Isla de Roatán Hotels

Posada Las Orquideas: Good Mid-Range Option

I stayed in Posada Las Orquideas for about four nights in January 2008. The hotel is very new and the facilities are excellent: each room has two comfortable beds, traditional bedspreads, a new, clean bathroom (with hot water) and a mini-fridge. I believe some rooms also have kitchenettes. The hotel isn't right on the beach, but there is a pier behind the hotel with a hammock and some beach chairs, and I think you could go swimming off the pier if you wanted. Each room also has a sea-view patio with a hammock for relaxing. In the office there is a book exchange, so bring a book for swapping when you arrive!

The ONLY downside to this hotel is its location. To get into town from Las Orquideas, you have to walk down an unlit dirt road that is literally crawling with large roaches and huge centipedes. It's fine during the day, but at night I personally found it terrifying (because I have a phobia of bugs). If you don't mind bugs you'll be fine, but if you're a bit squeamish then consider staying at Las Orquideas' sister property - Posada Arco Iris.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Diving and Snorkeling, Beaches, School Holidays
• Written February 9, 2008

Tne Dock Behind the Hotel

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Bananarama: Roatan's relaxing beach bungalows!

An absolute blast! The beach was fantastic- white sand- never wore shoes (do bring DEET though). Diving was awesome! Other guests were very outgoing and a group of us teamed up and made a go of dives and dinner several times. Very laid back, casual and relaxing atmosphere.
Dive shop was great. Marco was fantasic Dive Master! very professional and good descents and deco stops. great site picks too.

beautiful white sand beach- a rariety in Roatan. Owner Louis was always on top of things making sure every one was taken care of. If you asked for something to be fixed or needed something, it happened right away, just like he said it would.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Beaches, Diving and Snorkeling, Jungle and Rain Forest
• Written January 23, 2008

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Mayan Princess: www.mayanprincess.com

What a great place this is. It's a little pricey, but I got a discount for offseason. The service is excellent. The rooms are spacious, with full kitchen. The pool in the center of the complex is really nice. The location is excellent, right on West Bay beach overlooking the wonderful blue waters of the carribbean.

Bananarama Dive Resort: Best little secret on the beach

The Mayan Princess Beach Resort & Spa: Not Inexpensive but Maybe One of the Nicest

We did not stay at Mayan Princess Beach Resort & Spa because we arrived on Roatan by cruise ship. But when I was doing research on Roatan I came across the listing for this hotel. I was interested because at first I thought it was one of the Fairmont Princess Hotels which I really like. Apparently, it is not connected with that group though.

However, it seems to offer a good location and many amenities. It is located on West Bay Beach only 20 minutes from the Roatan airport. There are one and two-bedroom air-conditioned "villas" with fully equipped kitchens, a very large swimming pool, room service, a restaurant and bar, wireless internet for a charge, satellite cable TV, live entertainment on the weekends, a tour desk, and more! Don't forget they are on the beach!! To book activities & tours on the island, stop by their tour desk.

The "Mayan Princess Beach Bar & Grill" offers breakfast, lunch & dinner. A new restaurant, ""Caliente" sounds like it will be quite a jewel when completed. Located on the beachfront, Caliente will be a gourmet, beachfront restaurant featuring a decor emphasizing mosaics inside and out.

Room rates will vary depending on the season, days of the week and whether your suite/villa is facing the pool or the beach. A one-bedroom, beach front room booked for Sunday through Thursday (January 1st thru Sept. 30th) will cost you $190 per night including breakfast. The same room on a weekends will run $219. On top of that price you must add 16% tax.

The hotel offers special 7-night packages with special features such as numerous diving trips, all meals, taxes and airport transfers which cost roughly $1,400 per person + tax. This seems very expensive to me but diving trips by themselves can cost over $100 per person each time, so maybe it's a great bargain!!

I wouldn't say the rooms look lavishly furnished, but they are still a cut above the norm. The beach would be a huge draw as would the pool and surrounding grounds. Another plus would be the included breakfast and airport transfers. Having a tour desk on the premises would be handy if you don't rent a car.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Written April 5, 2007

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Las Rocas resort: Best West Bay Beach Resort

Fantasy Island resort: Great diving resort

An average 3 star. Food was good. Pillows a little too small. IF you are into diving or just relaxing I would recommend this resort.

Dive shop and dive masters. Mark our DM was probably one of the best. He spotted a dozen sea horses.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Adventure Travel, Family Travel
• Written September 14, 2006

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Bravo Club Henry Morgan: a beautiful resort

We've been at the "Bravo Club Henry Morgan", an italian resort on the West Bay Beach. It's a very nice resort all made in wood, according to a local custom. It's divided in two parts: in the central structure there are the reception, the lobby bar with some sofa where you can be confortable chatting with your friends. Sofas are round a little tropical garden in the open air, creating a nice colonial athmosphere. Upstairs there is the restautant, with a beautiful view of the swimmingpool and the beach. The second part is made up of many little houses where are the rooms, all very confortable.

Go outdoor the central building, turn around the swimmingpool, surrounded by a tropical vegetation, and go to the beach...wow! Its view take your breath away!

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Beaches, Diving and Snorkeling, Spa and Resort
• Written April 20, 2006

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Bay Islands Beach Resort: Best place to stay on the Island

It is like staying with family. Not exotic but relaxing, laid back and the best dive masters on the island. I have been going here for four years now.

Great location, great dive masters and the best owners.