The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

Location: #1 Williams Drive Placencia Village, Placencia Village, bz

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 11:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Ironing service
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Luxury Penthouse

  3 King Beds

  1677-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with sea views

  
  

  Layout - 3 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service

  Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Futon

  700-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and access to in-room childcare; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Free extra futon
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  1 King Bed

  355-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with sea views

  
  

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service

  Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Accessible bathtub

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Bathtub grab bar
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  1 King Bed

  700-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and access to in-room childcare; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Free extra futon
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• One-Bedroom Suite

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious suite offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• King Room with Sea View

  The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• One-Bedroom Suite

  Featuring a private entrance, this spacious suite also consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath. The suite's kitchenette, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This suite features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and a patio. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Seating Area
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• sexyreilly6969 (10/5): Amazing Experience at Ellysian - Unbelievable experience at the Ellysian. Incredibly thoughtful, personal and caring staff. Location is 10/10, just a short walk to a fantastic coffee spot and the popular bars/restaurants as well. I would recommend staying here whenever visiting Placencia and can’t wait to come back.
• michellef445 (10/5): Unforgettable beach side hotel in the heart of south placencia village - Comfortable seaside rooms with great amenities. Bathroom had big walk-in shower and nice towels and robes. The staff were always pleasant, helpful, to the point of arranging a proposal location and photographs! Check in and checkout seamless. Very clean and personalized rooms with hand written notes. The location is perfect for walking everywhere in south placencia. Noise level was fine, can hear some noise from bars down the beach at night but nothing that disturbed the peace. View of the ocean and beach amazing, with cute poolside bar and food service from their restaurant. No elevators or hot tubs. Atmosphere cheery bright and village chic. Standouts are location and staff, can't beat it. Its a bit of a gamble with wind and sargassum (like seaweed), those are the two weather factors to consider, and rain if not dry season. Wind can get intense in evening. We got free drink upon arrival and the staff went above and beyond to provide us with everything we needed.
• chelseapeacock06 (10/5): A wonderful place to stay in Placencia - This place was a wonderful hotel during our stay in Placencia! The location is excellent, you can walk to just about anything by beach or along the main side walk. Once you step out, you basically have access to anything you can think of. We had one of the lower level rooms that walked right out to the pool. The room was spacious as was the bathroom. Also, they are incredibly quick when it comes to cleaning your room for the day. You would return from breakfast and it was already done! The staff was actually the BEST part of our stay. You get the sweetest little handwritten notes each night, which is really special because it usually mentions something specific about your day! One of the best was Teresa. She helped us kind of plan out our days for us when we weren't sure what to do. She truly made our vacation by her wealth of knowledge and recommendations!
• Evaline (10/5): Staff was very accommodating. Beautiful facilities. Will be back ❤️❤️. - Staff and location Everything was great!
• compass778292019 (10/5): Right on the beach - Super friendly staff. My room was huge, quiet and cool. I had a walk-in shower and also a patio with a sofa. The zircon was effective and quiet and the curtains kept out most of the sun which made for good sleeping. Right on the beach with its own private pool and an airport shuttle. I can't wait to go back.
• Linda (8/5): Nice Hotel - Great location. Room was beautiful, spacious and comfortable. Pool bar was challenging. They couldn't handle cash transactions without needing to get change, which could take 30 minutes or more.
• johnbN7222UI (10/5): Great Stay at the Ellysian - Great location and atmosphere. The view of the pool and ocean was wonderful and the team at the desk and the pool bar were friendly and helpful. Seamless setup of excursion and airport transfer. It really felt like the team knew us personally. Bed was comfortable and room temperature was great for sleeping. We would recommend.
