Mayan Princess Beach
Roatan, HondurasAll travelers
Our take
Family-friendly all‑inclusive resort on West Bay Beach with diving access
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Roatan, Honduras
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Dining listed
- -
Family-friendly all‑inclusive resort on West Bay Beach with diving access
Food & drink
StrongFood punches above its weight for a small Roatan resort, with a newly renovated Balam buffet featuring live cooking stations and themed international nights. San Simón is the standout à la carte, though the fixed 7pm dinner start frustrates divers.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Renovated Balam buffet with live stations
- Nightly themed cuisines (Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean)
- San Simón restaurant is a highlight
- Strong, generous cocktails
Heads up
- Dinner not served until 7pm
- Buffet can feel repetitive over long stays
- Coffee underwhelming for a Honduran destination
Dining overview
Four restaurants including Balam buffet and three a‑la‑carte venues plus bars; buffet recently renovated, theme nights, made‑to‑order omelets, surf‑and‑turf highlighted
Beach
StandoutWest Bay Beach is the headline: soft sand, crystal-clear water, and the world's second-largest barrier reef essentially at your feet for shore snorkeling. Virtually no seaweed, and security patrols keep it feeling safe.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Top-tier West Bay Beach location
- Excellent snorkeling straight from shore
- Almost no seaweed
- Loungers, umbrellas and clean beach restrooms
- Security presence on the sand
Heads up
- Steady stream of outside vendors and massage sellers
White‑sand beach with soft sand perfect for floating, easy snorkeling off the beach, chairs and umbrellas provided but sometimes crowded by cruise day‑pass guests
Pools
StrongMultiple warm, well-maintained pools with plenty of seating and a swim-up bar, and they rarely fill up. A relaxed pool scene rather than a party one.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Several pool options across the property
- Warm water year-round
- Plenty of loungers, no scramble
- Swim-up bar service
Two outdoor pools plus children’s pool, waterfalls and jacuzzi area; pools rarely crowded with many guests preferring the beach
Rooms & suites
About 60 individually decorated air‑conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, Egyptian cotton bedding, private balcony or patio, LED TV and safe
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
What’s included
StrongFor divers and beach lovers, the price-to-experience ratio is hard to beat in the Caribbean, with repeat guests returning yearly. The premium liquor package draws mixed reviews, and the dive operation has had some safety complaints worth weighing.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Strong value for all-inclusive dive packages
- Free airport transfers included
- Repeat-guest loyalty is notable
- Premium villa upgrade delivers
Heads up
- Premium drinks package underwhelms some
- Upcharges like Corona surprise a few guests
- Rooms feel dated for the rate
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitA quiet, intimate boutique feel with beachfront villas and stellar sunset bar service makes this a low-key romantic pick, especially for dive-loving couples. Don't expect swanky adults-only luxury; the charm is the calm, not the glamour.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Small, uncrowded property (around 60 guests)
- Beachfront villa options
- Peaceful, relaxing atmosphere
- Great for diving couples
Heads up
- Not adults-only; kids present
- Rooms feel a bit dated
Families
Good fitA genuinely family-friendly small resort with a safe, patrolled beach, easy snorkeling from shore, and staff who go out of their way for kids and grandparents alike. The scale is intimate rather than a mega kids-club operation.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Beach patrolled by security
- Easy snorkeling right off the sand
- Apartment-style rooms for families
- Warm, welcoming staff toward kids
Heads up
- Late 7pm dinner tough for young kids
- No large-scale kids club infrastructure
Peace & Quiet
StandoutThis is the calm end of West Bay: a small resort that rarely feels crowded, with mellow evening entertainment and pools that stay near-empty. Ideal if you want to read, dive, and unwind rather than party.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Only around 60 guests at a time
- Pools nearly always empty
- Low-key nightly shows
- Peaceful, restful vibe
Heads up
- Beach vendors just outside property can be persistent
All‑inclusive amenities include diving, kayaking, spa treatments, beach volleyball, boat tours, children’s pool, coffee shop, manager’s reception, free airport and ferry shuttles
What guests say
Medium confidence44 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
★★★★☆
“Bedroom tile floor is sticky and has sand all over it. Feels like it hasn’t been mopped in forever. Couldn’t feel clean getting into bed. Gross. The DJ music is too loud near the rooms and cant get any rest during the day after diving. Split A/C unit made too much intermittent noise and the remote to it barely worked. There was no daylight lighting in my room. The lights that were in the room has mixed warm lights and bright white lights. It’s so cheaply done and feels like a place you’d pay...”
★☆☆☆☆
“Beach bar here is so cute and great service chairs are really nice and you have a nice place to sit out with friends and family. Definitely recommend their piña coladas as their pre-mix so you know it’s gonna be good!”
★★★★★
★★★★★
“Excellent, wonderful place, excellent hotel, amazing service, beautiful facilities”
★★★★★
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Know before you book
- Beach area can become crowded with cruise‑ship day‑pass guests
- Some private events (weddings) may close areas late into the night
- Sand flies reported by guests when not prepared
- Steady stream of outside vendors and massage sellers
What you should know
What to Know
This is a small, boutique-scale dive-focused resort, not a mega all-inclusive, so plan accordingly. Dinner starts at 7pm, Wi-Fi is spotty, and pre-arrival reservation communication can be slow.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Free airport transfers, about 30 minutes
- Guest relations (ask for Mario) is exceptional
- Easy walk to West Bay shops and restaurants
- Apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes
Heads up
- Dinner service does not open until 7pm
- Wi-Fi marginal in places
- Slow response to booking inquiries
- Verify Nitrox mix yourself if diving
Bring insect‑repellent pants for sand flies; beware cruise‑ship day‑pass crowding on beach; passport must be valid 6 months beyond travel and $47 departure tax in cash
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated July 2026- Photos
- 5
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- Not yet collected
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
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- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- July 31, 2026
- Sources
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- Completeness
- 50%
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- 19 videos
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