Grand Roatan Beach Club
Grand Roatan Beach Club
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Anonymous
Pine, CO1 contribution
Feb 2020
Overall Food was pretty good, servers were attentive, especially Joel. He was great. Partial tips were included in the total, but we typically tipped 10 to 15% on top of that for good service. Dress casual to swimwear was typical.
Written March 2, 2020
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Trevor D
Nanaimo58 contributions
Jan 2020
Visited this beach several times during our stay. Beach bar offered shade and shelter if bad weather came. Reef is very close in front and beach very sheltered with a Park Ranger present most days to offer suggestions and provide a bit of fish food to attract the residents. While the beach chairs are for guests or people buying food or drinks, there is a section along the water for others. Right at the end of West Bay so not terribly busy. Food in beach bar is excellent although bit pricy.
Written February 15, 2020
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Joe D
Edmonton, Canada4 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
We were staying in the area and wanted to try the restaurant. Stopped in for dinner and were treated very attentively by Jimmy. Very professional and helpful!
Cannot say enough about the appetizer, Bacon wrapped shrimp. We've had some great shrimp dishes before but by far this is the best we've ever had! Too bad we found this the last night of our stay.
The meals were very good and very generous servings.
Definitely will be back.
Cannot say enough about the appetizer, Bacon wrapped shrimp. We've had some great shrimp dishes before but by far this is the best we've ever had! Too bad we found this the last night of our stay.
The meals were very good and very generous servings.
Definitely will be back.
Written January 5, 2021
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DebsMSurrey
Surrey92 contributions
Nov 2012 • Family
Loved Roatan the little I saw of it and would love to revisit for a longer stay. West Bay Beach is a taxi ride away and this is where most holidaymakers stay. It rained on my visit so Beach plan was cancelled.
Souvenirs here are mainly hand made, wood carvings, tree carvings and locally produced hot sauces. The Port has a lot of little shops, but don't be afraid to venture outside of the Port shops. A taxi will cost you around 20 USD for a trip into town and the taxi driver will recommend the cheaper shops, where there are no commissions for the Cruise. A lot of people on the cruise said they would not feel safe venturing further out, but personally I had cabin fever and could not wait to get off and see what this place offered.
And get your passport stamped, they will ask for a small donation that will go to a good cause.
Souvenirs here are mainly hand made, wood carvings, tree carvings and locally produced hot sauces. The Port has a lot of little shops, but don't be afraid to venture outside of the Port shops. A taxi will cost you around 20 USD for a trip into town and the taxi driver will recommend the cheaper shops, where there are no commissions for the Cruise. A lot of people on the cruise said they would not feel safe venturing further out, but personally I had cabin fever and could not wait to get off and see what this place offered.
And get your passport stamped, they will ask for a small donation that will go to a good cause.
Written November 13, 2012
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Laura McFarland
Cincinnati, OH6 contributions
Sep 2019
After reading other traveler's reviews, I want to commend Grand Roatan Resort for NOT allowing cruisers & other non-guests to purchase day-passes or take over their beach chairs. As a guest of the resort, I feel, as I'm sure many others do, that those staying at any resort should have access to their amenities without having to wade through throngs of non-guests, as at other resorts. Thank you Grand Roatan for putting your guests first!
Written September 10, 2019
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Sam M
Galesburg, IL3 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
While walking the beach we stopped to talk with Herbie the security gaurd who was extremely kind and very knowledgeable with the area. Since the property is relatively new we were invited to stay on the beach and use chairs and umbrellas provided we patronized the bar which we were happy to do. Lunch was fabulous and the service provided by "Tashie" our bartender was friendly and entertaining. We were escorted to Erika by Herbie for a tour of the property later in the day and the place looked amazing. As we were already booked at another location for the duration of our stay we suggested some travelers that were meeting us later in the week adjust their itinerary and stay here. They were extremely happy with the accomodations.
We came back to enjoy an awesome dinner the following night with Fabricio our server who did a wonderful job keeping drinks fresh. Food was excellent and presentation was fabulous.
Looking forward to a stay here in the future.
We came back to enjoy an awesome dinner the following night with Fabricio our server who did a wonderful job keeping drinks fresh. Food was excellent and presentation was fabulous.
Looking forward to a stay here in the future.
Written February 14, 2014
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Jennifer H
Columbus, OH152 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
We stumbled upon Grand Roatan while walking West Bay beach and immediately loved the staff, the beach and the snorkeling. Of our 14 day trip to Roatan, in week 1 we spent 3 separate days here and a few hundred dollars. We loved Ezra, he completely understood service and really went above and beyond. We had a lot of local beer, sea bass (ask for the jalepeno sauce on the side), burgers, shrimp tacos, and the fish sandwich on our various visits. On some days you could use the chairs (depending on capacity at the resort) and on others, we sat in the palapa bar area.
