What is the difference between West End and West Bay Roatan?

Here are the basics: West End Village has a paved road lined with shops and small hotels, while West Bay is a larger area comprised of West Bay Beach – filled with resorts and hotels – and the surrounding neighborhoods offering a multitude of vacation rental properties.



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There is no shortage of taxis to get you around the Island, just choose one you like the look of. Expect to pay about $15 to get into West End and $25 into Coxen Hole or the Airport. The best way to get about from West Bay Beach is by water-taxi to West End.

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West Bay Beach Roatan West Bay Beach Honduras is world-famous for a reason. It features the longest stretch of beach on the island that's both easy to access and packed full of amenities. If it's your first visit to Roatan, make a beeline for West Bay where you'll find all the action.

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The walk between West End and West Bay is about 30 minutes along the beach or 5 minutes by car or water taxi. With a vibrtant village atmosphere, if you're looking to dine, dance, and drink 'til the break of dawn, night time is the right time in West End.

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West Bay Beach Honduras is world-famous for a reason. It features the longest stretch of beach on the island that's both easy to access and packed full of amenities. If it's your first visit to Roatan, make a beeline for West Bay where you'll find all the action.

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There are many communities around Roatan which are void of crime. Some of these include the areas of Palmetto Bay, Pristine Bay, Turtle Crossing, & Lawson Rock. Crime in these neighborhoods is prevented through a combination of gated layouts and security patrols.

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A week in Roatan is the perfect amount of time to explore the island without feeling rushed. Most of the tourist traffic comes from cruise ships, but I think 8 hours isn't enough time to get a real taste of the island.

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The West End and West Bay area, in the west of the island, is the hotspot for snorkeling in Roatán. West Bay reef, healthy and easily accessible from the beach, should not be missed. With its corals cascading in crystal blue waters and its wide diversity of colorful fish, it offers amazing snorkeling experiences.

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The reality is that Roatan is an island, and almost everything consumed here is imported. Our food, products and supplies had to undergo a much longer journey to make it to our happy island, and therefore that drives up the price of just about everything.

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This is the largest and most populated of the Bay Islands 30 miles off the coast of mainland Honduras. About 38 miles long, and 5 miles wide at its widest, it takes a couple of hours to get from one end to the other thanks to roads that wind around its hilly and mountainous interior.

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Currency in Roatan The Lempira is the official currency of Honduras but US dollars accepted throughout Roatan and can be used in most parts of the island. Credit Cards can also be used in larger stores and restaurants, but not all.

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There is no fee to access West Bay Beach. Visitors can rent snorkeling equipment at beachside outfitters.

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West Bay Beach is approximately a 30-45 minute taxi ride from either the Coxen Hole or Mahogany Bay Cruise Ship piers. You can take a taxi, however we decided to take the local mini bus from Coxen Hole to West End and water taxi from West End to West Bay Beach.

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Roatan is a long, skinny island. The more touristy parts of the island (on the west end) are the most populated and there is safety in numbers. Sandy Bay, West End, and West Bay are the safest parts of the island. Avoid walking alone at night, or even on the beach with your loved one when darkness descends.

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Like with most places around the world, there is some risk. Nobody can tell you with 100% certainty that you will be safe in Honduras. Anyone who tells you there is no crime in Roatan is lying. But there are absolutely places in Honduras you can and should visit, Roatan and the Bay Islands being some of them.

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