The Enclave was more than we could have ever imagined. The property was well thought out and maintained, and large enough to easily accommodate the 13 of us. The villas were spacious, stylish and clean. The views were spectacular. We thought eating breakfast, lunch and dinner would be too much, so we requested just brunch and dinner. By the 4th day, we were requesting breakfast, lunch, dinner and any appetizers they wanted to serve us. The food was wonderful and special care was taken to provide each of us with a special dining experience. They even allowed a few in our group to cook right along side of them. The most important, and best part of The Enclave is the staff. Oswin, George, Mario, Melvin, Elman, Sandy and Genesis, thank you so much for making us all feel so special. We were treated like royalty. The attention that was lavished on each of us by the lovely staff was beyond anything we ever expected. It was very difficult to leave The Enclave, but we did so, taking away some of the best lifetime memories we could imagine. Thank you. If you are thinking about booking at the The Enclave, DO IT! It’s a vacation of a lifetime.

The Enclave was more than we could have ever imagined. The property was well thought out and maintained, and large enough to easily accommodate the 13 of us. The villas were spacious, stylish and clean. The views were spectacular. We thought eating breakfast, lunch and dinner would be too much, so we requested just brunch and dinner. By the 4th day, we were requesting breakfast, lunch, dinner and any appetizers they wanted to serve us. The food was wonderful and special care was taken to provide each of us with a special dining experience. They even allowed a few in our group to cook right along side of them. The most important, and best part of The Enclave is the staff. Oswin, George, Mario, Melvin, Elman, Sandy and Genesis, thank you so much for making us all feel so special. We were treated like royalty. The attention that was lavished on each of us by the lovely staff was beyond anything we ever expected. It was very difficult to leave The Enclave, but we did so, taking away some of the best lifetime memories we could imagine. Thank you. If you are thinking about booking at the The Enclave, DO IT! It’s a vacation of a lifetime.

Top vacations ever... 5 stars all around!!!

We had an amazing time at Enclave. We had 17 people including an 8, 9, and 10 year old. We had 5 adults in their early to mid 20's and the oldest in our group was 76. The pictures do not do the property justice. The location is great (short boat ride to town), the property is immaculate, and the staff went above an beyond. The central gathering area with the kitchen, dining area, pool, pool table, and living area is the heart of the property. A relaxing, fun filled place for everyone to gather. At the same time, with 7 separate villas there is plenty of privacy and space when people need quiet and privacy. The meals are amazing and Anthony did a wonderful job. We had a few picky eaters and a food allergy and the crew handled it all effortlessly. Oswin and his crew; Anthony, Mario, Juanito, Sandy, and Maria took great care of us. Plenty of games for the kids inside and out. Juanito and the kids caught fish right off the dock and Anthony fileted them and served them for lunch the next day. The sand fleas and no-seeums were bad when we were there. They spray each day to keep the bugs down but, we had quite a few bites the first day or two until we got a better routine with bug spray. A small nuisance in the grand scheme of things. Don't pass up an opportunity to visit paradise. We'd give Gecko and the island staff a 10 out of 10!

A+ vacation. The island was beautiful as were the villas. Plenty of space for this group of 10 women. We played volleyball, kayaked, paddle boarded, & fished off the pier. The staff amazing - Owsin, Mario, Juanito, Sandi & George. George, yes George our chef - we argued over who would put him in our suitcase to come home!

Our family absolutely enjoyed everything about the property! The food was excellent thanks to George & Melvin definitely 5 stars!! Mario was very patient with the kids while they fished. Sandy kept our rooms very clean during our stay and even did our laundry for us! The staff absolutely goes above & beyond for you!

Our family absolutely enjoyed everything about the property! The food was excellent thanks to George & Melvin definitely 5 stars!! Mario was very patient with the kids while they fished. Sandy kept our rooms very clean during our stay and even did our laundry for us! The staff absolutely goes above & beyond for you!

This is the most incredible place! Even better than the pictures! We were pampered every moment of our stay. Gourmet meals by George...every one delicious, beautifully presented, fresh juices, excellent desserts! Sandy kept our homes cleaned daily with perfection! Oswin tended to our every need! Mario and Juanito were busy taking care of us! And...they are all great volleyball players...game on!! This island can't be beat! Better than the Four Seasons!

This is the most incredible place! Even better than the pictures! We were pampered every moment of our stay. Gourmet meals by George...every one delicious, beautifully presented, fresh juices, excellent desserts! Sandy kept our homes cleaned daily with perfection! Oswin tended to our every need! Mario and Juanito were busy taking care of us! And...they are all great volleyball players...game on!! This island can't be beat! Better than the Four Seasons!

