Sale
Demo build · Puerto Brisa
French Harbour · Roatán
$525,000
3 3 238 m²
Islas de la Bahía · Honduras
Roatán
Live, rent and stay on the island
Photo: Pi3.124 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBeach homes, condos and seasonal rentals on the largest of the Bay Islands, from West Bay to Camp Bay. You'll also find nightly stays, diving and tours here, and Agente Caracol for whatever isn't listed.
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Properties in Roatán
Sale
SaleDemo build · Arrecife Claro
Sandy Bay · Roatán
$1,280,000
4 4 382 m²
RentDemo build · Poniente Marino
West End · Roatán
$3,650 / mes
3 3 194 m²
RentDemo build · Arena Luz
West Bay · Roatán
$3,400 / mes
2 2 146 m²
SaleDemo build · Casa Mare
West Bay · Roatán
$1,950,000
5 5.5 576 m²
RentDemo build · Brisa Coral
West Bay · Roatán
$4,200 / mes
3 3 204 m²
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Area by area
Where to live in Roatán
West Bay3The island's best-known beach, with hotels and condos facing the reef.See propertiesWest End1A walkable beach village: diving, restaurants and holiday rentals.See propertiesSandy Bay1Between West End and Coxen Hole; quieter and more residential.See propertiesFrench Harbour1A fishing and service harbour, with marinas and shops.See properties
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Roatán on the map
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Hotels and rentals in Roatán
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The facts, with their source
What Roatán is like
It sits on the southern edge of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-longest reef system in the world.
Source: Wikipedia: RoatánJuan Manuel Gálvez International Airport connects it with cities in North America.
Source: Wikipedia: RoatánCruise ships dock at two terminals: the port in Coxen Hole and Mahogany Bay in Dixon Cove.
Source: Wikipedia: RoatánIt is about 59 km long and under 8 km at its widest, some 65 km off the north coast.
Source: Wikipedia: RoatánIt is traditionally English-speaking: many islanders descend from Cayman Islands families who arrived in the 1830s.
Source: Wikipedia: RoatánTourism drives its economy: diving, beaches and cruise ships.
Source: Wikipedia: Roatán
Our reading
CARACOL's opinion, built on the facts above
For a beach home with direct flights to North America: you arrive without going through the mainland.
For holiday rentals, demand rests on diving, beach and cruise tourism that already exists.
Life runs in English and Spanish, which is comfortable for buyers from abroad.
Areas of Roatán
West Bay and West End concentrate beach, diving and vacation rentals; Sandy Bay is more residential; French Harbour and Coxen Hole gather shops and services; to the east, Oak Ridge, Punta Gorda and Camp Bay are quieter.
What to consider
Being an island, Article 107 of the Constitution applies to anyone who is not a native-born Honduran: confirm the legal route with a notary before reserving. Check water, power, road access and, if you plan to rent, the condominium rules.
Worth knowing
It's an island: you arrive by plane or by ferry from La Ceiba, and anything from the mainland adds logistics.
Before you buy
Questions about buying in Roatán
How does CARACOL Real Estate help in Roatán?
CARACOL Real Estate publishes reviewed listings of houses, apartments and land in Roatán, arranges private viewings and supports owners who sell or rent. Each property's exact location is shared once a viewing is confirmed.
Can a foreigner buy property in Roatán?
It depends on the location. Article 107 of the Honduran Constitution reserves land within 40 km of the borders and coastline, and land on the islands, for native-born Hondurans (and wholly Honduran companies); buying urban property in those zones is governed by special legislation. Before signing, confirm with a Honduran notary which route applies to you.
What should I check before buying?
That the property is registered at the Instituto de la Propiedad in the seller's name and free of liens, that municipal taxes are paid and that the measurements match the survey. CARACOL reviews the published documents, but the deed is executed by a notary.
