WEST SIDE · ROATÁN

West Bay

A mile of white sand, with the reef a short swim from your door.

Best for: beach lovers, scuba divers and snorkelers, and vacation-rental owners.

At a Glance

AIRPORT (RTB)
~30 min

By taxi about $25–30, no current public shuttles

GROCERY STORE
15-20 min

Local mini-mart at West Bay Mall, another gas station at the Turtle 5-10 min, and Eldon’s Supermarket in Coxen Hole – 15-20 min. 

Beach
At the beach

About 1 mile of white-sand beach, wade into t

Properties Here
Mixed

Homes and Condos, Resorts, Hotels, Land Lots, On beach, Off-set from beach, Commercial.
Beachside to Hillside.

SECURITY
[Type]

Resort and Complex security varies by property

PRICE RANGE
$85K–$4.8M

hillside lots to beachfront land

HEALTHCARE
10-30 min

Clinic in West End and Sandy Bay,  Hospitals in Coxen Hole

Nearest Town
10 min East

West End, can go by water taxi ~$3 about 5 min. 

Roatán's "postcard beach" and a place to call home

West Bay sits on the island’s western tip and has about a mile of well groomed powder-white sand for on it’s postcard beach. It is lined with homes, resorts, beach bars, pools, and dive shops, and is completely walkable.

Start your day wading into the smooth warm water for a short swim over the 2nd largest coral reef in the world, snorkel and scuba dive just meters from shore, and finish in a beach chair watching a luxurious sunset over the  ocean waters. 

You can eat at a restaurants on or near the beach, enjoying seasonal night life and great food, and visit a few shops just up the main “city walk.”

Resorts have beachside pools and bars with food service as well, and sell day passes for visitors who want another place to relax and take in the sun.

There are dive shops on the beach that rent snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards, and kayaks float by giving you more options to stay “hydrated.” 

If you want live music and village energy, West End is only a 5-minute water-taxi ride away.

Real Estate Snapshot

MARKET: PREMIUM
PROPERTY TYPEASKING PRICES
Condos$185K – $1.6M
Villas & homes$475K – $1.6M+
Hillside & ocean-view lots$85K – $150K
Beachfront land$3.2M – $4.8M

Rental outlook

Steady vacation demand from resort guests and divers year-round. Check each complex’s rental rules.

Resale outlook

The island’s best-known beach address; beachfront supply is limited.

Popular with

Snowbirds, divers, part-time residents and rental investors.

HOA fees

Vary by complex; example: about $2,400/yr for a 1-bed condo.

As of October 2026. Based on current MLS asking prices and local sales experience, not recorded sale prices.

Why People Come to West Bay

The signature places that define the community.

The Attraction Of The Beach

West Bay Beach

About a mile of well-groomed powder-white sand attracts island visitors to its warm and calm waters. From Infinity Bay to Grand Roatán the sea grass is kept clear allowing for fun, frolicking, and freedom on one of the world’s top 10 beaches. It’s ideal for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more.

The View From Above The Wall

The Reef & West Bay Wall

Millions of colorful fish make snorkeling straight from the beach to the reef a joy. It’s only 50 to 70 meters to the coral wall, and then it drops roughly 80 feet into coral canyons where you’ll find rays, turtles, and more.

The View From Snorkeling

The Calm Waters of West Bay

The warm, calm waters of West Bay are a welcoming piece of this community. Long walks on a beach and warm sunny days make for a marvelous place to call home.

Life in West Bay

THE ATMOSPHERE

Barefoot resort energy by day, calm by night. Mornings are for the water; evenings are sunset dinners on the sand.

WHAT PEOPLE DO HERE

Snorkel and dive from the beach, paddleboard, kayak, parasail, take a glass-bottom boat over the reef, or zipline in the hills 15 to 20 minutes away.

NIGHTLIFE

Low-key and resort-based. For live music, West End is 10 minutes by water taxi (about $3). Water taxis stop in the early evening; a land taxi is about $15.

DINING ON THE BEACH

  • Beacher’s Bar & Grill · seafood and ceviche at Infinity Bay
  • Vintage Pearl · upscale, Mediterranean-influenced
  • Thirsty Turtle · casual pub fare and happy hour
  • Bite on the Beach · Caribbean fusion
  • Iron Shore Bar & Grill · ocean views at Grand Roatán
Evenings On West Bay Beach
IHR COMMUNITY SCORECARD

How West Bay Compares

Todd’s 1–5 rating against other Roatán communities. A 3 is average for the island. [Example scores: Todd to set.]

Beach access
5 / 5
Dining
4 / 5
Nightlife
2 / 5
Peace & quiet
3 / 5
Walkability
4 / 5
Rental potential
5 / 5
Expat community
3 / 5
Value for money
2 / 5

Practical Living

INTERNET

[Fiber / Starlink availability]

POWER & WATER

[Grid reliability, backup generators, water source]

GETTING AROUND

Paved road access; water taxi to West End. Island buses stop around 6 p.m.

SCHOOLS

[Nearest bilingual schools and drive time]

GOOD TO KNOW

Cruise days can bring thousands of day visitors to the beach. Ask Todd which spots stay quiet.

VISITING FIRST?

Try West Bay on for a week

Where to stay

Infinity Bay, Grand Roatán, Bananarama, Foster’s West Bay

Don't miss

A sunset snorkel off the beach, then dinner with your feet in the sand

Best time to go

December–April is the dry season; September–October is the wettest

Other Attractions of West Bay

Gumbalimba Park

Capuchin monkeys, macaws, tropical gardens and a suspension bridge, just up the road from the beach.

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TODD'S TAKE
“West Bay is the postcard, and it earns it. I've watched clients wade in off their own patio and see a turtle before breakfast. Cruise days get busy on the main stretch, so if you want quiet, ask me about the hillside. If you want to rent your place when you're not here, it's hard to beat this address.”

Todd Hagerty, Island Horizons Roatán

Homes for Sale in West Bay

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