value.
• Sam (10/5): - Amazing place managers, friendly!
• Jesus (10/5): - is at a nice location every was friendly nice place
• Excursion08492817176 (8/5): Great for the price! - This is the second place we’ve stayed in Placencia, and normally I don’t write reviews at all (I know, shame on me) but I had to when I saw the first review said this place ruined their vacation then proceeded to talk about a pool at the hotel and a safe in the room. I’m not sure where that person stayed but it wasn’t here. The Serenade has neither of these things! What they do have is hot water and air conditioning (the other place we stayed for the same price did not), extremely kind employees and beach access. It’s nothing fancy but we’d definitely stay here again! Oh, and they need to update their pictures of the outside. If you’re walking down the Placencia sidewalk looking for the place it is not yellow, look for a grayish building!
• Janet (10/5): - It was in a great location and Richard was super helpful, even brought me a fridge.
• Alan (10/5): - The staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. They made sure we had everything we needed. Absolutely wonderful.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Good
• Shailine (6/5): Not sure what happened - Seemed to be an issue with the reservation ss they were not expecting us. The hotel seemed to be closed for renovation but they accommodated us. We had reserved 2 nights but wanted to cancel secind nihht. After much delay they refunded the second night, thanks to Hotels.com. Location is good and service was good
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It's location location location I've stayed here before nuff said
• dbutch2018 (8/5): Good place to stay for the money - Spent 2 days here nothing fancy. Overall was an ok place to stay. Close to the beach The beaches during the week are covered with sea grass Friday morning they started to clean the beach. The hotel has nothing to do with the beach If you plan to stay in Placencia come to stay over the weekend. The hotel is near the center of town near the boat dock near the Hokey Pokey water taxi. Placencia is a very laid back place to spend a couple of days
• C6641WTdanab (10/5): Bar and Bartender are AWESOME! - I didn’t stay at the hotel but I had a long evening at the bar next-door. As I was walking past I heard some of my favorite reggae music playing so I stopped in. We didn’t leave until seven hours later. The part tende as I was walking past I heard some of my favorite reggae music playing so I stopped in. We didn’t leave until seven hours later. Joel, The bartender, was so friendly and accommodating. So were the other locals hanging out. They even let me DJ for a bit! Friendly crew and greet with recommendations for the area! Stop by and say hello to them!
• Cabezon59 (10/5): Comfortable hotel with a great location - I stayed at the Seranade Hotel for several nights while visiting Placencia. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Miss Anna, the manager, and the other hotel stall are very friendly and a great source of recommendations for local activities and restaurants. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the heart of Placencia or you can watch the flow of tourists, expats, and locals along the sidewalk from the deck or balcony.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - The proximity of the Serenade Hotel to the Hokey Pokey dock was good. The manager was friendly and helpful. The room was perfectly adequate and the air conditioner was great. I didn't like the foot traffic going past our door as a short cut to the nearby bar, which was noisy. My wet suit booties were stolen from right outside our door where they were drying. The walkway should be closed off to the through traffic and a secure place to dry clothes would be an improvement.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - I know this property as I live in Belize so no surprises. It was better than alot of places for the same price. Then again if it was not for it being a Festival week end
• Verified traveler (4/5): - They had a tv that did not work they need to renovate the bathroom. Don't think i would stay there again...
• Slydawg123 (2/5): Bed Bugs ! - I rented a room and the mattress had bed bugs, not only did the manager not give me my money back; I found out later she charged me more than the couple next door. I requested a new mattress and sheets and they hassled me about that as well. Staff was very unfriendly and down right rude. Do not stay here!
