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Itz'ana Belize Resort & Residences

Placencia, Belize • Placencia • OPTIMIZE

avg. $195 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

Part of Small Luxury Hotels

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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.

Amenities

Pool

Internet

Suites

Room service

Free Parking

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Pets Allowed

Airport transportation

Free Wifi

Itz'ana Belize Resort & Residences Reviews

303 reviews

"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

"Friendly staff, clean resort, great views, access to marina across street. Anything we needed they took care of for us. Concierge rented our golf cart for the week, booked our excursions, and took care of our travel. We did an inner reef fishing trip and brought fish back to the kitchen and they cooked it for us. Carlos and Delphin were awesome, helpful, gave us a bunch of recommendations and good conversation. My wife and I would visit this place again in a heartbeat!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 05, 2026

"Title: Outstanding Service and Truly Five-Star Hospitality Our stay at Itz’ana was absolutely outstanding. The accommodations were beautiful, luxurious, and everything we hoped for in a Belize family vacation. The villas were spacious, comfortable, and gave our family the perfect place to relax and enjoy our time together. The food at the restaurant was top-notch from beginning to end—every meal was excellent, fresh, and beautifully prepared. The entire property felt polished, peaceful, and worthy of a true luxury experience. What stood out most was the exceptional level of service. The front manager, Louis, went above and beyond to make sure our family was taken care of. There was unfortunately a seaweed issue affecting the beach and the odor was difficult, but the way the staff handled it made all the difference. They responded immediately, listened to our concerns, and accommodated us by moving our family to the lagoon side, which completely changed the dynamic of our stay and allowed us to fully enjoy the resort. That level of professionalism and genuine care showed us exactly what great hospitality looks like. We truly felt like five-star guests from the moment we arrived until the day we left. Challenges can happen anywhere while traveling, but how a resort responds is what matters most—and Itz’ana handled it exceptionally well. We are very grateful for the experience and would absolutely return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 02, 2026

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