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The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

Placencia · Belize

1 Williams DriveView location

9.6/10Excellent201 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.6/109.6
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

Everyone staying at this accommodation will enjoy a peaceful and calm stay at The Ellysian Boutique Hotel as it counts with a total of 12 guest rooms. Visitors may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection throughout. Additionally, the premises provide a reception service the whole day through.

Travellers arriving by car will appreciate parking available at The Ellysian Boutique Hotel. An array of world-class entertainment options is available for guests' convenience. Some services of The Ellysian Boutique Hotel may be payable.

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With a stay at The Ellysian Boutique Hotel in Placencia (Placencia Village), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Jaguar Bowling Lanes and Placencia Beach. This beach hotel is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Inky's Mini Golf and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Maya Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Childcare
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions LGBTQIA+ friendly Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours Professional property host/manager Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available Onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen) is available Minimum age for COVID-19 test requirement: 2 Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 24-hour pool access
    • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per stay

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Jaguar Bowling Lanes 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Placencia Beach 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Placencia Pier 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Seahorse Dive Center 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Inky's Mini Golf 9.6 km / 5.9 mi
Maya Beach 11 km / 6.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 12
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
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  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bikes available
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Banana boatingExtra charge
  • DivingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • SUITE LUXURY ONE BEDROOMSUITE • LUXURY ONE BEDROOMSUI.B1-LX

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    The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

    SUITE LUXURY ONE BEDROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    LUXURY ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.B1-LX

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWSRoom • PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWSROO.P6-WV

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    The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

    Room PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.P6-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO LUXURY SEA VIEWSTUDIO • LUXURY SEA VIEWSTU.LX-VM

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    The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

    STUDIO LUXURY SEA VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.LX-VM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

9.6
Excellent
201 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Sandra
My husband and I visited in January 2026 and had the most AMAZING and memorable honeymoon.

The staff was wonderful and so helpful from the time we booked until the day we left. Every single person we encountered was kind, welcoming, and helpful. The people who picked us up from the airport (our flight got in a couple of hours early) came within 10 minutes to pick us up early after we called and they offered us a local beer (or water). We were welcomed at the property with a glass of champagne and warm smiles. Every excursion we requested was booked for us and confirmed the day before so we knew where to go and when we would be picked up. They offered recommendations any time we asked and even helped to rent us a golf cart for a day. Oh and they got us VIP service when we went to The Yatch Club for drinks and appetizers our last night. Every night we were greeted with a special note. The spa upstairs and restaurant as well as the poolside bar were all incredible.

The property was clean and well kept. They had a water dispenser with filtered water. I loved the soap, shampoo and conditioner. The rooms were beautiful with amazing views of the sea. The location couldn’t have been better. We could walk to everything.

The Ellysian really made a long lasting impression on us and we will be forever grateful for all they did to make our honeymoon unforgettable.

