Serenade Hotel

Belize , Placencia
STANN CREEK DISTRICT, 42 Hulse Street
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Joselle

This hotel is budget friendly yet ideally located and spotless. I will gladly stay here again. Perfect location walking distance to everything, restaurants, beach and night life , renovated and spotless rooms.

4/10

Poor

09 Feb 2026

Bruce

Nothing wrong with the room or the staff. But I would have liked a heads up that the building is under construction.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Cristian

Very nice and welcoming during our stay. Customer service is top line and rooms were clean would highly recommend this hotel

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2026

Bill

Just ok

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Vaughn

Clean room with laundry service. Close to everything. Exactly what we needed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

Kelly

The staff was excellent. The room was clean but small.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Lee J

The room was clean and tidy. It’s in walking distance of anything you could possibly want. The staff were really very nice and helpful. Thank you for the hospitality.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Jodie

There wasn't direct view of the ocean, but it's a very, very short walk to get to the beach and ocean.
We walked to a nearby restaurant - the Cozy Corner, every day, (only about 200 ft) and we could hang out on their beach chairs all day. The main walkway is right out the front door, so everything in the village is very accessible.
Hotels shared kitchen was not available during our stay, but they were in the process of many updates, and that must be one of them.
Rooms are small & cozy, AC worked well. We had an in room mini frig.
I think they could use additional outdoor seating on the balconies, there was no place to sit outside.
Staff was incredibly nice and helpful.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Kathleen

Our experience at Seranade was basically good. Lucinda, the manager,was very responsive. The location was excellent. It was not \"on the beach\", but right across the Placencia Sidewalk from the beach and close to shops and dining on the Sidewalk. The facility was clean, but very old And a bit rundown (broken tiles on bathroom floors, in need of paint, ,etc.)but adequate for our needs. There were 3 of us in 3 different rooms.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2025

Adrienne

For New Year’s Eve, I braved the drive from Belmopan (mid-mainland) to \"The Sidewalk\" (you should Google it—it’s where the party’s at). A local had promised me a room near the action, but when my son and I showed up, we got hit with the dreaded “Sorry, no room available.” Panic? Oh, absolutely. But then, Serenade came to the rescue. On one of the busiest nights of the year, they managed to squeeze us in. Crisis averted!
Our room was cozy (read: small) but clean, featuring a TV, two beds, a shelf, and a bathroom. Nothing fancy, but it ticked the basics: a place to sleep and a spot to freshen up. We were super close to \"The Sidewalk,\" so be warned—if you’re a light sleeper, the sound of passersby might not be your idea of relaxation.
The price felt fair for what we got, considering it was last-minute, and it served us well for one night. For a longer stay? I’d suggest exploring more modern options. But hey, they saved us on New Year’s Eve, so major points for that.
The real highlight was meeting the property owners, who split their time between Belize and California. They were so lovely that we actually ran into them again later—small world! The staff were equally wonderful, going above and beyond to make our stay pleasant.
Parking? A bit of a puzzle, especially if there’s flooding. Be prepared for some creative maneuvering.
In summary, Serenade is “outdated but functional.” Would I recommend it? For a night or two, absolutely—especially if your budget’s tight.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Erin

Gorgeous!!!! Best location!!!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Tiffani

The staff is excellent 😁

Business_and_leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

17 Feb 2025

Dot

Propery needs some work, google maps sent us continually to wrong address

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

13 Feb 2025

Peter

The place was not even close to what was presented in the photos. There was nothing about it that I could find to say that was good very disappointing non to little hot water , door didn’t close properly and no safety latch just not a very nice place. We left after 2 nights. The room we were put in was one of the recently renovated rooms and the room next to ours was under construction from first thing in the morning until 8pm making it impossible to enjoy

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Description is misleading

The description said we’d have a microwave and talked about a shared lounge. There was no microwave and no access to a lounge. When we asked for a room with a microwave we were told there were none.

Very basic room but the AC worked. Good location.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Jan 2025

Katy

A lot of the reviews only mention location and price, so I want to provide something more well rounded.

Room quality: C-. The room had a little more than the bare bones: 2 bars of soap, a shower with low water pressure (but mostly hot water), internet (worked well 2/3 days, and not at all the 3rd), a bed, a dresser and a fridge. It lacked a trash can, and other basic items you'd otherwise expect. I would also give this a higher rating if the internet had worked all three days.

Cleanliness: C-. They had mopped before I arrived, but the room was in serious need of redoing. All the walls had a mix of seemingly mold, blood ( red markings), or dirt. See my attached photos. It rained a ton while I was there, so I don't fault the musty smell.

Noise: F. The walls are incredibly thin, and they are apparently redoing the common area, so everyone hung out on the balcony. That meant you heard every conversation, including the family that argued at 7am about what shoes to bring to the excursion, and the group that partied on the second floor balcony from 8pm-2am every night. Even though I used earplugs, I never got more than 5-6 hours of sleep a night.

Location: A . The location can't be beat; it's in the heart of Placencia.

Price: I paid $100/night so interpret that however you want.

I will never, ever, return here. If I return to Placencia, I will save up and stay anywhere else even if it costs more.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

31 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Expected more for the price

The room had AC, a cold mini fridge, and a clean comfy bed, but there were a few unpleasant things. First of all, it didn’t look like much was cleaned but the sheets in the room. There were no trash cans or bags. The windows were not real windows, but rather blinds, meaning no real privacy or quiet could be had. It was fine to stay in for a night, but I wouldn’t go back. It was definitely not worth what we paid for it. It was close to the beach, so I suppose that’s what you’re paying for in this case.