• bvb1013 (10/5): Best experience - don’t miss out on the Ellysian! - We had such a lovely stay at the Ellysian. None of us have ever experienced such wonderful concierge service at a hotel, they truly went above and beyond when it came to anything - recommendations, reservations for restaurants or activities, even helping me get my luggage when the airline delayed it by a day! Teresa at the front desk was truly spectacular and took photos of us girls every night before we went to dinner. Vanessa at the beach bar is such an amazing mixologist - we didn’t want to go anywhere else for drinks! The Ellysian’s beach was gorgeous and a wonderful place to relax. It was an easy walk down the boardwalk to the restaurants, shops, pier, and main street. The room was spacious and comfortable and the food was also delicious. We can’t wait to come back!
• S6162QRhaleyw (10/5): So Beautiful and Perfect Location! - My friend and I visited the Ellysian for my birthday and had such a fun time! The location is perfect, right at the inner end of the village strip so we could easily walk outside and have so many shops and restaurants to visit close by. The hotel is also two doors down from the Tipsy Tuna and Barefoot Bar which are very fun bars, always having live music or events going on. And it’s right on the beach, which was kept very clean and had good seating options. All staff were very friendly and accommodating as well! We had multiple handwritten notes and evening messages brought to us which was very nice and special. The room was beautiful and clean, we were on the third floor with a kitchen and access to the shared covered patio. It was super convenient to access the rooftop restaurant from our patio as well! I’d absolutely recommend staying here if you’re visiting Placencia!
• _pjletherbarrow (10/5): Wonderful stay at the Ellysian - Wonderful staff , great location for bars and restaurants, right on the beach with a lovely pool, menu good , thanks to you all at the Ellysian for a lovely holiday. Paul and Julie.
• Voyager643354 (2/5): RE: tough experience - I stayed here last year, it was great, I returned the following year and not good, twenty people screaming for hours by the pool playing loud music, something not good happened to this hotel, we ate at the restaurant and not the same as the year before, needs new management
• S3112KMmartink (10/5): An Unforgettable New Year’s Getaway at The Ellysian! - My family and I just returned from a New Year’s Eve trip to The Ellysian in Placencia, and it was truly the perfect way to kick off the year. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and incredibly relaxing. The location is unbeatable—it sits right in the heart of Placencia, putting you steps away from the charm of the cozy beach town. We loved being able to wander through the village and then retreat back to the hotel’s serene atmosphere. The staff here are the real stars. They were consistently friendly, attentive, and went out of their way to make sure our family felt welcome and well-taken care of. Whether it was helping us with a request or just greeting us with a smile, they made the service feel personal and genuine. We spent a lot of our time at the pool bar. The cocktails were expertly crafted and it was the best spot to cool off after enjoying the beach. Speaking of the beach—it is absolutely miraculous. The white sand and turquoise water are exactly what you dream of when you think of Belize. For dinner, the rooftop restaurant, Muna, was a highlight. The food was awesome, paired with a stunning view of the coastline. If you are looking for a boutique luxury experience that still feels intimate and connected to the local culture, The Ellysian is the place to be. We can't wait to come back!
• ChrisB01 (10/5): Feels like your own private resort; amazing stay! - I had an amazing stay at The Ellysian Boutique Hotel in Placencia! The property is modern, stylish, and perfectly located right along “the sidewalk,” making it incredibly easy to explore the village. The pool and beach area were fantastic—relaxing, clean, and never crowded. Because the hotel is small, it truly felt like our own private resort. The staff were wonderful the entire time—friendly, welcoming, and always attentive. Special shoutout to the front desk team and the bartender at the pool bar, who made our stay even better with their warm service. If you’re looking for a beautiful, comfortable, and centrally located spot in Placencia, I highly recommend The Ellysian. I’d absolutely stay here again!
• josueu752 (8/5): Good overall experience - Rooms were well kept, and the service was great. The locks and door knobs in certain areas need changing and tightening for security purposes.
• Passport610093 (10/5): Beach & Comfort - The best view!!! Rooms are updated, clean and air conditioned. Service is exceptional, beach is gorgeous. The spa and restaurant are 10/10 and it’s centrally located in the heart of the Placencia village, within walking distance of everything.
• Go14091545624 (10/5): Luxury in Placencia - Count yourself lucky if you are able to get a room at the Ellysian. It's beautiful, extremely clean, very quiet, and well located. The staff is fantastic. The bed, very comfortable. We loved using the kayak, and enjoyed the pool and beach as well. And it might seem like a small thing, but having filtered water just outside our door was super convenient. And don't miss the restaurant!