Thank you to each and every one of you for going above and beyond.
Mark and Sandy
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Randal
Everyone and everything was perfect..We loved our stay.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Apr 2026
debbie
The room was a disappointment given the price point. The sliding glass door on one-side was shattered, one of the bathroom windows was also broken, the left sliding glass door wouldn’t lock and or close ( eventually fixed) the sofa and comforter cover were both stained. I felt that my complaints were met with frustration by the front desk staff. I actually considered leaving for $473 a night I was frustrated all solutions were a take away, we-booked an ocean view with a king bed, we were offered 2 doubles garden view. The positive was the food and bar manager that listened and at least offered us a free dinner! Most of the team were exceptional
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Wendy
This was a spectacular stay. We chose the room facing the Caribbean Sea vs. having a kitchen set-up and it was the best decision ever. We loved every aspect of the Ellysian - most especially, being able to step out onto the sidewalk (Main Street) and in one minute, came upon Beaches and Cream cafe, the best coffee shop one might find anywhere in the world. The restaurant up four flights was also a hidden treasure. Although one has to be lucky enough to be able to make the climb, there is a fabulous chef who makes it all worthwhile. Bravo to a wonderful resort. My only tiny suggestion is to add a little hook and bolt to the door so that when one is inside and doesn't hear someone from the staff knocking, they don't accidentally walk inside. But overall, we loved it. Thank you.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Michelle
The rooms were lovely with amazing beach access and views, beach bar and pool. Lovely beds and pillows, showers etc. Very tasteful and clean. The real stand out is the staff. Teresa at the front desk made our stay absolutely magical. She went above and beyond, even helping arrange a surprise proposal, many activities and romantic outings. Every staff member was just so accommodating, attentive and compassionate. Truly an amazing stay right in the heart of placencia village steps from many fun, colorful and delicious food and drink.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Gareth
Room was large, spacious and cleaned daily. All staff were excellent but a particular mention for Theresa on the front desk who had excellent recommendations and was incredible
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
Louis
Beautiful, modern hotel right on the beach. The staff was fantastic, helping with our every need.
The restaurant was the best we ate at in Belize. Try the herbed snapper and conch fritters. Also, great cocktails.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
Ngoc-Diep
Staff service
Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2026
Grant
Staff was great, really great. Probably the best restaurant on the island. My wife also liked the spa. Housekeeping was a bit uneven but got sorted out.

The big problems are: (1) the furniture in the room was uncomfortable-you sit down on the furniture and there is so little padding you realize you’re sitting on the wood frame of every piece; and (2) for God’s sake put a decent coffee maker in the kitchen - not a WW2 relic.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Britni
Best hotel experience we have ever had. Rooms were clean, decorated nicely, the beach area is very convenient and well kept. Vanessa at the pool bar makes some amazing cocktails. The rooftop restaurant has great views and tasty food. Teresa at the front desk spoiled us by ensuring everything went smoothly, booked restaurant reservations and excursions for us, and was absolutely lovely to chat with. I can’t recommend the Ellysian enough, we would go back in a heart beat.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2026
Mary
Very basic but beautiful. The staff was so nice!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Kenton
We had a wonderful stay at the Elysian Hotel in Placencia and can’t say enough about how warm and welcoming the staff were. Traveling with young kids can be challenging, but the team here went out of their way to make everything easy and comfortable for our family. From thoughtful help day-to-day to genuine kindness toward our children, it truly made a difference in our trip.

Our room was spacious and easily accommodated our family of five, which is not always easy to find. Housekeeping was excellent—our room was always spotless—and the service at the bar was consistently friendly and attentive. Overall, the Elysian felt relaxed, well cared for, and very family-friendly. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again and would highly recommend it, especially for families traveling with kids.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Janet
Staff was friendly and helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2026
Steven
Very friendly staff. Always willing to help and guide. Clean room and very prompt with any requests .
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2026
Ronald
Extremely clean, steps from the water, comfortable beach chairs, friendly and accurate, close to restaurants and shops, peaceful and quiet
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Kevin
Lovely property and people. Polly at reception could not have been nicer or more helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Mark
Room was perfect and the staff was outstanding! Totally blew us away with how polite everyone was we will be back!!!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Yana
We had an absolutely incredible experience at this beachfront hotel. From the moment we arrived, everything felt warm, welcoming, and beautifully taken care of. The views were stunning — waking up to the sound of the ocean and watching the sunset from our balcony was pure magic.

We have to give a special shout-out to Jose, who was truly amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure every part of our stay was perfect. Whether it was offering great local recommendations, checking in to ensure we had everything we needed, or just being incredibly friendly and professional, Jose made a huge difference. His genuine hospitality stood out and made us feel right at home.

The rest of the staff were just as wonderful — attentive, cheerful, and always ready to help. Our room was spotless, the beds were comfortable, and the amenities were top-notch. We also loved the beachside restaurant; the food was delicious and the atmosphere unmatched.

Overall, this hotel exceeded every expectation. Beautiful location, excellent service, and truly memorable moments. We can’t wait to come back!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Andrea
Wonderful place to stay! Highly recommended.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2025
Patrick
We had an overnight stay after a week at sea. We wish we stayed longer! The dinner was amazing with top notch service. The beachfront room was beautiful and the poolside bar was a nice touch. Wonderful property and amenities!
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2025
Brandon
As ive seen in other reviews, very nice people here.

