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Infinity Bay 1003
Vol. 26 · West Bay Roatán, Honduras 16°16′N · 86°34′W
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A visitor's guide, hand-written with love by your hosts

Welcome & bienvenidos to our slice of the Caribbean.

01 Where to eat & drink
02 Getting around the island
03 Money & everyday answers
04 Adventures above & below the water
— twelve pages of
our very favorite things —
We have put a lot of love into our condo, and we hope you find it as special as we do. Below are tips, secret spots, and our honest-to-goodness favorites. If you need anything at all while you're here, please don't hesitate to reach out.
View from the top Infinity Bay Grounds
¡Hola!
— A note from your hosts

Thank you so much for booking with us! We are so excited for you to discover our favorite island. We have put a lot of love into our condo, and we hope you find it as special as we do.

Here are a few tips and suggestions of some of our favorite things to see, do, and eat. If you have any other specific questions, please do not hesitate to ask — we will do our best to help!

Becky, Nick,
Jayden & Juliette Your Infinity Bay hosts
01/04
Getting around.
Taxis · Drivers · Rentals
West Bay → Coxen Hole
The short version

If you plan on staying on West Bay Beach to relax, swim, snorkel and dive, you definitely don't need a car. But if you're the type that likes to explore, there's plenty to see around the rest of the island.

Taxis and private drivers can take you all around — though with a big group that adds up. You can rent a car from the airport, from West Bay Mall down the road, or from the rental desk right inside the entrance to Infinity Bay. The resort also offers transportation to and from for $15 roundtrip per person.

★ Our trusted drivers — tell them you're staying with Becky and Nick
Top pick
Private Driver · English
Jesi Alvarez
Roatan Driver
Reliable, communicative, speaks great English. Will stop at the grocery on the way to the condo so you can stock up.
WhatsApp +504 9542-6832
Find on Facebook
Island Cars + Driver
Leonardo
Cheaper than mainstream rentals and very reliable — handled airport + excursions for our group of 50. "Island style" cars: run down but perfect with sandy kids. Usually cash only.
WhatsApp +504 3246-1274
Note Ask ahead for grocery stop
Newer SUVs + insurance
Werner Leon Sun
Recommended if you want newer cars/SUVs, insurance, and the ability to pay by credit card. English is also very good.
WhatsApp +504 9435-9696
Payment Credit card OK
✦ Other ways to get around
$15/pp

Resort shuttle

Roundtrip to/from the airport, booked through Infinity Bay.

$$

Rent for a day

West Bay Mall and the Infinity Bay entrance both have car-rental kiosks for short rentals.

FB· locals

Private FB rentals

Join the Roatan travel Facebook groups for cheaper private car rentals.

$5/pp each way

Water taxi to West End

The most fun way to get to the restaurants & nightlife in West End.

02/04
Where to eat & drink.
18 spots, hand-picked
West Bay · West End
An island truth

There are more restaurants than you'll ever need within walking distance. We also recommend a water taxi to West End to check out all the restaurants there. You really can't go wrong — and food & drinks here are cheaper than most other islands we've traveled to.

House favorite
Bananarama
01 · Right next door · West Bay

Bananarama.

Right next door, on the beach, super casual and very reasonably priced. They post 2-for-1 food & drink specials every day on a whiteboard out front. Delicious pizza for picky family members; live music, karaoke and trivia at night.

Show up in swimsuits, let the kids play in the sand while your food cooks. The vibe is unbeatable.

Order → a Bananarama (virgin works too)
our kids beg to go back to Roatan just for these drinks
Monday lobster
Beachers
02 · Short walk toward West End

Beachers.

A close second on West Bay. Coconut shrimp is delicious, and the Monday-night lobster special gets you a couple of lobster tails with sides for about $20. Get there early on Mondays — they fill up fast.

monday lobster night — arrive before 7
Where we got married
Kismet
03 · Lighthouse Point · 15-min uphill walk

Kismet.