We loved the lit up onyx bar at night and decided to stop in New Years Eve to have a drink. Unfortunately, on this evening, we were intentionally shorted changed when paying. After confronting the young male bartender re: the change he said “Oh, I thought you were having more drinks” and when we said “NO, we asked for the bill to pay and paid which means we’re done” he begrudgingly gave us our $4 back. Ironically, that same evening they had a wonderful singer, Angela, for entertainment and we had given her a $5 tip --so it wasn’t about the $4. I was so upset at the dishonesty (knowing we’d come here on multiple occasions and had a great experience) that I spoke with the female Manager on duty. My husband and I both felt the young bartender had intentionally tried to cheat us and we’d not experienced that in Roatan at all so we were both very upset and went home for the evening not celebrating New Years on the beach. Although I really wanted to go back and discuss the incident with Ezra (because he was not working the night of New Years and I felt he should know what happened), I just couldn’t get over the intentional theft so we did not visit Grand Roatan again. I hope the employee was reprimanded or no longer working for Grand Roatan but my advice when visiting here, always count your change and get a copy of your bill. Although a very nice resort, employees ripping off customers will sour the experience immensely.
We loved the lit up onyx bar at night and decided to stop in New Years Eve to have a drink. Unfortunately, on this evening, we were intentionally shorted changed when paying. After confronting the young male bartender re: the change he said “Oh, I thought you were having more drinks” and when we said “NO, we asked for the bill to pay and paid which means we’re done” he begrudgingly gave us our $4 back. Ironically, that same evening they had a wonderful singer, Angela, for entertainment and we had given her a $5 tip --so it wasn’t about the $4. I was so upset at the dishonesty (knowing we’d come here on multiple occasions and had a great experience) that I spoke with the female Manager on duty. My husband and I both felt the young bartender had intentionally tried to cheat us and we’d not experienced that in Roatan at all so we were both very upset and went home for the evening not celebrating New Years on the beach. Although I really wanted to go back and discuss the incident with Ezra (because he was not working the night of New Years and I felt he should know what happened), I just couldn’t get over the intentional theft so we did not visit Grand Roatan again. I hope the employee was reprimanded or no longer working for Grand Roatan but my advice when visiting here, always count your change and get a copy of your bill. Although a very nice resort, employees ripping off customers will sour the experience immensely.
Written January 22, 2014
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Rodney and Harriet
ontario, canada599 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
This place seems great from the website and from the reviews but according to two emails from them, directly, they no longer sell passes to their beach or pool for cruisers but are welcome to visit their Palapa.
We did not visit.
We did not visit.
Written December 17, 2013
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Mark C
Ancaster, Canada9 contributions
Jul 2013 • Business
Ezra was a fabulous bartender. Kept our camera bags safe while we were in the water. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Because of Ezra, we returned to the Grand Roatan for drinks and lunch later in the week. Best lobster sandwich on the island.
Written July 21, 2013
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Nolaboy70
Plano, TX996 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
What can I say besides this place is amazing this was our second year coming to Roatan first time staying at the Grand Roatan the views are amazing we're not big pool people but we actually spent some time in this pool it was very nice with a nice swim up bar the food was always great wish I could have put more pictures on here of the food the breakfast was great don't forget to ask for bacon they won't tell you but they'll cook you some bacon and we have lunch and dinner so everything was on point the drinks are great and probably some of the best Mojitos I've ever had make sure you get them from Denise he's the main bartender so good great sunsets whether you're on the beach or in the pool service was on point our bed was so comfortable slept great every night we stayed in the Junior Suites what you did have to walk down to the pool Restaurant & Beach but it wasn't a bad walk actually good exercise the snorkeling is amazing once you swim out a little ways to the wall right in front of the resort and you can swim all the way down the wall either towards copy on a beach or around the big rock I have tons of underwater pictures I'll do an updated review on the snorkeling also make sure you take a walk to the Overlook there's a little balcony patio where you can sit stand and look at the reef and have a beautiful view of the ocean and the beach all in all it was amazing trip the staff was great no complaints it's at the end of the West Bay Beach which makes it nice cuz not as many people or locals selling don't come down as much don't hesitate to not walk down to the other end of the beach though it's a nice walk lots of little bars and places to grab drinks and food I could highly recommend staying at this place and you would have a great time
Written August 11, 2018
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sconn0925
Boston, MA9 contributions
It appears that there might be different buildings housing resort rooms. We booked a 3 bedroom condo. Where would it be located? In the main building by the pool?
Carole P
Santa Clara, CA1 contribution
Can we stop by the Grand Roatan Beach Club to snorkel, use their chairs if we buy a meal/drinks? or must we have a prepaid reservation?
Thank you
jerry0503
1 contribution
Yes we did this several times. Just order some drinks and food. We took our valuables in a dry bag and the waiter watched our stuff at table. No problems at all.
Zachary H
1 contribution
Is the deck overlooking West Bay Beach on the iron shore wall accessible to those buying the day pass? I'd assume it's closed to the public.
cj15
chester,uk183 contributions
Hi, my family and I are arriving on a cruise ship and I am making plans for a lunch/beach break.
What facilities may we use (i.e. lounge chairs, pool, etc... while enjoy our fantastic lunch that i have read so much about?
Nicole G
1 contribution
Did you end up doing this? I'm planning a trip and wondering how it went as a day trip.
CBurn11
Little Rock, AR83 contributions
How many people are present during a cruise ship day in March?
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