Have you ever dreamed of finding your own little piece of rustic charm in the Caribbean where you can simply exit your fast paced life and kick back for a few weeks? The Westwind Hotel in the quaint Belizean vllage of Placencia now ranks #1 for me and my family. We are well traveled with past expeditions to Africa, the... more

Layed back and central, this hotel has great value and a very friendly feeling. George and Lisa are just the best. Hot coffee( free) ready every morning. Lisa didn't even use a timer . That girl is an early bird. Lisa is great at helping you with hints about all youre tour ideas, snorkeling , fishing and the works. The... more

First, let me say, George and Lisa are truly good people and take care of their guests. If you like meeting and talking with other travelers, the "living room" at this place is great - they have a computer you can use (for a fee) to check email and games and books to peruse. The room was suitable, nothing spectacular,... more

Good friends recommended the Westwind to me - saying that George and Lisa will make you feel right at home. With very flexible travel plans, I made a reservation for 2 nights at the Westwind, and ended up staying nearly 2 weeks, and then returning again in January. The location can't be beat - right on the water, with plenty... more

Promised an upgrade twice, never received it, as the room was given once to another couple who came after us and the 2nd time to a group who walked in off the street. I guess it made good economic sense to Lisa to keep us in the otherwise unrentable inside room. Only stay here if you get a room in... more

I have stayed at the Westwind numerous times in the last couple of years...the rooms have small bathrooms, but really, who spends a holiday on the Carribean Sea in the bathroom? The rooms are always clean and there are brooms provided in the rooms to sweep out all of that sand you track in from the beach. My idea of... more

Lisa and George Westby are very congenial hosts and make their guests feel wonderfully at home in the Westwind. They were happy to help us with our travel arrangements and to book tables at restaurants etc. The rooms are extremely basic, with old fashioned, unmatching decor. The beds are too soft, but the (small) showers were strong and had loads... more

Spending Thanksgiving with our family and extended Belizean family, being George and Lisa, the gracious Westwind owners, is a fabulous treat we have allowed ourselves for the last 2 years. Who can resist a warm destination without a care in the world, endearing and fun folks on Caribbean front property! Morning coffee and treats made by Lisa, connections to great... more

Placencia has lots of little guest houses where your neighbor's cabana will only be a few feet away. One of the nicest places right on the beach is the Westwind. It's located right in the center of the village and is an old converted colonia-type house. Most of the rooms face the ocean,while a few (less expensive ones) have side... more