Turtle Inn

When you first step into the Turtle Inn, Belize, the tranquillity of the property and the Caribbean sea breeze hit you. The grounds are almost perfect as orchid-strewn birdbaths and trees line winding paths, luring you into paradise.

There are 25 rooms offering guests a boutique luxury experience. From cosy one-bedroom cottages to three-bedroom villas that have maximum privacy and serenity, it’s all about the idyllic hideaway. All rooms come with spacious Japanese baths, Balinese influenced interiors, and are steps away from the beach. Screened-in porches complement inner rooms nested within, providing a cool breeze as you enjoy a nap or read in the hammock. There’s also the opportunity to stay on your own private island, just a 25-minute boat ride from the property.

Turtle Inn boasts no less than seven drinking and dining establishments. Enjoy authentic Italian fare at Mare Restaurant or tuck into freshly grilled seafood at Gauguin Grill. Those looking for Belizean fare can head to Auntie Luba’s Kitchen. Kids will be thrilled to know there’s a gelato bar just for them.

After a day of soaking up the sun or kayaking on Placencia Lagoon, guests can head to the Sunset Spa for body treatments. There are two pools to choose from - one a sea-green circle pool by the bar and the other an adult-only triangular infinity pool.