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West Bay Beach
West Bay Beach
4.5
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West Bay is what many consider the picture-perfect Caribbean destination: white sand, clear, calm waters and full service resorts. The variety of water activities include scuba diving, fishing charters, snorkeling and parasailing. Scuba diving and other outfitters leave directly from the beach so starting your water-based activities is easy and convenient.
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Restaurants
120 within 3 miles
La Palapa Beach Bar
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0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • Seafood
Totally Taco
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0.1 mi$ • Mexican • Caribbean • Vegetarian Friendly
Iron Shore Bar and Grill
399
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • Seafood
Hangover Hut
445
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Grill
Sunset Hideaway Bar & Grill
263
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • Seafood
Lala Llama Momma
416
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • International • Healthy
JavaVine Cafe & Wine Bar
644
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Wine Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Annie's Boardwalk Cafe
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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • Barbecue
Mangiamo Market & Delicatessen
372
0.2 mi$ • Specialty Food Market • American • Deli
NICE 'n SPICY
366
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
17 within 6 miles
Tabyana Beach
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431 ftBeaches
Mayan Day Passes
72
498 ftBeaches
Grand Roatan Beach Club
100
0.2 miBeaches • Beach & Pool Clubs
Gumbalimba Park
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0.6 miParks
El Faro
7
0.5 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
Mayan Eden
202
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Dolphin Encounter
287
Swim with Dolphins
Maya Key
551
Beaches
Carambola Botanical Gardens & Trails
328
Gardens
Sandy Bay Beach
175
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3,374 reviews
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Deborah K
Carbondale, CO49 contributions
Dec 2021
Cruise ship people come here and it gets really crowded when the hoards come from often more than one ship. The reef is needing some help as too many uninformed people don't keep their hands and feet off the reef. There are so many great restaurants on the beach. People like to hang out in the water near shore drinking cocktails and the kids are fun to watch building sand castles etc. Best time to avoid the crowds is April and May or 6:30am til 10am. Diving has gone up in price as well as the cost of meals out. Happy hour is still great time to have inexpensive drinks. Sunsets are amazing!
Written January 29, 2022
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richard b
Philadelphia, PA29 contributions
Feb 2020
When went on a cruise to Honduras and a few other island. I just want to say the island is beautiful and the west bay beach is awesome. When you arrive in Honduras and dock at the port leave the ship and go to the vendors which are outside the port . There will be 20 vendors or so that's when all the wheeling and dealing start everyone wants your business. We spoke to two vendors and they kept lowering their prices we wanted a tour of the island via mini bus because we had 11 people in our party we also wanted to go to the beach for the day. The vendor also suggested going to the monkey park which we also did. So we went to some shopping places to the monkey zoo which cost $10.00 to enter which was well worth the entrance fee. You get to see monkey ,sloth,parrots, butter flies and hummingbirds in a sanctuary and you can hold all of the. Then we got back on the bus and went to west bay which was beautiful and checked the beach out and went shopping .We paid $20:00 per person and tipped our tour guide at the end who gave us information about everything on the island also everything is cheap and negotiable.
Written March 9, 2020
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Tyrant37
San Francisco, CA88 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
The beach is flawless. Crystal clear water and warm. The west bay is naturally more expensive to eat compared to the west end but that’s expected. I recommend swimming closer to grand roatan resort as there are tons of fish and reefs to see and the food at that resort is also really good.
