Splash Inn is a two-and-a-half-pearl diver's hotel in Roatan’s West End. Its 25 air-conditioned rooms (some with ocean views) are simple, but charming, with colorful local details plus air-conditioning and cable TVs. The open-air restaurant gets solid reviews and serves seafood and international cuisine, as well as a happy hour. Splash Inn’s big draw is its PADI dive shop, which offers diving packages, certification courses, and dives around the island -- snorkeling equipment is free. There’s no pool, but two beaches are a quick three-minute walk from the hotel. Freebies include purified water and Wi-Fi. Alternatively, it's worth pricing out Anthony's Key Resort for a dive-focused, all-inclusive stay with a dive and underwater photography shop, a beautiful pool, and free airport transfers, it’s worth pricing out Anthony’s Key Resort.
Splash Inn is a two-and-a-half-pearl diver's hotel in Roatan’s West End. Its 25 air-conditioned rooms (some with ocean views) are simple, but charming, with colorful local details plus air-conditioning and cable TVs. The open-air restaurant gets solid reviews and serves seafood and international cuisine, as well as a happy hour. Splash Inn’s big draw is its PADI dive shop, which offers diving packages, certification courses, and dives around the island -- snorkeling equipment is free. There’s no pool, but two beaches are a quick three-minute walk from the hotel. Freebies include purified water and Wi-Fi. Alternatively, it's worth pricing out Anthony's Key Resort for a dive-focused, all-inclusive stay with a dive and underwater photography shop, a beautiful pool, and free airport transfers, it’s worth pricing out Anthony’s Key Resort.
The upscale Old Bahama Bay Resort feels like a luxurious tropical compound, set on 225 acres of beachfront grounds next to a full-service marina. Its 73 elegant, spacious suites are set in plantation-style villas, in king, double and two-bedroom layouts (sleeping up to six) -- all with terraces, water views, kitchenettes or kitchens, and huge marble bathrooms. Freebies include Wi-Fi, water sports, and tennis. There’s a beachfront tiki bar and a nautical-style dinner restaurant. Arrival by seaplane, boat, or private jet (into nearby West End airport) is ideal, but taxis or the hotel shuttle can be arranged for the 45-minute trip from Freeport. Its fairly isolated location is best suited for those seeking an escape from touristy bustle, but travelers craving more a central, livelier property could try the the Grand Lucayan.
The upscale Old Bahama Bay Resort feels like a luxurious tropical compound, set on 225 acres of beachfront grounds next to a full-service marina. Its 73 elegant, spacious suites are set in plantation-style villas, in king, double and two-bedroom layouts (sleeping up to six) -- all with terraces, water views, kitchenettes or kitchens, and huge marble bathrooms. Freebies include Wi-Fi, water sports, and tennis. There’s a beachfront tiki bar and a nautical-style dinner restaurant. Arrival by seaplane, boat, or private jet (into nearby West End airport) is ideal, but taxis or the hotel shuttle can be arranged for the 45-minute trip from Freeport. Its fairly isolated location is best suited for those seeking an escape from touristy bustle, but travelers craving more a central, livelier property could try the the Grand Lucayan.
Seagrape Plantation Resort is a two-and-a-half-pearl property with a beautiful coral oceanfront just outside of Roatan’s West End. Its 27 air-conditioned rooms are a mix of oceanfront cabins and standard hotel rooms with simple interiors. Expect king, queen, double, or twin beds, pastel-painted walls, mini-fridges, and fully-tiled stand-up showers. Breakfast buffets are included with all stays, though the restaurant doesn’t serve dinner and there’s no bar. The hotel has a full-service dive shop, an oceanfront pool with breathtaking sea views, sprawling grounds, free purified water, and slow -- but free -- Wi-Fi in common areas. For a beachfront stay in the heart of West End with a sandy beach and swisher rooms, it’s worth checking out The Beach House instead.
Seagrape Plantation Resort is a two-and-a-half-pearl property with a beautiful coral oceanfront just outside of Roatan’s West End. Its 27 air-conditioned rooms are a mix of oceanfront cabins and standard hotel rooms with simple interiors. Expect king, queen, double, or twin beds, pastel-painted walls, mini-fridges, and fully-tiled stand-up showers. Breakfast buffets are included with all stays, though the restaurant doesn’t serve dinner and there’s no bar. The hotel has a full-service dive shop, an oceanfront pool with breathtaking sea views, sprawling grounds, free purified water, and slow -- but free -- Wi-Fi in common areas. For a beachfront stay in the heart of West End with a sandy beach and swisher rooms, it’s worth checking out The Beach House instead.
