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Utila has a range of accommodations for every taste and budget, from backpacker's rooms to deluxe waterfront homes and all-inclusive dive resorts. (Click on the quick links below to search your price range, or just scroll down to view all.) C - Backpacker Style / Budget
Hotels and Hostels ($4usd-$12usd)
- A Few Lempiras More: ($12 usd-$35usd) - Mid-range ($20 usd-$45usd) - Treat Yourself: ($45 usd and up) -Waterfront Vacation Rentals (link coming soon) - All-inclusive Dive Resorts As
a general guideline, budget private rooms with shared cold water
bathrooms start at about 100 lempiras ($5.30 usd) single/130 lempiras
($7.00 usd) double. Add a few dollars for hot water. Basic
private rooms with private bathrooms start at about
$10 usd single/$12 usd double and add about $5usd for hot water.
Nicer more comfortable rooms with private hotwater bath will
run
from about $20
usd and up, and more upscale rooms will cost about $45 usd and up.
Many of the dive shops offer discounted or even free rooms if you dive with them. These are generally simpler accommodations, and while preference is given to those diving with the associated shop, they may have space for non-divers. Despite some old information on the web, Utila does indeed have 24 hour electricity now, though not all hotels will have a back up generator. AC is usually an option at all but the most budget of spots, but you will pay extra and will need to ask in advance. Availability - Do I Need to Reserve in Advance? You can generally find a spot at anytime but the most busiest weeks. BUT, if you want to be sure you have the same room for your entire stay and/or want to stay at one of the more popular spots, you should call or write ahead to reserve. During holiday weeks (Christmas, New Years, Semana Santa-the week before Easter, and the first week of August with SunJam) the island really does get completely full. During these weeks, we have seen more folks arriving on Utila than there is space for, so plan in advance! Many folks come off the ferry and leave their bags at a nearby dive shop (there are 5 with offices within 1 block of ferry dock) and then scout out your spot for the night. Since most of the lodging spots are a quick walk from the ferry, you can also find a hotel for the first night and then take some time the next day. Contacting the Hotels Note that most of the smaller hotels / hostels will either not have email addresses, or if they do, they may not get checked regularly. Keep in mind that most of the budget lodging options are local "mom and pop" type operations, so you will have better luck calling direct or just stopping in at arrival. Utila Vacation Rentals: Vacation home and apartment rentals can be ideal for a longer stay (most require 3-4 night minimum, some up to a week minimum). In almost all cases you will want to reserve in advance, and all have email links. See our separate link for the vacation rentals available on Utila (coming soon). Long Term Rentals in Utila: Looking for a longer term stay or considering a part or full time move here? Many of the hotels and vacation rentals offer discounts on long term rentals, and you can also take a look at the link "Long Term Rentals". (coming soon). **Our Picks** are highlighted in Blue: We've tried to highlight some of the hotels in each category to help get you started. These are ones that we have personally stayed in and/or heard excellent comments about. If they are not starred, they still may be great finds- let us know! Hotel Owners: Is your hotel missing on the list below or do you have corrections or photos for us? Let us know! (include link) Did We Miss The Mark or Get Something Wrong? Let us know if a description, price, or other information is incorrect or if you have something to add! Want to be an "our pick"? Invite us to your spot and show us why you are one of the best in your category so we can suggest you to others! Photos: We love photos and are trying to get them up for each hotel. If you would like to send us some of your hotel below or somewhere you stayed, send them on and we will get them up! BUDGET HOTELS / HOSTELS: ($4usd-$12usd) Ecomarine Dive Shop Backpackers Lodge Located off main road in Sandy