• 152mishelv (8/5): We had 2 amazing night stay here! - We had a 2 night stay. From fast replying emails to a warm welcome the moment we got in contact with the Ellysian. The room was spacious and clean. They have coffee makers (very important) we love to start our morning with a cup of coffee. We also didn’t get the chance to have breakfast in their restaurant however we requested Room service, the food was perfectly great! We had steak and eggs and pancakes with eggs on our first morning. The second morning we ordered French toast and couldn’t leave without eating the steak and eggs(it’s so good!). The food portions are generous! A special Thanks to all the lovely and attentive staff that took care of us, I wish I could mention each and everyone but k don’t remember their names. Apolinaria, Anthony and Vanessa did great with making our trip great! Thanks for an unbeliezable get away :)
• C9206FDethanh (10/5): Wonderful stay at The Ellysian - I really enjoyed my stay at "The Ellysian" The staff were all welcoming, The room was very clean and the bed was so comfortable, also to mention the food was delicious. The view at the roof top was also beautiful .
• janellekr2025 (10/5): Weekend solo get away! - I had the most amazing time during my weekend solo trip to Placencia! The entire experience was incredibly refreshing and exactly what I needed. From the beautiful beaches and relaxed vibes to the friendly locals and delicious food, every moment felt special. I truly enjoyed exploring on my own, soaking in the stunning scenery, and taking time to just be present. Traveling solo gave me a renewed sense of freedom and joy. Placencia captured my heart in so many ways, and I already find myself wishing to return someday soon. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back!
• romariob798 (10/5): A time to remember - Friendly staff, amazing accomodations, excellent food, beautiful views and very convenient location in the village. Everything was clean and comfy. My girlfriend said she needs to buy pillows like those at the hotel because they were super comfortable. Overall, highly recommended.
• Andrea (10/5): - Wonderful place to stay! Highly recommended.
• jzy2015 (8/5): Summer return - Fresh clean room. Spacious bed and bathroom. Friendly and accommodating staff. Delish meals with stunning views from their 4th floor restaurant. 😍
• Patrick (10/5): - We had an overnight stay after a week at sea. We wish we stayed longer! The dinner was amazing with top notch service. The beachfront room was beautiful and the poolside bar was a nice touch. Wonderful property and amenities!
• Brandon (8/5): - As ive seen in other reviews, very nice people here. However, the speed of service both at the resutaurant and regarding room cleaning and laundry services are quite slow. We came in summer, slower season. But it took an hour or more for each meal and our laundry took over 12 hours when they had said it would be done by the time we returned that day from an excursion leaving ys without clean laundry at night. Dinner at Muna had only 3 tables yer it took over an hour for our food to come out. 3 employees talked in front of house while we sat for hour straight and then food came out overcooked and it was frustratijng. In the end, the food tassted good but it was 2 hours by the time we left. I would recommend others to go there, as it's one of the nicest places in the area but be prepared to spend some time waiting on services. Our experience may not be the norm.
• Araceli (10/5): - Excellent
• joy2244 (8/5): Good place with beach access - It’s a beautiful place. Quiet and access to beach too. Boardwalk right outside the door. Clean and well kept. Wood beds are very noisy if you move. We had double queens and with kids let’s just say we had a squeaky night. We tried the restaurant upstairs. Really nice as well. Very good food. I done spa treatment as well and let’s just say it was a storage room for the outdoor cushions and they weren’t set away very well. To pay these prices with no one to greet you, no AC on, no soothing spa music, no calming spa scent go great you not The atmosphere I was hoping for 👎🏼. The massage itself was amazing.
• adamsD8495VU (10/5): A wonderful week escape! - The Ellysian was such a wonderful place. The location was great but truly it was the people who worked there that made it amazing. My wife and I have visited Placencia before but first time at this property and when we come back - we will stay here!
• Deborah (6/5): - It was very clean, the staff.was excellent. The food was superb. Overall i would give the hotel, restaurant and staffa 10
• Stephanie (10/5): - The hotel is probably one of the nicest in Placencia. The people that work there are wonderful, friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.
• Krystal M (10/5): - This hotel was nothing short of amazing! Not only a great location, but top notch service the whole time you’re there. So convenient to everything that we didn’t have to rent a golf cart. Highly recommend and would stay here again!!
