Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola

From the moment we arrived to the time we left Turtle Inn was a fabulous experience. Their incredibly friendly and personable staff went above and beyond in everything they did and were very helpful. Our Seafront Cottage was comfortable, spacious and exquisitely decorated. The food and drink choices were wonderful with a nice variety and there were multiple excursions to choose from. Not to be missed is the half-day snorkeling to Laughing Bird Caye with fellow travelers and Javier and the Sunset Cruise in the Dolce Vita. We loved everything about this charming, idyllic resort and will surely be back!

We had a lovely and relaxing time at Turtle Inn. The resort is beautiful, quiet and very well maintained. They pay great attention to every detail whether it be the Balinese decor, the fresh flowers that adorn the premises each day, or the grounds that are swept each day, all day. The staff is so friendly and attentive... they knew us all by name. I can't tell you how wonderful it was to walk out the door of our oceanfront cottage and the beach was truly right there. My most difficult decision of each day was whether to read in the hammock or walk a few steps further to sit on the beach. Of course, I did a lot more than that... there are plenty of activities to choose from in Placencia. The restaurants were delicious. We loved eating on the sand at Gaugin Grill and the vibe at Auntie Luba's Kitchen was fun and fabulous. The resort is a short distance from town and the airport, so getting places is extremely easy. Grab a bike and go into town or the resort will provide transportation for evening trips should you want to have dinner in Placencia. And of course, they provide transportation to and from the airport. It's all so nice and easy. Next visit, we want to go to Blancaneaux Lodge as well.

My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon at Turtle Inn and we look forward to returning. This property is a true luxury boutique with beautiful and private accommodations, well manicured but not overly “done” grounds, and a warm and friendly staff including Abraham and Melvina at the front desk who proactively checked in on us all week. Resort food can get old, but not here. Everything we ate was delicious and all cocktails fresh and made with care by our man Joseph! It’s not a lot of 5* resorts that have their own chicken coop next to a wood-fired pizza oven… Don’t miss a trip to the spa - my essential oil massage was a mix of Thai and Swedish delivered expertly by Jun (who worked at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok for 12 years). Splurge for the 90 minute - you will not regret it. While the resort is certainly kid-friendly, the main pool is not huge and the beach has a retaining wall so I would plan some excursions if traveling with kids. This is not a waterslide spot nor is it a beach spot - it feels more like staying at a chic friend’s house. We used the complimentary evening shuttle to get into Placencia for dinner and loved every meal we ate. July is low season so we walked in everywhere but I would highly recommend reservations in high season. Fly Maya Air if possible, their terminal at PLJ is way nicer than the Tropic Air terminal. We absolutely loved our time here - it was a great value and both Turtle Inn and Placencia retain a lot of rustic charm that’s difficult to find these days.

Turtle Inn is almost perfect. Architecture, design, coziness of a true luxury beach hotel. Service and food also amazing! It’s very unique and original, so many different options you can’t get bored. I strongly recommend Turtle Inn. It’s manager Martin and crew, such as David the concierge, Silvano at the bar and Grill and last but not least the kind boy that punctually brought breakfast to our room every day. Thank you, hope to see you soon! Hope the Sargasso problem will end soon, so you’ll have the beautiful beach again and then be perfect.

This was our 3rd time at Turtle Inn and we look forward to our next visit already. If you want a place to relax in quiet luxury, this is for you. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly, the food is excellent and the cabanas are so roomy and beautiful. The private outdoor shower (you have one inside too!) is a treat, the massage was the BEST resort massage I've ever had and the almond milk I ordered with my coffee was warmed. There isn't a detail that isn't attended to, truly! Thank you to ALL the Turtle Inn staff and a special shout out to Janny!