At the Meridian at Lighthouse Point — a condo development up the hill past Infinity Bay with a restaurant at the westernmost point of the island. Open for lunch and dinner. The walk is hot; drive or taxi if you'd rather.

Very secluded, especially nice on cruise-ship days when West Bay gets crowded. Walk along the iron-shore trail for gorgeous views and photo ops.

we actually got married here. it's that pretty.
Brunch goals
Luna Muna at Ibagari
04 · Ibigari Boutique Resort · West Bay

Luna Muna.

Still in West Bay but off the main beach — a cute boutique resort with an amazing restaurant. It's pricey, but worth it. Especially good for brunch. The setting is gorgeous and the food is delicious.

Hidden gem
The Drunken Sailor
05 · West End

The Drunken Sailor.

Looks like one of West End's many little dive bars, but it's actually an authentic Italian restaurant owned by an Italian expat and his family. Super reasonably priced for what it is. The owner is often in the back cooking and will come out to explain the menu.

tiny place — reserve, or arrive at an off time
Sunset on the sand
Argentinian Grill · sunset on West Bay beach
06 · Down the beach · West Bay

Argentinian Grill.

A short stroll down the beach in West Bay, with tables right on the sand and one of the prettiest sunset views around. Known for its steaks and seafood — get the whole grilled fish, you won't regret it. Time it for golden hour and order another round while the sky does its thing.

go for sunset — the beachfront tables fill up fast
Best cinnamon bun
Sandy Buns Bakery & Café · West End
07 · West End · bakery & café

Sandy Buns.

A cheerful little pink-and-yellow bakery and café in West End, and home to the best cinnamon bun you'll ever have in your life. Trust us. Swing by in the morning for fresh-baked treats and good coffee before the day gets going.

come early — the cinnamon buns sell out
Special night out
Alera · garden dining on West Bay Beach
08 · West Bay Beach

Alera.

When you're after an upscale night out, this is the one — a romantic garden room strung with lights beneath a leafy canopy, right on West Bay Beach. The kitchen leans into Caribbean roots with a refined, elevated touch. Worth dressing up for.

save it for a special evening — reserve ahead

And ten more we love.

09
Kristi's Island Restaurant

Right across from Ocean One Complex, just outside West Bay Lodge. Run by a couple of expats; the food is delicious. Small — reserve for dinner if you're not going off-peak.

West Bay · expat-owned
10
Las Rocas

At the very end of West Bay toward West End — cross the boardwalk. Reasonably priced breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try the lobster burrito and fish empanadas. Heads up: it gets buggy in the early evening.

West Bay End · breakfast
11
Ginger's

In Half Moon Bay, West End. Some of the best fresh fish on the island, and another perfect spot to let the kids splash in calm, shallow water while you wait for the food.

Half Moon Bay · fresh fish
12
Sundowners

A West End icon — two-story bar right on the water with frequent live music. Where the divers and expats hang out at sunset. The views from here are insane.

West End · sunset bar
13
Lily Pond Garden

A true hidden gem in West End run by Zack and his partner. Reservation-only B&B + restaurant. The fish melts in your mouth. More of an adult, upscale ambiance — but Zack was lovely with our two little ones.

West End · reservations only
14
Arlyn's Place

Tiny hole-in-the-wall in the shopping complex down Bananarama road (take a left out of Ocean One, then first left toward the beach). Local-style, and the best breakfast deal around — fresh baleadas (homemade tortillas with beans, cheese, egg, and a dozen fillings) for a couple of dollars. Practice your Spanish — they don't speak English.

Bananarama Rd · cash · breakfast
15
Bean Crazy

Right across the street from Ocean One. All kinds of coffee drinks, delicious breakfasts and lunches, and yummy smoothies.

West Bay · café · across the street
16
Totally Taco

Another tiny hole-in-the-wall on Bananarama road (just left of Ocean One). Basically takeout only, but some of the best tacos on the island. Perfect lunch back at the pool.