• Michelle (8/5): - This is a clean hotel with some upscale amenities. Although the staff was friendly and accommodating. I was very disappointed in our transportation arrangements and poor communication. During our booking, the representative stated they were official booking agents for mya air and would arrange for our transportation from the international airport to the hotel. I provided my international flight information and my travel companion‘s name and the time of our arrival we were told there would be an additional charge which was agreeable. At no time was I made aware that we would not be flying and rather we would be charged $430 for a three hour car ride from the airport to the hotel. We spent about an hour at the Mayan air counter, trying to find our reservation and then another 20 minutes trying to contact the hotel. Additionally, we did not receive any of our VIP upgrades on booking through Expedia as expected. The rooms are not equipped with coffee makers. There’s no coffee in the lobby and the restaurant was not open during our stay. This makes it very difficult if you have any excursions planned and are leaving early.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Hotel snd service was amazing! Food was also very good. Highly recommend and would stay again if ever visiting Belize again
• brockl492 (10/5): Amazing boutique hotel - Our 5 day stay at the Ellysian was absolutely amazing. I contacted the hotel weeks before we arrived and the staff helped me to create a very special private proposal dinner experience. They converted their spa (couples massage there was great) into the proposal dinner, we had our dedicated waiter (Anthony was amazing, very helpful and attentive) and another staff recording and taking photos, hired a local florist, the food was delicious, etc. They really went above and beyond to make it a once in a lifetime experience. The pool by the beach was very nice, they have bikes and kayaks you can borrow, and it was fun to walk around Placencia. The community of ppl there were very very friendly. Our room was nice, clean, beds were comfortable. Placencia is a very chill relaxing beach town. It felt like we had made friends with most of the staff by the time we left. Highly recommend the Ellysian.
• Shannon L (10/5): Dream vacation! - From the warm welcome at the airport pickup, to the friendly and wonderful front desk staff, to the beautifully maintained ground and our very comfortable and classy room this stay was 5 star. Highly recommended and we really enjoyed our stay! Excellent location to find cute coffee shops, little stores and great dining options all steps away. The restaurant on site is also very good and we enjoyed both lunch by the pool and a lovely rooftop breakfast. Can't wait to go back!
• Heidi (9/5): This beachfront hotel was beautiful. Staff was helpful and readily available. - Pool, pool bar, beachfront, AC, good location to restaurants and shops and the loving nightly handwritten messages
• Stephen (8/5): A beautiful week in authentic Placencia - Location is incredible - on the beach, in the middle of Placencia with easy 5-10 minute walk to all of the Placencia restaurants. Two minute walk to Captain Jak's, one of the premier outfitters for snorkeling and other tours. Very attentive friendly staff, plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas so you can always get shade when you want it. Pool is very nice for adults looking to cool off or small children to play in. (This is primarily an adult hangout - only a few kids while we were there) Our room included a kitchenette and living space with a small sofa. The sofa was uncomfortable and we usually found ourself lying in bed to wind down with Netflix on our iPad because the sofa just wasn't cutting it. Don't expect a nice swimming beach - seaweed is becoming a problem just like so many Caribbean beaches in Cancun.
• tiffdiff (8/5): Couple’s Trip to Belize - Spent a week at the hotel for a couples trip and really enjoyed the overall experience. The staff was communicative before we arrived to make sure we had a great experience. We were able to schedule excursions and airport pickup which was super convenient in proximity to the hotel. The overall property was quaint and located in area that was walkable to a lot of restaurants with an exceptional restaurant at the top of the hotel. I also enjoyed my spa experience and just the overall views of the hotel as it sits right on the beach. The accommodations were neat and clean and spacious as we got the one bedroom king suite. It was relatively quiet as there seemed to be a max of 6 suites. My feedback would be an update to the bathroom as it was a bit outdated, an update to the mattress and the couch. There was a miscommunication with the start times for excursions and spa but nothing that was unable to be corrected. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We would return!
• angela (8/5): - Beautiful area. Uncomfortable furniture. Great staff!
• Hernandez (10/5): Exceptional -
• PETER (10/5): - We loved our stay. Everything was wonderful from the view to the accommodations. The staff is AMAZING! Vanessa was our favorite as we spent the most time with her. We loved our personalized notes each night as well. The only negative is that the huge balcony only had a small sofa type bench to utilize. Would have loved to have a small table and chairs with a couple lounges.
• N9071BFmariam (10/5): Excellent hotel - We had an excellent stay at The Ellysian, all because of the amazing staff who makes sure you are having a wonderful time (they even leave little sweet notes in your room daily!), very clean hotel room, beach front location, easy walk to restaurants and stores, with pool by the bar. Highly recommend this place
