Reviews of Condo #25 @ Beachside Villas
16.5 mile Maya Beach , Placencia Road (16.5587952,-88.3625070) Condo #25, Placencia, Belize

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Reviewed: July 18, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe caretaker was amazing and location was great
The couch and chairs we ok would have liked a more comfortable couch
Reviewed: May 7, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery quiet, 12 units in total, walking distance to several restaurants at other resorts. Picturesque. The grounds landscaping is lush and if you’re paying attention you’ll see lots of birds, even parrots.
Transportation to Placencia village or Maya Beach requires a taxi or a golf cart rental.
Reviewed: January 2, 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery easy to access the keys via a lock box. Good air conditioning. Located in a more quiet location but a 10-15 min drive to the shops, restaurants, and excursions. Some comments mentioned the very high beds, and they were a little challenging to get into, but they were sooo comfy! The veranda with a view of the water and the sound of the fountain out our window were lovely. Nice beach with a dock. The restaurant right across the street is excellent!!
There's a difference between "clean" and "well used". Although this place was certainly clean, it was very well used - scuffed walls, worn out woodwork, tarnished faucets, moldy grout. It's outdated and desperately needs a refresh. Some things just felt gross from long-term use, like the dingy flattened futon in the living room and the dinnerware & utensils (refused to use them!). In addition, it was dark and didn't have enough lighting. The common area was small and awkward, with a tiny wobbly fridge and a burned stove. But what bothered me the most was that of ALL the places we stayed in Belize, this was the only one that didn't provide bottled water - not even one small bottle!! Outside, the pool was nice but not very clean. We enjoyed the beach with dock but there's a new building being constructed next door, so that beachfront is not being cleaned and it's filthy. If you walk on the beach in that direction, you have to contend with walking over that trash, so you have to stick with the other side of the beach. Overall, this place was just ok, and not worth the price being charged for it.
Francesca, thank you for being our guest and sharing your feedback on your stay. We're so pleased you found our beds comfy and especially enjoyed the veranda and beautiful views! That said, we are sorry for the areas you found needing some TLC. We shared your comments with the local team and appreciate you bringing these items to our attention. We are truly sorry that you were disappointed that bottled water is not an amenity and we regret this detracted from your experience. We hope you will allow us the chance to provide you with a truly exceptional vacation experience in the future.
Francesca, thank you for being our guest and sharing your feedback on your stay. We're so pleased you found our beds comfy and especially enjoyed the veranda and beautiful views! That said, we are sorry for the areas you found needing s… Show more
Reviewed: January 2, 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWe enjoyed a relaxing stay here. There is a shop, and several restaurants within walking distance. The kitchen had all we needed to make breakfast and lunch. We enjoyed snorkeling from the beach and drove to Cockscomb Basin which is well worth a visit.
Reviewed: November 1, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe condo was steps away from the ocean with a beautiful pool and pool deck right next to the beach. The beds and bedrooms were nice looking and comfortable. The host was very responsive, helpful, and friendly.
The kitchen and bathrooms were outdated. You could definitely tell the place hadn't been renovated since the late 80's/early 90's. The electrical for the overhead lights was odd. You had to turn on the switches in the correct order to get them to work. The lock box to get the door key was tricky to use.
Thank you for your feedback, Katie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location, with the beautiful pool and beach right next to the condo, and that you found the beds and bedrooms comfortable. We're also happy to hear that our host was responsive and helpful during your stay. We apologize for the outdated kitchen and bathrooms and the issues with the electrical setup and lockbox. We appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention and will look into addressing them to improve this home for future guests. Thank you for your valuable feedback, and we hope to provide you with an even better experience next time!
Thank you for your feedback, Katie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location, with the beautiful pool and beach right next to the condo, and that you found the beds and bedrooms comfortable. We're also happy to hear that… Show more
Reviewed: August 5, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: July 24, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: July 14, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewIt's quiet and not far from the town
Bed was a little high. But comfy.
Reviewed: April 29, 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe location on the beach was lovely and there was some interesting snorkelling from that beach. The pool was great and the gardens and pool surrounds very nice. There were plenty of places to park and the air-conditioning worked well.
The beds were ridiculously high which made getting onto them extremely challenging. I am 5 foot seven so not short. Once on the beds, they were comfortable. The Wi-Fi was not capable of coping with the numbers it was covering. If there were virtually no other tourists in the condos, we were able to use the Wi-Fi. However there were multiple times for long periods when the Wi-Fi did not work at all all. It was clearly overwhelmed by what was expected of it. This meant that booking trips and googling things to do could not happen for a lot of the time. I was also surprised to find that a two-week holiday did not lead to a change in bedlinen or towels during that time.
Reviewed: August 14, 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewWe had such a fantastic stay at Beachside Villas. The gardens and pool area are simply stunning and are right next to the beach. The apartment was perfect for our family and we were able to cook for ourselves every night. It was spacious, clean and very well equipped. I was genuinely very sad to leave and would recommend to anyone.
Nothing, it was perfect!
Reviewed: June 24, 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewLandscaping, accommodations
Pool
Reviewed: June 16, 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewThe room and the grounds was beautiful.
No running water upon arrival until 1pm in the afternoon day#2. No air conditioning ,electricity or wifi for most of the day. We were forced to leave the unit for air. No back up generator. No staff on site for assistance or communication. As a person with disabilities,my stay was filled with anxiety. Emailed the property regarding my concerns with no feedback or response to date.
Hi Lewia, we sincerely apologize for the issues experienced during your stay with the blown fuse and water issues. We thank you for promptly notifying us of the issues and allowing us to assist. We hope that the compensation that you were given has helped with some resolution. We hope for another opportunity to host you for a truly exceptional stay.
Hi Lewia, we sincerely apologize for the issues experienced during your stay with the blown fuse and water issues. We thank you for promptly notifying us of the issues and allowing us to assist. We hope that the compensation that you were g… Show more
Reviewed: May 14, 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewWe enjoyed the clean pool and the fact that the beach and seaside are only a few steps away. The facilities were all comfortable and clean.
Check out time is a bit early, perhaps one or two hours would be more delightful.
Reviewed: February 7, 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewThe property was the best located Villa!
The check in process was the worst experience! After we booked, we were in hell because of an identity check!Best Villa with Worst Identity before we could get our key!
Reviewed: January 27, 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: September 26, 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewIt felt cozy and comfy. Enough space to move around without feeling cramped. I also liked the added kitchen area. Great for cooking your own food and save on expenses.