• Jewell (6/5): - This was a great location and the staff were accommodating. However after a long day of travel and exploring, it was close to 1am when we realized that the hot water did not work in our room. After cold showers and finally ready for bed, we were kept awake by the excessive foot traffic. Promptly at 8am I was upstairs requesting a room change. Our room remained on the 1st floor but there was hot water and a tv. So we made it through the week without any other issues that were worth complaining about. This was a last minute trip and I read the posted reviews , which are 100% accurate. Your experience will be based on your comfort level, we were up and out every morning and only returned to the room for brief periods of time or to sleep for the night. This is a safe and friendly place that is up front about their accommodations. So if you are looking for a place to drop your stuff and go take advantage of the cheap price and great location. Do not expect to have WiFi if this is a working vacation.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Great location in the village. Easy walk to everything. Staff was very friendly and helpful. She helped make travel arrangements for us. Bed was not very comfortable. After a few nights, we were very sore. The kitchen was not open at night when we wanted to save some leftover dinner. It was also closed in the early morning when we wanted some food before an excursion. We just didn't realize the hours for that.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Nice clean and room. It was nice to come back and see clean bed cove every day and a different colour. Close to beach and next to the sidewalk.
• zhennya532 (2/5): Total Scam - We made our reservation a week in advance of arriving and paid in full on the website. Upon arriving at the hotel, I was told that there is no reservation made for us and that I must pay them directly in cash. I showed them my confirmation and they still refused to honor it. Kept pressuring me to pay them and would not check me in. It took hours to get me in the room which was dirty and dated. Stay anywhere else.
• jadem994 (10/5): Lovely and Relaxing Location - It was great! I always love to stay at serenade when visiting Placencia. The staff is really nice and they are under new management with updated rooms. I can walk 15 steps straight ahead and be at the shore, All the best food is in walking distance, and fresh guava and cashew trees right out front of the hotel! It is family owned and has a hammock right outside for lounging
• Lacey (10/5): Best little stay in Placencia - Serenade was a GREAT location If you really want to get a feel for Placencia. Staying walking distance from everything made for an amazing experience. This was a lower end hotel price wise, but the owners were so accommodating and helpful! They even did laundry service for us for a small amount is USD. I would highly reccomemd the Serenade! This is not a high end resort, so just be aware. There is AC, a tv, and a working shower..what else would you need!!!? We wanted to save money on a room to have more money to explore and experience Placencia.
• fdarcio (2/5): Reserve not there when I arrived - I reserved a room 10 days prior to my arrival over their website, but when I got there I had no reserve and had to make another reserve on the spot and also to call for a taxi to go somewhere else. They didn't pay me the taxi.
• Worldlyroxi (10/5): Great Value, Great location - This cute little hotel was surrounded by great food, a few minutes away from the beach, shopping...everything you could possibly need! The hotel staff was helpful and happy to offer any advice and even have beach towels and beach chairs free of charge for guests. The only thing I wasn’t happy with was the WiFi. It was not strong at all but I spent most of my time in front of the ocean so it didn’t bother me to much.
• blueskiessmiling (10/5): A great place to stay! - The Serenade Hotel's best asset is Anna, the hotel manager. She was a wealth of knowledge and a friendly face if we needed anything. She recommended the best places we ate at, local tour companies, and hooked us up with guides to take us snorkelling.  When we arrived Anna showed us to our room, which was lovely aside from the fact that it had a double bed, and we had booked a room with a queen bed. When we pointed out the mistake, she asked the couple who signed in at the same time we did if they would switch rooms with us and they were kind enough to switch with us, as they were only staying for a couple nights. The room was very clean, had a ceiling fan *and* air conditioning, which was a lifesaver. The bathroom was lovely with a nice shower. Having our own fridge and microwave was nice, and having access to the kitchen by the office was very handy. (There was also a tv, but we didn't use it). The bed was uncomfortable but I don’t remember ever sleeping on a good bed in the Caribbean, so that’s not new for me. The location of the hotel was excellent, close enough to the beach at the end of the peninsula where we could swim, and being right on the boardwalk was helpful to get to all the good spots. We felt very safe here, and a bonus was that the tap water is safe to drink which is awesome and we have not found to be very common in Central America and the Caribbean.
• ragage666 (10/5): Recommendable hotel - Great location. Great view of the lake from the terrace. Only 1.5 km walk to the La Torres supermarket; 2.0 km to fruit market and bus station. Peace and quiet. Friendly staff. Good coffee throughout the day. there are deckchairs for the beach. There is a fridge in the room. Good WI-FI.
