Belizean Nirvana is a small, intimate bed and breakfast hotel that has an excellent location on the sidewalk in the centre of Placencia village and is situated directly on the beach with all 5 suites overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The owners live onsite and are on hand to ensure you maximise your experience of Placencia, the Belize Barrier Reef and the surrounding inland area. The beach has a sandy, shallow entry in front of the hotel, making it ideal for swimming.

Rooms: are modern suites with three one bedroom beach suites on the ground floor having patios that lead directly onto the beach. These suites have separate living space with fully equipped kitchens and a futon sofa. On the upper level is a spacious deluxe suite and a smaller studio suite that both have verandas. All suites are fully air-conditioned, spacious and have modern amenities such as ipod docking stations, flat screen TVs and free wifi.

Dining: Guests can have a daily complimentary continental buffet breakfast which includes a variety of locally made pastries, bread and jams. The buffet is served on the roof terrace which is a delightful setting with views across the sea and towards Placencia island. There is no restaurant onsite, but the hotel is very close to the many bars and restaurants of Placencia village.

Onsite: include the use of bicycles, ocean kayaks, outdoor showers, sunbeds and there is a small, air-conditioned fitness studio on the roof terrace

Our Comment: A lovely little hotel in the heart of Placencia offering a very comfortable base to explore both the reef, nearby inland adventures and town life. Ideal for the more independent travellers