Reviews of Mariposa Belize Beach Resort 4 stars
Main road 200 meters south Placincia airstrip, Placencia Village, Belize
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThis was a wonderful place for the ten members of our family to stay. Each family had their own comfortable treehouse and there was no shortage of fun things to do for everyone from age 1.5 to 71. The staff took superb care of us and saw to all our needs. The food at the restaurant was very good and we ate many meals there throughout our stay. Altogether an excellent place to stay!
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewRestaurant ‘good’.
They provided shuttle to ‘town’ when they could
Reviewed: 2 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe grounds were immaculate and beautiful with gorgeous tropical plants everywhere. all of the rooms were beautifully decorated and spacious. The rain shower had amazing water pressure! And the bed and pillows were so comfortable, I could’ve stayed in bed much longer if I wasn’t so excited to get up and explore Belize! The staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating, even after we left our stay at Mariposa we came back to say goodbye once more and have one more pina colada with the wonderful people running this great place.
Hi Julie, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our beautiful grounds, spacious rooms, and comfortable amenities. It's great to know our staff made such a positive impression on your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit and another Pina Colada soon!
Hi Julie, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our beautiful grounds, spacious rooms, and comfortable amenities. It's great to know our staff made such a positive impression on your stay. We look f… Show more
Reviewed: 25 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewA beautiful remodeled boutique resort right on the Caribbean Sea in Placencia. Minutes from the small airport for easy pick up and departure. Lovely accommodations. We stayed in one of the “tree house” rooms, away from common walls. It was well appointed and comfortable and wi-fi access was great. We borrowed their very nice bikes and rode into town a few times for breakfast. The best thing about this place was Donny, Carlos, Gladys, Jose, George, Moises, masseuse Alba and all the rest of the staff. This is one of the most attentive, kind and friendly staffs we’ve ever come across. It felt like we’d been welcomed into a Belizean family! There is much more I could say but better to find out for yourself. We’ve traveled all over the world and have stayed in all levels of hotels and hovels and elegance and simplicity and the Mariposa rates as one of our favorites. Oh, and did I mention their restaurant The Breezeway? Top class meals on the beach. Try the Belizean breakfast with fry jacks for $10US.
We tend not to complain or nitpick about things that are inconsequential. There were a few little things that they fixed immediately and nothing that caused us stress. It is a very relaxing place with a nice pool and a lovely little private beach within inches of warm, inviting sea water. Why complain about anything!
Hi Bill, thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted you enjoyed our beautiful resort, comfortable tree house rooms, and great amenities. Our staff are thrilled to have made your stay memorable. We're glad you loved the Breezeway restaurant and had a relaxing time at our pool and beach. We can't wait to welcome you back to our slice of paradise!
Hi Bill, thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted you enjoyed our beautiful resort, comfortable tree house rooms, and great amenities. Our staff are thrilled to have made your stay memorable. We're glad you loved the Br… Show more
Reviewed: 13 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewIt was so close to the airport adn truly centrally located. We had a golf cart so we were able to get anywhere very easily. Staff was great and went above. Food was fantastic.
Hi Christopher, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that our convenient location near the airport and central accessibility met your needs. We must agree, that having a golf cart surely enhances your overall experience. Our staff takes pride in going above and beyond, and we're delighted that you felt their hospitality. Moreover, we're pleased that you enjoyed our fantastic food. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Hi Christopher, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that our convenient location near the airport and central accessibility met your needs. We must agree, that having a golf cart surel… Show more
Reviewed: 2 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewWe liked everything about Mariposa. The staff went out of their way to to be helpful and attentive. The food was outstanding, and the rooms were comfortable and clean.
Hi Jeffery, thank you so much for your wonderful 10/10 review! We are all thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us. Providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments for our guests is always our top priority, and your feedback reaffirms that we are on the right track. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another outstanding stay in the future.
Hi Jeffery, thank you so much for your wonderful 10/10 review! We are all thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us. Providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments for our guests is always our top p… Show more
Reviewed: 5 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewHospitality service was exemplary. Gladys and Donny were particularly attentive to all our needs. The beach was kept clean of sargassum. It was never crowded so we were able to relax at all times of the day and enjoy the kayaks and games. Mariposa was a beautiful place and we would happily stay again on our next visit to Placencia.
The restaurant food was great but a bit pricey compared to the other restaurants around the village.
Hi Patty, thank you for your great review. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We understand that our prices are a bit higher than some other options, and we apologize if this was a concern for you. We strive to offer value through exceptional service, great food & amenities, and a memorable stay. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to stay with us again!
Hi Patty, thank you for your great review. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We understand that our prices are a bit higher than some other options, and we apologize if this was a conce… Show more
Reviewed: 27 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewThe staff was very extremely nice and went over and beyond to make the stay the most pleasant possible. The hotel is setting is nice, the facilities are good and the restaurant the food is good. we loved the treehouse bungalows which gave a nature feel to our stay and the rooms were large and well appointed.
The mattress was not the most comfortable unfortunately and beds are on the smaller side. The main drawback is that due to algae invasion we had no access to the beach and there were some unpleasant smells. It’s not specific to this hotel but along the placencia coast but it makes the beach experience a bit limited. Over all the hotel is rather pricey for the experience.