• Patty (10/5): - The Ellysian was a fantastic stay for our family of 4. It is a great location - beachfront and a nice enough deep pool. The staff are exceptional - super friendly and helpful. They really stood out as soooooo nice! The location is great - walk to everything. The room was also very clean and appointed well with plenty of towels, fridge, microwave... even though we brought our own toiletries, my kids loved the hotels shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The restaurant is also quite good. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!
• Melissa (10/5): Exceptional - We loved the location and the staff is amazing! The Wi-Fi didn't work the whole time we were there and the closet is half a closet with a shelf so you can't really hang things
• Bonnie (10/5): - wonderful staff, rooms, food, everything!
• Pam (10/5): - Definitely a standout amongst the hotels in Placencia. You feel like a VIP as soon as you walk into the lobby. Staff is top notch. f you are seeking elegance and a beautiful hotel while in Placencia, this is the place for you!
• Tiffany (10/5): - Great location- on the water- great pool and bar.
• Michael (10/5): - .
• Andrew (10/5): - Amazing property right on the beach and walkable to everything in Placencia
• alonsoe907 (10/5): Will come back for sure! - The place is just AMAZING! I stayed with friends for 1 night and we all fell in love. The room was super spacious and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Jaqueline was great, she gave us great tips to get around the area and have a great time. The pool area and beach front were the cherry on top of the ice cream.
• EdgarOviedoCR (10/5): The Ellysian is Un-Belizeable...!!! - Our experience was great, mainly thanks to the friendly service that we received from all the people at The Ellysian Boutique Hotel: the manager, the receptionist, the bar boy of the pool... All of them! The room was very nice and it was in perfect conditions. The location of this nice hotel is simply the best! You have the sea just in front and very good restaurants and bars in a walking distance. Undoubtedly, I would stay there again.
• campw2016 (10/5): Laid-back vibes and gracious staff - We had a wonderful week at the Ellysian, which is a small, quiet, clean, comfortable no-frills hotel. If you’re looking for a gym, business center, ice machine or mini bar, this is not the place for you. If you want to be at the center of a laid back beach village, perched at the edge of the warm sea, with a gracious and accommodating staff, then you’ve found it. Our room had a generous balcony that overlooked the pool and ocean. The patio furnishing was sparse—one two-person bench—but the view was beautiful. The room would have been a perfect size if we hadn’t added our son to the reservation. The additional cot was a bit of a squeeze, but the bathroom was very spacious. We couldn’t really get the TV to work (a blessing in disguise) and the wifi in the room wasn’t great (ditto), but the delightful staff and prime location made it a perfect landing pad for us as we explored the area via several excursions during our week. My husband and I had very nice massages at the small upstairs spa, and Muna, the hotel’s restaurant, served potentially the best meals we had on Placencia. Most days we had the beach loungers and pool to ourselves or shared with one other couple. The vendors on the public beach come along regularly plying their wares but they are not aggressive and their prices are fair. The hotel is flanked on one side by another small hotel that seemed to attract a lot of regulars (annual snow birds who stay for weeks or months) and on the other by a small restaurant. You can walk a few minutes on the boardwalk behind the hotel in either direction for food (the Bohemian—good pizza and a great vibe), coffee, bars, rental cottages, and shops. Bear in mind that you engage often with the local community while here, and signs of poverty are not swept behind a curtain. Placencia Village is rough around the edges for sure, but we prefer an awareness of, and interaction with, the culture and lived reality of the folks whose home we’re visiting. We have not been to Ambergris Caye but all accounts suggest Placencia runs at a much slower pace. More Key West than Miami. One disappointment, which has nothing to do with the hotel, was the plastic that washes up on the beach: lots of little pieces of degraded waste. Not a Belizean problem but a sign of the times worldwide, likely. If you can get past that—and we did (I picked up handfuls each day)—the setting is sublime.
• Audrey (6/5): - It was a very good location. The hotel was quiet and the food was good. The housekeeping was very poor and had to beg to get creamers for my coffee in the morning. The hotel staff really didn't like cleaning the rooms. The equipment for water activities was broken.
• Jennifer (10/5): - Everyone was very friendly. Our room was beautiful and looked out to the ocean. It's a great location on the sidewalk so walkable everywhere!
• bklynbear (10/5): Beautiful small hotel - Right on the beach and in the heart of the village. Friendly, helpful staff, simple but tasteful decor, convenient location, very well maintained. We enjoyed the pool, the bar, the restaurant, and a few of the tours. A nice compromise if you want something more accessible than a walled-off resort but more comfortable and elegant than a beach shack.
• Sarah (10/5): - Beautiful small hotel! Friendly staff, well maintained, pretty pool overlooking the beach, and great food. Convenient location near the end of Placencia peninsula, easy walk to shops and dock.
