Sea Spray Hotel
Paid placement
Founded by Doris and Liston Leslie in 1964, Sea Spray is recognized as the first established hotel on the Placencia Peninsula.
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Signature event · Nov 1–8, 2026
Placencia Restaurant Week is coming up.
Eight days of special three-course prix fixe menus across the Placencia Peninsula.
Visit Placencia uses verified current event records for dates. Times, programming, venues and organizer details can still change, so check the official event source when one is available.DatesNov 1–8, 2026
TypeFood / Dining / Restaurant Week
WherePlacencia Peninsula
StatusUpcoming
Placencia-bornLocally builtCommunity-minded
Local roots. A wider community.
Built by Placencia,
not just about it.
Created by Charles Leslie Jr., born and raised in Placencia and grandson of Doris and Liston Leslie, founders of Sea Spray, this guide brings local roots and the wider community’s knowledge together to help you explore the peninsula.
Why this guide exists ↗A few places to start
Find your fit
Premium stays receive priority. Featured cards are paid placements.
Featured partner↗Los Porticos Villas
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Beachfront vacation villas with private kitchens and verandas, near Placencia Village.
Featured partner↗Flowers Vacation Rentals
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Vacation rental agency offering homes, villas and apartments across the Placencia Peninsula.
04↗Paradise Plantation
Large verandas, ocean and lagoon views, full kitchen, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, gym, volleyball, grill, parking; 6-seat golf cart for rent
05↗Palm and Pelican
Full kitchens, beach access, shared washer, gas grill; suitable for couples, small families and small groups
Paid placement · Tours, dining & services
Featured partners
Featured partner↗Charlie Leslie Fly Fishing
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Fly fishing; tailored fishing; permit, tarpon, bonefish and snook
Featured partner↗Go Sea Tours
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Scuba diving; snorkeling; fishing; private boat charters; inland tours
Mara’s Laundry Service
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Locally owned laundry service on Leslie Street in Placencia Village, serving residents and visitors.
Marlon Leslie Fly Fishing
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Half-, full-, and multi-day guided fly-fishing trips for permit, tarpon, and bonefish from Placencia and nearby waters.
Featured partner↗Sea Terra Adventures
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Placencia marine and inland tours with owner and operator Devin Lozano.
Featured partner↗Truly Wild Belize
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Private inland tours; Monkey River; Maya sites; cave tubing; zip lining; ATV; marine tours; transfers; golf carts
Stories from the peninsula
Behind the Beach
Placencia’s people, history, and everyday life.
Opening chapter · Placencia originals
Doris, Liston and the Early Days of Sea Spray
Start with Doris and Liston Leslie, the early days of Sea Spray, and the shared work that helped shape village life.
Read the story ↗Your next step