Turtle Inn By Francis Ford Coppola

Belize , Placencia
PLACENCIA, Placencia Village
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41 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Jessica

Me encantó todo en general, muy buena atención del staff, atentos y proporcionaban todo lo que necesitábamos. Me encantaron los detalles como el noticiero diario y que brindaban muchas actividades. Todo al 100!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Heather

Gorgeous stay at a seafront cottage. No idea how the cleaning staff manages to keep all the sand out of the cottages, but they work some serious magic.
The biggest downsides were the dive shop being across the street and the rotating restaurants that all felt similar. Going on an activity/snorkel/dive and having to cross the street was an inconvenience and added to the clothing I needed to take, as I felt uncomfortable walking in public in swimwear. The restaurants rotate through the nights with the same staff working them, but a different theme. I wish we would have headed into town to try the local restaurants sooner, as we enjoyed those better.
Overall - we are already talking about returning and the property is gorgeous with helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Abby

The Balinese-style huts were so lovely, the property was incredible and so well-taken care of. The staff was so kind and thoughtful. When they saw we were sunburned, they brought us aloe from the garden.
Bring bug repellant.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Wikus

Very convenient , right next to pool and view of the ocean from your bed.
Rooms are exceptional and meticulously clean.
Staff are very friendly.
Restaurants and food excellent.
Very unique and beautiful pool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Celia

Our cottage had a wonderful beach view and was at the end of the property.
It had a screened in porch and a beautiful interior which was clean and spacious.
We were only a few feet away from the \"Adult Pool\" which we swam in every day.
The staff were super friendly and helpful and went above and beyond in everything,
including our dining and arranging our two excursions.

We loved the Sunset Cruise around Placencia Bay and the Monkey River Tour was very interesting. If you do the Monkey River make sure you bring plenty of insect repellent and a hat. The mosquitoes were everywhere!

Other than that we had a fabulous stay and will surely be back. It's a real gem in paradise!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2026

mark

Sargassum seaweed lines the beaches throughout the Carribean and this beach is no exception. Also, sand flies and mosquitoes were prevalent in this area, requiring nets over the bed to sleep at night. The property was nice, but very expensive.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Wells

This was our second winter trip to the Turtle Inn. We were delayed by a blizzard and arrived 3 days late, but it was such a welcome relief to get there. Can't say enough about how we enjoy this magical place. Staff was top notch, food was excellent, and the massage! Oh the massage. It made us forget about the 39\" of snow back home. We will be back again next year.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Cathy

Incredible service, staff super friendly, they were on top of each thing we called them for... One of the friendliest staff at any resort we have ever stayed. Top Notch, highly recommend! We will be back very soon.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Daniel

Room, views, and options were great.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Jessica

One of my top hotels ever. Turtle Inn is just spectacularly beautiful. The staff is incredibly helpful, the restaurants are all terrific, and the spa it totally dreamy. We can’t wait to return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Kim

Absolutely breathtaking property with exquisite service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Douglas

Outdoor shower in private courtyars

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Aishwarya

Beautiful experience at Turtle inn. Ambience, facilities and service was top notch. We had a relaxed stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Wells

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful week at Turtle Inn. The staff were great, the food excellent, the drinks as ordered. We look forward to returning next year.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Carole

A beautiful resort with excellent food options and the staff were so friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2025

Alain

The most beautiful place but the service....

The hotel Turtle Inn has the most amazing rooms we had ever enjoyed (besides Mauritius and the Maldives) but unfortunately the service was unbelievably volatile and at times even unfriendly. Coming from Guatemala where people are so friendly, we had a mixed experience at this hotel: the welcome was bareöy warm-hearted, at the beach you had to fetch the chairs yourselves...no towels, just some mini towels, restaurant service at the breakfast was once even rude and no management nowhere. We spent 5 days there and no GM, nothing. Hhat explains why the service is volatile. Seems lile the GM has other priorities. Too bad.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

Elishia

I enjoyed experiencing the gorgeous sunrises on the beach front property. A rainbow of colors could be observed with the sunlight, scattered clouds, and reflective ocean surfaces!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Riley

staff goes absolutely above and beyond, they are so so kind! most beautiful accommodations, so lush and well kept, couldn’t recommend turtle inn more!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Denisse

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Zachary

Absolutely fantastic attention to detail. Kind and thoughtful customer service.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Jeff

It’s better than images that posted to the Expedia!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

23 May 2024

Sheryl

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2024

Peter G

The staff was the most friendly and interested in conversations then we have met in all our years of traveling throughout the Caribbean & Europe

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Abigail

Love love loved this property and all of its staff and special care

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2023

Jennifer

The Turtle Inn property is exquisite. The beach is beautiful, the grounds landscaped, the flowers utterly lovely, and the villas so comfortable and charming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Amanda

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.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2023

Stacy

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2023

JOANNE

Individual cottage with a spacious screen porch perfect for reading, naps, relaxing. Sooooo much better than a room with a patio or balcony.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2022

Edwin

Beautiful place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2022

Kevin

We had an amazing stay at Turtle Inn. The staff, service, location, and food was incredible.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2022

Alexander

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.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2022

Roy

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2021

ALEX

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2021

Alan

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.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2021

Renato

Perfect vacation

Best vacation ever. Staffing is amazing and the hotel is a perfect beach getaway.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2021

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2021

Verified traveler

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

All good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2020

Tom

The most beautiful place I have ever been. The resort is run perfectly from top to bottom.The service was incredible seems like every time you turned around someone else was there to take care of and pamper you.I truly believed I was in paradise

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

My favorite place in Placencia, Belize. I just love to stay there.

Leisure Friends