Bananarama Rd · takeout · tacos
17
Pura Vida

Tucked into West End, serving up Costa Rican plates with some of the freshest and unique flavors on the island. There's a gelato shop attached, too — the perfect way to cool off after your meal.

West End · Costa Rican · gelato
18
Yahongreh

A breakfast and bakery spot in West End with some of the lowest prices imaginable. Come for delicious smoothies, good coffee, and other Honduran fare to start the day right.

West End · breakfast · bakery
03/04
Money & everyday answers.
FAQ · Currency · Tipping
Tax · Cards
Currency · Conversion

The US Dollar works everywhere.

No need to stress about exchanging money before you arrive. Occasionally prices are listed in Honduran Lempiras, but vendors still take USD. Heads-up: if your dollar bill has even a small tear, it may be rejected — bring crisp bills if you can.

The rate, roughly
26L ≈ $1 USD

So something priced at 100L is about $4. Or just open the iPhone Calculator → tap the icon → toggle Convert.

Credit cards

Bring Visa or Mastercard.

Accepted most places, but not all. Amex is hit-or-miss — bring a backup. Vendors rarely charge a card fee, and paying in Lempiras usually gives you a better rate than the vendor would offer. Use a card with no foreign transaction fees, even paying in USD — fees can sneak in.

Tipping tip

Tell the server before they swipe.

Paying by card at restaurants, you usually need to tell your server the tip amount before they run the card — there's often no line to write it in. Forget? Cash tips are always welcome. A good rule of thumb: ~15%.

Small bills

Your best friend in Roatan.

We always bring a stash of $1s and $5s — a few hundred dollars' worth — and it makes life so much easier. Local vendors and service staff really appreciate small bills for tips, snacks, taxis, and quick purchases.

Sales tax surprise

15% – 19%, depending.

Sales tax in Roatan is steep. If a price doesn't include tax it can be a surprise at checkout — most vendors will tell you whether tax is baked in, but when in doubt, just ask.

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Groceries & conveniences.
Eldon's · Fresco · Octopus
Pro tip

Bring all toiletries and staples you need from home — but in a pinch, the island has everything. We recommend stocking up at Eldon's, the big grocery store, on your way from the airport to the condo.

★ Best stop

Eldon's

The big supermarket in Coxen Hole, right by the airport. Cheapest and best stocked. Most private drivers will stop here on the way from the airport to West Bay for a few extra dollars.

Produce

Fresco

Fresh fruit and vegetable market across the street from the entrance to Ocean One, just down from Infinity Bay. Perfect for breakfast staples — and avocados for guacamole on the porch.

In a pinch

Octopus

Small (and very expensive) convenience store in West Bay Mall — the outdoor complex of shops just to the left as you exit Infinity Bay.

On the beach

Beacher's Mini-Mart

Small grocery right next to Beacher's restaurant on West Bay Beach. Staples and alcohol. Not cheap, but very convenient if you don't feel like moving.

Get help

Ask your driver

Don't have a car? Most private drivers or taxis will stop at the grocery store on the way from the airport for only a few extra dollars — if you ask ahead of time.

Sundries

What to pack

Reef-safe sunscreen, your own snorkel gear if you have it, a soft cooler bag, bug spray (especially for evenings), and a stash of crisp $1s and $5s.

04/04
Above & below the water.
Snorkel · Dive · Day trips
Animal encounters · Nights out
Parrotfish over the reef
We've seen
fish · coral · squid
octopus · turtles
eels & stingrays
★ The main event

Some of the best snorkeling in the world — just down the beach.

Walk out to the beach, turn left, and head all the way to the end where the rocks are. Enter the water and swim straight out to the reef, then go right. There's a huge reef that surrounds the island, and a big shelf with a drop-off. You can snorkel here for hours.

For little kids

Swimming with the fishies.