Bay 8 private rooms and 2 dorm rooms. Shared kitchen facilities. Works closely with Ecomarine Dive Shop, who do their bookings. $4 usd dorms/$10 usd private; discount available for diving with Ecomarine. Contacts: Tel: + (504) 425 3350 ; Email: ecomarine@gmail.com; Web: http://www.ecomarineutila.com/accomodation.htm   **Blueberry Hill** Just up from town center on Cola de Mico Road, after Thomson's Bakery. Comfortable and simple rooms at an inexpensive rate with sweet local older islander couple host, Norma and Will. 7 cottages with cold water; private or shared bathrooms Private Room with shared bath from 100 lps ($5.50 usd) per night; with private bath from 150 lps per night ($8.00 usd) Contacts: Johnny Hinds (son of the hosts): (504) 425 2199 (Honduras) +1 (646) 291 6556 (USA); Norma and Will- +(504) 425-3141 Email HQ_Johnny@yahoo.com (checked occasionally)- most of their business is walk-in and repeat business, but best to call ahead.     Hotel Owners Mrs. Norma and Mr. Will Countryside Inn Up from main street about 10 minutes on quiet area of Mamey Lane. Multiple apartments with either 1, 2, or 3 bedroom configurations. 1 bedrooms from $10 usd per night; good monthly rates. Off ferry dock, turn left towards Sandy Bay. At fire station turn right and head uphill a ways to Catholic Church and next to Plumtree Apartments. Contacts: Woody Howell: (504) 425 3919; Email: CountrysideApartments05@yahoo.com (checked occasionally) Cross-Creek Hotel Lodging associated with Cross Creek Dive Center, off main street, to the right of ferry dock a few blocks Shared (2 beds rooms) or private (1 double bed rooms), with fan, shared toilet and showers. Shared kitchen as well as restaurant on premises. Dorms from $4 if diving at Cross Creek, private room from $10 usd and private AC rooms $20 usd Contacts: (504) 425 3334 Fax: + (504) 425 3334; Email: info@crosscreekutila.com (checked regularly) Web: http://www.crosscreekutila.com/hotel.php Dive Inn at Altons Lodging at the Altons Dive Center 14 basic rooms with fans with shared bath, and right on the water. 6 twin private rooms, and also 8 dorms rooms with 4 beds. Usually fill up fast with those diving with Altons. Daily cleaning. Shared kitchen and snackbar on site with fun environment. Contacts: (504) 425 3704; Email: divealtons1@yahoo.com (checked regularly) Web: http://diveinutila.com/backpacker-links/backpacker-accommodation.html **Harbour View Hotel** Center of town, right next to Tranquila Bar Inexpensive option in center of town at $10 usd per room, with 2 rooms sharing 1 bathroom. Discounts if diving with Parrots Dive Shop. Right next to Tranquila bar, so can get a little noisy, but also makes it a happening fun spot. Shared kitchen. Alfred and Tatiana at Parrots will take good care of you! Contacts: Alfred and Tatiana: (504) 425 3772 (Honduras); Email: tatianaluna22@yahoo.com (checked occasionall **Hotel Trudy Dorm Rooms** On premises of Underwater Vision, waterfront on main street to right of dock a few "blocks" down. A range of rooms from budget to more comfortable. Dorm style rooms available downstairs with 4 beds, locker, fan, shared bathroom with hot water. Nice central area with beach volleyball, hammocks, and bar/snackbar. Contacts: Tamara Cooper : (504) 425 3103; Email: uwv_utila@hotmail.com; Web: http://www.underwatervision.net/hotels/ Holland Inn: No longer operating as a hotel Laguna del Mar Main street, to the right of the ferry dock, a few “blocks” down on left hand side of road. An older hotel geared for the budget traveler. Private rooms with one double or two single beds, private bathroom, and fan. Contacts: Tamara Cooper or Underwater Vision: (504) 425 3103 Email: uwv_utila@hotmail.com (checked regularly) Web: http://www.underwatervision.net/hotels/ **Loma Vista** Just up from town center on Cola de Mico Road, just across Mango Inn and next door to Hotel Bavaria 10 clean rooms and good price, with fans, shared bath (cold water), shared covered balcony and shared kitchen, run by accommodating local host Mrs. Maridell Zelaya. Private room is 120 lempiras single ($6.50 usd) / 150 lempiras double ($8.00 usd) Contacts: Maridell Zelaya- +504-425-3243. No email. Most of their traffic is walkin, but best to reserve ahead.     
Hotel Owner, Mrs.
