The Ellysian is a small boutique hotel that welcomes families to the heart of Placencia, a gorgeous emerald peninsula in southern Belize. This region has the best beaches in Belize – 16 miles of sandy shore – and a cool local village that is super walkable. It’s a great alternative to the Cayes in the north, which tend to have more tourists.
The Ellysian is situated in the heart of the village right on the famous Placencia Sidewalk, but also offers direct beach access – a rarity in some parts of southern Belize.
To reach The Ellysian, you’ll fly into Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City and then take a short 30-minute hopper flight on Tropic Air down to Placencia. The Ellysian boutique hotel is just 10 minutes from the Placencia Airstrip, and they provide complimentary airport transfers. It’s the nicest hotel in the village proper, making it an ideal option for families prioritizing the ability to stroll to restaurants and experience the village.
While The Ellysian is not a large resort where you’ll spend your entire stay, it serves as a wonderful home base for activities in the area. It offers a sense of finding a hidden gem, with spacious accommodations, great staff, very comfortable sleeping spaces, and a prime location from which to explore the peninsula’s attractions. It’s the perfect balance of amenities and local immersion.
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The family needed a weekend escape and we went to the Ellysian. The room was spacious for me and my family of 6 – 4 children with the kitchenette and large living room. The pool was not packed and we could have a good time and interact with other people staying at the hotel. It is located right in town so the nearby stores and tourist business was easily accessed with a 5 to 10 minutes walk which we enjoyed. Shadine was so helpful and warm welcoming!
Reviewed by Cori B, January 2023, via TripAdvisor
Mwah! Chef’s kiss for the Ellysian hotel and staff! . . . I could go on and on about all the things I love about the Ellysian and team but I will keep this focused on the things I considered when selecting our accommodations. The location of the hotel is bang on, about a 5-10 min from the Placencia airstrip and within walking distance to everything in the Village. . . . Ellysian does a great job of providing both in a small, personalized environment. I could tell this by my first interactions with the team months before our trip to work on planning, flights from BZE to Placencia, etc. Finally, important to us was a safe, secure, welcoming environment for our family. We traveled with two 20-year-old girls so we needed flexibility and independence for them along with our 16 year old son with Autism. The Ellysian team welcomed our entire crew with open arms, engaged and interacted with each of us and truly made our stay feel like we had landed in a home away from home type environment. Cheers to the entire Ellysian team and thank you for making our extended visit so special. We can’t wait to return!
Reviewed by Cori B, January 2023, via TripAdvisor
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