Roatan Backpackers' Hostel

The hostel is just perfect, beautiful garden, lovely people working there, the common area. The kitchen, Supermarket just in the main street. But sandy bay is not touristy so don’t expect bars and restaurants and fancy shops… stay there if you have scuba classes around the place or if you are in a budget and don’t find something cheaper in west end.

Sandy bay itself don’t have much to offer and the beach is horrible. But with 0,70 $ you can take a minibus to west end ( until dark) and from there walk to west bay or take a water taxi.

Great social atmosphere and comfy surroundings, nice play to stay. Gym and a grocery store right close to it. Kitchen for cooking, a pool. Private rooms were comfortable. My favorite accomodation I stayed at in Roatan and one of the best hostels I stayed in Central Americam

The only downside is the location - not as much services and things to do around like in West Bay. There is a garden park within walking distance, but if you wanna go to the beach / diving you gotta catch a taxi/collectivo/rent a bike or car. But there are collectivoa that go to Sandy Bay where the hostel is located, so its not in the middle of nowhere by any means.

It was what a backpackers place should be, good enough kitchen and everyone very helpful

It is a beautiful tranquil place to stay. The owner Mel is a truly lovely kind human … her Hostel will forever raise my standard for solo travel…. I genuinely love my experience

The is nothing to dislike… I feel sorry for anyone who could find a complaint

Beautiful landscaping, lots of choices for relaxing, pool, cafe, many different decks, patios, hammocks. Breakfast available freshly made. Mel has a wealth of great advice and information about most everything on island. I felt safe at all times and enjoyed visiting with guests from all over the world.

If it’s rainy season the road getting to the hostel on foot was an obstacle course of mud, ponds , rocks

What Breakfast ? A bit off the beating path

There's a good whatsapp group you can join on arrival for meeting people and planning social trips. Owner had lots of helpful knowledge and advice about the island. Nice swimming pool. Beach, grocery store, resturants, and bus route very nearby. Hostel rents out snorkelling gear pretty cheap.

Bathroom didn't feel very clean, stained walls and floor and no ventilation. Bedroom was a bit dusty, and pillowcases had white stains on them. Some of the kitchen appliances could do with updating as they were quite rusty.