Maridell
**Monkey Tail Inn** Just up from town on Cola de Mico Road, the main road from center of town, before Mango Inn Backpacker geared spot based on the hostel concept but with private rooms, associated with Coral View dive center, but located in the middle of town, just up from town center. 13 rooms, some with fans. Shared cooking facilities and bathrooms, with linens provided and daily cleaning. $5/8 for private room with fan (FREE when diving with Coral View!) and $17/26 with AC. Contacts: C.J and Tonia Woods: + (504) 425 3781 Email: coralviewdivecenter@yahoo.com (checked occasionally) Rose's Inn On Mamey Lane up the hill a few blocks from the fire station (take a left off ferry dock). Simple rooms is a nice garden setting in a tranquil area. Shared kitchen and hot water. . Office is on the main street at Roses Supermarket; you would take a left from ferry dock and go about 8 minutes until the Fire Station/Utila Lodge. The store is just across the street, and the hotel is up that road a few blocks. A little off the beaten path, but also a nice spot to get away from the craziness of main street. Long term rates available. $10 usd per room per night shared bath /$14 private bath Contacts: Martha A Rose: (504) 425 3283 +(504) 425 3183 +(504) 425 3064; Email: HotelRoses_Inn@yahoo.com (checked occasionally) Tony's Place On Cola De Mico Road, the main road from center of town, a few blocks up, on left before Mango Inn. Inexpensive spot in centrally located area. About $6usd per room. Contacts: Tony James: (504) 425 3376 Tropical Hotel Just off main street, heading towards Sandy Bay, just up and across from fire station A popular budget spot, on the main street heading towards Sandy Bay. About $8 usd per night, shared bathrooms, shared kitchen. Long term rates available. To the left of the main dock, about 8-10 minutes, Contacts: Esther and Rianaldo Zelaya: (504) 425 3568 A FEW LEMPIRAS MORE: ($12 usd-$35usd) **Bavaria Lodge / Hotel Bavaria** A few blocks up from Town Center, up Cola De Mico Road, just across from Mango Inn Run by German / Local Couple Petra and Kurt Whitefield, this 6 rooms hotel offers a nice cozy clean atmosphere with fan, comfortable beds, wooden floors,private bath and shared upstairs porch. Located above the owner's house, in a nice secure area. Just across the street from Mango Inn. Private Room and bath with hot water: $16 usd single / $19 double Private Room and bath with cold water: $13usd single / $16 double / $19 triple Good monthly rates. Contacts: Kurt or Petra Whitefield, Tel: + (504) 425 3809; Email is PetraWhitefield3@hotmail.com (checked regularly)     **Bay View Hotel** Waterfront, on the main street, left off ferry dock a few blocks towards Sandy Bay. Nice setting by the ocean in basic rooms with hot water, private bath, on the waterfront with common lawn area. Our first place we stayed and really adore the hosts Captain Renny and Mrs. Dean. From $35 usd per night. Contacts: Capt. Renny and Mrs. Dean: (504) 425 3114; (USA) +1 423 443 4143 ; Email: bayviewinternet@yahoo.com (checked regularly) Cooper's Inn On the main street, a few blocks to the right of the ferry dock, on left hand side of road. Clean double rooms in back of the main family house. Nice garden. All rooms with fans and some with AC. Some longer term apartments available. Contacts: (504) 425 3184; Email: tonicooper15@yahoo.com (checked occasionally) Freddys Place Main street, at the edge of town, on the Point, over the bridge on Utila Harbor. Four 2 bedroom apartments all with kitchen and private bath. Nice wide balcony area for sitting and enjoying. Cable TV, internet. $16 per bedroom per night with fan, $24 with AC. Contact: Rob Douglas: (504) 425 3819 or + (504) 3345 6185 (Cell); Email: FreddysPlace@gmail.com (checked occasionally) Hotel Utila Center of Town, waterside...Take a left off ferry dock Hotel Utila has been a mainstay for a while now with 20 reasonably priced rooms. There is a large dock out front. Private baths, cable TV. AC available in some rooms. Contacts: Annie Rose: (504) 425 3340; Email: HotelUtila@hotmail.com; (checked occasionally) http://www.travelguides.com/home/hotelutila   MID-RANGE LODGING ($20 usd-$45usd) Annie Marelli Up a side road off Sandy Bay; Take a left off ferry dock and head to Bay View; right up hill a few blocks... 