The Beach House is a three-and-a-half-pearl beachfront hotel in West End, Roatan’s thriving nightlife and culinary heart. It’s eight air-conditioned rooms are big and bright, with rustic sophistication and sea views. Expect vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and furniture, large balconies, kitchens or kitchenettes, and colorful, abstract art. The hotel’s beach is the best in West End, with soft sand and lots of lounge chairs and beach umbrellas. Unfortunately, though, there’s no pool. Its restaurant has beautiful views (especially for sunsets) and free breakfasts are included with all stays. Other freebies include purified water, beach towels, street parking, and inflatable rafts. Things can get loud in downtown West End, and for a quieter stay with ocean-view villas, a tranquil pool, and free breakfasts, it’s worth checking out Seagrape Plantation Resort.
The Beach House is a three-and-a-half-pearl beachfront hotel in West End, Roatan’s thriving nightlife and culinary heart. It’s eight air-conditioned rooms are big and bright, with rustic sophistication and sea views. Expect vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and furniture, large balconies, kitchens or kitchenettes, and colorful, abstract art. The hotel’s beach is the best in West End, with soft sand and lots of lounge chairs and beach umbrellas. Unfortunately, though, there’s no pool. Its restaurant has beautiful views (especially for sunsets) and free breakfasts are included with all stays. Other freebies include purified water, beach towels, street parking, and inflatable rafts. Things can get loud in downtown West End, and for a quieter stay with ocean-view villas, a tranquil pool, and free breakfasts, it’s worth checking out Seagrape Plantation Resort.
Roatan Bed & Breakfast Apartments is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel above West End, with awesome views of Roatan’s northern coast. Its five Honduran-pine rooms are rustic and quaint, with king, double, or twin beds, TVs, fans, and ocean or jungle views (two have kitchenettes). Rooms can get hot, though, and only one is air-conditioned. The hotel’s a 10-minute walk (or six-minute drive) up a gnarly road from the beach, and it can be tough to find taxis willing to drop off guests. The hotel has an amazing rooftop patio and all stays include a delicious breakfast and Wi-Fi. There are also yoga classes for a fee. Travelers wanting more frills like a restaurant and a dive shop might check out Splash Inn, though rates will be a bit higher.
Roatan Bed & Breakfast Apartments is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel above West End, with awesome views of Roatan’s northern coast. Its five Honduran-pine rooms are rustic and quaint, with king, double, or twin beds, TVs, fans, and ocean or jungle views (two have kitchenettes). Rooms can get hot, though, and only one is air-conditioned. The hotel’s a 10-minute walk (or six-minute drive) up a gnarly road from the beach, and it can be tough to find taxis willing to drop off guests. The hotel has an amazing rooftop patio and all stays include a delicious breakfast and Wi-Fi. There are also yoga classes for a fee. Travelers wanting more frills like a restaurant and a dive shop might check out Splash Inn, though rates will be a bit higher.
Villagio Verde is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel set on a lush hillside just outside of Roatan’s West End. The hotel’s four air-conditioned rooms (combinable into two suites) are simple and well-kept, and include rainfall showers and private balconies with hammocks. Stone pathways crisscross the resort’s tropical grounds, full of palms, fruit trees, and blossoming flowers. There’s a small plunge pool surrounded by lounge chairs and the beach is a four-minute drive away. Delicious breakfasts are included with all stays and other amenities include a shared kitchen, DVD library, and generator to cover the island’s all-too-common power outages. Children under 12 aren’t allowed, so guests looking for a family-friendly stay should consider the nearby Seagrape Roatan, with its seaside pool, sprawling grounds, and oceanfront rooms.
Villagio Verde is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel set on a lush hillside just outside of Roatan’s West End. The hotel’s four air-conditioned rooms (combinable into two suites) are simple and well-kept, and include rainfall showers and private balconies with hammocks. Stone pathways crisscross the resort’s tropical grounds, full of palms, fruit trees, and blossoming flowers. There’s a small plunge pool surrounded by lounge chairs and the beach is a four-minute drive away. Delicious breakfasts are included with all stays and other amenities include a shared kitchen, DVD library, and generator to cover the island’s all-too-common power outages. Children under 12 aren’t allowed, so guests looking for a family-friendly stay should consider the nearby Seagrape Roatan, with its seaside pool, sprawling grounds, and oceanfront rooms.