West End Dive Resort

[Ritzcat]

Thank you @KatieMac for all the info! I might have him bubble watch for Dolphins Den- you're right the swim through is probably not appropriate. I am after the silversides- so any guidance is appreciated for a dive that is more geared for a beginner.

 

[Ritzcat]

UPDATE- we've been here for 24h and I'm already looking for a new hotel. AC is meh at best, even for and island. Our hotel does not have a hallway, the sliding glass door is the only way in and out and it doesn't feel super safe. The bed has a sink hole and forget about needing towels, it's at 10min walk through trash lined streets to reception. No water, no phone. Just a bed in a room. Pool is dirty and hot.

Do not recommend staying in west end.


This island is disgusting. I've never seen so much trash. No diving can be worth it. I'm sure I'll see heaps of trash underwater judging by the amount on the beaches in west end.

 

[Comm]

Which hotel are you in?

 

[bashaw77]

what happened to @Ritzcat, I'm waiting for the rest of the story

 

[Ritzcat]

We moved to west bay area and are much happier. The amount of trash on the island is still gross. Did a few dives today and I just don't get the hype. Definitely lots of life and color, even with the bleaching- but does not outweigh the trash situation.

I believe sundowners is hosting a trash cleanup tomorrow....trash all in half moon bay. My son did his OW there and I spent time snorkling and cleaning up.

If you do visit, I highly recommend setting your expectations. In terms of diving & trash, I would choose the keys over roatan in a heartbeat.

 

[Gdog]

The trash is pretty common in all of Central America in my experience. Of course the Keys are cleaner. I agree, you must set your expectations if you have never experienced much of Central America other than the very touristy areas. Having said that, we greatly prefer West End over West Bay. The resort feel there is not something we are looking for, we love the more local experience. We stay in West End in condos for 6 weeks or so every year for the past several years. The diving is good, the food is good. To each his own, I guess.

 

[Brodydog]

UPDATE- we've been here for 24h and I'm already looking for a new hotel. AC is meh at best, even for and island. Our hotel does not have a hallway, the sliding glass door is the only way in and out and it doesn't feel super safe. The bed has a sink hole and forget about needing towels, it's at 10min walk through trash lined streets to reception. No water, no phone. Just a bed in a room. Pool is dirty and hot.

Do not recommend staying in west end.


This island is disgusting. I've never seen so much trash. No diving can be worth it. I'm sure I'll see heaps of trash underwater judging by the amount on the beaches in west end.

What resort were you staying at in West End that you had a bad experience at?

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

I stay at Chillie's in West End and have never seen an over-abundance of garbage. But then, I live in NYC so I may be garbage-blind.

 

[Ritzcat]

What resort were you staying at in West End that you had a bad experience at?

We stayed at the West End Dive Resort.