West End has three ATMs. The most reliable is located at Coconut Tree Plaza at the Ficosha Bank. This is also the only ATM that provides both US Dollars and Honduran Lempira. Another ATM is located at the Petrosun gas station, about a 5-minute walk from Coconut Tree Plaza, and a third ATM is situated between The Drunken Sailor and Roa Market. Roa Market also offers cash-back transactions for a fee using your credit or debit card. US Dollars are accepted everywhere in West End, but bills with writing, stamps, or tears are generally not accepted.

High Season: Mid-December to April, including winter holidays and spring break, and July to August during summer holidays. Expect warm, dry weather, higher prices, and busier dive sites and beaches.

Low Season: May to mid-December, excluding July and August. This period includes the rainy season, typically peaking from October to January. Visitors during this time enjoy lower prices, quieter dive sites, and occasional rain showers followed by sunny intervals.

Mid-Season: May, June, and September offer fewer crowds and relatively good weather, making these months a great balance for travelers.

The official currency of Honduras is the Lempira. US Dollars are widely accepted in Roatan, particularly in West End. However, vendors may not have change for larger denominations, and damaged bills (e.g., torn or written on) will not be accepted. Always carry smaller denominations for convenience.

Travelers from the US and Canada do not require a visa for visits under 90 days. However, citizens from some countries, such as the UK, currently require a visa. We recommend checking the official Honduran government website to verify requirements for your country of origin.

While Spanish is the national language, English is widely spoken in Roatan due to its British colonial history. This is especially true in West End and West Bay. For more about Roatan’s rich linguistic history, click here.

Yes! Sand flies and mosquitoes can be a nuisance. Use reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life—avoid products containing Titanium Dioxide, Oxybenzone, or Petrolatum. Rashguards and hats are excellent alternatives. If you need bug repellent, we recommend Aegis bug repellant, which is locally produced and eco-friendly. Please avoid using DEET-based products as they are harmful to reefs.

While some visitors tolerate the local water, we strongly recommend sticking to bottled or purified water. At Sea Hunt Divers, all drinking water and water used in food preparation comes from our well, purified through a three-stage filter and UV system. Bring a reusable water bottle to minimize plastic waste. Additionally each of our rooms has a water cooler with a 5 gallon bottle of water that is provided free of charge

Roatan enjoys a tropical climate year-round, with temperatures ranging between 77°F (25°C) and 88°F (31°C). Rainy season typically occurs from mid-October to January, though sunny days are still common during this time. For more details, here is a breakdown of average temperatures and rainfall by month: