This beach was amazing - you can walk out into the water for a long while and it's soft sand without any seaweed or rocks. Love it!
Definitely try the bacon wrapped shrimp! It is unbelievable! We went back for a second time because the first time only one of us had the bacon shrimp and we all wanted it. Best restaurant in West Bay! Beautiful view and it is right by the beach where they have the best snorkelling, the reef is right on the beach. This also looks like a great place to stay. I just read a review on a customer that is annoyed that they could not use the beach chairs. They do not allow customers to swim in their pool, which is a good thing. If you want to go swimming in a pool there is Mayan Princess that allows you to swim in their pool and also Infinity Bay next door (they have a large pool). If I were to go stay in West Bay, I think I would stay at the Grand Roatan. Their rentals are all new, they have the best food and it is a relaxing setting. (Although if you want a truly relaxing setting I would go to Tranquil seas in Sandy Bay.) (Infinity next door does not have that feel as they let all cruise ships come and swim in their pool all day). I am sure the people staying at Grand Roatan appreciate having the pool in a more relaxed setting. Grand Roatan has a beautiful pool. They have great fish, shrimp and great ribs!
My wife and I stopped there while on a cruise excursion and just loved it. The most scenic beach with great outdoor restaurant. We both had a 1/2 lb lobster tail. It was excellent. Drinks were great. The view looking out to the water was like a post card. Beautiful beach and nice swim area. One of the highlights of our trip.
It just goes to show how completely empty, isolated and boring resorts like Xbalanque and Beach House get high scores on trip advisor in spite of not even being 1* resorts.... But an actual 5* gorgeous property with THE best beach, a natural rock wall, a beautiful infinity pool and amazing service are ranked like #70???Just because a place is ranked highly on TripAdvisor does not ensure it's luxurious. This place is gorgeous
The resort and its restaurant is the last one on West Bay Beach, closest to the iron shore.The view is great, even on stormy days when waves are breaking over the iron shore outcroppings. But back to the food. We tried the jalapeno sea bass and it was fabulous. We also really enjoyed the ribs as they were just like I liked them - fall off the bone type. If you are there with several family members or friends, don't be afraid to try the seafood platter. There was so much food and so many choices that everyone should be able to eat a little of everything and enjoy it. Ezra, the bartender, is excellent, and Terry, the manager, came over from the Vintage Pearl. Terry has really made this place one of the top restaurants on the beach. Don't forget to check out the pool, especially at night, as it is quite beautiful.
While staying just down the Beach we decided to try The Grand Roatan and found the food Great and the Beer Cold!! The Garifuna soup was excellent, Lobsters were the largest we had on our trip (we had 14 in 7 days) and service was great. We made this stop several times during our stay on Roatan and will be back.
We spent 2 weeks in Roatan at the end of Sep and could hardly stay away from the restaurant at the Grand Roatan. Loved the jalapeno sea bass , the wings, the coconut shrimp and the drinks and service. Don't miss the opportunity if you can eat here. I can guarantee a lovely evening with great people.
We went there with friends to spend the day. We wanted to eat, have some drinks and snorkel. They would not allow us to use the beach chairs, even if we planed to spend money there. We could only sit at a table with chairs, not allowed on the chaise lounges on the beach. Food is OK, higher prices than elsewhere on the beach. Won't be going back there anytime soon.
We have just had the wonderful experience of staying and eating at the Grand Roatan for a week. Accommodation was of a very high standard and kept immaculately clean. The highlight for us though, was the fabulous food where it was obvious that we had chosen the best place as numbers joining us from the other beach resorts grew as the news of the excellent food, drink and staff travelled. Staying at the resort had some nice benefits, such as the use of the loungers on the beach. We cannot recommend this beautifully positioned location enough.
Right next to the iron shore and the shallow reef system with crystal clear ocean, is The Grand. It has a beautiful bar and outdoor restaurant on the beach with a few steps to the ocean. The food is unique and delicious. Loved the staff.