One of several resorts in Roatan's upscale West End, Sueno del Mar offers comfortable accommodations and three daily scuba dives in its week-long diving package. Nondiving packages include unlimited snorkeling among the extensive coral reefs just offshore. This affordable resort is close to shopping and restaurants.
Sueno del Mar Diving Resort
West End Village
Roatan, Bay Island
Honduras
866-215-1417
suenodelmar.com
Set on a private 4-acre island, separated from Roatan by an 85-foot canal, Barefoot Cay's luxury accommodations and diving/snorkeling opportunities easily compete with the Caribbean's best resorts. Barefoot Cay's certified dive center and its airy Oceanview Loft guest rooms, both located on Roatan, offer stunning views of the cay and surrounding turquoise sea. On the cay, beachfront villas and bungalows put guests within steps of the private sandy beach and offshore snorkeling. Sailing, sea kayaking and relaxing at the on-site spa are just a few of the available activities.
Barefoot Cay
Between French Harbour and Brick Bar
Roatan, Bay Islands
Honduras
504-455-6235
barefootcay.com
Paya Bay, in Roatan's less-developed East End, offers a 22-acre peninsula of secluded coves and rugged beauty for blissful relaxation. On certain weeks, the resort caters to naturist/nudist guests (the schedule is available on the resort's website). Whether clothed or in the buff, guests can enjoy a retreat from modern civilization. Rain-forest hiking, swimming, snorkeling, birdwatching, sea kayaking, sport fishing and tours of surrounding cays promise an exciting stay.
Paya Bay Resort
Main Highway, East End
Roatan, Bay Island
Honduras
504-408-1655
payabay.com
A lushly landscaped resort in the West End, Mayan Princess offers relaxing European-style condominiums and suites with pillow-top mattresses, high-speed Internet access, wicker furniture and verandas overlooking the blue-tiled pool and tropical gardens. Some villas have full kitchens. Snorkel right off the palm-shaded beach, sip a cheap local beer at the outdoor patio bar or embark on a dolphin swim. Multiday honeymoon and diving packages are available.
Mayan Princess Beach Resort
West End Village
Roatan, Bay Islands
Honduras
504-455-5050
mayanprincess.com
Infinity Bay's gorgeous villas have all the amenities for a complete vacation: plantation-style decor, full kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, broadband Internet, full baths and verandas overlooking the central infinity pool and patio. The U-shaped resort faces the West End beach and coral reefs, which is perfect for snorkeling and sea kayaking/canoeing. The resort concierge can arrange a variety of activities, including glass-bottom boat tours, dive trips, sightseeing tours and transportation to Roatan's attractions.
Infinity Bay Spa and Beach Resort
West Bay Beach
Roatan, Bay Islands
Honduras
504-445-5016
infinitybay.com