We loved so much about our vacation. The property was beautiful, the staff incredible, the meals so delicious. We worked with Henry before our stay, he picked us up at the airport, everything was smooth. Oswin and Mike catered to our every needs. Mike is an incredible chef. We all would highly recommend this property. To enhance our stay, having adult size paddleboards would have been excellent - this was our only disappointment. Other than that, really everything else was fabulous.

Our group of friends have been vacationing together all around the world for the past 29 years and the Enclave May be our best experience yet. The property is gorgeous and lacks for nothing. Placencia is charming with endless possibilities for excursions. Best of all was the amazing staff on the island - to a person, they were so friendly, helpful and great hosts. We can’t recommend this private island experience enough!!!

I'll start with the bad -- only because it's shortest and easiest. 1. The bugs are a little bit of a problem. It was sunny the first few days, so they weren't out. But the last few, it was cloudy and they came out in force. Be prepared and keep the bug spray on. We also tried garlic pills and Skin So Soft. 2. The sand isn't soft -- it's pretty much rock solid. It hurts to walk on without sandals. The pics look soft, but it isn't. But that was a non-issue -- more of a heads up. 3. Some of the "games" need some love. The cornhole boards were rotted through, pool table, ping pong table and shuffleboard tables a little warped & fishing poles only allow for a 20ft cast. Yes, you can tell now that I'm reaching! But those are the only things I can think of!! As for the good - EVERYTHING else!!!!!! 1. The location is amazing as you are so close to all the restaurants/shops/bars in Placencia (some of our group actually swam across). But you can also be totally secluded on your island. If you haven't been to Placencia, it's really cool. More beach bars, restaurants, coffee houses and shops than you can see in a week - but not too many! 2. The houses are all in perfect condition. Very nicely decorated and they didn't skimp on anything or take any shortcuts. 3. The staff. They were all great. Very friendly and accommodating. Anything you want, they will help. Any time. We didn't stay up late -- but I'm pretty sure if we needed something in the middle of the night, they would have done it with a smile. This should be #1 as far as "rank" -- but I'm just flying off the top of my head right now. 4. The food. Don't overthink the menu. Just say yes to what they suggest. George did a fantastic job. It's tough to have 14 people like a meal -- but he did it EVERY single time. 5. The layout. It was absolutely perfect having your own house -- and then two gathering areas. The two gathering areas were each great and allowed for a fairly decent sized group of 14 to feel very comfortable -- with plenty of space (way more than enough) to roam. Biggest tip -- hit up Duty Free in Belize City BEFORE you get through Customs!!! Once you get to Placencia, prices on liquor are 3x or 4x. You can always drink the local liquors for normal prices though. But if you want a specific brand (the girls in our group love Tito's) -- then stock up in BZE BEFORE you get to customs. There are DF shops after customs, but you can't buy there.

It took me a while to write this review because I had to come down from all of the pampering! First a BIG shout out to Oswin, George, Mario, and Marlow! There was not one need that they didn't attend to. Any problem that might have arose was dealt with immediately, even if it was a complete inconvenience. Oswin was our on-site concierge. He was wonderful. He was even kind enough to break out his bar tending and swimming skills! George, our chef, came through with every single meal. Perfection! He even made reservations for us at a local restaurant when we wanted to go to the mainland. (Highly recommend the Rumfish in Placencia). Mario and Marlow were our boat drivers and handymen. No matter how many trips we wanted to take into the island, they were more than happy to do so! To say that they went above and beyond for us would be an understatement. They were part of our group by the end of the week with invitations to visit us all in the States! The cleaning crew was terrific. The beautiful rooms were kept impeccable. They were even brave enough to do our laundry for us twice during the stay! And I could not have planned this trip without my man, Henry! He was there to reassure me throughout the whole planning process. He took it the extra mile in every step, from the menu planning, to the airport, to the massages and last minute excursions. We had to make a last minute flight change for one couple and it was done with complete ease. The one downfall would be the sandflies. We all came home with bug bites, but we know this is not something that can be helped. It just goes with the territory. The staff does spray on a daily basis and we are instructed to either be off the island or inside. We usually hit up the indoor game room at this time. It only takes about a half hour a night. For one of the nights, Mario even offered to take us on a sunset cruise. For our return trip, we will know to bring some brightly colored pants and shirts to wear in the early mornings or evenings at sunset. And we will all be returning!!! Thank you Enclave staff! It was PERFECT!!!