Written July 23, 2021
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Christine T
Thornton, CO137 contributions
Jan 2022
You can swim out to the coral reefs from the beach to snorkel. Lovely assortment for accommodations. Loaded with restaurants and bars. Evenings you find live music at numerous places from guitar/singers, violins, dj’s
Written January 6, 2022
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Michael G
Peabody, MA147 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
We have been to rotan and went to tabayna beach which was beautiful. Our plan was to go there again but our driver suggested west beach so we went there. The beach was nice but not as nice as tabayna. When we got back on the cruise ship we noticed several small red bites on our legs, all 4 of us had bites. Don’t waste your time going to west beach I think the taxi drivers get some sort of commission if they bring you there plus tabayna is further away and they would rather not drive that far. Don’t let them convince you to go to west beach. I will not go to that beach again
Written March 16, 2020
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trinityboutin
Atlanta, GA120 contributions
Jan 2020
West Bay is a very popular beach on the island but for good reason. There are many resorts, restaurants, and attractions along this beautiful beach. It does get very busy on cruise ship days but that never hinders me, my friends, and my family from enjoying ourselves. I personally like to eat and sit at Bananarama in the middle of West Bay. I would also recommend snorkeling near Grand Roatán and jet skiing. It is also a good place to watch the sunset and is easily accessible during the day by car or water taxi from West End.
Written January 6, 2020
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Sasha Marquez
55 contributions
Feb 2021
Johanna is the best (she is a local) who gave me the best massage. Very interesting lady who knows her business. She makes the neatest and longest lasting braids and her massage is actually very serious matter. She certainly knew what she was doing.
Written March 19, 2021
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snodewd
Cambridge, Canada33 contributions
Dec 2019
Great place to relax and wind down. Water was clear and shallow so could walk out a long way out to another sand bar maybe 120 yards. No good snorkelling right off the beach but can get a local boat out to the reef by 20 min boat ride. Restaurant was extremely slow for anything ordered at the beach and usually forgot half the order when it finally arrived. We were off a cruise ship so when your time is limited you need fast service...better to wander up to the bar yourself and order what you want then bring it to your spot on the beach.
Written January 30, 2020
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Michelle
Del Mar, CA61 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We walked from Spash Inn down the beach to the Grand Roatan Resort for lunch on the last day of our trip. The beach was beautiful, and we saw many lovely resorts along the way. Next time when we are not diving in the afternoon, we will make a whole day of it and stop for cocktails at a few places. The walk is a nice example of the variety of resorts, bars and restaurants on the island, from casual and isolated to festive and hopping with beach activities. Lunch on the covered beach patio of the Iron Shore Restaurant was relaxing, and we caught a water taxi from Bananarama’s dock back to the Splash Inn . Will definitely make the trip again.
Written January 5, 2020
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thomjane
Parry Sound, Canada133 contributions
Feb 2020
We took the water taxi from West End to West Bay, which cost 3 dollars. Great snorkeling off the beach as the reef is really close. Only drawback is that there is very little shade on the public beach strip that you can access. The rest is owned by a big hotel. And if it happens to be when a cruise ship is in it can be really packed. Good for a snorkel and then go have lunch somewhere along the beach.
Written February 25, 2020
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Jennifer
Weatherford, TX5 contributions
Hello, we are staying several days at Infinity Beach Spa and Beach resort in April. Trying to decide whether to do the all-inclusive option or not. Is it best to stick to hotel restaurants or are there plenty of restaurants nearby to choose from ?
Avid_travelling_duo
Montreal260 contributions
If you are not staying at one of the hotels in West Bay, and you're renting an apartment nearby, is there a public beach area in West Bay where you can bring your own chair and set it up on the beach, for free?
Robin642
Vancouver Island, Canada57 contributions
There are bunch of lawn chairs on beach between infinity and the Grande hotel
I think they are for cruise ship or anyone else I don’t think they let you sit there for free probably have to buy drink or food I think Infinity resort will let you use their chairs if buy something from restaurant
When we were staying at infinity resort couple visited parents there and used chairs even though not staying there or eating
segurtasun
Bilbao, Spain51 contributions
Cuanto puede costar el taxi o bus del puerto a West bay beach por persona??
Se puede coger ida y cuando te quieras volver pillar alli uno? No hay problema?
Muchas gracias
zaraguais
Zaragoza, Spain54 contributions
No sé cuanto puede costar porque el hotel tiene servicio de transfer. Te recogen cuando llega tu vuelo y te llevan al aeropuerto cuando termina tu estancia.
De todas formas no creo que resulte caro y los taxis llegan al hotel sin problemas.
