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16th September 2012

Turtle Inn is a perfect outpost to explore all the gems of the region.

Facilities include:

  • A postcard perfect white sand beach, with luxury hardwood loungers and sun shades.
  • Two infinity pools – one is located between the Mare Restaurant and the Laughing Fish Bar and the other, with its striking ceramic turtle tiling, is located to the north of the property, conveniently close to the Gauguin Grill.
  • A gift shop, featuring an assortment of items that are used throughout the resort, such as Balinese hanging textiles, handcrafted decor items, sarongs, tabletop linens and more. It’s a great way to take a little piece of Turtle Inn back home with you.
  • Set in an open-air Balinese Rice House and featuring hand-painted murals inspired by ancient art, the Sunset Spa boasts Turtle Inn’s best views of Placencia Lagoon. The spa specializes in traditional Thai massage and all treatments use locally-sourced organic ingredients.
  • A dive shop offers scuba diving and snorkelling as well as a wide range of PADI certification courses for both the beginner and more experienced.
  • A ‘no adults allowed’ kids gelato bar features hanging Chinese lanterns, plenty of open space and superb ice cream, making this a favorite hangout for children of all ages.

For tours and adventures, Turtle Inn offers something for all interest and activity levels, using professional and knowledgeable guides. The all-encompassing list of things to do includes:

  • Diving and snorkelling
  • Fishing
  • Sunset cruises
  • Biking
  • Excursions to ancient Mayan cities
  • Visits to wildlife sanctuaries
  • Jungle river expeditions