20 rooms with AC, shared bath, and internet. Contact: Ralph Zelaya: (504) 425 3916; Email: AnnieMarelli@yahoo.com (checked occasionally) Margaritaville Beach Hotel Sandy Bay, just next to Chepes public beach. Left from ferry dock about 10-15 minute walk. Pleasant 16 room hotel at the edge of town, right near the public beach. Double beds with private bath, A/C and hot water. 6 private cabins as well with kitchenettes that are good option for longer stays. Contact: Carmen Hill: (504) 425 3366; Email: margaritavillehotel@yahoo.com (checked occasionally) **Hotel Trudy** Main Street, a few blocks to right of ferry dock at Underwater Vision dive center Comfortable upstairs nice private rooms with AC, private bath with hot water and nice views of the harbor. Central area with beach volleyball, hammocks, and bar/snack bar. Lower cost dorm rooms downstairs also available. Contact: Tamara Cooper: (504) 425 3103 Email: uwv_utila@hotmail.com (checked regularly) Web: http://www.underwatervision.net/hotels/ Relax Inn Center of town, right on the water, a few blocks to the right of the ferry dock, before the bakery. Clean and comfortable rooms with private bath, hot water, fan, AC , small refrigerator and two beds that sleep 3 people. Travelers have commented that owners Desmond and Dilcia treat you like family and will commonly invite hotel guests over for lunch or supper. Property is on the water-front with front and back porches, and a pier with a bench to watch the sunrise and sunsets. Coffee is offered upon request. $35usd single/$40usd double/$45usd triple Contact: Desmond and Dilcia Johnson; (504) 425 3879 Email: Cindy at cindyjohnson09@gmail.com (checked regularly) **Rubi's Inn** Center of town about a “block” to right of ferry dock, on the water Owned and managed by friendly locals Tony and Rosa, Rubi's offers a clean friendly atmosphere, with nice shared outdoor area and dock. Private bath and mini-fridge in rooms, along with small shared kitchen. AC is available. The hotel is in the newer wood building on the water behind the older house on main street. You will see the sign and garden area off main street. Contact: Rosa Rubi (504) 425 3240; Email: rubisinn@yahoo.com (checked occasionally)  FOR A BIT OF A SPLURGE: ($45 usd and up) Colibri Hill Sandy Bay, just up the hill from Bay View Hotel 3 story nice wooden building with 8 rooms in Sandy Bay, between town and the public beach. Pool and pool bar on site. Hot water and tiled showers, A/C, verandas with hammocks. $45usd single/$50usd double Contact: Franz Dietriz: (504) 425 3329; Email: Franz@colibri-resort.com; Web: http://www.colibri-resort.com   **Coral View** Blue Bayou- Edge of town, all the way to the left of ferry dock. About 30 minute walk; they will get you. Run by local Mrs. Tania and her husband C.J., this is a nice option for a spot just off the water, in front of great snorkeling in a low-key, very clean environment. Coral View is in Blue Bayou, which is about a 20 minute walk from town and one of our favorite spots. Dive center on premise with friendly instructor/divemaster Rich. Restaurant on site and covered dock/bar on the water. $45 usd single / $55 usd double; packages available. Contact: C.J and Tonia Woods:(504) 425 3783 Email: coralviewbeachresort@yahoo.com; Web: http://www.coralviewbeachresortanddivecenter.com    Jade Seahorse Up Cola de Mico Road a few blocks up from center of town. A whimsical creation by artist Neil, this is like taking a little trip through the looking glass. Clean rooms all decorated with visions of colored glass, tiles marbles, wood creations and more. Contact: (504) 425 - 3270 Telephone (US) (512) 351 - 4919 Email: JadeSeahorse@gmail.com; Web: http://www.jadeseahorse.com/cabins.html **Lighthouse Hotel** Waterfront, to right of ferry dock just before the bridge, at the "Point". 