• kimmysue42 (8/5): Nice boutique hotel in a Placencia - My daughter and I stayed here for two nights in January. Rooms were very large/ living space with kitchenette, tv, couch plus large bedroom with two queens. Loved the large bathroom with a massive shower. We didn’t need that much space but nice to have it. Would have liked to be Oceanside but still nice. Pool is small but has a bar and serves food. There are no elevators which can be a hassle but the staff carries your luggage up for you.
• Kendall (10/5): Paradise in Placencia! - Absolutely lovely spot in the village within walking distance of everything. Gorgeous pool and beach. Exceptional staff. Rooms are posh for sure. Ask for first or second floor as there isn't an elevator but strong folks took care of luggage! Definitely coming back.
• Karin (9/5): Loved it! - This place is probably the best place to stay in Placencia. Beachfront, contemporary, good size pool, only 12 rooms, I believe. Even fully booked you do not have the feeling of the place being overcrowded. ... staff went out of their way to make us feel happy and relaxed.... everything was perfect.
• Lorinda (9/5): Beautiful Stay - Excellent location, staff was very attentive and friendly. Great pool and beach area close to restaurants, bars and groceries. We really enjoyed our stay at the Ellysian and in Placencia and can't wait to come back!
• sungsoon (8/5): - Very quiet and private Staffs were friendly and well accommodating
• Deucie (10/5): Amazing Vacation - Great hotel! Right on the beach, clean, friendly and helpful staff, walking distance to everything. Everyone was very welcoming to our children. The front desk set up all of our excursions and even arranged pick-up at the hotel. Would definitely stay here again!
• Mark (4/5): - This property advertises itself as a "luxury boutique" hotel. It was neither. The bathroom floor was dirty and not cleaned in spite of my request. Bath towels were tattered and worn; shower tiles had black mildew patches. We had only two beach towels for two guests and were denied others when I requested them. I had to insist I be given more than two towels after my repeated requests for towels at a beach resort were denied. There was no evidence of a manger. There wasn't anything hanging on the white walls of the guest room, while the small lobby had three large matching abstract canvases spray painted in red paint. The interiors were drab though very white. Bed was comfortable and air conditioning worked well. Outdoor seating banquettes at restaurant were rotted and did not support our sitting on them. Restaurant staff were friendly. In summary, we felt this was an unmanaged, disappointing hotel that was too costly for the accommodations and service offered.
• Patti (9/5): We’d definitely stay here again. - Clean, quality amenities throughout the property, friendly and accommodating staff. Love having the pool located between the hotel and the ocean with a well appointed bar. Good size room. One side of the bed was too close to the wall and made it difficult to get in and out of the bed. Would’ve loved to have a small table & 2 chairs on the balcony in addition to the bench.
• Aaron (10/5): - Beautiful beach location! Staff was friendly & helpful. Walking distance to everything.
• Teri (10/5): Wonderful staff! - Right in Palcencia, great for walking to various restaurants.
• Brandon (10/5): - The staff were incredible and were always willing to go the extra mile. We brought our toddler with us and he was so happy interacting with everyone around the hotel it was a great trip.
• Phillip (8/5): - Wonderful staff, large rooms, very clean and well maintained. Limited storage for clothes
• MeghanL191 (10/5): Highly recommend! - This hotel is fabulous! Great location on the sidewalk, beautiful beach and very friendly staff. Muna, the restaurant on the top floor, was delicious and had a great view of Placencia. Would definitely stay here next time we come to Placencia.
• Kevin (9/5): Superb -
• Mandy (10/5): We can’t wait to return! - The property is perfectly located in the heart of Placencia. The room we had was large and very clean. The staff left us personalized hand written letters and we loved them. The entire staff was attentive and kind. The beach on the property is beautiful and well kept.
• Shelli (5/5): We would not stay here again, nor recommend it to our friends our family. - The service staff was exceptionally nice and kind. The beach was nice to walk on when weather permitted. The room we booked was not as we expected. We booked the King Suite that stated it had a sea view and pool view, and we got a garden view, which was actually a roof top view of other hotels. Within a day or two after our arrival and our complaint, we noticed Booking.com changed the room description for the King Suite to just list it with a "garden view". The overall comfort, especially the balcony furniture, was very uncomfortable and uninviting. There was no privacy on the balcony, from foot traffic walking up to the restaurant or our neighbors, as it was a shared balcony. We happened to have very rainy and windy weather most of our visit, so the balcony was our only option for outside seating that was covered. Management said we were the first to ever bring up our issues and said since we booked through a third party, they could not do anything to fix the problem. Additionally, they said they were sold out, so even though they said they wanted to make it right, they could not. Many people staying there at the same time had the same complaints about comfort and wrong rooms and got the same response from management. They did move us across the hall to the penthouse for the last 36 hours of our stay. The penthouse sat empty the whole week we were there, and they could have moved us the first day if they really wanted to make it "right".
