West Bay on Roatan boasts a mile-long white sand beach lined with hotels offering direct access to the Caribbean and the Mesoamerican Reef. Most properties here feature on-site dive centers, outdoor pools, and private beach areas. Options range from budget-friendly inns with free breakfast to all-inclusive resorts and luxury boutique hotels. Many provide complimentary airport shuttle service from Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport.
Top-rated choices include Ibagari Boutique Hotel (94 Superb), an adults-only property with a private beach and international restaurant. Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort (90 Superb) offers all-inclusive packages, four restaurants, and a spa. Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort & Spa (90 Superb) provides two pools and a beachfront location. For divers, Las Rocas Resort and Dive Center (87 Fabulous) features a PADI-certified school and sea-view bungalows with hammocks. Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort (83 Very Good) adds night entertainment, while Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort (84 Very Good) includes a swim-up bar and sauna. Budget travelers can consider La Placita Inn (92 Superb) with its own private beach.