Best Beaches in Roatan
The 12 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 6 guides that rank for "best beaches in roatan"
Named by 6 of 61. West Bay BeachNamed the best beach on Roatan by several guides: white sand, clear blue water and calm swimming.Snorkeling is good where the reef meets the open sea at the far end of the beach.
Named by 3 of 62. Half Moon BayA half-moon shaped beach in West End with calm water and palm trees, less hectic than West Bay.The reef reaches the mouth of the bay, so snorkeling is easy; turtles and rays are sometimes seen.
Named by 3 of 63. Camp Bay BeachDescribed as the best beach that is not packed with tourists, on the less-developed east side.Sparse on amenities with slightly choppier waves; about an hour from the airport by car.
Named by 2 of 64. Mahogany Bay
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When to go
Travel guides most often name March to May as the best time to visit Roatán.
Questions people ask
- What is the prettiest beach in Roatan?
- West Bay Beach is the pick in most guides, with white sand, clear turquoise water and reef snorkeling at its far end. It can get busy when cruise ships are in.
- Is there a cruise port in Roatan?
- Yes, the island has two large cruise ports, and Mahogany Bay is a cruise-line-built beach next to one of them.