12 of us traveled to this private island for a friend's birthday. Talia was very helpful and thorough with all of our pre-arrival questions. Upon arrival to BZE airport, our group was personally escorted through security to board the smaller plane (Maya Air) to transport us to Placencia. We were warmly greeted by Henry in Placencia. We arrived early, so our houses weren't quite ready. No problem, though. Henry provided beverages and told us about the island while we waited. Mario then picked us up on the boat and took us directly to the island. It was a great opportunity to see the ocean and then... wow... The Enclave! The friendly team greeted us with beverages, a smile, and a tour. Each house is beautiful! They are a little close together, but you cannot hear/see each other when you're inside. This was no issue for us. They are all modern, very clean and beautifully decorated! Our personal favorites were Woodpecker and Scarlet Macaw because of the views. It was so beautiful and peaceful to wake up to those amazing views! Laundry and cleaning service ladies were awesome too. The chef (George) and assistant (Michael/Miguel and Marlon) were amazing! George prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner for us every day. We own a restaurant, so good food is key for our travels. George did an amazing job with our meals and accommodated several of our guests' different dietary restrictions. The food and friendly service was a highlight for sure!! It rained every day, but that wasn't a problem. There are so many activities on the island (and in town) that it didn't stop us from having fun. There are kayaks, ping pong, Jenga, corn hole, cards, volleyball, shuffleboard and an indoor "game" room. Several of us got massages on the island and all were very good! We also went deep sea fishing and they cooked the fish that evening for us. I recommend these activities, along with the ATV tour and tubing tour (by Captian Jaks and Fred at Mayan World Tours). All were great activities! We rented an extra golf cart and drove around Placencia. You could walk to a lot of shops, bars and restaurants, but it was fun riding the golf carts as well! The town is very laid back and every place we visited was friendly and good. You could also buy groceries and alcohol in town. Tip: buy ABC in duty free in BZE airport and bring a lot of bug spray (only negative here). Overall, trip of a lifetime thanks to the beautiful island and staff!! THANK YOU x100!

The facilities are clean and in excellent shape. The staff were friendly and helpful. The sand flies are bad - might be in outdoor furniture. Overall we had a great time.

Wonderful staff, always ready to assist. Food was fantastic! Views, & property are gorgeous. Seemed to have incredible silent lightning storms at night for a spectacular show & days were sunny & gorgeous! What a neat phenomenon. A bit too many black flies- so come prepared. Incredible vacation! Thank you!

Personal Attention was the name of the game from Day 1...And with this in mind made our stay at the Enclave Fun, Relaxing and Worry Free. It is hard for me to think about a time I have thought a property exceeded the pictures, but the Enclave is a place that did. The Villas were well appointed and common areas were perfect for our needs. The Staff Was Awesome!!!!....But now to what made it Great...Talia and her staff were totally committed to make your stay perfect from the moment the reservation was made. About half of our guest used air transport to Placencia, and the other used ground from Belize City. Both ways went off without a hitch. The food on the island was very good, it was really good to start early in developing your menu. The Chef was able to make all our requests come true. The rest of the items were handled the same way, whether it was extra Golfcarts to Excursions, Talia and Company were on it and made it happen...It is also nice to visit the Village of Placencia, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s are a little more hopping due to Cruise ship arrivals but it was no where near crowded....For a final word, most of us stayed on the island relaxing and enjoying what it had to offer.....But Fun was had by ALL!!!

We had a large group of friends celebrating 40th birthdays and chose to stay at The Enclave. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay and would highly recommend it and even visit again. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The Villas were all beautiful. Not a bad room on the island! The food that the chef prepared for us was delicious, fresh and made from scratch. The concierge was very helpful with arranging excursions and spa treatments. Our trip had the perfect balance of relaxation, adventure, and fun! Highly recommended!

If you ever wanted to experience private island life then you should go to Belize. The Enclave on Placencia Caye was an amazing place to spend 7 days. The private chef is incredible with food selection you will not get anywhere else. The staff are at your call for anything you might need to make your stay the best. The casitas were amazing with tons of privacy and beautiful views from everywhere you look. We are already scheduled for next year and can’t wait to get back. You really do get caught up in the beauty and are able to truly relax. They can personalize any meal you want and take care of any dietary needs from your group. I can’t say enough about the staff and there ability to meet our needs. Don’t miss out on a vacation of a lifetime. Our whole group rebooked while sitting on the island.