• Douglas (8/5): Attractive but not comfortable - The people were awesome, location awesome, bed and bathroom awesome… However, the furniture in the living areas and balcony was not comfortable… it was attractive but not comfortable. It seemed as though whoever decorated the room was more concerned on having a certain modern “look” than to comfort and convenience. Could have also used a desk and a small table with chairs.
• shaquintam2022 (10/5): Lovely Beach Front Boutique Hotel - Beautiful boutique hotel, rooms and balconies are spacious. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Hotels in Placencia Village located directly on the beach. Lots of small shops and eateries within walking distance. My overall stay was lovely!!! Will be going back very soon!!
• T4163GRmaryp (10/5): Lovely hotel and staff. Great location on the “sidewalk”! - This hotel was lovely! The rooms were nicely appointed and well maintained . It was great to have a small refrigerator and tea pot! The balcony was generous and beautiful! The main issue we had was no TV service most of the time we were there—kind of a blessing to be separated from the media miseries! Staff couldn’t have been nicer or more responsive to our questions! They even researched the name of a flowering tree next door! We loved their notes of good wishes and kind thoughts left often in the evening!
• JulieN04 (10/5): Highly recommend - We loved our time at The Ellysian hotel. The location is perfect, our room was huge, and the staff is friendly and attentive. An added bonus was the best sleep I've ever had on vacation. Would love to be there now, having my morning coffee on the gorgeous balcony.
• 861zekem (10/5): Huge, comfortable suite at a very fair price - A very comfortable suite. The separate kitchenette and living room is perfect for a couple when one gets up earlier than the other. The bathroom was huge, with an 8x8 shower and a 7 foot, double sink vanity. The king bed was comfortable. Considering you are staying in a very small, remote village, The Ellysian is a very nice place at a fair price.
• Ken (9/5): Superb -
• Wesley (10/5): Fantastic stay - Sometimes when you get to a hotel room the photography used to sell the room is far better than the room itself. In this case my expectations were high and room exceeded my expectations. The staff were friendly and attentive and we will stay there our next visit. Wesley & Katherine Peterson
• Melanie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jeffrey (10/5): - Beautiful hotel and grounds. It was epic and the staff was very supportive of the wedding guests!
• 641tammik (10/5): Fantastic staff and great location - We had an amazing stay. We loved our room which opened to the pool and bar with few steps to the beach. Staff was so kind and attentive—helping us with everything from ensuring we had breakfast before tours to assisting with a minor health emergency. We would love to bring our family next time.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Kind people, clean and attentive. We enjoyed our stay and very close to village restaurants and shops.
• Brianna (10/5): Close to everything, service was amazing! - The property was gorgeous! We had direct access to the beach but could lounge by the pool and still see the ocean. There was a bar and restaurant on site that we could visit and charge to our room. The only downside was the safe wasn’t bolted into the wall, so we didn’t use it.
• Stay15840552258 (10/5): We highly recommend staying in Placencia at The Ellysian Boutique Hotel. - The Ellysian Boutique hotel offers excellent location on the beach and in the middle of Placencia’s quaint village. The staff attended immediately to any of our needs and were really sweet. The hotel manager Chantel and staff were most hospitable and kind. We highly recommend staying at the Ellysian.
• NORMAN (10/5): - The Ellysian Boutique hotel offers excellent location on the beach and in the middle of Placencia quaint village. The hotel manager Chantel and staff were most hospitable and kind. We highly recommend staying at the Ellysian.
• 84lyndsayw (10/5): Huge room, great location and warm service - Warm welcome and great welcome drink on the beach even though we checked in a bit late! Room was huge and super comfortable - perfect for 2 adults and our teenage child. Location is amazing with direct access to the beach and also the boardwalk/sidewalk that connects you to all the shops, restaurants etc in Placencia village. Loved breakfast on the roof terrace as well!
• yana956 (10/5): 5 nights in paradise - The hotel is absolutely wonderful with a top notch service. It is very elegantly decorated, the rooms, bathrooms and balcony are of a very large size. The beds are very comfortable with a fine linen. The area around the hotel looks like you are in a paradise. Very nice pool and beach beds. The hotel stuff was amazing, they took care of us like we were their family members, especially Jacqueline. We carry very warm memories from this truly special place and can’t wait to be back.
