Paya Bay is a secluded boutique resort on the North East side of Roatan. Since the resort only has 10 rooms, you are guaranteed a peaceful vacation. Paya Bay resort has 2 private beaches that you can also enjoy.

This resort is away from the crowds and the town, but if you want to get away from it all... this place is for you! You can spend your days scuba diving and enjoying the pristine coral reef. Paya Bay does not have a family of dolphins all penned up or a 48' dive boat, but they do offer personalized service! If you have never dived, Justin and his staff will gladly teach you with personal attention. We had our own boat driver and instructor all week while we were taking lessons. That is amazing for just two people! Most places have 20 people in a dive class.

In the evenings you will enjoy my friend Charlie's fine cooking, be sure to try his grouper fingers and key lime pie! You just can't get that here in Missouri! The dining area at Paya Bay is a magnificent 6 sided room with windows all around offering views of the Caribbean...only feet away! Tom will fix you a drink as you watch the sun set on the ocean from the patio.

Paya Bay is not for the people who want exciting nightlife and television in your room. However, our room was on a cliff actually hanging over the ocean. In my opinion, that view was worth much more than having a TV in the room. In some aspects Paya Bay is primitive compared to other luxury resorts, in other ways it is very luxurious... it just depends what you are seeking. But if you want to dive, fish and enjoy good food... then Paya Bay is for you. Here is a link to their website: www.payabay.com


I think that Paya Bay's "all inclusive dive special" is currently around $975 for loding, all meals and 5 days of diving. This is a fantastic deal when you break down the cost. Realize there are no other restaurants in the area...so the meal plan makes sense!

The people at Paya Bay are some of the friendliest you will ever meet. They are intent on serving you for your stay!

Best Things Nearby:
Scuba-diving reefs on the east end are pristine and have a lot of fish life. Snorkeling was also excellent.

Best Things About the Resort:
Spectacular views and private beach

Resort Experience:

Paya Bay Resort is built on small peninsula with beaches on both sides. It is a small 10-room resort built far out on the east end of Roatan island. It is the ultimate de-stress place for R&R. If you need constant activity and marble bathrooms, skip this resort. This is old-style colonial Caribbean architecture. The building of this resort was a true labor of love by the owners.

The rooms are either cliff view or over the ocean. We chose the cliff view with a panoramic view of the oven and the hills. Next time, we will try the ocean view, as the waves will lull you to sleep. They also have a full dive program with an excellent instructor and dive sites. The pictures on their web site are much better than the ones I took. The staff was great and like many small resorts it felt more like family. The resort is very isolated on the east end, so food is included.

This is a great place for escape or romantic isolation; it would not be good for families, as kids would get bored. It is the tropics, so bring bug spray.

• Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
• Activities: Very Good
• Amenities: Very Good
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Fair
• Service: Excellent