Fantastic experience

I can't say enough good things about this property and its staff. From start to finish, they do everything right. Any questions we had were immediately addressed, as any first-class operation would do. We were a group of 13 renting the island. The well-planned design of the space allowed each couple to have their own villa, offering privacy and some down-time, while still allow plenty of community space to enjoy group company. All of our meals were at the large table by the pool. The chef Isa was amazing. Even our picky eaters loved his meals. Fibiano, our boat captain, was always on time and friendly with our transportation to and from the island. Jessica gave wonderful massages and kept our rooms and our laundry clean and fresh. Adil and Namir were fabulously friendly and answered our questions and helped us in any way they could. Mario also was always available for any of our needs. In a word, this is a perfect place. Their dedication to guest satisfaction is obvious! I highly recommend! PS. fishing off the pier is a success and kept many in our group occupied for hours! Our group regularly caught fish. We also enjoyed the pool, the game room, and the water toy.s. Fantastic stay!

Everything was amazing! The staff became more like family with our group. Big Easy, Big Pappa, Nelson, Fibbiano and Jessica were all amazing (I know I am forgetting one of the guy’s names). The food was amazing and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate every request we had. Would totally return to this amazing island! Thank you for helping us make this an unforgettable trip of a lifetime!

This property was amazingly beautiful, so well maintained. The staff was so accommodating. The villas were beautiful, so clean and of course gorgeous views right outside our private balcony. The chef cooked 3 unbelievable meals a day as well as snacks if we wanted them. They satisfied our every whim. So much fun and so much to do. From pIaying volleyball in the pool, riding bikes in the town, seeing gorgeous waterfalls, fishing off the dock to relaxing and /or reading a book or watching a movie. I just can't say enough positive things about this property and the staff. Everything impeccable!

A local saying is Belize is it or not well Enclave is everything that it is advertised. The Staff and Chef leave you content and wanting for nothing. The beauty of the Island and it’s location next to Placencia give you access to stunning reefs and Jungle or remain on Enclave Island and enjoy great food around the pool.

Close to snorkeling on the coral reefs and lots of other tours you can take not far from the Enclave Island. Such as monkey river or cave tubing but enjoyed snorkeling the most. Or just chill on the island. Fished off the dock with my granddaughter who caught lots of snapper. While my daughter reeled in a barracuda from a rental boat and we had the chef cook it for dinner. Spent time lounging in the pool with the grand kids and playing various card and other games with my kids. The chef cooked delicious meals and accommodated all our weird food allergies. All and all it was a pleasant time to get her in a most lovely setting and I guess bugs don’t like the way I taste cause I don’t think I got but one bite. The lighting show at night was impressive too.

We had a group of 24 stay at the Enclave and from the moment we booked the property 8 months ago to when we left the dock saying goodbye for the last time, we were so taken care of by the Gecko property and Enclave staff. Our week in paradise was incredible, thanks largely in part to the beautiful accommodations, the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff, and the options of fun things to do right at our fingertips. None of us wanted to leave! Thank you all for sharing your amazing property and gorgeous country with us!

We had a fabulous week on the Enclave, a private luxury island resort in Placencia, Belize. There were 14 of us, 2 each in the 7 cabanas. The staff was amazing, from Nelson's tasty meals, to Tony's extra care as the host, and with Mario and Fabiano taking turns on island maintenance and driving us back and forth to the mainland. Our rooms were kept spotless by Cindy, and we even went home with clean clothes as they did laundry on Tuesday and Friday. We did a couple of fantastic excursions and the concierge helped us with all the details and plans. We will definitely come back!

I will not hop from island to island, I will come back straight to this one. A week spent at The Enclave is not enough and my group of ten would have imeediately booked the same week next year if it had been open. The property itself is amazing and you are unlikely to find anything nicer in Placencia. What really makes The Enclave special is the staff. Our Chef, Nelson and Concierge, Oswen were two of the nicest people and took care of everything; usually before we thought of it. Nelson’s meals were delicious and better than any restaurant in town. Oswen helped plan our days and was always ready with a suggestion. Together they made a great team. The women who cleaned our rooms were wonderful and when one of our party had a mishap with a sea urchin they suddenly become his nurse, pulling the splinters from his hand. Now that’s going above and beyond. Everyone working at The Enclave is a true asset. Some notes: The outside showers are awesome. Some of our group was SCUBA diving the barrier reef and the dive boat was able to pick us up at our dock. You can sync your phone with the stereo around the pool and play your music that way. There is a house with a Tv, couches, and a few games that will hold the attention of any kids. Some pretty nice fish were caught off our dock.

While the city and setting is beautiful and the island 5-star in many ways, the staff is what stood out to me and my guests. They were absolutely amazing in each and every way and I would encourage future guests to interact with them as they were so great. I planned this trip as a surprise for well over 5 months and the staff leading up to and on-site couldn't have been more amazing. Very, very much recommend this property and probably any other associated with this ownership and management group.