Roatán’s established expat town, with dolphins, gardens and a quiet reef shoreline.
Best for: full-time residents, families, divers who want a quieter base, and value-minded buyers.
By taxi along the main road. [Todd to confirm typical fare]
Small local markets in the community; larger supermarkets in Coxen Hole. [Todd to confirm store names]
About two miles of north-west shoreline with calm snorkeling over the reef. Quieter than West Bay.
Wood and concrete island homes, new condo communities like Ludy’s Village, hillside homes and a few beachfront estates.
Gated communities and private homes; security varies by neighborhood. [Todd to confirm]
condos to beachfront estates
Clinica Esperanza, plus the clinic and the island’s only hyperbaric chamber at Anthony’s Key Resort. Hospitals in Coxen Hole.
West End for dining and nightlife; Coxen Hole for banks and errands.
Sandy Bay stretches for about two miles along Roatán’s north-west coast, between West End and Coxen Hole. It is one of the island’s most established communities and home to one of its largest expat populations, so it feels lived-in rather than built for tourists.
The shoreline sits on the reef, with calm water for snorkeling and diving straight from shore. Anthony’s Key Resort and the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences are here, along with the dolphin encounters and the island’s only hyperbaric chamber.
Across the road, Carambola Botanical Gardens offers shaded trails through orchids and tropical forest, and the Roatán Museum tells the island’s story.
You get quieter days than West Bay and West End, with both just minutes away when you want a beach day or a night out.
| PROPERTY TYPE | ASKING PRICES |
|---|---|
| Condos (e.g. Ludy’s Village) | $184K – $455K |
| Island homes | $219K – $650K |
| Beachfront homes & estates | $584K – $3.4M |
| Lots | [Todd to confirm] |
Moderate vacation demand from divers and Anthony’s Key visitors; strong long-term rental demand from residents.
Established, sought-after community with a full-time population; quality and price vary widely by street.
Full-time expats, families, retirees and divers.
Vary by community; many standalone homes have none. [Todd to confirm examples]
As of November 2026. Based on current public asking prices, not recorded sale prices. Todd to verify against the MLS.
The signature places that define the community.
Anthony’s Key Resort is home to the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences and its dolphin encounters, plus a restaurant that is open to the public. It is a landmark of Sandy Bay.
Just across from Anthony’s Key, well-kept trails wind through orchids, tropical trees and hillside views. A peaceful walk that locals and visitors return to.
The reef runs close to the shoreline, so you can snorkel and dive straight from the beach, away from the busier West Bay crowds.
Neighborly and residential. Many people here live on the island full-time, so the pace is everyday island life rather than vacation mode.
Snorkel and dive from shore, walk the gardens, visit the dolphins, and head to West End or West Bay for beach days and dinners out.
Quiet. West End’s restaurants and live music are about 5–10 minutes away by car or taxi.
Todd’s 1–5 rating against other Roatán communities. A 3 is average for the island. [Example scores: Todd to set.]
[Fiber / Starlink availability]
[Grid reliability, backup generators, water source]
On the main paved road between West End and Coxen Hole; taxis and island buses pass through. A car is helpful.
[Nearest bilingual schools and drive time]
Neighborhoods vary a lot street to street. Ask Todd which pockets match your budget and the kind of neighbors you want.
Anthony’s Key Resort, Blue Bahia, Las Sirenas, Mayoka Lodge
A morning at Carambola Gardens, then an afternoon snorkel from shore
December–April is the dry season; September–October is the wettest
The island’s history and culture, on the grounds of Anthony’s Key Resort.
Gardens and native plants close to Sandy Bay.
Monkeys, macaws and gardens, a short drive west toward West Bay.
“[DRAFT – Todd to approve or rewrite] Sandy Bay is where a lot of people end up once they decide to really live here. It has neighbors, not just tourists, and you can still snorkel from shore. Prices range widely, so let me show you the streets that fit you.”
Todd Hagerty, Island Horizons Roatán
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Village streets, live music and dive shops.
Roatán’s postcard beach and resort scene.
Opens the island tour at the Sandy Bay pin.
See the neighborhoods, walk the shoreline and get Todd’s honest read on which part of Sandy Bay fits you.
