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Itz'ana Belize Resort & Residences

Placencia, Belize • Placencia • OPTIMIZE

avg. $195 / night

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At a glance

Itz'ana pairs Maya and British colonial architecture with interiors by Samuel Amoia featuring local Belizean craftsmanship.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors seeking Caribbean escape

Highlights:

  • Beachfront and overwater villas mixing Maya and colonial forms
  • Interiors by Samuel Amoia with local Belizean artisan pieces
  • 22-acre site spanning Caribbean Sea and Placencia Lagoon
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PB hotel design editorial

Strung along a narrow strip of land where the Caribbean Sea meets the Placencia Lagoon, the 22-acre site that Roberto de Oliveira Castro shaped into Itz'ana Resort & Residences in 2017 had to answer to two entirely different bodies of water simultaneously. The Boston-based architect resolved this by distributing the programme across building types — beachfront villas facing the sea, overwater marina villas extending into the lagoon, penthouse residences set back among mature palms — each cluster pitched and roofed in a massing that draws from British colonial Caribbean building tradition and pre-Columbian Maya forms in roughly equal measure. White rendered walls, steep gabled rooflines with exposed dark timber rafters, and deep shaded balconies push against the heat while keeping the buildings in conversation with the landscape rather than above it. Samuel Amoia, working on his first hotel commission, brought a collector's instinct to the interiors. Rooms combine polished concrete floors with woven bamboo ceiling panels, pendant lights in plaited rattan, and rattan lounge chairs that sit closer to 1970s Central American craft than to resort formula. Custom pieces made by local Belizean artisans sit alongside vintage finds, the result a domestic warmth that suits the scale of the villas. In the restaurant, a cathedral of woven matting overhead and a central planted palm set in a bamboo planter give the space the atmosphere of a colonial-era plantation house adapted for the tropics, candlelight pooling across hand-painted cement tile floors and cane-back dining chairs.

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About

Wayward whimsy and an adventurous spirit are welcome. Itz’ana is located in Placencia and it's the perfect base camp for everything wild and wonderful in Belize. Whether you’re better suited to seeking jaguars in the wild or sunshine aboard a sailboat, the adventures await. Itz’ana is situated where the reef meets the rainforest, and life meets luxury. Our accommodations put privacy center-stage and our amenities are intended to satisfy your every whim. From a sparkling pool, and the Caribbean Sea, to inspiring adventures, Itz’ana invites you to relax, explore, and repeat.

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Itz'ana Belize Resort & Residences Reviews

305 reviews

"Stayed two nights here after sailing with The Moorings for 7 nights through the various cayes (excellent). We had a flight a few days later back to LA and stayed at Itz'ana. It happened to be my father's 70th the day we arrived at Itz'ana. I emailed the concierge - Sasha Lopez and planned a surprise dinner for him. She got us a private room, allowed me to curate the menu with the chef, she got the entire staff to keep it a secret. It was amazing. Sasha is amazing. Shout out to JD and all the staff. This place is awesome. Great food. Great pool. Big clean rooms. Ice cold AC. Can't ask for anything more. I WILL be back."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 16, 2026

"Itzana resort was absolutely amazing! The resort, staff, and food were incredible! I had been planning my sister’s bachelorette weekend with Deborah for many months and it was such a pleasure to meet in person and see all of our hard work in action! The weekend started with a beautiful welcome dinner on the beach with an open bar. Our server, Carolina was with us for the majority of our stay. She was very accommodating and knowledgeable! We then had a catamaran for the day where we went to a private island for lunch. Our captain, Diego, took us on a scenic route where we were able to see a pod of dolphins! We also had a private yoga class poolside (with Jarka) and ended with a Mayan chocolate making tour (with Narcisso and Pamphilo) and waterfall jump (led by Alex and his exceptional rum punch)! There were also shuttles where hotel staff would drop off and pick up for dinner and/or souvenir shopping in addition to golf carts. Would 100% be coming back to It’zana! Deborah and team were absolutely amazing and I can’t thank them enough for making our weekend so memorable."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 14, 2026

"Ate at the restaurant when coming in from a bareboat charter. Great food and service. Inside and outside tables good value. Had the beetroot salad and jerk chicken. Seafood pasta also very good. Will come again"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 18, 2026

"The hotel is far from everything. There is nothing around. Beach with no lounge chairs. Leaks in the villas. It is located next to a very poor neighborhood. We were afraid to go out. Two days without hot water and mold in the room. Cleaning very late we had to call several times. Concierge does not work. No help. We will not return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 09, 2026

"The location was great and close enough to the village to go each night for dinner. The shuttle service was also very convenient. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing which is just what we were looking for on our honeymoon. The rooms were great and definitely recommend at loft room if it’s an option! The daily cleaning and the value of the room was also great."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 07, 2026

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