ABOUT HOTEL GUANAJA
East End, Guanaja, Bay Islands, Honduras
Welcome to Hotel Guanaja, a charming family-run establishment offering a total of 20 Beds split into 7 Sea Front Cabañas and 3 Apartments. Each of our rooms, along with our facilities and services, has undergone recent renovations, all under new management.
We're dedicated to making your trip memorable, and our team is readily available to assist you. Feel free to reach out to us directly via email or WhatsApp.
Our comprehensive offerings extend to a fully equipped Dive Center with a PADI Instructor on hand, a Marina and Dock, boats, a bar, and a restaurant. Our array of services encompasses diving, boat tours, snorkeling, fishing, fly-fishing, and various other island activities.
Located on the southern beach of eastern Guanaja, an island nestled in the western Caribbean Sea,
Hotel Guanaja enjoys the serene turquoise waters sheltered by the Mesoamerican Reef, one of only two barrier reefs in existence. The tranquility of the waves and gentle trade winds ensure a restful stay, while the eastern horizon treats you to breathtaking, ever-changing sunrises that defy description.
Guanaja is a developing island within a developing nation, and we are committed to supporting its promising future. We engage in environmentally friendly practices and uphold high standards, actively participating in local social and environmental initiatives.
Designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings, Hotel Guanaja was constructed by island residents and is enveloped by carefully cultivated palms and indigenous fruit trees. Our spacious accommodations cater to couples, individuals, families, and groups alike.
Embark on your journey to the captivating allure of Guanaja today!
REVIEWS
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- 5/5 Jan 20
- 4/5 Jul 19
"Best vacation ever! We went with 10 people in our group for a week... and didn’t want to come home at the end of our stay!" - 5/5 April 19
ABOUT THE ISLAND
Location: 16.486059, -85.831157
The three Bay Islands of Honduras; Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja are some of the most beautiful destinations in the Caribbean.
Guanaja being the least developed and explored of the three has earned the nickname “The Green Island".
We are a hidden gem waiting for travelers seeking an experience unlike those offered by highly visited 'touristy' islands in the Caribbean.
Guanaja is a rural village. Likely you will see more locals riding horses to work than tourists wandering around. There are only a couple handfuls of cars on the island and one 10 km road connecting the South and North side of the island. Nightlife on Guanaja refers to the symphony of nocturnal critters as opposed to bars and pop hits.
Guanaja is located about 70km East of Roatan and 60 km North of Trujillo on the Honduran Mainland Coast
TRAVEL TIPS
Getting to Guanaja
The most popular route to reach Guanaja is through Roatan on a Saturday.
1. Fly in to the international airport of Roatan (RTB) on a Saturday
2. Connect by ferry
The Ferry travels TO Guanaja on Wed, Fri, and Sat
The Ferry returns from Guanaja on Thu, Sat, and Sun
These are the suggested connections that can be made using the ferry:
- (2 Nights) Depart Roatan on Friday-1pm, Return on Sunday.
- (3-4 Nights) Depart Roatan on Wednesday-1pm, Return on Saturday or Sunday.
- (5-6 Nights) Depart Roatan on Friday-1pm or Saturday-4pm, Return on Thursday.
- (7-9 Nights) Depart Roatan on Friday-1pm or Saturday-4pm, Return the next Saturday or Sunday.
+ All returns from Guanaja depart at 8:30am
OTHER OPTIONS:
Private Charter:
- Private Charter Flight (Apx. $700 OW for up to 5 People)
- Private Boat (Apx. $500 OW for up to 10ppl + $10pp Taxi to dock)
Domestic flight to Guanaja (GJA) from Roatan (RTB) *With Layover in La Ceiba (LCE)*
Options:
- CM Airlines (Apx. $150 OW per person)
- LANHSA Airlines (Apx. $150 OW per person)
*If you are already on Roatan a domestic flight is an easy connection... IF you try to make the connection same day there are small windows in flight arrival times that may lead to you missing your flight*
Alternate Routes for Reaching Guanaja:
- If you fly in to San Pedro Sula (SAP) you can catch flights to connect to Guanaja through La Ceiba (LCE) or Roatan (RTB)
- Direct Flights from the mainland La Ceiba Airport (LCB) to Guanaja.
- Charter Flights from any domestic airport.
- Ferry from Trujillo to Guanaja. (When available)
- Ferry from La Ceiba on weekends.
- Friday Flights from Cayman Islands to La Ceiba (LCE)
General Tips
The 1.5 hr ferry ride between Roatan and Guanaja is scenic, comfortable, and ‘not bad at all’.
It is the most affordable option that also offers a more reliable schedule and almost guaranteed availability.
Flights are more vulnerable to delays or schedule changes and have limited seating/availability.
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$20 Dollar Bills are not commonly accepted in Honduras due to banking restrictions so we recommend to bring $50 or $100 bills if you are planning to bring cash.