However, the speed of service both at the resutaurant and regarding room cleaning and laundry services are quite slow.

We came in summer, slower season. But it took an hour or more for each meal and our laundry took over 12 hours when they had said it would be done by the time we returned that day from an excursion leaving ys without clean laundry at night.

Dinner at Muna had only 3 tables yer it took over an hour for our food to come out. 3 employees talked in front of house while we sat for hour straight and then food came out overcooked and it was frustratijng. In the end, the food tassted good but it was 2 hours by the time we left.

I would recommend others to go there, as it's one of the nicest places in the area but be prepared to spend some time waiting on services. Our experience may not be the norm.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2025
Araceli
Excellent
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jun 2025
Deborah
It was very clean, the staff.was excellent. The food was superb. Overall i would give the hotel, restaurant and staffa 10
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2025
Stephanie
The hotel is probably one of the nicest in Placencia. The people that work there are wonderful, friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
Krystal M
This hotel was nothing short of amazing! Not only a great location, but top notch service the whole time you’re there. So convenient to everything that we didn’t have to rent a golf cart.

Highly recommend and would stay here again!!
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2025
Michelle
This is a clean hotel with some upscale amenities. Although the staff was friendly and accommodating. I was very disappointed in our transportation arrangements and poor communication. During our booking, the representative stated they were official booking agents for mya air and would arrange for our transportation from the international airport to the hotel. I provided my international flight information and my travel companion‘s name and the time of our arrival we were told there would be an additional charge which was agreeable. At no time was I made aware that we would not be flying and rather we would be charged $430 for a three hour car ride from the airport to the hotel. We spent about an hour at the Mayan air counter, trying to find our reservation and then another 20 minutes trying to contact the hotel. Additionally, we did not receive any of our VIP upgrades on booking through Expedia as expected. The rooms are not equipped with coffee makers. There’s no coffee in the lobby and the restaurant was not open during our stay. This makes it very difficult if you have any excursions planned and are leaving early.
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2025
Verified traveler
Hotel snd service was amazing! Food was also very good. Highly recommend and would stay again if ever visiting Belize again
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2025
Shannon L

Dream vacation!

From the warm welcome at the airport pickup, to the friendly and wonderful front desk staff, to the beautifully maintained ground and our very comfortable and classy room this stay was 5 star. Highly recommended and we really enjoyed our stay! Excellent location to find cute coffee shops, little stores and great dining options all steps away. The restaurant on site is also very good and we enjoyed both lunch by the pool and a lovely rooftop breakfast. Can't wait to go back!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2025
angela
Beautiful area. Uncomfortable furniture. Great staff!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
PETER
We loved our stay. Everything was wonderful from the view to the accommodations. The staff is AMAZING! Vanessa was our favorite as we spent the most time with her. We loved our personalized notes each night as well.

The only negative is that the huge balcony only had a small sofa type bench to utilize. Would have loved to have a small table and chairs with a couple lounges.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Patty
The Ellysian was a fantastic stay for our family of 4. It is a great location - beachfront and a nice enough deep pool. The staff are exceptional - super friendly and helpful. They really stood out as soooooo nice! The location is great - walk to everything. The room was also very clean and appointed well with plenty of towels, fridge, microwave... even though we brought our own toiletries, my kids loved the hotels shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The restaurant is also quite good. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2025
Bonnie
wonderful staff, rooms, food, everything!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2025
Pam
Definitely a standout amongst the hotels in Placencia. You feel like a VIP as soon as you walk into the lobby. Staff is top notch. f you are seeking elegance and a beautiful hotel while in Placencia, this is the place for you!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
Tiffany
Great location- on the water- great pool and bar.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Michael
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10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Andrew
Amazing property right on the beach and walkable to everything in Placencia
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2025
Audrey
It was a very good location. The hotel was quiet and the food was good. The housekeeping was very poor and had to beg to get creamers for my coffee in the morning.
The hotel staff really didn't like cleaning the rooms.
The equipment for water activities was broken.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Jennifer
Everyone was very friendly. Our room was beautiful and looked out to the ocean. It's a great location on the sidewalk so walkable everywhere!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2025
Sarah
Beautiful small hotel! Friendly staff, well maintained, pretty pool overlooking the beach, and great food. Convenient location near the end of Placencia peninsula, easy walk to shops and dock.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2025
Kendall

Paradise in Placencia!

