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COVID-19 Travel Update
Belize Entry Requirements, Optional Insurance, Safety Protocols & More
We thank you for choosing to visit Belize and to stay with us at Easy Living Apartments!
Easy Living Apartments is open and welcoming travelers back to Belize! We pride ourselves on being a GOLD STANDARD Hotel; welcoming guests from around the world to enjoy the warmth, services, and charm found only within our community here in Placencia. Contact our Reservation team for assistance with booking your next Belize vacation. As we continue to learn and enhance our measures in line with local government and the Ministry of Health and Tourism's recommendations/guidelines, we will update this page with the latest information regarding our Health & Safety Protocols. Therefore, you are kindly invited to check back in prior to making your reservation and or checking in to Easy Living Apartments.
A Gold Standard Hotel
We are Gold Standard Certified by the Belize Tourism Board. We welcome you with our warm Belizean Hospitality. As a Gold Standard Certified Hotel, we continue to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our guests and employees. We are proud to be a Gold Standard Approved Hotel. We have carried out extensive training with our employees to enhance the cleaning and sanitation throughout our property.
In Preparation of Your Trip
On Arrival in Belize:
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Effective July 12th, 2022, the Belize Tourism Board advises that the Government of Belize has decided to remove all public health measures at the points of entry in Belize (land and sea).
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Effective July 12th, 2022, all foreign tourists entering Belize will have the option to purchase a local Belize Travel Insurance. Therefore, it is no longer mandatory but is highly recommended by the Belize Tourism Board.
Available for purchase online for US$18 USD per person at https://www.belizetravelinsurance.com.
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During your Stay in Belize:
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While in the country temperature checks have been dropped, face masks are no longer mandatory and social distancing is no longer required.
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It is recommended to continue to wash hands and do the proper hand hygiene to protect yourself and others you come in contact with. in Belize:
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Staff ProtocolHandheld temperature scanners are used to take the temperature of employees before they commence their daily shift. Training have been conducted to ensure Gold Standard Operating Procedures are followed. All employees must follow normal preventative actions, including frequent hand washing and maintaining a distance of six feet from each other and hotel guests whenever possible. Team members will observe the hotel’s Emergency Plan should a suspected case of COVID-19 arise. All employees have access to places where they can wash their hands with soap and water.
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Private TransportationGuests are encouraged to arrange private transportation for their travelling party and avoid sharing buses or taxis with strangers. Drivers should have hand sanitizer onboard and should wear masks at all times. Guests are encouraged to also wear masks for the duration of their journey to Easy Living Apartments.
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Pre-Arrival & Check-inOur staff will communicate with you to collect guest(s) profile details and email necessary information in order to limit check in-time. Guests are encouraged to provide information about their travelling party (names, addresses, special needs/requests) as well as payment information prior to arrival. However, in the event that guests prefer to provide needed information at the time of arrival, we have installed an acrylic barrier guard at the front desk to protect the health of both our guests and employees. At time of arrival, your temperature will be taken with an infrared non-touch thermometer and you may be asked to complete a short questionnaire as to the state of your health. Assistance with luggage will be provided upon request.
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Public AreasGuests will be encouraged to observe social distancing of at least six feet (two meters) whenever interacting with individuals outside their travelling party and practice frequent hand-washing. Sanitizing stations have been installed in all public areas of our Apartments and Beach House. All public areas will be cleaned regularly throughout the day or as needed.
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Good Hygiene / Health PracticesWear masks and observe social distancing. Report any COVID-19-like symptoms to our on-site property manager. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer as needed. Avoid touching your face unnecessarily. Eat a wide variety of fresh foods daily. Hydrate well and regularly.
Please note that the Belize Ministry of Tourism has established new travel guidelines and protocols, which you must follow to visit our country. Please visit https://www.belizetourismboard.org/news-and-gallery/belize-covid-19-travel-updates/#! or https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety/ for more information on the new destination protocols and frequently asked questions.