IBAGARI BOUTIQUE HOTEL

We had an excellent stay and it is the best dive resort we have ever stayed in. The dives are very exclusive, no more than 6 divers pero boat and the crew takes care of every small detail, including the assembly of all the equipment, towels for every diver, fruit and water before / after each dive. Definitely the best personal attention we have ever received in any resort.

My wife and I recently completed a glorious week at this fabulous hotel in Roatan. They have an exceptional dive outfit at the hotel called Luna divers. Lucilla and Catalina were our guides for the week, and it was 5 star all around - we literally didn’t have to do any handling of our gear, and Joel the Boat Captain is second to none. The boats were spotless. We were treated like royalty. Delicious fresh fruit skewers after each dive, great through briefings and some of the most beautiful dive sites in the world with divers who know the secrets. Not to mention a night dive with string of pearl bioluminescence that we will dream of forever. We stayed in a suite with a plunge pool on the ground floor. It was amazingly private despite its location near the pools. The room and bedding were luxurious, with WONDERFUL pillows! The room was a little short on drawer space for two people but ample for hanging clothes. There is good tech - electronic shades that let you lie in bed and watch the day emerge, smooth room lighting, good WiFi, and nice in room amenities. Ibagari has their own water taxi that will take you to West End in 2 minutes that runs until 5 pm. But getting a night water taxi back can be uncertain, although we didn’t have any trouble. The restaurant was excellent and we typically regretted it when we went somewhere else for a meal. Great fish ceviche, shrimp tacos, buffalo chicken tenders (I know that sounds weird but they are really good!) and more. This feels like more of an adult hotel, although I am sure kids would love it. The beautiful artwork throughout adds elegance and sophistication to the feel, yet it’s a casual beach hotel with its own nice beach. The long and short is, if you are going to Roatan and want to be in the best location at the best hotel, Ibagari is an easy decision. On a final note: The sand flies in Roatan can bed vicious! Use bug repellent as soon as you get near the water. Also, get to the airport a MINIMUM of 2 1/2 hours before your flight, 3 is better. The check in and security lines will surprise you with how long they take.