Caro
17 contributions
hi....coxen hole to west bay.....how much in taxi and is it possible by boat from the port thanks
BoardingPass477700
7 contributions
Don’t know if the transport is possible in boat but guest so. About taxi, it cost us 40usd from West bay to the Media Luna by private taxi so it should be about 20usd and around 20/30 minutes drive. I guest it would be cheapest by publc taxi. Better the negociate prior departure.Have fun
Ps consult others answers
avogirl
Winnipeg, Canada36 contributions
Which days of the week are busiest with cruise ships now in February?
surfsetliz
Orillia, Canada3 contributions
We arrived at Paradise Beach hotel Jan.27 and found the first week we were there was a little slower for Cruise ships. The first week of February was a lot busier , the first three days of the week ,but got nice and quiet Friday,Saturday,Sunday. You never have to worry about chairs as the look after guests first. We always had a lounge and an umbrella. So you had the best of two worlds. Busy to keep you entertained and then your quiet relaxing time, never boring!
How much is a cab ride from Coxen Hole Cruise Port to West Bay Beach and how long does it take to get there?
DrRuthK1
Arlington, VA68 contributions
How long it takes depends on the traffic, but about 15 to 20 minutes. Bargain with a taxi driver for the cost, based on how many of you there are. West Bay is a wonderful beach for snorkeling. You will see colorful fish, often very large ones. Go there near the point on your left as you face the water. If you have snorkel gear bring it. There are restaurants there. Eating or drinking at one of them will secure you a place to rest and leave your stuff. Otherwise you can leave it on the beach, but if there will be no one there to watch it, then do not take any valuables with you.
Freda C
Gaithersburg, MD36 contributions
Hello,
Just saw your review. My family and I will be going to Roatan in October. Can you tell me how much your cab fare to the beach was. And did you have to pay anything to just walk onto the beach as you described in your review.
Thank you!!!
buza831
Santa Barbara, CA112 contributions
Hi
Where are you coming from to West Bay? The cab rates are based on distance.
There is no charge to walk on the beach. Some restaurants charge to use their camastros or they require a purchase from the restaurant which is fair.
Enjoy your trip!
Mike F
Port Saint Lucie, FL3 contributions
Which taxi companies are safe and dependable
AlwaysDCgirl
Birmingham, MI53 contributions
We didn’t use a company but rather a local “guide”. We were a party of 5 and negotiated the cost. They took us from the cruise port to West Bay and stayed at the beach resort until we were ready to go back to the ship. Worked out perfectly.
Davearmitage2014
Calgary, Canada48 contributions
West Beach is a great beach, soft sand, Chrystal waters, good snorkelling and diving is pretty good. The Bananarama has a great dive shop. Beach goes for miles, lots of restaurants, bars and decent live entertainment. Have fun.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Bay Beach
- We recommend booking West Bay Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 51 West Bay Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience West Bay Beach:
- Shore Excursion: Roatan Paradise West Bay Beach with Lunch (From $57.99)
- Roatan Beach Break at Infinity Bay Resort (From $85.00)
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer) (From $40.00)
- Shore Excursion: Bananarama Private Beach Resort Day Pass (From $49.00)
- Roatan Paradise Beach Club Day Pass (From $47.00)
- Hotels near West Bay Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Ananta Sun
- (0.03 mi) Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort
- (0.10 mi) Naboo Resort & Dive Center
- (0.09 mi) Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort
- (0.07 mi) Paradise Beach Hotel
- Restaurants near West Bay Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Green Flash
- (0.02 mi) Thirsty Turtle Bar and Grill
- (0.02 mi) Bad Ass Java
- (0.03 mi) PizzaRama Brick Oven Pizza
- (0.04 mi) Cayuco Beach Bar
- Attractions near West Bay Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Roatan PaddleSports
- (0.01 mi) Roatan Go Charlie
- (0.01 mi) Shore Excursions Tours
- (0.01 mi) Real Deal Roatan Tours
- (0.01 mi) Bottom Time Scuba