• William (4/5): You have better options in Placencia - Run down, dated , small, loud, poor shower, TV subscription service only. Late at night some strange guy banged on my door and tried to open it. Couldn't wait to check out.
• elizabeth (8/5): - The place is older. Not a lot of amenities. My biggest negative was having a tiny mirror in bathroom. Hard to do hair or makeup. Space for bigger mirror.
• BryanVW (2/5): Security Issues, room robbed. - Our room was robbed at 3am where someone came into the room walked past my sleeping 6 year old son, stole a significant amount of money and my Nexus 7 tablet. The room had no deadbolt, nor a safe, nor installed security cameras, and was on the ground floor. The local management mentioned that the security cameras had been sitting in a box for six months. It's possible the room was robbed by someone with a key, as they were able to rob the room while we were sleeping without waking us up. Scary. We thought, well, it happens. That's travel. But...the story doesn't end there. We reported the event to the police. I've been told by Trip Advisor that I can not report the police response. I encourage travelers to contact the local police before staying at this property. Let's just say that we feel that the management and owners are ignoring serious security issues.
• Jim (6/5): Good stay - I was a single traveler and not wanting to spend too much. The bed was comfortable and the cleaning people will clean any day you ask. They are very nice. They always but on fresh sheets and a fresh quilt. I got their cheapest room and My room was small but big enough. I only used the kitchen for coffee but it seemed to have everything you could want. Good location but still quiet at night. I wasn’t expecting luxury so I was happy with it
• Anthony (10/5): Great location and very friendly staff - Staff was very friendly and actually allowed us to check in early since our room was ready and we needed a place to leave our bags. The only gripe I have is that they used a lot of Pine Sol to clean the room, and we needed to air the room out for several hours before things returned to a normal level. I can't really fault them for that since we checked in so early, so I marked one off on comfort but would still give them a 5-star rating for customer service. :)
• Verified traveler (8/5): Nice quiet spot in the middle of the town. - Very clean. Small room with all amenities. No view from our room, but right on the famed side walk, in the middle of the town, close to everything. But still very quiet and safe.
• Tom (8/5): - Great location. Helpful and comfortable.
• inderan2017 (10/5): Central location with a great family feel - The location is great and a short walk from the ferry. The hotel staff will clean your room daily if requested. They clean every other day to save on water resources which I found totally acceptable as this is a small village. Purified waster is available for all guests in the kitchen. Towels and face cloths were generously provided. The internet connection was great and much appreciated. The water pressure is low everywhere and the hotel cannot be blamed for that. The TV reception was sketchy depending on the channel selected but was really not an issue for me. We came to experience the great outdoors and enjoy a taste of local life. The best part of staying at this lovely hotel is the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Anna who runs the Serenade is a true gem and a fountain of local information. She arranged to have a gallon of coconut water delivered to the hotel for me by a local gentleman complete with coconut jelly swirling at the bottom of the bottle! The cost was $6.00 USD. She invites all her guests to make use of her beautiful kitchen, which we did several times to make breakfast. Anna was so generous and everything in her well stocked kitchen and refrigerator was made available to her guests. You do not feel like you are intruding on the family when you use the kitchen as it is easily accessible and apart from the general living quarters. I used it all the time for plates, cups, utensils and making tea and barely bumped into anyone. I was told to help myself to beers and coolers left by a previous guest since no one in her house drank. Each room is equipped with a mini fridge and a microwave, ceiling fans and air conditioner. Outside each room is a small table with two chairs on the veranda that wraps around the house. It is a pretty place and within walking distance to all bars, restaurants, snack shacks , fruit stands and grocery stores. I will definitely visit again!
• 443francesm (10/5): Best location and more - Awesome location- near beach, bars, buses, ferry, grocery store, everything is in walking distance, friendly staff, a/c was wonderful, enjoyed hanging out on the veranda in the hammock,great price, friendly locals, clean room, fun time, helpful suggestions from staff for anything I needed. Will definitely stay again next time I am in Placencia, Belize
• Michelle (10/5): Back to Placencia - Hotel is family run and located in a prime location, steps away from the beach, close to all the restaurants and bars, but also in a quiet area. A/C worked great, which was key!
