West Bay

West Bay is Roatán's premier beach destination, a roughly 1.5 km crescent of white sand fronting a coral reef you can snorkel from the shore. Resorts, beach clubs, dive shops, and restaurants line the strip, and the area leads the island in both buyer demand and price appreciation, exceeding 8% annually. It is the default address for vacation-rental investors who want turnkey, professionally managed short-term lets. The investment case is the strongest on the island for cash flow plus growth. Beachfront and ocean-view condos run US$4,500-US$7,500 per m², with 1-bed units around US$228,000 and 2-beds near US$323,000. Premium beachfront yields a steady 4-7% gross, while well-positioned condos achieve 7-8% with 60-75% occupancy and US$2,000-US$4,000 weekly peak rates. Foreigners typically buy via a Honduran corporation here given the coastal location and limited beachfront supply.

West Bay in Roatán, Islas de la Bahía, Honduras