This GORGEOUS island is a hidden gem. Check out the second largest barrier reef in the world, crystal clear calm water, and enjoy great beaches with kind locals.
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Beaches
Places to stay
Excursions
Food
Sightseeing
Beaches
My favorite beach area. Soft white sand and calm crystal clear water. There are several hotels along this beach. Swim out from the beach for amazing snorkeling along the worlds second largest reef system in the world
West Bay Beach (2026) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
Places to stay
11/10 recommend staying here! You’ll be right on the beach with gorgeous clean pools and steps to the ocean. Swim up bar available as well as an outdoor restaurant
Infinity Bay Resort
Excursions
Excursions that are worth your time and money
Definitely recommend a snorkeling boat tour or a sunset catamaran. I’ve done both!! They will take you to all of the best spots along the coast for you to experience amazing snorkeling. The staff have always been so gracious and welcoming
Mono Loco Tours Roatan Honduras - Best Snorkelling Roatan, and Roatan Catamaran Adventures
We never did a zip line tour but it came recommended to us. The scenery would make this a gorgeous and fun adventurous activity!
South Shore Adventures - Roatan Zipline Canopy Tour & Eco Park
Literal paradise within paradise. We spent a day here swinging over the water, enjoying cold drinks and even did a leopard encounter!
Little French Key Resort
Food
The best local bakery. We loved the cinnamon rolls!
Sandy Buns Bakery & Cafe | Roatán
Fun atmosphere right on the water. Great burgers
Sundowners Beach Bar
Dive resort with a beach front bar/restaurant. We ate pizza here during a beach day. They have beach chairs you can lounge on after eating! You can also rent the chairs for $10 a day if you aren’t a patron of the restaurant. Perfect for beach days if...
Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort
Sightseeing
West end is your go to street for shopping and restaurants. The entire street is waterfront and very walkable with several shops and restaurants to check out. Plan to spend a morning or afternoon here.
West End — ROATAN
Little French key is PARADISE. While you can stay here I would recommend staying in west bay closer to west end and other beaches and restaurants but plan a day trip to French key! A ferry will take you to this small island which has sun chairs, hamm...
Little French Key Resort
Sample and buy some of the best chocolate in the world. The lovely staff will teach you about the entire process from harvesting cacao to making chocolate bars. They have the widest selection of different types of chocolate available. DELICIOUS and a...