Must-see hotels in Bay Islands

  • Jade Seahorse

    Utila

    Welcome to this hillside, arty oasis where about half the surfaces are covered in colorful, whimsical mosaics of glass, tile and more. Each of the six…

  • The Venue

    Utila

    This hip place is situated right on a beautiful mangrove river with Chepes Beach steps away at the opposite end. The small rooms are sliced like a pie…

  • Buena Onda

    Roatán

    Run by a welcoming, worldly Spanish traveler, this excellent place is perfectly set up, with stylish dorms that have lovely bamboo beds, good mattresses,…

  • Rubi’s Inn

    Utila

    Owned by a charming local couple, this small hotel has 12 spotless, spacious rooms with polished floors and fresh linen in a wooden waterfront building…

  • Chillies

    Roatán

    The best backpacker choice for those tired of dorms, the rustic but pleasant cabins here spread back into a jungle-like garden – Half Moon Bay's beach is…

  • Posada Arco Iris

    Roatán

    A fine choice in a shady setting behind Half Moon Bay, this Argentine-owned place has very well-presented rooms and apartments with kitchens, all…

  • Roatán Backpackers Hostel

    Roatán

    This well-organized hostel in and around a homey colonial house has multiple room categories, a communal kitchen and a pool and sunbathing patio – it even…

  • Georphi’s Tropical Hideaway

    Roatán

    This sprawling collection of wooden cabins in dark, tree-shaded grounds is in the middle of West End and moments from the sea. The screened cabins are…

  • Mango Inn

    Utila

    Linked to Utila Dive Center, this excellent place is straight up the hill from the pier. Well-constructed timber room blocks and cabins are scattered…

  • Hotel Trudy

    Utila

    A delightful base, this locally owned place has a fantastic oceanfront plot to enjoy, with a small beach-volleyball court and a cafe that makes for a…

  • Sea Side Utila Hostel

    Utila

    A 10-minute walk west of the dock, this bright, well-maintained place with simple colonial charm has a tranquil location close to Chepes Beach. Rooms have…

  • Posada Las Orquideas

    Roatán

    This stylish, white-linen-draped and well-run place is at the very end of West End on the quiet and secluded peninsula overlooking the bay of Mangrove…

  • Reef House

    Roatán

    Out on Oak Ridge Cay, this colorful diver's haunt offers a whole different experience from the hotels in Western Roatán. You'll get taken around by boat,…

  • Casa del Sol

    Roatán

    Right by the entrance to West End in a quite nook, this place has a selection of rooms with Mexican-style colors and hand-painted porcelain sinks in the…

  • Utila Cay Rentals

    Utila

    Barry Jackson runs this local rental agency, which manages Sandy Cay and Little Cay, two tiny coral islets off the coast of Utila with perfect white-sand…

  • Land's End Resort

    Roatán

    This aging hotel facing a spectacular ocean panorama has a few comfy, cheaper rooms that lack ocean views but are decent value. There's a concrete…

  • Bayview Hotel

    Utila

    Owned by a welcoming Utilan family, this rundown guesthouse has an enviable waterfront location (with a rickety private dock for chilling on) near Chepes…

  • Dolphin Executive Hotels

    Roatán

    Right on Half Moon Bay and facing a narrow strip of beach, this well-located place won't win any charm awards – but if you'd rather not be in a hostel and…

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