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Sandy Bay Beach

Sandy Bay, Honduras
Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Sandy Bay
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Most recent review
- May 21, 2012
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Grass Valley, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We were at Anthony Key Resort for 7 days (read my review) and then moved on to the west end of the island called...West Bay. Great swimming beaches and fun restaurants and bars. We ate at a cool Sushi place that was part of a fella's home. The one thing that we really took a liking to is the dive... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

It wasn't very welcoming. It wasn't so clean, and there are no businesses, no people. It's kind of run down properties. The water looked good though. More

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rawdon,qc
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Snorkled in a cove off of sandy bay and saw a sea turtle amazing.. More

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Denton, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

The beach was beautiful. Snorkaling was beyond words. Our view was breathtaking, the flowers were amazing and the people were great. Best vaction we ever took. I would go back again. More

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Regina, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

excellent place to snorkel, but use bug spray on your legs....sand flies will get ya....not a big deal tho More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

Bring a beach umbrella...no shade here! Spooky Channel was like floating in the sky! It was surrealistic. Biggest parrot fish we ever saw. We named him Henry Leavey, after an elderly grounds keeper we met at the children's learning center! More

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HobbiesPlace, Owner at Sandy Bay Beach, responded to this review
February 24, 2012

This review does have good information. The Sandy Bay beach area is different than the West Bay beach area. Indeed West bay beach is the most beautiful beach on the island and the most populated. Sandy Bay beach is a long shore line beach with some areas shoaling low water sand ,other areas teaming with Marine life along the beach... More

Minneapolis, Minnesota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012
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The beach is not busy but there are sand flies and an occasional car driving through. Because there is not much distance between the beach edge and the water you would need to move every time a resident drives along the beach. More

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La Habra, California
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43 reviews 43 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
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If on da Rock and you dont want to deal with the crowds, head to Sandy Bay!!! It is amazing to see all the sea life and get a more local feel!! More

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HobbiesPlace, Owner at Sandy Bay Beach, responded to this review
January 19, 2012

Thank your for your review, We our very pleased that we could accommodate your needs. Your response is how we make it better for new arriving guests. It also the best thanks that we could show you Roatan Our beach is peaceful without the crowds of tourism. We our very pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our little slice... More

Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2011
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Snorkel out to the reef off the beach - it is quite nice. More

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Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
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