A 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!

The 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.

I 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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My 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.

Staff was amazing ready at any moment to respond to questions and requests. Beautiful location right on the beach, grounds were immaculate. Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Appreciated the complimentary bikes kayaks and paddle boards.

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Hospitality 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.

The view was amazing from the beach/restaurant! The accommodations were clean, well kept, and more upscale for a treehouse type lodging. The pool was a good size and there were plenty of lounging areas. The staff were all very friendly and kind. Mr.Lewis, the owner, even offer to bring a library book we left behind back to the states with him and mailed it to us free of charge! That really saved us and was definitely going above and beyond for a guest!

There was a little bit of noise from the street nearby.

My room was right next to the pool and faced the beach. the breeze kept any insects away. everything about the place was clean and well-appointed! The towels were thick and long. My room had a frig, a lock box, and a wonderful shower!! The bed was comfortable and the bedside lights were bright enough to read at night. There is an on-site restaurant and the servers couldn’t be more delightful—both in their service (not too much and not too little) and the care that they took with me. The food was simply delicious!!! Yum! And the drinks were excellent! We borrowed the bikes for a ride into town. The bikes were in excellent working shape.

The only think that everyone along the coast deals with is the traveling sea grass, which accumulates on everyone’s beaches. Mariposa is doing something unique—they are burying the sea grass into the sand and using it to build up the beach.

Beautiful property! The pictures don’t do it justice. The owners are fantastic, they arranged excursions for us with the best guides, a massage on the beach, had a golf cart delivered for us to rent for the week, made sure every need we had was met- and then some! Our room was enchanting! The view was almost better. The chef made the most amazing dishes, the bartender treated us like family and made the best cocktails. Our room was thoroughly cleaned daily. The pool was pristine and right on the beach. The beach was very clean and had hammocks, seating options, umbrellas and tables for dining. We couldn’t have asked for a better escape. We are already planning a return trip.

Everything was perfect!

Plain simple breakfast, nothing special. Location was pool deck overlooking ocean. Friendly, prompt service. Staff catered to our every need, and all wore name tags which was very helpful. Manager/ owner Lewis was exceptional in his treatment and respect for the staff. The property was clean, quiet, beautiful and peaceful.

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