• 370elizar (6/5): Good location, AC, overpriced - We chose this place since we thought it was a good price...however it was a little pricey as we compared to other places that were also centrally located. They provide towels, but you will have to ask for more. No room service, so we had sand on our floors the entire time. The AC worked wonderfully, so I shouldn't complain. It was nearby the Cozy Corner where we could sit and relax. Water was free in the kitchen, and coffee (but you'll have to make it yourself). If the value was better, I would have given it a 4-star since we had our amenities. But, for the price we paid, we will probably use our money elsewhere next time.
• Jacque T (10/5): Best location in town - Great place to stay. Can't beat the central location and beach view. Great friendly and helpful staff. Beds were not the most comfortable but it is a budget friendly price.
• cmi5840 (10/5): Can't beat its central location - Best location in town. Not on the beach but very close. Close to the ferry and bus. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Beds aren't the most comfortable but it's a budget friendly price. Ann was very sweet and lovely!
• Anonymous (2/5): WORST STAY IN BELIZE - Driving up to this place was the beginning of our nightmare but we maintained an open mind as we parked in the hotel's parking lot which also doubled as the CEMETERY parking and sketchy FLEE MARKET. The front of the hotel looks like its on the beach. That's not exactly true. In fact the only view that all basic rooms (except the 2 that are on the top level) get, is a either the laundry room, or what appears to be a utility room (that's the one we got). The Expedia pics make it look like you'll be relaxing on a Hammock while watching the sun go down over the beach..Well.. If you get the upgrade, you might get a shared hammock but you'll be overlooking a graffiti'd sign and a few trees. Inside of the room, we had to kill our pet cockroach but what finally did it for us was the fact that not only was the shower floor slimy, as well as the water faucets themselves, but the water pressure was the lowest we had ever seen. To put things into perspective, we had travelled all over Belize, from San Pedro, to San Ignacio, to Corozal and more. We had stayed in 4 different hotels and a hut in the Cayo forest. We were not expecting a palace but for double the price of other rooms nearby, this was completely horrible. Their are many nice places in Placencia and they were all cheaper. We know this because we tried to rent them but at the time, it was Saint Patty's day and everything was booked.
• Joann (10/5): Fun and convenient - Like staying with friends, entertaining, relaxing. Easy access to beach, restaurants, pubs, grocery stores. Older building but very clean and comfortable. Owners/ staff were helpful and fun. Would stay again.
• nicolaszurita (6/5): Good option - Near the beach and bars (barefoot and tipsy tuna, most popular). Small and clean room with towels, AC, TV and fan (no daily cleaning service). Great Kitchen. Nice staff. Not luxury but ok in general (is like a guest house).
• Lisa (4/5): Disappointing hotel - We recently stayed at Serenade for a week. It is in a good location however, I would never stay here again. The beds were extremely uncomfortable and very old. We stayed in the 2 bed, family room. The first night we slept in the double bed and kept rolling to the center so the next night I slept in the twin bed. I expected them to clean the room and make the beds and they NEVER did. Our room floor was full of sand and the sheets on the twin bed came off every night so I was laying on the mattress. They never brought us any new towels, only 2 clean wash clothes and we had to buy some more soap at the store.
• Hopper (10/5): Intimate and Friendly Local Owners - Had a great time getting to know Lance and Veronique. Great hospitality. Super central to Placencia.
• Tammy (10/5): Great little place! - Only complaint was the bed not very comfortable. Local place, onsite manager very helpful. Don't need to pack a lot of clothes so the shortage of dresser space isn't so bad. Not an all-inclusive resort, but way better. We enjoyed the staff and being close to the beach. Close to restaurants local grocery stores which made it very convenient. Would definitely go back!
• diver4life (6/5): Central location - Nice and clean room in the center of the village. The staff were friendly and helpful. Comfortable bed and good AC.
• Jason (10/5): Clean, quaint hotel. - This was a very nice clean/quaint hotel.I felt as if i was staying at grandma's house back home. It was exactly what i needed for a relaxing evening. I highly recommend. you are right down the road from a lot of bars, restaurants, and markets. Free parking in front.

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