Where life meets luxury between the sparkling Caribbean Sea and the Maya mountains: Itz’ana Resort & Residences is an intimate boutique haven on the Placencia Peninsula featuring exquisite interior architecture by Samuel Amoia, private plunge pool villas, an organic farm-to-table culinary ethos, and the legendary Great House.
Itz’ana invites discerning travelers to slow down and discover the authentic soul of Belize. Situated along the golden sands of the Placencia Peninsula, this 42-key boutique sanctuary seamlessly blends eco-conscious sophistication with artisanal craftsmanship. Designed by renowned New York visionary Samuel Amoia, each villa, penthouse, and guest room is adorned with custom local hardwoods, hand-woven textiles, and private outdoor soaking tubs or plunge pools.
At the heart of the resort lies The Great House—home to Limilia Restaurant, where line-caught seafood and farm-fresh ingredients celebrate Garifuna heritage, and Biblio Bar, an atmospheric speakeasy featuring a secret Rum Room curated by master sommeliers. With immediate access to the UNESCO-listed Belize Barrier Reef, bioluminescent lagoons, and ancient Maya temples, Itz’ana embodies Caribbean barefoot luxury at its finest.
Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Placencia Lagoon, discover Belize's premier boutique eco-luxury hideaway.
Explore the Caribbean beachfront, The Great House, plunge pool villas, and Limilia
Artisanal residences designed by Samuel Amoia with custom hardwoods and private plunge pools
Beachfront Villa
Encompassing 1,600 sq. ft. of indoor-outdoor splendor (1,175 sq. ft. interior), this signature beachfront villa features a private plunge pool on an expansive hardwood deck, open kitchenette, king bed with 300-thread-count linens, outdoor deep soaking tub, and rainforest shower.
Rooftop Plunge Pool
Spanning an extraordinary 3,375 sq. ft. (1,755 sq. ft. interior), this elevated duplex penthouse features two lavish bedrooms, two and a half spa bathrooms, a chef-designed kitchen, open-concept salon, and a private rooftop deck with your own plunge pool framing panoramic sea and lagoon vistas.
Oceanfront Suite
Offering 1,540 sq. ft. of total living space including a 775 sq. ft. private wraparound terrace, this elegant suite features a king bed, living and dining salon, double marble vanity, 300-thread-count linens, and direct ocean breezes steps from the Caribbean surf.
Boutique Room
Encompassing 500 sq. ft. of refined tropical comfort (360 sq. ft. interior), this romantic room features a 140 sq. ft. private terrace complete with an outdoor daybed for sunset lounging, plush king bed, artisanal furnishings by Samuel Amoia, and an Italian-tiled shower.
Garifuna-inspired coastal gastronomy, secret library speakeasies, and poolside ceviche bars
The resort's signature culinary destination celebrating the native Garifuna heritage of Belize. Seasonal, seafood-forward menus highlight line-caught catches from the resort's private fisherman and herbs from the on-site organic garden.
Hidden within The Great House, Biblio Bar is a literary sanctuary with deep leather armchairs and walls of classic novels. Guests enjoy hand-shaken Hemingway Daiquiris and gain access to the secret Rum Room curated by master sommeliers.
A warm, rustic lounge for golden-hour gatherings, offering bespoke craft cocktails, curated international wines, local craft brews, and elevated small plates celebrating Central American flavors.
Lounge poolside with fresh fruit daiquiris, ice-cold Belikin beers, crisp rosés, and chilled conch and snapper ceviches delivered straight to your sun lounger.
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