Hi Chloe, thank you for your kind words about our staff, hotel setting, facilities, and restaurant. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the nature-inspired treehouse bungalows and found the rooms spacious and well-appointed. We apologize for any discomfort caused by the mattress and the smaller beds. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will take it into account as we strive to improve our guests' comfort. We understand your disappointment regarding the beach access and the unpleasant smells resulting from the algae invasion. We are actively addressing this issue to enhance the beach experience for our guests. While it is not specific to our hotel, we apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pricing and value. We regularly review our rates to ensure they reflect the overall experience we provide. We apologize if you felt the pricing didn't meet your expectations and will take your comments into consideration. Thank you for sharing your review, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to provide an even better experience.
Hi Chloe, thank you for your kind words about our staff, hotel setting, facilities, and restaurant. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the nature-inspired treehouse bungalows and found the rooms spacious and well-appointed. We apologize f… Show more
Reviewed: 11 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewEnjoyed our overnight stay. Food was delicious and served at a wonderful beachside setting, also enjoyed the swimming pool and access to free bikes to explore the neighborhood.
Hi Margaret, we are extremely pleased you enjoyed your stay at Mariposa and appreciated the staff, food, atmosphere, and cleanliness and the amenities. We love exceeding guest expectations and do our best to ensure everyone always has superior service in a relaxing atmosphere. Thanks for taking the time to review us online. We look forward to welcoming you back to paradise at Mariposa soon.
Hi Margaret, we are extremely pleased you enjoyed your stay at Mariposa and appreciated the staff, food, atmosphere, and cleanliness and the amenities. We love exceeding guest expectations and do our best to ensure everyone always has super… Show more
Reviewed: 24 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewThe property is gorgeous. They cleaned the beach every morning to remove the sargassum. The location is perfect, away from town but also close enough to town and easy to get to.
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Hi Theresa, we are extremely pleased you enjoyed your stay at Mariposa. We enjoyed having you with us and appreciate you taking the time to leave us a nice review. We look forward to welcoming you back to paradise at Mariposa soon.
Reviewed: 4 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewI would describe the Mariposa as a Goldilocks property - just right. A small 11-room hotel, not all shiny and modern (which isn’t the local vibe anyway) but newly renovated to a very high standard. It is in the perfect location, away from the busier village but close enough to easily bike. The food and cocktails were excellent and I cannot say enough about the staff who were unfailingly helpful and nice. We stayed in Room 9 which was overlooking the pool and beach, the perfect location. It also has a king sized bed, large private balcony, and a big bathroom with minifridge and coffee maker
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We are extremely pleased you enjoyed your stay at Mariposa and Wow...what a review! We love exceeding guest expectations and do our best to ensure everyone always has superior service in a relaxing atmosphere, we are glad we accomplished this for you. Thanks for taking the time to review us online. We look forward to welcoming you back to Mariposa soon.
We are extremely pleased you enjoyed your stay at Mariposa and Wow...what a review! We love exceeding guest expectations and do our best to ensure everyone always has superior service in a relaxing atmosphere, we are glad we accomplished th… Show more
Reviewed: 27 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 February 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewMy husband and I had a wonderful time at the Mariposa Our room was right beside the pool area but it was never noisy. It was nicely appointed, lots of room, comfortable bed. The staff were excellent and we were treated like king and queen. Anything you wanted or needed, above and beyond! My husband and I wanted to watch an NFL playoff game and they set up a flat screen tv in the palapa for us to watch! The staff was happy to make restaurant recommendations, arrange taxis, coordinate golf cart rentals, arrange massages and many other things. They took care of me when I was not feeling well with a hot ginger drink to settle my stomach. Although it is not walkable to many places, it is a short one mile from the village by either golf cart or taxi. And, the food at the restaurant was very good so, no need to go anywhere!
The only negative was the seaweed in the water which is not the hotels fault and is common to Belize. The hotel does rake it every day and does their best to mitigate it.
We are so glad you had a great time! We try very hard always to underpromise and over-deliver. We are extremely pleased you enjoyed your stay at Mariposa and appreciated the staff, atmosphere, and cleanliness. We love exceeding guest expectations and do our best to ensure everyone always has superior service in a relaxing atmosphere. Thanks for taking the time to review us online. We look forward to welcoming you back to paradise at Mariposa soon.
We are so glad you had a great time! We try very hard always to underpromise and over-deliver. We are extremely pleased you enjoyed your stay at Mariposa and appreciated the staff, atmosphere, and cleanliness. We love exceeding guest expect… Show more
Reviewed: 13 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewThanks very much, Charles, your kind words are greatly appreciated. We are always striving to ensure every guest leaves happy and 100% satisfied. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Reviewed: 21 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 January 2023 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewclean. the food is good but pricey. the staff is always on duty and willing to help you.
food is pricey
We are glad you had a great time and that our staff level was a 10 as was our food. Pricing is attributed to having a great staff that is paid a fair wage and good quality food served in the best atmosphere in the peninsula - which keeps us #1 restaurant on Trip Advisor. Our purchase prices for seafood and other items have increased 25% in the past year and we must pass that on. Thanks again for your feedback.
We are glad you had a great time and that our staff level was a 10 as was our food. Pricing is attributed to having a great staff that is paid a fair wage and good quality food served in the best atmosphere in the peninsula - which keeps us… Show more