Absolutely lovely spot in the village within walking distance of everything. Gorgeous pool and beach. Exceptional staff. Rooms are posh for sure. Ask for first or second floor as there isn't an elevator but strong folks took care of luggage! Definitely coming back.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2025
sungsoon
Very quiet and private
Staffs were friendly and well accommodating
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
25 Feb 2025
Mark
This property advertises itself as a \"luxury boutique\" hotel. It was neither. The bathroom floor was dirty and not cleaned in spite of my request. Bath towels were tattered and worn; shower tiles had black mildew patches. We had only two beach towels for two guests and were denied others when I requested them. I had to insist I be given more than two towels after my repeated requests for towels at a beach resort were denied. There was no evidence of a manger. There wasn't anything hanging on the white walls of the guest room, while the small lobby had three large matching abstract canvases spray painted in red paint. The interiors were drab though very white. Bed was comfortable and air conditioning worked well. Outdoor seating banquettes at restaurant were rotted and did not support our sitting on them. Restaurant staff were friendly. In summary, we felt this was an unmanaged, disappointing hotel that was too costly for the accommodations and service offered.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Aaron
Beautiful beach location! Staff was friendly & helpful. Walking distance to everything.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Brandon
The staff were incredible and were always willing to go the extra mile. We brought our toddler with us and he was so happy interacting with everyone around the hotel it was a great trip.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2025
Phillip
Wonderful staff, large rooms, very clean and well maintained. Limited storage for clothes
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2025
Douglas

Attractive but not comfortable

The people were awesome, location awesome, bed and bathroom awesome…
However, the furniture in the living areas and balcony was not comfortable… it was attractive but not comfortable. It seemed as though whoever decorated the room was more concerned on having a certain modern “look” than to comfort and convenience. Could have also used a desk and a small table with chairs.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
Wesley

Fantastic stay

Sometimes when you get to a hotel room the photography used to sell the room is far better than the room itself. In this case my expectations were high and room exceeded my expectations. The staff were friendly and attentive and we will stay there our next visit.

Wesley & Katherine Peterson
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2025
Jeffrey
Beautiful hotel and grounds. It was epic and the staff was very supportive of the wedding guests!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Verified traveler
Kind people, clean and attentive. We enjoyed our stay and very close to village restaurants and shops.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
NORMAN
The Ellysian Boutique hotel offers excellent location on the beach and in the middle of Placencia quaint village. The hotel manager Chantel and staff were most hospitable and kind. We highly recommend staying at the Ellysian.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Yana

5 amazing nights in a paradise

It’s the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. It’s new and wonderfully maintained. All staff was super attentive and helpful. They took care of us so well: taxi rides. excursions and everything we needed we got from the personnel of the hotel. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, huge bathrooms and balcony. The beach is so nice and private. We miss the Ellysian Boutique already and can’t wait be back one day
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Margot
Beautiful view from terrace, great service. Nice beach.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Danielle was
My sisters and I had an absolutely wonderful experience. The hotel and location were perfect. All of the hotel staff were extremely professional, courteous, attentive, and truly caring. I would highly recommend this place, especially if you are visiting for the first time.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2024
Nancy
Wonderful location. Fantastic beach. Beautiful hotel. Very friendly and helpful employees that gave us personal attention and knew our names. Terrific rooftop restaurant. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in Belize. You will be happy you chose this hotel. I look forward to returning and staying there again!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Robert
Very luxurious property, the staff is super professional and responsive, food of the rooftop was amazing.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 Aug 2024
Kashif
This review provides an in-depth analysis of our stay at The Ellysian.

