Where is El Palacio Rosa located?

El Palacio Rosa is located on Carib Bight in the middle of Roatan, Honduras — far from the cruise ship congestion of West Bay, with new roads providing easy access. The nearest airport is Roatan International (RTB).

What dive sites are near El Palacio Rosa?

Over 30 dive sites are accessible within 15 minutes of the dock, including Patti's Place, Calvin's Crack, Carib Wall, Media Luna, and several secret seamounts. The property has a private on-site dive shop with tanks, lockers, gear wash, and showers. Air fills available for a small fee.

Is El Palacio Rosa good for families?

Yes. El Palacio Rosa is ideal for families with children. Guests have access to kayaks, paddleboards, a skiff, and a private dock for snorkeling. Island tours to animal sanctuaries, ziplines, and tropical gardens can be arranged with pickup directly from the property.

How many people can El Palacio Rosa accommodate?

El Palacio Rosa has two suites: a 2-bedroom/1-bath ground floor suite and a 3-bedroom/2-bath middle floor suite of 1,800 SF — 2,600 SF combined. Both can be booked independently or together for up to 14–15 guests.

How do I book El Palacio Rosa?

You can book directly via the website or contact us on WhatsApp at +1 408 966-0385.

El Palacio Rosa | Private Vacation Rental & Dive House

Far from the crowds

Not your average
Caribbean escape

Tucked into the Honduran jungle on a quiet, pristine bay, El Palacio Rosa is a world away from the cruise congestion of Roatan's west end — which, frankly, has become what every other Caribbean port eventually becomes: crowded, commercialized, and indistinguishable from the last stop on the cruise circuit. Carib Bight is what Roatan used to be everywhere. Three reefs, the Roly Poly — a WWII naval cargo shipwreck grounded here in 1945 — and 400-year-old pirate tunnels. All accessible from the dock. A private sandy beach. A propane BBQ, flat iron grill, and pellet smoker at La Rosa. A color-lit infinity pool. A dive shop, a skiff, kayaks — and the kind of silence that reminds you why you traveled this far.

🤿 For the underwater obsessed

Serious Divers,
Serious Access

A private on-site dive shop with tanks and air available, and 30+ park sites within 15 minutes of the dock. No crowded dive boats. No waiting.

Patti's Place · Calvin's Crack · Carib Wall
Secret seamounts and far-east Roatan sites
Lionfish spearfishing on the reef (park license required — we arrange it)
Large pelagic spearfishing trips to the mainland shelf
PADI certification via Tortuga Divers next door
Private tanks, lockers, gear wash, showers
Spring trade winds — 15 knots, flat water, perfect for kiteboarding

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For families who want more

Adventure for
Every Age

Kayaks off the dock. Paddle the 400-year-old pirate tunnels. Sloths, toucans, and parrots at the jungle sanctuary. Tour pickups right from the backyard.

Skiff, kayaks, and paddleboards (shared access)
Snorkeling the Roly Poly WWII wreck off the dock
Kayak the 400-year-old pirate tunnels
Island tours: ziplining, animal sanctuaries
Fresh pizza delivered to the dock
6+ restaurants by dory — Hole in the Wall, Tiger's Bar, On The Rocks
Turtle sanctuary — sea turtles, lobster, tarpon & snook
Combined suites — 2,600 SF for up to 14–15 guests

Accommodations

Five ways to stay.

One floor, two floors, or the whole kingdom. From a couple seeking epic views to a group of 18 ready to take over the entire property.

Top Floor

The Crown

1 King · 1 Bath · 2,800 SF

Open-plan penthouse. Massive kitchen. Wrap-around 3-sided deck. The most epic bay views on the property.

King2,800 SFEpic ViewsSleeps 2–4

Middle Floor

The Palacio Suite

3 Bedroom · 2 Bath · 1,800 SF

Sweeping bay views on the middle floor. Three bedrooms, full kitchen. The beach is downstairs through the backyard, by the pool.

3 BR1,800 SFBay viewsSleeps 9

Ground Floor

The Bay Suite

2 Bedroom · 1 Bath · 800 SF

Step outside and you're steps from the dock. Direct water access at any hour.

2 BR800 SFDock accessSleeps 5

Crown + Palacio · Two Floors · One Home

The Palace

4 Bedroom · 3 Bath · 4,600 SF

The Crown and Palacio Suite connected by an internal stairwell — one massive private home across two floors. Epic views above, beach access below.

4 BR4,600 SFInterconnectedSleeps 13

All Three Floors · Entire Property

The Resort

6 Bedroom · 4 Bath · 5,400 SF

Every floor, every view, every inch of El Palacio Rosa. The whole kingdom. Nobody else here but you.

6 BR5,400 SFEntire propertySleeps 18

La Rosa — Over-Bay Kitchen & Patio

"Come as Strangers, Leave as Friends."

900 SF Covered Palapa · Shared by All Guests

Where the day ends. A covered 900 SF group kitchen and patio hanging over the bay — built for sunset dinners, fresh grilled catches, and stories from the reef.

What to do

A week here is
never enough.

Scuba & Freediving

30+ sites. Private tanks. Secret seamounts. From beginners getting certified to experienced divers going solo — the reef is your backyard.

World-Class Fishing

Wahoo, tuna, mahi, tarpon, bonefish, permit. Troll, drop, jig, or fly with guides who grew up fishing these waters. Pickup at the dock.

The Pirate Tunnels

Kayak or paddleboard through a network of creek-tunnels carved between the island points and offshore keys by pirates 400 years ago — used to hide from the British Navy. One of the most unexpected highlights of the trip.

Island Tours

Jungle sanctuaries with sloths, toucans, and monkeys. Ziplines. Tropical gardens. All arranged with pickups right from the property.

Sunset Watching

The bay faces west. Sunsets arrive on schedule almost every night. The infinity pool puts you directly in their path.

Kiteboarding & Wingboarding

When the spring trade winds arrive, Carib Bight delivers consistent 15-knot winds across flat protected water — a combination kiteboarders specifically travel to find. Bring your gear, plan around April–June.

Absolute Nothing

A hammock. A cold drink. The sound of the bay. No cruise ships, no hawkers, no itinerary. Just Roatan as it was meant to be.

Getting here

Carib Bight,
Roatan

El Palacio Rosa sits on Carib Bight — a quiet, protected bay surrounded by jungle, far from the cruise crowds of West Bay. Half a dozen restaurants are reachable by dory from the dock: the world-famous Hole in the Wall, Tiger's Bar in the Blue Lagoon mangroves, On The Rocks through the pirate tunnels (with a resident monkey), and The Salty Dog and Happy Landing in Oak Ridge. Minutes away: the famous Blue Lagoon and a turtle sanctuary with sea turtles, lobster, tarpon, and snook. Fly into Roatan International (RTB). We'll help arrange the rest.

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Carib Bight · The Roly Poly shipwreck (1945) between our docks · Pirate tunnels through the mangroves

See it for yourself

The property,
on video.

WWII Wreck · Snorkel only

The Roly Poly — right off the dock

400-Year-Old Pirate Tunnels

Through the tunnels to Blue Lagoon

Patti's Place & The Train Station

Pigeon Key Funday Sunday

Dolphins Surfing the Boat's Wake

Church Wall

Purple Fancy (Snorkel)

Bob & Nina's Place

French Key Point

Where the Reef
Meets the Jungle