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The world's biggest floating tank. This is a must do on Utila!
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27 within 3 miles
Mango Tango
334
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Caribbean • Seafood
Skid Row's
395
0.2 mi$ • American • Bar • Pizza
El Castillo Garden Restaurant
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0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • German • Austrian • Caribbean
Tranquila Bar
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Che Pancho
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0.4 mi$ • Argentinean • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
The Hotspot Cafe
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0.1 mi$ • Dessert • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Mario's Place
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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Seafood
Jade Seahorse Restaurant
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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
ReThink
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0.1 mi$ • Cafe • Healthy • Vegan Options
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6 within 6 miles
Utila Cays
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Utila Chocolate Co.
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Utila Dream Ferry
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Utila Dream
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Ashley D
Bainbridge Island, WA89 contributions
Must Experience It
Apr 2014 • Friends
I had never heard of "floating" until I met Amanda, owner of Float Utila. What she described seemed intriguing to say the least so I was happy to check it out. When I arrived, Amanda explained the facilities, shower and tank, and explained the process and what I would be experiencing. I'll admit I was a little nervous about closing the tank door but found myself able to relax almost immediately. What an amazing sensation to truly hear every beat of your heart and your breath... and nothing else. I was nearing the end of a year long sabbatical so I was in a pretty good state of relaxation to begin with, but I can imagine that this would be an amazing thing to do at the beginning of your vacation... to be able to wind down from life at home and adjust to island living. But don't take my word for it. Do it!
Written June 20, 2014
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karlosderami
San Francisco, CA10 contributions
best break from party
Mar 2014 • Solo
great service and cool family, best way to clear your mind and get away from the party by shutting out every sense and floating. it is big enough and a very unique experience. Great to heal your cuts from the ocean, as it does not sting too much.
Written March 25, 2014
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divenuts
Utila, Honduras4,248 contributions
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
if just being on utila isn't relaxing enough, then you need to float.
the standard appointment is one hour but i recommend two. it's amazing how deeply you can relax and clear your mind when floating in total darkness on water that's at exact body temperature. john (the proprietor) believes his floatation tank is the largest in the world at about 8'6" square, all i know is that it's great to be able to stretch out without touching anything, it really helps to exaggerate the floating sensation. last time i floated here i had the distinct feeling of being levitated, quite the trip!
beautiful shower facilities after you exit the tank, expect to feel like you're floating down the street when you leave.
Written November 15, 2009
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morgen_431
Tel Aviv, Israel74 contributions
one of the must do things on the island
Nov 2013 • Couples
im from israel so im familiar with floating on water (we have the "dead sea" here) but i have to say that the experience was much more special having no sound and complete darkness (took it to a whole new level).
i enjoyed it a lot and i recommend it to whoever is planing to visit Utila.

(i was there 3y ago)
Written October 7, 2014
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Ashley V
Cotati, CA3 contributions
A wonderful addition to island living
Mar 2014 • Family
I traveled to Utila for a family vacation and found this place on our first day while exploring the island. We were all intrigued so we read up on the literature our property manager left at our rental. Before making reservations we decided to visit for a tour of the place. We were warmly greeted by the couple who owns the home, they are wonderful! Great energy, happy people that not only gave us a full, detailed tour of their place, but also recommended restaurants and other sites to check out while in Utila. We got to see the chamber before making an appointment, along with getting all of our questions answered. The chamber is located on the bottom floor of their home. They've converted the bottom of the house to be dedicated to their sensory deprivation chamber. There is a separate room outside of the chamber for undressing, showering and just relaxing. I went in with my mother at first. About 5 minutes in she decided it wasn't for her (nothing wrong, just couldn't handle the complete darkness) so she left me to the chamber by myself. It was great! I have never felt that amazing lucid feeling of being awake, but so separated from normal distractions. I could hear myself deeply breathing, my heart beat has never sounded so strong. The two combined left me at complete ease as I floated. I had no idea if I was moving or not, you seriously lose all of your senses. I would wake to strong twitch as my muscles began to completely relax and let the water hold my weight. It seemed like hours, but once the hour was done I was slowly woken up by music playing in the chamber. I showered and left, finding my mom upstairs on the back deck visiting with the owners. They invited her inside to shower and clean up after leaving the chamber early. We stayed there for some time visiting and learning about the couple. They are some of the warmest, most welcoming people. It truly shows they love what they do and only want others to benefit from the great experience that sensory deprivation has to offer. My only regret is not going back before I left Utila. I will make it a point to visit again next time I travel here.
Written June 5, 2014
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Brandie W
North Vancouver62 contributions
Must do!
Apr 2014 • Friends
My friend and I floated together because we were trying to save some money ($37 dollars each) . Its still reasonably priced even if you float alone ($50 each).

Its hard to describe this experience because it was sooooo unlike anything I've ever done before. We got into this dark tank and laid down and immediately your body just...floats. Sounds simple but the feeling was incredible. We had a hard time relaxing at first but the owner explained a trick to put our hands behind our heads and it would help our bodies accept that our head will float just fine. It worked! After that we just laid there for an hour sooo relaxed.

I would recommend this for everyone! Worth the $. And the owners are very friendly! They let us re-schedule our appointments 3 times without complaint :)
Written April 8, 2014
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HawaiiMermaid
Hawaii21 contributions
Amazing!
Mar 2014 • Couples
My husband and I shared a couples float, followed by a massage. The whole experience was wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating. We will definitely be back again! High praises to float guru Amanda and masseuse Mia, thanks for making us feel so welcome.
Written March 29, 2014
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Adrian F
Tulsa, OK3 contributions
A Needed Experience
Jan 2014 • Solo
My experience on the island was totally enhanced by the world's largest sensory deprivation chamber. It was therapeutic that I had to go for three visits before I left the island. To be completely cut off from all of civilization is something that I recommend to anyone visiting Utila. The float itself is unworldly. After lying in the water for an hour in complete darkness, one can only come out with a slightly different approach to life. What makes everything better is the massage given afterwards. Amanda, her husband, staff, and their family have a beautiful environment and I pray much success to them as they help to bring relaxation to the world.

~Namaste
Frank
Jan18,2014-Feb2, 2014
Written March 16, 2014
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dealdog
Ann Arbor, MI57 contributions
Kick Back and Relax
Jan 2014 • Solo
Very clean and quiet, quiet, quiet ......if you are into meditation and want to build on your deep breathing try this! Not a coffin like experience - this is built for two people....and provides a safe floating experience with no sound or light....highly recommended!
Written January 12, 2014
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MT G
12 contributions
Outstanding Experience at Float Utila
Feb 2013 • Solo
When we were in Utila, Honduras I had the great opportunity of 'floating' at Float Utila! What is floating? you ask! It is an expereience that goes beyond words! John and Amanda Gibson are the gracious hosts, kind and attentive and offer the worlds largest sensory deprivation tank for you to lay around in for an hour plus. I floated 3 times, it a tank that is windowless, temp controlled and has about 11 inches of extremely salty water in it. Epsom salts!! you float effortlessly and this causes your body, joints, muscles everything, even your brain to relax and rest. I came out feeling whole and fresh. The amenities at Float Utila are far from 3rd world, with a spa like feel. Beautiful shower and clean clean clean. If you are have an opportunity to float, do it, especially if your in Utila!!
Written March 22, 2013
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