While the property lists multiple amenities, be aware that airport transfer is not free.

The hotel offers room service and a pool bar for its guests. However, on one day during our stay, we were informed that the restaurant, room service, and pool bar would be closed. Despite the lack of these services, we were still charged the full rate for that day, which I believe should have been discounted. The following day, the pool bar remained closed as well.

We dined at the rooftop restaurant, Muna, on two occasions. The first night, I ordered the stew chicken, which I would rate 3/10, the seasoning was lacking. However, I decided to give them another try and ordered the grilled pork chop the next night, which was excellent—9/10. My wife had pasta both nights, and both dishes were solid, earning an 8/10. The first night, the temperature in the restaurant was comfortable with the AC keeping us cool. However, the second night, the restaurant was uncomfortably hot. They had the doors open, hoping for a breeze, but it never came. Despite this, Arlan provided good service.

The hotel’s location is convenient, situated on the boardwalk. Can walk the entire boardwalk in 15 minutes. Shadine was very friendly.

The bathrooms could use some renovations. The garbage can and toilet brush holder were rusted. The tiles have little chips missing out of some of them. glass door leading to the pool from our room huge crack.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jul 2024
Matthew

Great location, best staff, bad policies

We stayed at the Ellysian for a little over a week in July. The property itself is a nice small boutique hotel and has beautiful grounds. There is also a restaurant on the roof.
Our stay had a rough start as maid service let themselves in after the first night, and this wasn’t a big deal as they had just forgotten to leave us a Do Not Disturb sign. They left us a sign a few miniatures after. However, the next morning we we intruded upon again. I double checked and we did hang the Do Not Disturb sign. I went to talk to the front desk and they apologized and said they had notes we were in an excursion and had left the sign up accidentally. While they were correct about the excursion, it had been cancelled due to weather. I don’t know I had to tell the hotel every day what my schedule was. Why not just respect the door sign like other hotels? Otherwise, they should add second locks inside the room door like other hotels. That was no chance of intrusion. We also had to move rooms due to noise from roof restaurant. Final seating is 8pm but guests were up there until after midnight and we had to be up early for excursion. So no uninterrupted sleep for 4/8 nights. Also staff used our shared balcony to run food to other rooms , so no privacy there either.
Overall amazing grounds, great front desk staff (special note to them for being so kind), mediocre food, and the best location in southern Belize. But some bad policies on cleaning and restaurant hours really ruined our sleep/trip
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Melissa
Wonderful and attentive staff. Beautiful hotel and lovely grounds. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Willus
Love it
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jun 2024
Simone

Decent beachfront hotel

The location is nice, the hotel is beachfront. Pool is on the smaller side. Staff was accommodating. I wasn't really satisfied with the cleanliness/upkeep of bathroom (there were cracked tiles, stained caulk, and dirty baseboards) but if they did some minor work, it would be nice.
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2024
Laura
This is hands down the best property in Placencia! All hotel rooms are air conditioned, a huge plus in the hotter months. The staff is PHENOMENAL! Above and beyond. The location is great, the pool and beach access is truly spectacular. It will be the only place we stay in Placencia!
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
GARY
The staff was extra nice and accommodating!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2024
Hasmitha
Spacious rooms, beautiful pool beachfront. Staff went over and above every instance. Very comfy.

Would recommend this to friends and family :)
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2024
Lawrence
The highlight of this hotel is the staff. The reception personnel were professional, friendly, and went out of their way to help. The evening dining was exceptional--and the person who is in charge of this dining facility is outstanding. He treats everyone like family--and is happy to provide his own suggestions on the menu options (and he is always right!). The food preparation is exceptional. A special shout-out for the bar in the pool area. Certainly, this staff person knows mixology, but more than that, she always has a smile and lets you know that she is there to help. A real asset to the Ellysian!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
Cristine

