The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Building design
Boating
Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
#1 Williams Drive, Placencia
  • Placencia Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Placencia Beach
    1 min walk
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes
    6 min walk
  • Placencia (PLJ)
    5 min drive

Room options

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Penthouse

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Placencia

When you stay at The Ellysian Boutique Hotel in Placencia, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Placencia Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Jaguar Bowling Lanes. .This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Inky's Mini Golf and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Maya Beach.

What's nearby

  • Placencia Peninsula - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Placencia Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Silk Caye Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maya Beach - 19 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shak - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Omars Creole Grub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rumfish Y Vino - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
The Ellysian Boutique Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Placencia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax and unwind with massages and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Muna Restaurant & Bar, a beachfront restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Muna Restaurant & Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
The Trap Pool Bar - This cocktail bar is located by the pool. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Muna Restaurant & Bar
  • The Trap Pool Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kashif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This review provides an in-depth analysis of our stay at The Ellysian. While the property lists multiple amenities, be aware that airport transfer is not free. The hotel offers room service and a pool bar for its guests. However, on one day during our stay, we were informed that the restaurant, room service, and pool bar would be closed. Despite the lack of these services, we were still charged the full rate for that day, which I believe should have been discounted. The following day, the pool bar remained closed as well. We dined at the rooftop restaurant, Muna, on two occasions. The first night, I ordered the stew chicken, which I would rate 3/10, the seasoning was lacking. However, I decided to give them another try and ordered the grilled pork chop the next night, which was excellent—9/10. My wife had pasta both nights, and both dishes were solid, earning an 8/10. The first night, the temperature in the restaurant was comfortable with the AC keeping us cool. However, the second night, the restaurant was uncomfortably hot. They had the doors open, hoping for a breeze, but it never came. Despite this, Arlan provided good service. The hotel’s location is convenient, situated on the boardwalk. Can walk the entire boardwalk in 15 minutes. Shadine was very friendly. The bathrooms could use some renovations. The garbage can and toilet brush holder were rusted. The tiles have little chips missing out of some of them. glass door leading to the pool from our room huge crack.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, best staff, bad policies
We stayed at the Ellysian for a little over a week in July. The property itself is a nice small boutique hotel and has beautiful grounds. There is also a restaurant on the roof. Our stay had a rough start as maid service let themselves in after the first night, and this wasn’t a big deal as they had just forgotten to leave us a Do Not Disturb sign. They left us a sign a few miniatures after. However, the next morning we we intruded upon again. I double checked and we did hang the Do Not Disturb sign. I went to talk to the front desk and they apologized and said they had notes we were in an excursion and had left the sign up accidentally. While they were correct about the excursion, it had been cancelled due to weather. I don’t know I had to tell the hotel every day what my schedule was. Why not just respect the door sign like other hotels? Otherwise, they should add second locks inside the room door like other hotels. That was no chance of intrusion. We also had to move rooms due to noise from roof restaurant. Final seating is 8pm but guests were up there until after midnight and we had to be up early for excursion. So no uninterrupted sleep for 4/8 nights. Also staff used our shared balcony to run food to other rooms , so no privacy there either. Overall amazing grounds, great front desk staff (special note to them for being so kind), mediocre food, and the best location in southern Belize. But some bad policies on cleaning and restaurant hours really ruined our sleep/trip
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, lakeside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and attentive staff. Beautiful hotel and lovely grounds. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Simone

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Decent beachfront hotel
The location is nice, the hotel is beachfront. Pool is on the smaller side. Staff was accommodating. I wasn't really satisfied with the cleanliness/upkeep of bathroom (there were cracked tiles, stained caulk, and dirty baseboards) but if they did some minor work, it would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is hands down the best property in Placencia! All hotel rooms are air conditioned, a huge plus in the hotter months. The staff is PHENOMENAL! Above and beyond. The location is great, the pool and beach access is truly spectacular. It will be the only place we stay in Placencia!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extra nice and accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hasmitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, beautiful pool beachfront. Staff went over and above every instance. Very comfy. Would recommend this to friends and family :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The highlight of this hotel is the staff. The reception personnel were professional, friendly, and went out of their way to help. The evening dining was exceptional--and the person who is in charge of this dining facility is outstanding. He treats everyone like family--and is happy to provide his own suggestions on the menu options (and he is always right!). The food preparation is exceptional. A special shout-out for the bar in the pool area. Certainly, this staff person knows mixology, but more than that, she always has a smile and lets you know that she is there to help. A real asset to the Ellysian!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, La Canada Flintridge

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul, Ottawa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our 2 week stay. The property is in a great location. Close to many other restaurants, stores and boutiques. Easy to walk around and explore. Jacqueline and Shinellie at reception were great at handling any issues also Venessa and Justin were very friendly awesome servers at the pool bar. Resort is very clean and the view from the Muna rooftop restaurant was second to none.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

chiaki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very modern and clean look on the beach in this area compared to others. Room was very spacious with huge bathroom. Beds were very comfortable in a separate room. Location was perfect and convenient for the restaurants bars and shopping. The rooftop restaurant in this hotel was great for watching the sunset with nice atmosphere. The pool bartender, Vanessa was great! She makes the best blackberry mojito! Must try!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chinyere

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was genuinely nice and helpful. The front desk ladies had a lot of good recommendations for us and they went above and beyond with the card sent for my friend’s birthday. Our room overlooked the beautiful pool and ocean. I couldn’t ask for a better location in Placencia! I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Incredible & friendly service, great room, awesome drinks! This hotel is perfect! Don't miss it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sondra, Portland

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Words cannot describe how much we enjoyed our stay. The rooms were beautiful, spacious, and so comfortable. Everything sparkled. The staff were so kind and always making sure we had everything we needed. I had the best massage from the highest point in Placencia! The restaurant and pool bar staff were fun and took great care of us. This is my absolute favorite place in Placencia.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible stay! Fantastic location with very welcoming staff. There were issues with the plumbing in the room reserved but they upgraded us to the Penthouse suite a no extra charge. This room was incredibly beautiful. A couple minor plumbing issues that were quickly rectified. They delivered a personalized note every evening and were extremely responsive. Shadine at the front desk was a very informative and kind human. Thank you for making our time in Placencia so fantastic. Strongly recommend this gem of a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Our room needed a place to put clothes. Excellent Staff.Shout out to Norman, Vanessa and Camille!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay at The Ellysian. The room and bathroom was huge, clean, beautiful large deck, comfy bed and pillows. The pool and beach were amazing, with lots of seating, close aceess to the beautiful water. Paradise! And we can’t say enough about the friendly and always helpful staff. Best rum punch in Placencia! We highly recommend this beautiful oasis.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Ellysian Boutique Hotel provided us with superb customer service and great facilities. Jacqueline and Sheleen and Vanessa went well above and beyond for us. Norman is a helpful and courteous driver. All in all, a great welcome to Belize!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

M. Susan

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024