Colonial coastal estate
A colonial Great House sits at the center, connecting Placencia Lagoon docks to open Caribbean beachfront.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hand-painted murals and custom Central American artisan furnishings fill the colonial Great House.
Notable
Two swimming pools and waterfront acres connect Placencia beach to barrier reef excursions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The style is contemporary, but not modern — retro-style furnishings and jungle-themed prints come together in a way that somehow avoids tropical-kitsch cliché.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Placencia Peninsula tapers into a slender strip of sand, flanked by calm lagoon waters and the barrier reef.
The rooms
Custom artisan furniture outfits each room, and beachfront lofts add outdoor bathtubs and private plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A freshwater infinity pool stretches between palm trees toward the beach, lined with cushioned wooden loungers and striped umbrellas.
Spa and yoga
Morning yoga takes place on an open-air timber deck. Therapists use warm basalt stones and botanical oils for treatments.
At the table
Limilia prepares line-caught seafood beside the beach, and the speakeasy bar pours drinks against hand-painted flamingo murals.
How it began
Its name honors Itzamna, the Mayan deity of day and night, reflecting the contrast between jungle and sea.
Placencia
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.