Lovely

I only stayed one evening but wished I stayed longer. The hotel was very nice with a lovely beach front property and pool. The staff was was so friendly and professional - the staff alone is worth the visit. So kind and accommodating. I highly recommend this hotel.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2024
Paul
We really enjoyed our 2 week stay. The property is in a great location. Close to many other restaurants, stores and boutiques. Easy to walk around and explore. Jacqueline and Shinellie at reception were great at handling any issues also Venessa and Justin were very friendly awesome servers at the pool bar. Resort is very clean and the view from the Muna rooftop restaurant was second to none.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2024
chiaki
This hotel is very modern and clean look on the beach in this area compared to others. Room was very spacious with huge bathroom. Beds were very comfortable in a separate room. Location was perfect and convenient for the restaurants bars and shopping. The rooftop restaurant in this hotel was great for watching the sunset with nice atmosphere. The pool bartender, Vanessa was great! She makes the best blackberry mojito! Must try!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Feb 2024
Chinyere
Everyone was genuinely nice and helpful. The front desk ladies had a lot of good recommendations for us and they went above and beyond with the card sent for my friend’s birthday. Our room overlooked the beautiful pool and ocean. I couldn’t ask for a better location in Placencia! I would definitely stay again!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2024
Noah

Amazing!

Incredible & friendly service, great room, awesome drinks! This hotel is perfect! Don't miss it!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
Sondra
Words cannot describe how much we enjoyed our stay. The rooms were beautiful, spacious, and so comfortable. Everything sparkled. The staff were so kind and always making sure we had everything we needed. I had the best massage from the highest point in Placencia! The restaurant and pool bar staff were fun and took great care of us. This is my absolute favorite place in Placencia.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2024
Karen
Incredible stay! Fantastic location with very welcoming staff. There were issues with the plumbing in the room reserved but they upgraded us to the Penthouse suite a no extra charge. This room was incredibly beautiful. A couple minor plumbing issues that were quickly rectified. They delivered a personalized note every evening and were extremely responsive. Shadine at the front desk was a very informative and kind human. Thank you for making our time in Placencia so fantastic. Strongly recommend this gem of a hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2024
Krista
Location was excellent. Our room needed a place to put clothes. Excellent Staff.Shout out to Norman, Vanessa and Camille!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2024
Liz
We loved everything about our stay at The Ellysian. The room and bathroom was huge, clean, beautiful large deck, comfy bed and pillows. The pool and beach were amazing, with lots of seating, close aceess to the beautiful water. Paradise! And we can’t say enough about the friendly and always helpful staff. Best rum punch in Placencia! We highly recommend this beautiful oasis.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2024
Wendy
The Ellysian Boutique Hotel provided us with superb customer service and great facilities. Jacqueline and Sheleen and Vanessa went well above and beyond for us. Norman is a helpful and courteous driver. All in all, a great welcome to Belize!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2023
Stacey
This has been my favorite stay of all time (and I've stayed in countless properties.) This is 5 star service all around. First, their bartender, Vanessa, makes the best mojitos and the welcome drinks are amazing. Second, the entire front desk staff is top notch. Both with making sure we had everything we needed, managing reservations, and the amazingly personalized notes sent during turn down on a tray with a candle... I am just in awe at how many details and amenities we had during our stay. The room had everything we could ever need and the ocean view was amazing. The housekeeping staff did an amazing job at keeping the room spotless. Everyone and everything was just amazing.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2023
Francisca
I cannot say enough good things about the Ellysian and the staff! It’s a beautiful hotel on a beautiful property on the beach. The staff are amazing and went above and beyond for their guests. We spent 6 nights there and they even helped us celebrate our wedding anniversary at the rooftop restaurant Muna. I can’t wait to go back!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2023
Mark
Nice rooms with a great beach location. the staff booked us a great snorkel trip and were very helpful with everything. The restaurant was also very good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2023
Thomas
The hotel staff were all very nice and helpful. The facilities are well appointed and conveniently located.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2023
Melissa
This was our second stay. Wonderful experience both stays!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
Gretchen
Beautiful outdoor pool, beach, and lounging area.
Friendly and attentive staff.
Walkable to everything
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2023
Verified traveler
This is a beautiful hotel and a great location. Easy walking to it to shop and to the Pier for water activities on boats. We love taking in the view while hanging out by the pool or on the beach. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2023
Estela
Staff is very friendly.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2023
Bradley
The staff are all outstanding
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
Anderson
Loved our stay at The Ellysian. Shadine and Jacqueline at the front desk are so wonderful and helpful with anything needed. Thanks ladies!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2023
Anand
An ideal location with excellent staff.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2023
Dawn
Lovely and large room, very clean and quiet, staff was very friendly and accomodating.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2023
Elizabeth
We had a fabulous experience at the Ellysian - it was clean, beautiful, a perfect location and the staff couldn’t have been better!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2023
Annette
My husband and I visited Belize for the first time and booked The Ellysian based on all the wonderful reviews. We throughly enjoyed our stay. We have traveled a lot and both feel that The Ellysian is easily one of the best places we have ever stayed. The location is excellent. The room was excellent (we stayed in a king studio). The hotel has excellent and the staff was excellent! Jean checked is in and showed us around. She was amazing, loved seeing her smile everyday! Everyone was so friendly and nice. Marcel was great at the pool bar and restaurant, and enjoyed talking to Camille at the bar in the restaurant. We really enjoyed Placencia but we LOVED staying at The Ellysian!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2023
JONATHAN
This was a beautiful hotel. We booked it last minute and everything was perfect about it. The rooms are amazing, the views and the people were great. If this is one of your choices look no further.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2023
Rene

