hallboy
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everything is in the title
where is the best diving ? accomodations etcetcetc?
where is the best diving ? accomodations etcetcetc?
Roatan: West end or west bay???
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In terms of diving, it doesn't matter as the majority of diving is done on the stretch of reef that encompasses both west end & west bay.
West Bay is more expensive than West End. In west end you can find some pretty basic accomodation (no A/C or hot water) for $20 easy. The bars are also much cheaper in West End ($1.20 for beers at Sundowners during happy hour, that's where my wages went
)
West bay is more for people who want a bit of luxury and don't mind paying that little bit more for everything. However if you're coming from France you might want to cut down on the cost when you arrive.
IMHO
In terms of diving, it doesn't matter as the majority of diving is done on the stretch of reef that encompasses both west end & west bay.
West Bay is more expensive than West End. In west end you can find some pretty basic accomodation (no A/C or hot water) for $20 easy. The bars are also much cheaper in West End ($1.20 for beers at Sundowners during happy hour, that's where my wages went
) West bay is more for people who want a bit of luxury and don't mind paying that little bit more for everything. However if you're coming from France you might want to cut down on the cost when you arrive.
IMHO
billmosel
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West End is a great pace to visit for bar scene and some good restaurants.. but West Bay, with the best beaches on Roatan, is the place to stay. Try Bananarama Dive Our Eco Friendly Dive Center and Beach Front Resorts :: West Bay Beach Hotels. Great spot and only a 5 minute cab ride away from West End.
I've stayed at Las Rocas Resort (Roatan - Las Rocas Resort & Dive Center, Bay Islands of Honduras) several times. The bungalows are basic, but clean, with air conditioning and private baths. The restaurant is great as well and the dive shop is lots of fun.
we stayed at Chillies in west end..basic but great lol dove with native sons, couldnt ask for better will be doing again!
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hallboy
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i am hesitating between
Foster's West Bay Resort - Beachfront Cabana Rentals - Bay Islands Roatan
and
http://www.roatanposada.com/
is it possible to stay in west end and dive with a dive shop in West bay? ( Anemona )
Foster's West Bay Resort - Beachfront Cabana Rentals - Bay Islands Roatan
and
http://www.roatanposada.com/
is it possible to stay in west end and dive with a dive shop in West bay? ( Anemona )
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Shawnda
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If you are staying in West End, the choice of Dive shops is much better than you have in West Bay. I may get bashed on here, but I have dove with multiple Dive shops in West End and West Bay, and in my opinion, The best ones in West End are (in no particular order) Coconut Tree, Reef Gliders, West End Divers and Atlantic Sea Divers. I am not recommending any West Bay Dive shops. The Posada you have posted is a really neat inn that I'm sure you will enjoy.
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It's possible but it's also too far to walk. IDK exactly where Anemona is but it's got to be at least two miles. There are several water taxis available - including between the Foster's locations IIRC.
From Posada you're a block away from Native Sons or Coconut Tree Divers. We dove with CTD all week, they're a good operation. Argentinian Grille is a good place to eat. Sundowners just across the street is a divers bar - with an internet cafe - Woody's next door is the bigger of two local markets.
One thing about Posada - the resort runs perpendicular to the beach and is across the road (most are) so the views are somewhat blocked by the restaurant, trees and other guests balconies that you have to look thru. You can sort of see it here although I believe this view is looking inland: Posada Arco Iris
Rainer
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We recently spent a week at Bananarama (West Bay Beach). Found the resort and diving to be excellent. Posted a detailed trip report here (with some photos and videos): http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bay-islands/370556-roatan-trip-report-photos-videos.html
Spent a few nights in the West End. I'd personally rather stay at WBB and visit WE (short taxi ride away).
Spent a few nights in the West End. I'd personally rather stay at WBB and visit WE (short taxi ride away).
mishthefish
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It will be much more relaxing to stay and dive close by. Sometimes people stay in West Bay and want to book to dive with us and after a day or so of looking for taxis to get here in time for the 9am dive they give up! How important is the beach to you? The best thing about West Bay is the beach. It is really beautiful. If you are going to spend most of your time diving it won't be so important.
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