In the same area by the rocks, you can stand in shallow water and be surrounded by colorful fish. For families with little ones, this is always the highlight — now anywhere we travel, our kids are disappointed when they're not surrounded by fish in shallow water.

Can't-miss

Scuba diving.

If you dive, you can't come to Roatan without diving. Extremely affordable; the reef is close so boat rides are short. Night dives, shipwrecks, drift dives — you name it. Favorite shop: West Bay Divers. Good reviews on Naboo & Infinity Divers too.

Day trip · weather permitting
↗

Cayos Cochinos.

Tiny remote islands about two hours away with some of the most pristine, untouched snorkeling we have ever seen. Most tours include a fresh fish lunch cooked for you by the locals. Not cheap — definitely worth it.

★ Highly recommendedFull day · weather-dependent
Boats · booze · snorkel
⚓

Mono Loco.

Snorkel tours, sunset tours, dinner cruises. The food and drinks are fantastic and the trips are super fun — filled with music, dancing, and partying. Kids loved it too.

Leaves from West BayFamily-friendly
Friday + Sunday nights
🔥

Fire dancers.

Free shows on the beach a few times a night. Sundays in front of Bananarama, Fridays in front of Infinity Bay — you can watch the show right from our porch.

Free~8pm
Sundays · Bananarama
🦀

Crab races.

Drink specials, live music, and people betting on hermit crabs. Proceeds go to a nonprofit helping infants of mothers with HIV.

Sunday eveningsFor a good cause
Anthony's Key Resort · Sandy Bay
🐬

Dolphin encounters.

A dolphin research center where the dolphins are regularly let into the ocean and come back freely. Encounters for all ages: waist-deep meet, snorkel, even a dive encounter. Book ahead online.

25 min from West BayBook online
Jungle · canopy · animals
↟

Mayan Jungle Canopy.

Ziplining; both of our kids (2 and 5 at the time) were able to double-zip with us. Go early — it gets hot, and you walk up a lot of steps to the platforms. They also have animal encounters (monkeys, sloths, feeding birds) and offer roundtrip transport.

Transport from condoBest in morning
Animal sanctuary · West Bay
🦜

Gumbalimba Park.

Right at the entrance to West Bay. Hold macaws, have monkeys jump on your head, see iguanas. A true sanctuary — the monkeys and macaws aren't caged. You sometimes see their macaws flying over West Bay.

Walking distanceFamily-friendly
East End Tour
🦈

Mangroves + sharks.

Boat ride through the mangroves, then snorkeling — some include a swim with sharks. We haven't done this ourselves, but guests have called it the highlight of their trip. Recommended operator: Tyler Hynds, Eastroatan Tours.

Highly recommended by guests
Private island day trip
⛱

Brady's Cay.

About a 40-min drive past French Harbour. Park, take their pontoon shuttle to the island, and spend the day on the beach with a restaurant on-site. Go on a non-cruise-ship day — Google cruise schedules — and you'll have it nearly to yourself.

Skip on cruise days
TKM Photography
📸

Family photos with TKM Photography.

Canadian photographer who takes amazing family photos at a fraction of US pricing. Patient and flexible with little kids, and she'll even let you change outfits for water photos. TKMphotography.com

TKMphotography.com

We hope you fall head-over-heels for Roatán.

There are so many things we love about this island, we couldn't possibly fit it all in here — but we hope this is a good start, and helps you create the most amazing vacation ever.

Thank you for choosing Infinity Bay 1003 for your Roatan getaway. We want to make sure our condo provides you with the best vacation experience possible, and we would love any suggestions you have to make it better.

If you had a great experience, please write a note in our guest book — future guests love the recommendations.

Reach us anytime
✉ InfinityBay1003@gmail.com ↗ InfinityBay1003.com ☎ For basic hotel necessities, call the front desk — open 24/7.
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xo, Becky, Nick,
Jayden & Juliette
Infinity Bay 1003
West Bay · Roatán
— see you soon —