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Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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IPod dock
Boating
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Tasting room
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Placencia Village, Placencia, Stan Creek
  • Silk Caye Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Placencia Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Placencia (PLJ)
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa (Seafront)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, Poolside (Gardenview)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage (Gardenview)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, Poolside (Seaview)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Villa (Gardenview)

Villa (Gardenview)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Partial Seaview Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage (Seafront)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Placencia

A luxury stay in Placencia awaits you at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List award in 2020. Within steps you'll find Silk Caye Beach and Placencia Beach within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and spa services. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 4-property class Placencia hotel you'll find Hopkins Village Beach.

What's nearby

  • Silk Caye Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Placencia Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Inky's Mini Golf - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Maya Beach - 15 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shak - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Omars Creole Grub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rumfish Y Vino - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola, you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Placencia hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola offers 22 accommodations with iPod docking stations and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Placencia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Sunset Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 56.25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 56.25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Turtle By Francis Ford Coppola
Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola Hotel
Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola Placencia
Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola Hotel Placencia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Yep, Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Yep, Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola is a short 6-minute walk from Placencia Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking.

Is there a spa on site at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Yep, The Sunset Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like beachside massages.

Does Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola have a pool?

Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and espresso makers.

What makes Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola.

Is Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a deli, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola is a hit with families.

Does Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Dogs are welcome at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 16 kg per pet.

Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful resort. After coming from San Pedro this place was truly paradise. The staff is friendly and everyone is always willing to help. The restaurants are delicious. The concierge will book everything for you so please use them. Take some time to go to the gift shop and have some delicious pizza! The rooms are amazing just be careful with the mosquitos. I will definitely be back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic attention to detail. Kind and thoughtful customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, concord

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s better than images that posted to the Expedia!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
AC went out first night for us and others, we stayed and moved, they left. Cabanas back to main road and are noisy. Doors don’t lock very well and fans don’t work. The excursion of river tubing that the front desk recommended was way too shallow to tube. They still charged full price. It’s beautiful place, staff nice and food is good but way overpriced for what you get in my opinion.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was the most friendly and interested in conversations then we have met in all our years of traveling throughout the Caribbean & Europe
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love love loved this property and all of its staff and special care
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Turtle Inn property is exquisite. The beach is beautiful, the grounds landscaped, the flowers utterly lovely, and the villas so comfortable and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything at Turtle Inn is exceptional, from the staff to the lodging to the food. The staff ensured that we always had something fun to do and helped us book day trips. The beach cottages are beautiful; we loved the screened in porch and the high speed ceiling fans and outdoor shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The novelty of the "shell phone" wore off quickly as it proved to be a terrible means of communication. The food was not that good compared to superior (and cheaper) options in town. From the photos we thought our cabana would be more private. One night we had an outdoor restaurant right next door and it also seemed to be a "cut through" for everyone else staying beachfront. Did not realize the resort was so close to the road - listening to traffic while sitting by the pool was not very relaxing. We were delighted to find we had a fridge in our cabana only to find it was crammed FULL of Coppola brand alcoholic beverages for sale. We thought this was incredibly tacky and something you might find at "Mar-a-lago." (also, I am a recovering alcoholic!) They completely forgot (or never wrote down) our breakfast order the day we were flying out and when reminded brought something we had not ordered (though they did fix it at my insistence) Upon checkout, we were charged for a wine tasting we never attended. (again, recovering alcoholic) The beach was not nearly as nice as the public beach in town. If you're into shelling out big bucks for mediocre food and service, or perhaps want to brag that you stayed at "Coppola's place" on your vacation, I suppose this place is for you. We would not stay again nor recommend Turtle Inn to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Individual cottage with a spacious screen porch perfect for reading, naps, relaxing. Sooooo much better than a room with a patio or balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Edwin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay at Turtle Inn. The staff, service, location, and food was incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, friendly staff. Food was nice and amenities and excursions were nice. Only downside was the sidewalks around the property. They were very uneven and a bit of a hazard to the ankles.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not that great at all
I wish is was more obvious to everyones eyes that theres NO AC in the units . It was hot as hell . Everyday we had to call and also ask to make our rooms. Broken stone by the pool but seems like untill someone will actually cut his feet nothing will be done. Inside the room getting into the shower its just a hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our first time to Belize and fortunate to have enjoyed it at the Turtle Inn. Truly can’t say enough about the staff, the facilities, and the overall experience! They go above and beyond to try to make your trip what you want it to be whether it’s expeditions or just sitting by the pools. Martin , the manager, really sets the tone with his staff from top to bottom it’s excellence ! Not to mention the resort’s dog Chip! Staff greets you by name and makes every attempt to create a welcoming atmosphere. Bravo! A plus plus plus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What travel dreams are made of...
Wow! First timers visiting Belize (my sister and me) and won't be our last. Turtle Inn captured our hearts. We felt safe, valued, and relaxed! As frequent travelers (family is in the airline industry) we know good lodging when we experience it! Never have I extended a stay before and well, now I have! We cherished every single day at this resort. The staff were so friendly and kind. The food was great! We ended up doing several extras such as massages, snorkeling, and the sunset jungle hike!! So many wonderful memories were made here. We want to visit again by the end of 2021!! I would say my best advice for someone thinking about booking, just do it. Note, you do NOT need long pants or long sleeve anything! We were toasty (and from TX). Humidity is a thing so embrace the natural look! One note, we moved villas the last night. We were closer to the ocean but still tucked away and wish we had stayed at our original spot by the pool. We had much cooler temps in the room at night by the pool surprisingly. We also asked for extra room fans which helped! Turtle Inn is my new favorite spot. Truly a magical place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply beautiful cabins with wooden shutters, no glass and (well maintained) bug screens. No AC, just celling fans and a through-breeze, which was enough to keep us cool and keep my footprint guilt in check. The private outdoor and indoor shower options were a nice touch, as was the large Japanese style bath.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect vacation
Best vacation ever. Staffing is amazing and the hotel is a perfect beach getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Too many sand flies or mosquitoes. Room does not have air conditioning and it gets hot. Bed bugs on the couch and veranda furniture. I am still itching 48 hours after leaving. Access to bathroom has a divider that if you forget in the middle of the night you will get hurt. Furniture and layout is very nice. Don't take the room behind the sea food restaurant. All the smell of the cooking will come into your room. Cabin 17 - avoid it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were clean, very comfortable and lovely. Beds were yummy and the outdoor shower was a little piece of heaven. Javier, Raul, Chef Jullian, Mark, Francis, Jimmy, Rocie, Wendy and so many more made sure that our every need was handled flawlessly and with a great deal of charm, caring and always smile!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021