Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse

Placencia Road, Placencia Village, Belize – Excellent location - show map

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A good location for a relaxing stay in Placencia Village, Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse is a guest house surrounded by views of the garden. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, free bikes and parking on-site among other facilities. With pool views, this accommodation provides a patio. The guest house features family rooms. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels. The guest house has a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. Placencia Beach is 200 metres from Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse. The nearest airport is Placencia Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

Bedroom 1:

1 large double bed

Bedroom 2:

1 extra-large double bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Studio Apartment

1 large double bed

Apartment with Terrace

Bedroom :

1 extra-large double bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.8

Facilities

9.7

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.6

Value for money

9.6

Location

9.6

Free WiFi

High score for Placencia Village

See what guests loved the most:

Anthony
United Kingdom
“The property was well maintained comfortable and in an idealocation. The apartment was spacious and felt like you had your own little bit of paradise.”
Megan
Ireland
“Insanely comfortable beds!! Had the best sleeps of my life, great aircon, pool and location was amazing. Staff were so helpful, would absolutely stay again.”
Jennifer
Canada
“Great location with good facilities. Hosts were excellent and very informative”
Maciej
Switzerland
“Great stay - spacious apartment with nice outside area. Calm in the evening.”
Julie
United Kingdom
“The apartment was clean, really nicely decorated, spacious and we also used the sofa bed. Two comfortable seating areas outside. We used the lovely pool every day after the beach. There is a supermarket right opposite so very handy, and the tour...”
Keith
Australia
“We loved our stay here. The studio was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were great. The property had a lovely vibe and the pool was a great way to cool off at the end of the day. There were free bikes to use and a supermarket across the road....”
Oliver
United Kingdom
“The apartment is so nice and spacious. The beds are massive and very comfortable. The pool was perfect temperature and the owners that live above were very helpful. Wi-Fi was also great. Cannot recommend enough.”
Beat
Switzerland
“Great host! Very comfortable. Spent four weekends in Placencia and driftwood was my favourite place. Great value for money.”
Thom
Netherlands
“Our hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome. The location is perfect and the studio was very clean and comfortable. We could use their laundry machine, which was great.”
Jorge
Belize
“Loved the home made bread that was left for us in the room.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Phil & Megan - Owners Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse

9.8

Host review score

Phil & Megan - Owners Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse

Our well maintained three story home (and our family) was featured on House Hunters International on HGTV in 2018. We've updated this traditional Belizean style home with all the modern amenities for your comfort but kept the rustic Caribbean charm. Loads of outdoor space and lush gardens give you the tropical vacation vibe. The inside of the home consists of gorgeous mixed Belizean hardwood, custom cabinetry, and local art work. Add in air-conditioning, fast WiFi, and complimentary Netflix, and you'll have the comforts of home while experiencing all that Placencia has to offer. Our two bedroom/two bathroom apartment on the second floor is ideal for families or groups as it has a large fully equipped kitchen and ample living space, including two large covered balconies. Our one bedroom apartment with a pull-out sofa is great for couples traveling a child and has the benefit of a large screened patio for extra relaxing space. Our studio apartment is perfect for couples or single travelers with a covered patio and dinette table. All guests share a year round pool surrounded by a sundeck, loungers, and gas BBQ grill area that is just a 10 second walk from each apartment. Complimentary bikes are available to explore the village. We live on the top floor of the guesthouse and we are always available to answer questions, make recommendations, or assist in any way possible to make your vacation relaxing and enjoyable.

We moved to Belize in 2017 from New Jersey to enjoy year-round sun, sea, and warm weather. After years of research and reconnaissance, working multiple jobs and saving as much as possible, we finally dropped our old life, quit those jobs, and moved to Belize. We chose Placencia as our paradise, and bought this guesthouse within weeks of arriving. Since then we have enjoyed adapting to the “Barefoot Perfect” lifestyle of the village. We love living in this warm community full of friendly faces and being within walking distance of everywhere we need to go. Phil’s passion is health and fitness and he appreciates being active outdoors year-round. While enjoying all the perks that Belize offers, he has not totally abandoned his prior career path and still works remotely as a physical therapist. Megan writes for several local publications and indulges her creative side by writing a blog (Real Life Recess) and crafting, and is a superb source of information on expat life, village happenings, and unique experiences. Mitch is enrolled in a local school where in addition learning the typical reading, writing, and arithmetic, he’s also being exposed to gardening, agriculture, and animal husbandry.

Placencia Village is known as a tourist beach destination, but it's also a real authentic working village full of friendly, welcoming people. The village is totally walkable from Driftwood Gardens. We have an ideal and convenient location towards the top of the village. We are right next door to Captain Jaks, a full service tour operator and golf cart rental agency. AC Village Supermarket is just a 30 second walk across the street where you can buy all of your essentials. A great coffee shop, Beaches and Cream is just a 2 minute walk across the street. The Famous Placencia Sidewalk, Caribbean Sea, and best beach bars, including Tipsy Tuna and Barefoot are less than a 5 minute walk away.

Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa Cash Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Bicycle rental
- Swimming Pool
Check-in at Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse is 200 yards from the centre of Placencia Village. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Room options at Driftwood Gardens Guesthouse include:
- Apartment