On July 23, 2025, Opheli Lawler wrote an article for Travel + Leisure magazine naming the 10 Most Frustrating Beaches in the World! This list is no outlier. Compiled by editors at Cloudworks and based on Tripadvisor reviews, investigators concluded that picture-perfect days “might not be possible” for disappointed tourists who find “dirtiness, overcrowding, long lines, and noise” at some of the world’s most famous beaches.
Which beaches were rated worst? Waikiki Beach, Venice Beach, and Costa Rica! “For travelers, this research underscores the importance of looking beyond the highlight reel,” noted Cloudworks CEO Mauricio Preuss, who cites the positive PR Costa Rica gets, yet its ratings are dismal when it comes to some of the most important issues tourists insist upon. You’ll never find Belize beaches described as frustrating!
Why you deserve an extraordinary beach experience
If you’re like most of us, you worry about safety, finances, and how our kids will fare in a society that’s on the wrong track, which is why you expect a beach that’s clean, uncrowded, beautiful and located at the edge of the resort you’ve chosen for your sojourn. Find paradise and more the moment you check into Laru Beya Resort, on Belize’s favorite beach destination: the Placencia Peninsula.
The winner of a 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, Laru Beya is best known as a destination designed to make certain guests don’t lift a finger—unless that finger is busy ordering your favorite cocktail. Help yourself to the All Inclusive Package that includes spacious digs, fabulous meals, onsite amenities like the pool, beach, kayaks, Hobie cat, and bicycles, and no need to limit yourself to just one beverage since your package includes unlimited local bar beverages. Sound ideal?
Beachfronts that never disappoint
Browse as many websites devoted to Belize beaches as you like and don’t be surprised to find a common theme: “The Placencia Peninsula, home to Laru Beya Resort, is hands down the most popular beach area in the country—it is more than what most people expect in a beach, wide and with warm pink powdery sand to run through your toes,” say writers at Belize.com, a sentiment other publications echo.
And while you’ll save money by avoiding Costa Rica and Hawaii, expect plenty of value for your dollar at Laru Beya where deals and specials are as highly rated as the beaches. Further, Belize is easy to reach by plane, everyone speaks English, and the resort’s tour menu is packed with options.
Come for the beach. Stick around for luxurious in-room spa treatments and digs that are so clean and comfy, you’ll never find reviews written by guests who complain about “dirtiness, overcrowding, long lines, and noise.” The reason why is simple: Laru Beya guests are too important to offer a less-than-perfect experience, and both staffers and management work hard to make sure you’ll never find a reason to complain!
Contact Us Today
Email: info@larubeya.com
US Toll Free: +1-800-329-2528
Local Belize Reservation Desk: +011-501-522-0384
Local Belize Front Desk: +011-501-523-347
