Turtle Inn
BELIZE
THE PERSONALITIES
Divers. Explorers. Robinson Crusoes.
MOMENTS
Salty sea breeze. Sandy feet. Open-air bedrooms. Outdoor dinner lit by the starry night sky. Being completely off the grid on your private island. Falling asleep to the sound of the sea.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
Best times to visit are December through June. July and August get extremely hot and humid, and September to November sometimes see rain. If you are feeling adventurous, visit in June and swim with dozens of Whale Sharks.
COST
WHY STAY
Turtle Inn, a beachfront luxury retreat by Francis and Eleanor Coppola, is a sanctuary of tropical beauty and tranquility. Nestled between the white sands of Placencia, the warm Caribbean Sea, and the lush Maya Mountains, the resort offers breathtaking views of the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site, just beyond the horizon. A short stroll away lies the charming Creole fishing village of Placencia, adding local culture to the experience.
The resort features 25 thatched-roof Garden and Seafront Cottages, each designed in a Balinese style with private decks, walled gardens, and open-air showers for an immersive connection with nature. For families or groups, Sofia’s Beach House offers a spacious, modern retreat just steps from the sea, complete with an open-plan layout, a full kitchen, a media room, a private pool, and dedicated butler service. For the ultimate castaway escape, Coral Caye, Turtle Inn’s private island hideaway, sits just eight miles offshore, offering a secluded paradise.
The Sunset Spa enhances the experience with treatments inspired by the surroundings, including a Sea Salt Body Glow and a Coconut Hair Rinse, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure.
WHY WANDER
Belize is for explorers! New divers will find this the perfect place to get PADI certified and experienced divers will love exploring the Caribbean's largest barrier reef. Spend the day at one of many cayes. Visit Nim li Punit, a ceremonial Mayan site or the Blue Creek cave. Kayak or Paddle board through Placencia lagoon. Go salt water fly fishing. Take a day trip to the infamous Blue Hole for world class diving or see it from a bird's eye view aboard a seaplane.
INDULGE IN
Fresh caught seafood. Creole style BBQ. Try the sea-salt crust fish and the ceviche. Pizzas made to order in a wood-burning oven. Belize-brewed beer. Kids will love the onsite Gelato bar. Wines from Francis Ford Coppola’s own wineries.
GETTING THERE
Fly into Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City, and arrange the transfer with the hotel.
GET INVOLVED
“Francis and Eleanor Coppola see their role as that of a conservator, preserving the pristine natural environment. They strongly support Belize’s commitment to ecotourism and continue to explore new technologies and practices that benefit the environment.” Learn more.
*Images property of Turtle Inn and Aaron Colussi, Kevin Quischan, Gundolf Pfotenhauer.