3 dive sites within 1.5 kmArea photo
guesthouse
Roatan Backpackers' Hostel
Bear's Den1.1 kmEl Aguila Wreck1.2 kmSpooky Channel1.4 km
Sandy Bay hostel with dorms and apartments, a shared kitchen and dive shop discounts. West End is about 4 km away.
Walls and wrecks off West End
Roatán Scuba Diving: Where to Stay Near the West End Walls
Dive sites, places to stay and trips to book, in one place
13 dive sites mapped · 8 hand-picked stays
Where to stay in Roatán for diving
All 13 dive sites we map in Roatán are boat dives, so the distance to the reef matters less than being near your dive operator's dock. For the shortest trip, Splash Inn Dive Resort is closest to a dive site: Moonlight, 472 m away.
Map of Roatán
Every dive site we map and every stay we picked. Pick a dive site to see the stays closest to it.
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Hand-picked stays for divers in Roatán
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2 dive sites within 1.5 kmArea photo
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Splash Inn Dive Resort
Moonlight472 mHole in the Wall1.2 km
West End inn with an on-site dive operation and a dive dock across the street.
2 dive sites within 1.5 kmArea photo
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Coconut Tree Cabins West End
Moonlight525 mHole in the Wall900 m
Family-run cabins a short walk from Half Moon Bay and the West End dive shops.
1 dive site within 1.5 kmArea photo
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Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort
West Bay villas with kitchens and Mayan Divers operating from the property.
1 dive site within 1.5 kmArea photo
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Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort
West Bay Beach resort with a PADI 5 Star dive center and snorkeling from the beach.
1 dive site within 1.5 kmArea photo
Nearest dive site 1.9 kmArea photo
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CoCo View Resort
South shore resort with 24-hour shore diving and the Prince Albert wreck on its house reef.
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Anthony's Key Resort
Long-running Sandy Bay dive resort with its own dive center, near Bear's Den and Spooky Channel.
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The closest Roatán stay to a dive site, Splash Inn Dive Resort at 472 m, ranks #10 of 58 across all our destinations. See every stay ranked by distance to the reef
Dive sites in Roatán
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Moonlight
BeginnerShallow reef with sandy patches near West End. Sea turtles and eagle rays.
Closest stay: Splash Inn Dive Resort 472 m
16.3055, -86.5974 -
Overheat Reef
BeginnerShallow sandy plateau at 5-6 m sheltered from current, with a wall drop nearby.
Closest stay: Roatan Backpackers' Hostel 1.7 km
16.3234, -86.5829 -
Kab's Zen Garden
BeginnerWide patches of soft corals and sea fans off West Bay.
Closest stay: Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort 937 m
16.2834, -86.6032 -
Bear's Den
IntermediateSwim-through chute at about 15 m leading to a wall, with a large cavern near 9 m.
Closest stay: Roatan Backpackers' Hostel 1.1 km
16.3368, -86.5689 -
Spooky Channel
IntermediateNarrow channel between tall coral walls with dim light and swim-throughs.
Closest stay: Roatan Backpackers' Hostel 1.4 km
16.3394, -86.5645 -
Mary's Place
IntermediateVertical crevices formed by old volcanic activity, reaching about 36 m. South side near Brick Bay.
Closest stay: CoCo View Resort 4.5 km
16.3377, -86.4686 -
Mr Bud Wreck
Intermediate23 m conch boat lying at about 18 m on the south shore.
Closest stay: CoCo View Resort 1.9 km
16.3484, -86.4461 -
Dolphin's Den
IntermediateNorth shore coral canyons joined by tunnels. Usually less crowded.
Closest stay: CoCo View Resort 7.9 km
16.4158, -86.3883 -
Calvin's Crack
IntermediateNarrow crack that drops out onto a wall on the east side.
Closest stay: CoCo View Resort 7.0 km
16.3812, -86.3713 -
Hole in the Wall
AdvancedChute through the reef that exits the wall at about 30 m. Deeper section suited to deep-certified divers.
Closest stay: Coconut Tree Cabins West End 900 m
16.3138, -86.5918 -
El Aguila Wreck
Advanced70 m cargo ship sunk as an artificial reef in 1997. Grouper, barracuda and moray eels.
Closest stay: Roatan Backpackers' Hostel 1.2 km
16.3275, -86.5790 -
Odyssey Wreck
AdvancedRoatan's largest shipwreck, about 90 m long. Stern rises to about 18 m, hull rests near 35 m.
Closest stay: Roatan Backpackers' Hostel 3.7 km
16.3523, -86.5443 -
Cara a Cara
AdvancedCaribbean reef shark dive on the south side. Needs certification and at least 20 logged dives.
Closest stay: Roatan Backpackers' Hostel 6.7 km
16.2874, -86.5201
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The water here averages 26.9 °C (80 °F) in February and 29.9 °C (86 °F) in September. Roatán water temperature by month, with the wetsuit for each month
Dives and trips to book in Roatán
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West Bay Divers
Five-dive package
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West Bay Divers
Two dives with transport, for cruise visitors
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West Bay Divers
Private Discover Scuba
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All scuba dives in Roatán
Compare guided dives, courses and boat trips in Roatán, with reviews and free cancellation on most.
See all on ViatorAbout diving in Roatán
Roatán sits on the Mesoamerican Reef off the north coast of Honduras. The walls and wrecks off West End and West Bay are a short boat ride from most stays, and several resorts run their own dive shop with nitrox. The marine park asks every diver for a small user fee.
How the Caribbean destinations compare, by stay-to-reef distance and water temperature: Best Caribbean diving
Planning questions answered from these maps: Field notes
- Water
- 27-30 °C
- Visibility
- Often 30 m (100 ft) or more in the dry season, lower in the November to February wet season
- Best months
- March to September for calmest seas and clearest water; diving runs year-round
Diving Roatán: common questions
Where should I stay in Roatán for diving?
All 13 dive sites we map in Roatán are boat dives, so the distance to the reef matters less than being near your dive operator's dock. For the shortest trip, Splash Inn Dive Resort is closest to a dive site: Moonlight, 472 m away.
What kind of diving does Roatán have?
We map 13 dive sites in Roatán, all reached by boat. 3 are rated beginner, 6 intermediate and 4 advanced.
What is the best time of year to dive Roatán?
March to September for calmest seas and clearest water; diving runs year-round. Water temperature is 27-30 °C. Visibility: Often 30 m (100 ft) or more in the dry season, lower in the November to February wet season.
Are there dive sites for beginners in Roatán?
Yes. Beginner-rated dive sites in Roatán include Overheat Reef, Moonlight and Kab's Zen Garden.
What should divers know before diving Roatán?
Roatan Marine Park user fee
Divers pay a 10 USD Roatan Marine Park user fee, issued as a bracelet or token. Dive shops and resorts sell it and many add it to the dive invoice. The fee funds reef protection and patrols in the park.
Source: Roatán Marine Park
Are there liveaboards from Roatán?
Yes. 7 nights from French Harbour, Roatan, diving Roatan, Utila, Cayos Cochinos and offshore seamounts.