• Yana (10/5): 5 amazing nights in a paradise - It’s the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. It’s new and wonderfully maintained. All staff was super attentive and helpful. They took care of us so well: taxi rides. excursions and everything we needed we got from the personnel of the hotel. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, huge bathrooms and balcony. The beach is so nice and private. We miss the Ellysian Boutique already and can’t wait be back one day
• Margot (10/5): - Beautiful view from terrace, great service. Nice beach.
• Brooks (10/5): Excellent place to stay while visiting Placencia - Nice view, comfy room, close to all kinds of restaurants and shops Bar music was a bit loud sometimes. No lotion provided in bathrooms
• Danielle was (10/5): - My sisters and I had an absolutely wonderful experience. The hotel and location were perfect. All of the hotel staff were extremely professional, courteous, attentive, and truly caring. I would highly recommend this place, especially if you are visiting for the first time.
• Nancy (10/5): - Wonderful location. Fantastic beach. Beautiful hotel. Very friendly and helpful employees that gave us personal attention and knew our names. Terrific rooftop restaurant. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in Belize. You will be happy you chose this hotel. I look forward to returning and staying there again!
• Robert (10/5): - Very luxurious property, the staff is super professional and responsive, food of the rooftop was amazing.
• Shreya (9/5): Superb -
• Kashif (6/5): - This review provides an in-depth analysis of our stay at The Ellysian. While the property lists multiple amenities, be aware that airport transfer is not free. The hotel offers room service and a pool bar for its guests. However, on one day during our stay, we were informed that the restaurant, room service, and pool bar would be closed. Despite the lack of these services, we were still charged the full rate for that day, which I believe should have been discounted. The following day, the pool bar remained closed as well. We dined at the rooftop restaurant, Muna, on two occasions. The first night, I ordered the stew chicken, which I would rate 3/10, the seasoning was lacking. However, I decided to give them another try and ordered the grilled pork chop the next night, which was excellent—9/10. My wife had pasta both nights, and both dishes were solid, earning an 8/10. The first night, the temperature in the restaurant was comfortable with the AC keeping us cool. However, the second night, the restaurant was uncomfortably hot. They had the doors open, hoping for a breeze, but it never came. Despite this, Arlan provided good service. The hotel’s location is convenient, situated on the boardwalk. Can walk the entire boardwalk in 15 minutes. Shadine was very friendly. The bathrooms could use some renovations. The garbage can and toilet brush holder were rusted. The tiles have little chips missing out of some of them. glass door leading to the pool from our room huge crack.
• Quintin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Chris (10/5): Understated luxury in paradise - The rooms were huge, the pool and beach front area were so nice and the staff were friendly and so accommodating.
• Matthew (6/5): Great location, best staff, bad policies - We stayed at the Ellysian for a little over a week in July. The property itself is a nice small boutique hotel and has beautiful grounds. There is also a restaurant on the roof. Our stay had a rough start as maid service let themselves in after the first night, and this wasn’t a big deal as they had just forgotten to leave us a Do Not Disturb sign. They left us a sign a few miniatures after. However, the next morning we we intruded upon again. I double checked and we did hang the Do Not Disturb sign. I went to talk to the front desk and they apologized and said they had notes we were in an excursion and had left the sign up accidentally. While they were correct about the excursion, it had been cancelled due to weather. I don’t know I had to tell the hotel every day what my schedule was. Why not just respect the door sign like other hotels? Otherwise, they should add second locks inside the room door like other hotels. That was no chance of intrusion. We also had to move rooms due to noise from roof restaurant. Final seating is 8pm but guests were up there until after midnight and we had to be up early for excursion. So no uninterrupted sleep for 4/8 nights. Also staff used our shared balcony to run food to other rooms , so no privacy there either. Overall amazing grounds, great front desk staff (special note to them for being so kind), mediocre food, and the best location in southern Belize. But some bad policies on cleaning and restaurant hours really ruined our sleep/trip
• Melissa (10/5): - Wonderful and attentive staff. Beautiful hotel and lovely grounds. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
• Alicia (10/5): Exceptional - The beautiful views from the rooftop restaurants and personable staff were the highlight. The food selection was also very good. It was great having beach access. The accommodations were clean, and it was a very peaceful setting. The property does not have an elevator.

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