Lead a group of 12 divers to Hotel Guanaja June 22-29. Resort blends nicely into the landscape. Rooms are roomy and clean with a balcony that overlooks the water. Wilson and Gabbi, along with the rest of the staff, were very attentive to our comfort, needs and desires. No request was too big that they didn’t go above and beyond to take care of.

Meals consisted of local fare, (mostly chicken, pork and fish), which everyone found to be very tasty and filling. For thosewho did not eat what was on the main course other selections were readily available. Bar stayed open until the last person decided to call it a night .

Dive sites on the south eastern side of the island are close, about a 10 to 20 minute boat ride away. We didn’t get to do much diving on this side of the island due to choppy surface conditions and poor underwater visibility. The reefs on both sides of the island are very healthy with little to no sign of coral bleaching. Most of our dives were on the north side. Getting there took about 45 minutes of so. Mack, the Dive Master, gave good briefings about the site and set depths and times to return back to the boat. Once we were under the boat we were free to explore the area on our own allowing all of our dives to last an hour to an hour and a half.

If there were one disappointing thing about diving Guanaja it would be the fish life. Saw very little in the way of adult or schooling fishes due to subsistence fishing. Most fish life consisted of juveniles and intermediate aged fish which were everywhere .We did see several nurse sharks, 2 Midnight Blue Parrot Fish and couple of Barracuda during the week. A designated no fishing area on the northeast side of the island has been created so hopefully this is start in the right direction to address the issue.

Would I go back? Without a doubt!! I highly recommend the resort to anyone thinking of diving Guanaja!

Went with a scuba group, from BWI to Atlanta, to Roatan, took a hop to Guanaja, then our resident dive boat to the Hotel Guanaja. Very nice facility that was blended well into the natural landscape years ago, built to withstand the punishment hurricanes like Mitch can deal. All inclusive meal package, including rum drinks and local beers. Electricity went out quite a few times during the week, also shutting off water, but to be expected in this part of the world. The manager and staff were great...Wilson and Gabby went out of their way to please, as well as the grounds crew and kitchen staff...island cuisine was really good. Two times, Wilson, our bartender and food manager, brought ceviche lunch to the other side of the island to meet our boat between dives...super customer service! Dive boat, sufficient for our 12 divers, is an aged but sturdy U.S. great lakes boat, shipped to this island years ago. Tanks/weights/rental equipment were readily available, and the 3-person dive crew did a nice job for us, showing us some beautiful dives. Dive sites on the windward south side of the island were close, but sometimes a bit rough water. Sites on the leeward north side were a 45 minute ride, but calmer water. Reef was very healthy, with huge numbers of juvenile fish schools. Not many large creatures, since commercial fishing is paramount on this island. Nurse sharks, a few tarpon, scarce but large barracuda were present in small numbers. One group we met said they saw a hammerhead shark.

All in all, a really nice resort for dive groups to consider!

Best vacation ever! We went with 10 people in our group for a week... and didn’t want to come home at the end of our stay!
The staff were so nice and accommodating! The Manager Gabi was a breath of fresh air- so helpful and interactive as well as the bartender Wilson! Mike and the dive crew/ boat guys were great! Very knowledgeable, safe and willing to help in any way! The reefs were amazing to snorkel and scuba!
Never a dull moment.. In a place like that, you are as busy as you want to be! Our bike ride to the nearby town was a memorable time too! The ocean, sun, food, people, laughter and friendships were priceless! Thankful to our friends and my husband for taking me on this trip to Hotel Guanaja!