Roatán, Honduras

Yes. Diving gives Roatán its reputation, but it is not the only reason to come. Guests also choose the island for West Bay beach days, calm water, boat rides, casual dinners in West End, Garifuna culture in Punta Gorda, and the simple pleasure of living close to the Caribbean for a few days.

Our homes sit in Sunnyside, the quieter community within Sandy Bay on the north-west shore. Sandy Bay reads more residential than West End and is the right answer for guests who want close reef access without the village energy at night. West Bay is the busier beach side; West End is the dive-and-dinner village in between.

West Bay is the classic beach day. Sand, clear water, and easy swimming define the pace. West End is more village-like, with dive shops, water taxis, casual restaurants, and more movement in the evening. Many guests enjoy both in the same trip.

A valid passport is required, and most visitors should plan for the passport to be valid for at least six months beyond the date of arrival. US, Canadian, and most EU citizens do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days. Entry rules can change, so confirm with the embassy or your airline before you fly.

Spanish is the official language of Honduras. On Roatán you will also hear Caribbean English (sometimes called Bay Islands English) widely, especially in West Bay, West End, and Sandy Bay, alongside Garifuna in Punta Gorda. Most guest-facing places run comfortably in English.

We recommend bottled or filtered water for drinking and brushing teeth, which is the standard advice across most of the Caribbean. Restaurants in tourism areas use treated water for ice and food preparation. Each of our homes is set up with a filtered drinking source, and the local concierge will walk you through the specifics on arrival.

The Honduran lempira is the local currency, and US dollars are widely accepted in tourism areas. Cards work in many guest-facing places, but cash is still useful for taxis, small vendors, tips, and local stops. Small US bills make island days simpler.

Most guests fly into Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) near Coxen Hole. Direct flights operate seasonally from a handful of US hubs (Houston, Miami, Atlanta), with one-stop options through San Pedro Sula or Belize the rest of the year. Confirm your route before building the trip around a single arrival time.

Not always. Many guests rely on trusted drivers, taxis, and water taxis, especially if they plan to spend most of their time between Sandy Bay, West End, and West Bay. A rental car helps if you want to explore French Harbour, Punta Gorda, or the East End on your own schedule. Our concierge can arrange either.

December through April is the dry, peak window. Many guests prefer this stretch for the steadiest dive conditions and the warmest evenings. The island stays warm through the year, so the best dates depend on whether you care most about weather, quieter travel windows, or shoulder-season pricing.

Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November, with the wettest months typically October and November. Most weeks pass uneventfully and rates soften, but trips during this window do carry weather risk. If a named storm threatens your dates, we work with you to reschedule rather than cancel. Our standard cancellation policy applies otherwise; we always do our best to re-accommodate.

Yes, especially around West Bay and parts of West End. The reef is one of the island's defining gifts, so guests should enter carefully, avoid standing on coral, use reef-conscious sun protection, and follow local guide instructions when conditions change.

The Bay Islands National Marine Park and local organisations protect reefs, seagrass, and beaches around the islands. Guests can help by booking responsible operators, never touching coral, using reef-safe sunscreen (no oxybenzone or octinoxate), avoiding single-use plastics, and respecting marked marine areas. The reef is the island's most important visitor.

Yes, especially for families who like water, beach time, wildlife encounters, and slower evenings. The right fit depends on the ages of the children and how close you want to be to swimming, restaurants, and transportation. We can help you choose a home that matches the way your family travels.

Yes. Our local concierge lives on the island and meets every stay before arrival. They will help you with arrival logistics, dive operators, restaurant tables in French Harbour, water-taxi timing, and the small island-specific questions. During the trip, they remain a direct line for anything that comes up.

Plans change, and a thoughtful cancellation policy is part of how we look after every guest. Terms vary by home and by season, so the policy that applies to your stay is shown in full on the reservation page when you begin a booking for any Everyday Luxury Curated listing. You can also read it in advance on our cancellation policy page (opens in a new tab). For named-storm disruptions during hurricane season, our first move is always to reschedule, and if your dates need to move for any other reason, reach out early and we will do everything we can to re-accommodate.

We are honoured by every home we steward, and grateful to the owners who continue to choose us. If you own a property on Roatán (or anywhere along the Caribbean coast) and want to learn more about how we look after homes, our team would love to hear from you. Read more on our property management page.