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Prana Maya Island Resort Hotel is a Relais & Châteaux property located on the private island of Placencia Caye in Belize, on the Caribbean Sea overlooking the world's second-largest barrier reef. The resort offers suites and villas with oceanfront views, a 3,200-square-foot spa, two restaurants, and access to coral reefs and Mayan ruins.
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Prana Maya Island Resort is situated on Placencia Caye, a private island off the coast of Placencia in Stann Creek, Belize. The resort overlooks the world's second-largest barrier reef and is arranged around a quiet cove where sailboats moor. The Placencia Peninsula provides access to Belize's lush natural landscape and ancient Mayan ruins.
Accommodations include suites and villas combining contemporary design with locally-crafted features. Suites range from 65 to 74 square meters and include options with outdoor showers, while villas span 307 to 557 square meters with multiple bedrooms. Each villa includes a private beach stretch and individual pool.
The resort operates two restaurants serving fresh, seasonal cuisine overlooking the water. Guests also have access to individual and group cooking classes led by the chef, as well as wine tasting and oenology courses.
The resort features a 3,200-square-foot spa offering massage treatments, yoga, and relaxation services. An unheated outdoor pool and fitness room are available. Water-based activities include sailing, diving, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, sea fishing, and rafting. On-site and nearby activities also include jogging, biking, hiking, horse riding, a nearby 9-hole golf course, and pickleball.
Multi-bedroom villas accommodate families and larger groups, while suites suit couples and smaller parties. The resort's water sports, reef access, and nearby Mayan archaeology appeal to adventure travelers. Wellness-focused guests benefit from the spa, yoga programs, and cooking classes.
Editorial verification: Prana Maya Island Resort Hotel - Luxury hotel Placencia is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The resort is located on Placencia Caye, a private island off Placencia in Stann Creek, Belize, on the Caribbean Sea overlooking the world's second-largest barrier reef.
Prana Maya Island Resort is a member of Relais & Châteaux, an association of independent luxury hotels and restaurants selected for their quality, character, and excellence.
The resort offers oceanfront suites (65–74 square meters) and villas (307–557 square meters) with multiple bedrooms. All villas include a private beach stretch and individual pool.
Two on-site restaurants serve fresh, seasonal cuisine overlooking the water. The resort also offers individual and group cooking classes, wine tasting, and oenology courses.
A 3,200-square-foot spa offers massages and treatments, with yoga classes, a fitness room, and unheated outdoor pool also available.
Water-based activities include sailing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, sea fishing, and rafting. Land activities include yoga, massage, jogging, biking, hiking, horse riding, and a nearby 9-hole golf course.
Yes, pets are accepted in at least one room at an extra cost.
Prana Maya Island Resort Hotel - Luxury hotel Placencia is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Prana Maya Island Resort Hotel - Luxury hotel Placencia is in Placencia, Belize. Address: Placencia, Stann Creek, Belize.
| Location | Placencia, Belize |
|---|---|
| Address | Placencia, Stann Creek, Belize |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | Placencia luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/prana-maya-island-resort/
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