Couldnt have asked for more

The hotel was beautiful, clean and welcoming. The staff were always friendly and helpful. The room was prestine, with an amazing bed. They had free bikes, kayaks and a beautiful pool. The welcome drinks were also a nice touch
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2023
Julie

The Staff is AMAZING!!

The Ellysian Hotel is a wonderful place to stay. The location is perfect for staying in the heart of Placencia Village. Facilities are very well maintained and the most eco-friendly place I've stayed at. The restaurant on the top of the building is a MUST. The food is amazing and the views spectacular. The staff was truly amazing. They greeted us by name, left lovely notes in our room in the evening and genuinely went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. This is a 5 star boutique hotel with a 10 star staff. We hope to be back soon!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2023
Cynthia

Quiet getaway

A much needed relaxing vaca after the hectic holidays! Placencia is a sleepy village: no wave runners, no parasailing, no boom-boom nightclubs. Just very friendly people, excellent food, pristine beaches and lush surroundings. Perfect place to recharge!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2022
Celina

Excellent

Our stay at the Ellysian Boutique Hotel was amazing! The staff was excellent. I will definitely recommend this hotel.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
30 Jun 2022
Frank
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Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2022
Nevena
Wonderful staff, great location, yummy drinks & food and well-appointed rooms with eco-friendly touches!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2022
Frederick
The place was lovely and the staff was exceptional. It's right on the Placencia Boardwalk, so easy to explore the Village. The food was amazing, but they also made great recommendations for other restaurants to consider. They even made a special breakfast on my husband's birthday and delivered it to our room for breakfast in bed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2022
Lillian
Excellent! Highly recommend
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2022
monica
People and place are wonderful! They go out of their way to make sure your stay is perfect.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2022
Edward
This is a great hotel if you want to be in the village. You'll only be a five minute walk to great restaurants and bars. The staff is super gracious and friendly. Vanessa, the bar tender, is really nice and she knows how to make proper drinks. The hotel is small, clean, and quiet. Can't wait to get back there.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2022
Robert
Nice, clean boutique hotel right on the beach. Easy walking along the beach or along the boardwalk. Pool was small and not heated. The room was clean and comfortable, but needs more furniture, especially on the balcony. Parking was virtually non-existent (3 spaces, 2 of which were taken by staff vehicles). Badly sign posted from main road, we drove past it and had to ask for directions. Front door was impossible to lock with keys provided. The restaurant is up four flights of stairs! The food was average (portions too big!) and very expensive.
Leisure Partner

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