Half Moon Bay Travel Guide

Roatan

We came in mahogany bay, and no cruise ships were at coxen hole, so half moon bay was empty and beautiful! The water was so warm. It was perfect!
We came in mahogany bay, and no cruise ships were at coxen hole, so half moon bay was empty and beautiful! The water was so warm. It was perfect!
From San Pedro Sula we hopped a short flight down to the island of Roatan.  Our original intention was to stay a few days and then head back to the mainland to see some of the other sites Honduras has to offer.

We got to West End and only left to catch our flight back to the States.  It was so low key, the water and sand amazing and our room with a porch and hammock with an ocean view was very affordable!

The scuba diving here was really good and cheap.  If you can't be bothered with that, at least bring your snorkel kit; it's nearly as good as the diving.

#blue
Small bay in West End #merch
East of the main road in West Bay Roatan, lives a treasure trove of beach bars and restaurants for every flavor.  The Argentinian Grill has a great Happy Hour (Hora Feliz) with amazing food and a beachy open air atmosphere which is perfect for people watching or taking in the spectacular West End Sunsets.  

Please note than in October (low/rainy season) many locals go on Holiday and some businesses close for the month(s).   

Salute and Happy Journeys!
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Top hotels in Half Moon Bay

Mr. Tucan Hotel

Mr. Tucan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Main Street, 5th building, left side Roatan Islas de la Bahia
The price is ฿2,906 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,906
฿3,458 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Roatan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (341 reviews)
We had an amazing stay at Mr. Tucans. We stayed in room 214 the double bed open layout with kitchenette. It was spotless when we showed up. The houskeeping crew kept it spotless and filled with fresh linens. The beach is exactly 22 steps from the front door to the water. The free breakfast was 7/10. ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Mr. Tucan Hotel
The Beach House Boutique Hotel

The Beach House Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Entrance of West End village Roatan Bay Islands
The price is ฿9,223 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿9,223
฿10,976 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Roatan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
Can not say enough good things about The Beach House! Location was great for us-walkable to everything, rooms were spacious and clean with the best smelling toiletries, and the staff is top notch! We can’t wait to visit again and recommended The Beach House to several cruise visitors we saw come ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

The Beach House Boutique Hotel
Coconut Tree West End

Coconut Tree West End

2.5 out of 5
West End Roatan
Stay at this beach lodge in Roatan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions West Bay Beach and Half Moon Bay Beach ...
6.8/10 (31 reviews)
Great location near the beach. Easy walk to restaurants. Could be a bit noisy with the motorcycles going by on the main road in and out of town.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2025

Coconut Tree West End
Posada Arco Iris

Posada Arco Iris

3 out of 5
West End Roatan Bay Islands
The price is ฿3,288 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿3,288
฿3,913 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Roatan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
Love this place, perfect location right on the beach beside the best bar on the beach, on the calmer side of half moon bay (less road traffic). Rooms are simple and cute, good air conditioning all with a little balcony patio, table and chairs and hammock surrounded by manicured jungle and plants, ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Posada Arco Iris
Half Moon Resort

Half Moon Resort

3 out of 5
West End at Half Moon Bay Roatan Bay Islands
Stay at this hotel in Roatan. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions West Bay Beach and Half Moon Bay Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
This resort is wonderfully low-key! Rooms and bathrooms are very clean, towels refreshed daily, very quiet and the reef is right outside your door! Located a short walk from the main strip, so it's quiet yet convenient. Lovely staff and owners. I'll definitely return!

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Half Moon Resort
Mame Trees

Mame Trees

3 out of 5
Half Moon Bay Beach, West End Roatan Bay Islands
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Roatan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Half Moon Bay Beach and West Bay Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
We loved the location- very central to restaurants, bars and across street from beach. Room was clean.Bed was comfortable. A/C worked well. Dehumidifier also was helpful keeping room cool. Staff was helpful even carrying lounge chairs to beach for us. We were able to store our luggage after check ...

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Mame Trees
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Other neighbourhoods around Half Moon Bay

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Orchid Beach Village

While there might not be top attractions in Orchid Beach Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gumbalimba Park and Half Moon Bay Beach.

Orchid Beach Village
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Turrets

Though Turrets may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like West Bay Beach and Tabyana Beach.

Turrets
The houses are so colorful!  And there are so many different decks and patios!  Lovely place to escape winter for a bit.

Turtle Crossing

Turtle Crossing might not have many top sights, but West Bay Beach and Tabyana Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Turtle Crossing
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Lighthouse Estates

While Lighthouse Estates may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tabyana Beach and West Bay Beach.

Lighthouse Estates
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Sunnyside

Sunnyside might not have many top sights, but Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences and Sandy Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sunnyside
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White Rock Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in White Rock Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences and Sandy Bay Beach.

White Rock Hills


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