15 minute walk from town center Newly built in 2006, the Lighthouse is a great choice for clean spacious air-conditioned rooms over Utila Bay, located just at the edge of town. Nice grounds and friendly helpful hosts Thelma and O'Neil will take good care of you. Private bath, cable, A/C, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, backup generator, and shared wraparound balcony. Prices: 6 rooms overlooking the ocean (sleeps 3): $65usd 2-6 nights, $90 usd if just 1 night; discount for 7+nights 6 rooms overlooking lagoon (sleeps 2): $50 usd 2-6 nights; $75 usd if just 1 night, discount for 7+nights 1 bunk room with 2 single bunkbeds: $40 usd per night Contact: O'Neil & Thelma Bodden: (504) 425-3164 or (504) 3-368-2764; Email: info@utilalighthouse.com (checked daily) **Mango Inn** Up Cola De Mico Road, straight up a few blocks from town center. Nice landscaped garden setting with great pool area and pleasant restaurant and bar on premises. AC, private bath with hot water. Range of rooms from standard room to deluxe cabins. Cable available in some rooms. Standard rooms start at $50 usd single/double; separate deluxe cabins from $90 usd single / double. Packages and discounts available when diving with Utila Dive Center Contact: 1-888-322-DIVE (USA) or local phone (504) 425-3335; Email: info@mango-inn.com (checked daily) Web: http://www.mango-inn.com     **Trudy's Suites ** Waterfront at UnderwaterVision Dive Center; to right of ferry dock a few doors down. Private rooms with a double and single bed in each, cable television, air conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water showers, fridge, microwave, free drinking water, and private porch. $55 usd per night Contact: Tamara Cooper: (504) 425 3103; Email: uwv_utila@hotmail.com (checked regularly) Web: http://www.underwatervision.net/hotels/ ALL INCLUSIVE HOTELS AND DIVE RESORTS **Deep Blue Resort** Family run, low key all inclusive 5 Star Gold Palm PADI Resort dive resort with focus on marine ecology on the South Shore. The resort is set in a beautiful beach front location called Pretty Bush, surrounded by coconut palms with 10 spacious, air conditioned deluxe rooms, all with large private balconies overlooking the Caribbean. From the beach guests have access to unlimited shore diving night or day on 3 of the best south side dive sites. Contact: Steve Fox, Owner: or (504) 9834 4399 e-mail: info@deepblueutila.com Web: http://www.deepblueutila.com/    **Laguna Beach Resort** All inclusive dive resort located on the South Shore offering an exclusive diving, fishing, and beach get away. This elegantly designed property is set on a palm fringed peninsula dividing a tranquil mangrove lagoon and the Caribbean Sea. Lodging is bungalow style accommodations nestled on the lagoons edge. Ocean views from the restaurant and bar, built from natural woods, continues the resort's rustic theme that compliments the island ambiance Utila is famous for. Contact: Utila Tours, Inc. Reservation Request: res@utila.com. 1-800-668-8452, web: http://www.utila.com    Utila Lodge: Casual charm and a relaxed informal setting surround the eight cozy rooms situated directly over the calm waters of the Caribbean, in the center of town. Each room enjoys ocean views, wireless internet, cable TV, air-conditioning. Lounging area on extensive sun decks and docks, with onsite restaurant and bar. On-site dive operation.. Contact: 1-800-282-8932 or local + (504) 425 3143; Email: info@utilalodge.com; Web: http://www.utilalodge.com    Utopia Resort: All inclusive dive resort with spa services located on the South Shore “Utopia Village is the perfect fit for the adventure and sport traveler that is looking for a remote, unique, natural hideaway with a casual style and personal service.” Utopia Village is an ';ff the beaten path vacation retreat' - It is remote, casual, friendly, nicely designed in natural surroundings. The hotel is built on the edge of an abundant reef, a twenty-minute boat ride from Utila town. There are no roads at Utopia, no fast food joints and no nightclubs. The nightlife includes the grass thatched beach bar with sounds of the ocean rolling in, footsteps crackling down the coral paths and the rustle of palm leaves in the breeze. Utopia focuses on personal service with 3 of the owners living on site and overseeing the hotel and dive and spa operations. Contact: 504-3-344-9387. Email: reservations@utopiautila.com. Web: http://www.utopiadivevillage.com   |
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