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Dec 2024

David

The pictures advertising the property were far from accurate, most of it was empty and our room was in the back , absolutely manky

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2024

Kristine

Interior of the room was great. Exterior of building was ok but need to clean up the back area where you park. A lot of trash and not the best impression when you park.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Cecily

Clean, convenient, friendly staff, quiet and safe—perfect place to stay in Placencia!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Delvorine

The manager was very welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable, near all amenities.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2024

Wolfgang

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2024

Kara

Spent one night, and it was a great stay! Lovely sightseeing when walking in the Placencia Sidewalk toward the sea! The staff from the office was friendly and gladly showed us where to find Captain Jaks to prepare for the next day’s adventure. I recommend booking the Serenade Hotel as it's affordable and has excellent security.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Randall

Great staff, my wife was extremely sick and they help me get a cab and call the local nurse for help.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

Trevor

Nice rooms, friendly people, comfy beds, hot shower, cold fridge

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2024

We enjoyed our stay, the staff was very accommodating, the room was clean and comfortable. We'd definitely stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2024

David

Wonderful location and clean updated rooms. Great place, Great price, Super Great Location!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2024

Donald

Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Donald

Comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2023

Joseph

The people were wonderful. This is a less expensive room and a great value.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2023

Sam

Amazing place managers, friendly!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2023

Jesus

is at a nice location every was friendly nice place

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2023

Janet

It was in a great location and Richard was super helpful, even brought me a fridge.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2023

Alan

The staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. They made sure we had everything we needed. Absolutely wonderful.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Good

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2022

Shailine

Not sure what happened

Seemed to be an issue with the reservation ss they were not expecting us. The hotel seemed to be closed for renovation but they accommodated us. We had reserved 2 nights but wanted to cancel secind nihht. After much delay they refunded the second night, thanks to Hotels.com. Location is good and service was good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

It's location location location
I've stayed here before nuff said

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The proximity of the Serenade Hotel to the Hokey Pokey dock was good. The manager was friendly and helpful. The room was perfectly adequate and the air conditioner was great.
I didn't like the foot traffic going past our door as a short cut to the nearby bar, which was noisy. My wet suit booties were stolen from right outside our door where they were drying. The walkway should be closed off to the through traffic and a secure place to dry clothes would be an improvement.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

I know this property as I live in Belize so no surprises. It was better than alot of places for the same price. Then again if it was not for it being a Festival week end

4/10

Poor

31 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

They had a tv that did not work they need to renovate the bathroom. Don't think i would stay there again...

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2019

Jewell

This was a great location and the staff were accommodating. However after a long day of travel and exploring, it was close to 1am when we realized that the hot water did not work in our room. After cold showers and finally ready for bed, we were kept awake by the excessive foot traffic. Promptly at 8am I was upstairs requesting a room change. Our room remained on the 1st floor but there was hot water and a tv. So we made it through the week without any other issues that were worth complaining about. This was a last minute trip and I read the posted reviews , which are 100% accurate. Your experience will be based on your comfort level, we were up and out every morning and only returned to the room for brief periods of time or to sleep for the night. This is a safe and friendly place that is up front about their accommodations. So if you are looking for a place to drop your stuff and go take advantage of the cheap price and great location. Do not expect to have WiFi if this is a working vacation.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great location in the village. Easy walk to everything. Staff was very friendly and helpful. She helped make travel arrangements for us.

Bed was not very comfortable. After a few nights, we were very sore. The kitchen was not open at night when we wanted to save some leftover dinner. It was also closed in the early morning when we wanted some food before an excursion. We just didn't realize the hours for that.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Nice clean and room. It was nice to come back and see clean bed cove every day and a different colour. Close to beach and next to the sidewalk.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2018

Lacey

Best little stay in Placencia

Serenade was a GREAT location If you really want to get a feel for Placencia. Staying walking distance from everything made for an amazing experience.
This was a lower end hotel price wise, but the owners were so accommodating and helpful! They even did laundry service for us for a small amount is USD. I would highly reccomemd the Serenade! This is not a high end resort, so just be aware. There is AC, a tv, and a working shower..what else would you need!!!? We wanted to save money on a room to have more money to explore and experience Placencia.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2018

William

You have better options in Placencia

Run down, dated , small, loud, poor shower, TV subscription service only. Late at night some strange guy banged on my door and tried to open it. Couldn't wait to check out.

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2018

elizabeth

The place is older. Not a lot of amenities. My biggest negative was having a tiny mirror in bathroom. Hard to do hair or makeup. Space for bigger mirror.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2018

Jim

Good stay

I was a single traveler and not wanting to spend too much. The bed was comfortable and the cleaning people will clean any day you ask. They are very nice. They always but on fresh sheets and a fresh quilt. I got their cheapest room and My room was small but big enough. I only used the kitchen for coffee but it seemed to have everything you could want. Good location but still quiet at night. I wasn’t expecting luxury so I was happy with it

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2018

Anthony

Great location and very friendly staff

Staff was very friendly and actually allowed us to check in early since our room was ready and we needed a place to leave our bags.

The only gripe I have is that they used a lot of Pine Sol to clean the room, and we needed to air the room out for several hours before things returned to a normal level. I can't really fault them for that since we checked in so early, so I marked one off on comfort but would still give them a 5-star rating for customer service. :)

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Nice quiet spot in the middle of the town.

Very clean. Small room with all amenities. No view from our room, but right on the famed side walk, in the middle of the town, close to everything. But still very quiet and safe.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2017

Tom

Great location. Helpful and comfortable.

Partner