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Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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IPod dock
Aerial view
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Restaurant
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Placencia Village, Placencia, Stan Creek
  • Popular LocationPlacencia Beach6 min walk
  • AirportPlacencia (PLJ)8 min walk
  • Popular LocationJaguar Bowling Lanes4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaya Beach15 min drive
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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Villa (Seafront)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cottage, Poolside (Gardenview)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cottage (Gardenview)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cottage, Poolside (Seaview)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Villa (Gardenview) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Villa (Gardenview)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Partial Seaview Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cottage (Seafront)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Placencia

Located in Placencia, Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Placencia Beach and Maya Beach. Snorkeling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Placencia Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Silk Caye Beach - 1 min walk
  • Placencia Beach - 6 min walk
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 4 min drive
  • Maya Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Omars Creole Grub - 5 min drive
  • Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine - 6 min drive
  • Rumfish Y Vino - 6 min drive
  • The Shak - 7 min drive
  • Inky’s 19th Hole Restaurant - 13 min drive

About this property

Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola

Upscale hotel
Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola is located close to Placencia Beach, and provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a beach bar. With a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage at The Sunset Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, multilingual staff, and beach umbrellas
  • A front-desk safe, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as furnished patios and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 56.25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 56.25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Turtle By Francis Ford Coppola
Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola Hotel
Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola Placencia
Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola Hotel Placencia

Frequently asked questions

Does Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 56.25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Turtle Inn by Francis Ford Coppola located?

Nestled on the beach, this Placencia hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Placencia Peninsula and Placencia Beach. Silk Caye Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, concord

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s better than images that posted to the Expedia!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Sheryl

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was the most friendly and interested in conversations then we have met in all our years of traveling throughout the Caribbean & Europe
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love love loved this property and all of its staff and special care
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Turtle Inn property is exquisite. The beach is beautiful, the grounds landscaped, the flowers utterly lovely, and the villas so comfortable and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Stacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Individual cottage with a spacious screen porch perfect for reading, naps, relaxing. Sooooo much better than a room with a patio or balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Edwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay at Turtle Inn. The staff, service, location, and food was incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect vacation
Best vacation ever. Staffing is amazing and the hotel is a perfect beach getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Mullica Hill New Jersey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place in Placencia, Belize. I just love to stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0