Southern Belize

Consistently ranked among the best residences in Central and South America, Francis Ford Coppola's Turtle Inn is a seafront hideaway combining natural wonders with luxurious style.  Accommodations are Balinese-inspired cabanas with artisan furnishings, a luxury private bath and a broad screened deck to welcome in the tropical breeze. With its friendly, attentive staff, two restaurants, a rejuvenating spa and idyllic seafront setting, Turtle Inn is a perfect refuge for those seeking a stress-relieving getaway. Fresh seafood and traditional Italian cooking come together at Turtle Inn's flagship 'The Mare Restaurant'. Local fish is brought in daily from the reefs just offshore and fresh vegetables are delivered from the onsite organic garden. The beachfront 'Gauguin Grill' features fresh, charcoal-grilled seafood including lobster, jumbo shrimp and snapper all served on woven plates accompanied by a choice of Balinese-inspired sauces and spices. Named after the charismatic original owner of Turtle Inn, the 'Skip White Bar' displays antique microscopes used by Skip and his Marine Biology students. This open-air bar offers an excellent selection of drink options throughout the day and into the evening and is an ideal place to chat about the day’s adventures over a glass of Coppola wine. Set in an open-air Balinese Rice House featuring hand-painted murals inspired by ancient art, the Sunset Spa boasts some of Turtle Inn’s most stunning views of Placencia Lagoon. All treatments use only locally-sourced organic ingredients and at the request of Francis Coppola, the spa specializes in traditional Thai massage practiced by a professional staff that has studied the ancient techniques at the Sacred Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok