Why go
- Largest of the Bay Islands, Honduras.
- Served by Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB).
History
Roatán is an island in the Caribbean, about 65 kilometres (40 mi) off the northern coast of Honduras. The largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras, it is located between the islands of Utila and Guanaja. It is approximately 59 kilometres (37 mi) long, and less than 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) across at its widest point. The island consists of two municipalities: José Santos Guardiola in the east and Roatán in the west. The special economic zone of Próspera is also on the west side. The island was formerly known in English as Ruatan and Rattan.
Where to stay
West bay Beach, 34101 Bay Islands, Honduras · arcaroatan.com
Orchid Beach/Turtle Beach Area, 00000 Roatán, Islas de la Bahía, Honduras · villasdecisnes.com
Tamarind Drive, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras · anantasun.com
W Bay Rd, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras · arihini.com
Roatan Islas de la Bahía HN, Carretera Principal, 34101 Sandy Bay, Honduras · puertaazulroatan.com
Bananarama Dr, 34101 West Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · nabooresort.com
Carretera Principal, 33166 Sandy Bay, Islas de la Bahía, Honduras · tranquilseas.com
00000 Sandy Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · anthonyskey.com
27 Tamarind Drive, West Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · blueroatanresort.com
West Bay Argentinian Grill, 34101 Coxen Hole, Honduras · hotelseremeinroatan.com
Tamarind Drive, 34101 Bay Islands, Honduras · ibagarihotel.com
Pensacola media cuadra antes de Rest Gios, 31103 Coxen Hole, Islas de la Bahía, Honduras · victoriasbeachhouse.com
West End Rd West End Village, 34101 Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras · brisasdelmarroatan.com
West Bay Beach, Bay Islands, Honduras · grandroatanresortandspa.com
Bananarama Dr, 34101 West Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · laplacitainn.com
Half Moon Bay Beach, West End, Bay Islands, Honduras · mametrees.com
8C64+2PG, West End Road, West End, Bay Islands, Honduras · seagraperoatan.com
Upachaya, 34101 Roatan, Islas de la Bahía, Honduras · upachaya.com
1 Pineapple Plaza Road, French Harbour, Bay Islands, Honduras · clarionroatan.com
Brick Bay Rd, 31101 Brick Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · curacionrtb.com
Infinity Bay Rd, West Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · infinitybay.com
Ocean View Hotel and Restaurant Dr, 00000 Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras · oceanviewhotelandrestaurant.com
main street French Habour, 34101 Roatán, Islas de la Bahía, Honduras · roatanyachtclub.com
West End, Bay Islands, Honduras · landsendroatan.com
8GQF+3VF, Barefoot Cay Rd, Brick Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · barefootcay.com
Roatan Islas de la Bahía HN, West End Road, 34101 West End, Honduras · hotelorquideasroatan.com
7CX5+CH7, Sunset Villas Dr, 34101 West End, Bay Islands, Honduras · roatanwestenddiveresort.com
Roatan, Main Road, 34101 West End, Bay Islands, Honduras · loscoraleshotel.com
Calle Flowers Bay Desvio hacia la derecha, 34101, Honduras · lencaworld.com
W Bay Rd, 34101 West Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · westbaycolonial.com
Fosters WB Rd, West Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · fostersresort.com
West Bay, Bay Islands, Honduras · henrymorgan.hmresorts.com
Harbour Centre, Carretera Principal, French Harbour, Bay Islands, Honduras · fantasyislandresort.com
Roatan Islas de la Bahía HN, 00000 West Bay, Beach, Honduras · paradisehotels.com
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Restaurants & places to go
Indoor
Regional, International, Restaurant · All-day dining includes regional and international specialties, seasonal themed buffets and seating in the dining room… · lasverandasroatan.com
Pizza, Salad, Tapas, Restaurant · The Best brick oven restaurant on Roatan serving delicious pizza and wings. Opening hours: 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway ·…
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · French Harbour Road, French Harbour, 34101 · restaurant-by-andree-roatan-2.phonesites.com
American, Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-17:00; Su 06:30-14:00 · facebook.com
Bowl, Smoothie, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-19:30 · Carretera Principal de la Isla de Roatán, West End, 34101 · crisproatan.com
Sushi, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12-15:00, 17-21:00 · Coral Stone Plazq, Sandy Bay, 34101 · facebook.com
Canadian, Burger, Regional, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · hangoverhut.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · barefeetbar.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00 · shrimpies.express
Cuban, Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Mexican, Burger, Regional, American, Fish, Salad, Steak House, Japanese, Seafood, Restaurant · Mexican/Burger restaurant · instagram.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 34101 West End Road, West End · seahuntdivers.com
Asian, Breakfast, Caribbean, Coffee Shop, Curry, Noodles, Pancake, Sandwich, Spanish, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:45-15:00 Features: vegan…
Coffee Shop, Regional, International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
Hot Dog, Restaurant · Hot Dog restaurant · West End, 34101 · getrockndogs.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · Megaplaza, French Harbour
Caribbean, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-20:30
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · blimpie.com
Tacos, Fast Food · Tacos fast food · West End Road, West End, 34104
Steak House, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning
Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Salvadorian, Restaurant · Salvadorian restaurant
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Cafe · cafe · Coconut Tree Plaza, West End, 34101 · badassjava.com
Food Court · food court
Regional, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · facebook.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mediterranean, Caribbean, Restaurant · Mediterranean/Caribbean restaurant · Próspera · tripadvisor.com
American, Burger, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
Sushi, Asian, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · Carretera Principal de la Isla de Roatán, Roatan, 34101
Local, Seafood, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-21:00 · West End, 34101 · the-lily-pond-house-restaurant.business.site
Seafood, Burger, Tacos, Latin American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · French Harbour Road, French Harbour · roatanyachtclub.net
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 10:00-15:00 · barefootcay.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:30; Sa 07:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · Calle Principal
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
81 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) 1.7 km to the centre
Coxen Hole, IB, HN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Macair Airlines, Patriot Airways, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Guatemala City, Miami, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Macair Airlines CC (Saab 340, L4T) · 3 routes: Guatemala City, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa
- Patriot Airways P4 (L4T) · 3 routes: La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- US Airways US (737-800) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth*, Miami
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (ATR) · 1 route: San Salvador
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 1 route: Belize City
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900, 737-700) · 1 route: Houston
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Fort Morgan Cay Airport 28 km to the centre
Fort Morgan Cay, IB, HN
Getting there by ferry
Dream Ferries
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre
Galaxy Wave
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre
West Bay - West End Water Taxis
Ferry route
La Ceiba - Coxen Hole
Ferry route
Where things are
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping
base map © OSM
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RTB has direct flights to 10 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Guatemala City, Miami, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Dream Ferries, 4 km); routes include West Bay - West End Water Taxis, La Ceiba - Coxen Hole.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Roatan Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Adventure
Sightseeing