Nautical Inn

A nautical oasis on the white sand beach of Placencia peninsula along Belize's central coast pampers guests with spa treatments, air-conditioned comfort, and tropical ambiance. Owners, Ben and Janie Ruoti have combined comfort, local cuisine, and attentive service into this 12-room beach resort near the Garifuna fishing village of Seine Bight, approximately 4 miles from the airport.

Built around a freshwater pool among the palm trees on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, Nautical Inn makes the most of the area's natural environment, tropical scenery and warm white sandy beaches. Indulge in a massage or facial, or have Janie do your hair. Just some of the special services you will find at one of Placencia's most popular resorts. Each of the 12 comfortable, spacious rooms features queen beds, a private bath, ceiling fans, purified
water, phones, and a nautical motif. The octagon-shaped buildings on the beach are close to The Oar House restaurant featuring a friendly dining room, cozy bar, and an upstairs deck perfect for lounging with your favorite beverage and reading, or visiting with resort guests. A small gift shop is also available.

Activities are endless in this Eco-traveler's dream destination of Belize. From this central coastal location you can visit Mayan ruins and the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. It's just a short walk along the white sand beach to the small village of Seine Bight for a flavor of local Belize, or 7 miles to the seaside town of Placencia. Fishing and snorkeling trips are available
to experience the barrier reef running along Belize's coastline, or take a jungle trip up the Monkey River and see native howler monkeys, iguanas and many species of tropical birds.

Scuba Diving is available on site at the Nauti-One Dive Shop. Windsurf, canoe, or rent a motor scooter to do some exploring and be sure and try your hand at coconut bowling. Ask Janie about her pet project, Love-A-Lizard, an iguana conservation project to help restore the green iguana population and protect them from becoming a threatened species. Iguanas are hunted for food in Belize and the eggs are also eaten. By raising iguanas, Janie hopes to turn the population decline around. She has released several from last year's hatch and is nurturing 80 more.

The Oar House Restaurant features homestyle cooking with Belizean and American favorites. You will enjoy fresh tropical fruits, local baked goods, fresh seafood and more from the terrace or dining room. Enjoy a beverage at the adjacent bar, or sit by the pool and while away the day.

Nautical Inn's staff will assist with flight reservations and logistics during your stay. It is recommended that you fly to Placencia from wherever you are in Belize, as the roads in this part of the country are not paved. Rental vehicles are available, and a 4-wheel drive is the thing to do. The dirt roads are pot holed; dusty when it's dry and a quagmire when it's wet.
Average speeds are 25 mph. and car rental and gas is expensive. The way to see the peninsula is by boat or walking along the beach. Impressive views are a bonus when you fly over the countryside and coastline getting to and from Placencia. Regularly scheduled 12-seat plane service is a comfortable and efficient way to get around in Belize until the roads are paved.

See all the wonders of Belize and experience the hospitality of this special part of paradise from the comfort of Nautical Inn.