Just returned from Paradise Beach Hotel and had a wonderful time! Like any place there are pros & cons to everything depending on your interests, preferences, etc. I will highlight... read more some of ours by topic.

Reception: Pickup from the airport went smoothly. We had to wait about a 1/2 hour as they only run at certain times but we knew this in advance. It was just under a 30 minute ride back to the hotel. The check in went very smoothly as well.

Room: there are different options so pay attention to what you pick. We were on the 3rd level of the Paradise side and there are no elevators which was fine by us. We loved the extra steps. The oceanic side has elevators. The room was quite small but that is what we paid for. It was clean & bright, comfy bed and plenty of toiletries, hot water & air conditioning. Didn't have any hand towels or wash clothes initially but got some the 2nd day. Follow the directions for the safe, they are slightly different from others. Our only disappointment was our balcony. We couldn't access it from the slider, we had to walk out our door around the corner to access it. Which meant anyone else could too. (I believe this was unique to our room as the handle was broken).

Pool: nice, clean & cool as very shaded most of the time. Not great for doing laps but had a nice area for toddlers or just sitting in that was about 8" deep only and other parts had some seating which was neat.

Food: We did the bed & breakfast and the breakfast was good. Always fruit, yogurt, egg-station & a couple hot entries like beans/bacon/eggs/fr toast/etc. I feel like I am glad we did not do the All Inclusive. You have to remember this is not a huge resort so the selections appeared limited, especially the snacks. If you have no previous AI experience it may be fine. We ate at the restaurant there twice and it was fine though slightly overpriced compared to others we tried. Two of the meals were good other two were flavorless. There were lots of other restaurants in walking distance that we enjoyed.

Beach/ocean: so beautiful! The amazing Caribbean water you imagine and about a mile long beach and the most amazing sunset! It is much narrower than many beaches I've been to so it does require close quarters for the lawn chairs but with a view like that, it was fine! We did have trouble getting chairs several times because selfish people throw their towels down and then disappear for hours.

Staff: I would have to say nearly every single employee we met were wonderful! So kind, helpful and patient as I tried to practice my Espanol!

Entertainment: almost nonexistent and what I considered the only downfall. The website states/shows Fire Show, Garifuna Show, pool table, yoga, water aerobics and none of that occurred. Which was a bummer as that was part of the reason we chose this resort. One night they did have a keyboard player. We didn't get the Activities flyer until the 3rd day when I saw it on the table. I think promoting these daily activities would gain participation and being truthful about the shows would be respected.

Gym: nice, cool, big enough and nice views. Only downside was no treadmill.

Misc: Appreciated that they had several water stations to fill your water bottles. There were many beach vendors but they were very respectful and not overbearing. If you head to the beach and take a right you can walk about 3/4 mi. to the Gumbalimba Park if you are willing to cross a somewhat sketchy bridge. It's $35 to enter and was worth it. Otherwise you can take a taxi.

If this sounds like something you would enjoy I would definitely recommend! Even with the lack of activities and entertainment we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

  We booked a week stay here through Expedia and left today. I’ve been to Roatan before but my family had not so it was the perfect introduction for them to... read more this little island paradise. After a rocky check-in and being told that the room I’d booked with 2 queens was not big enough for my family of 4 (2 pre-teens) and then confirming (had to show the Expedia confirmation email) we were allowed to check-in, get our Bed & Breakfast bracelets and head to our room. The initial interaction with Candy at reception made me think I’d made a mistake with this property as she was less than welcoming. The good news is the next two staff encounters were Leandro at the bar and Marvin on the beach. Any first impressions were quickly dispelled because these guys are absolutely amazing and care very much about their guests. Get ready for the hard sell by the tour touts on the beach and locals selling everything from t-shirts to conk shells to drugs. It gets a little tiring but they’re not allowed to enter the resort so there’s an escape and most move on with a simple “no thanks”. The oceanfront bar/restaurant has pretty much anything you can hope for on the menu so no worries there and everything was very well done. There is a dinner buffet most nights for the “all-inclusive” guests and those on the B&B plan can participate... We booked a week stay here through Expedia and left today. I’ve been to Roatan before but my family had not so it was the perfect introduction for them to this little island paradise. After a rocky check-in and being told that the room I’d booked with 2 queens was not big enough for my family of 4 (2 pre-teens) and then confirming (had to show the Expedia confirmation email) we were allowed to check-in, get our Bed & Breakfast bracelets and head to our room. The initial interaction with Candy at reception made me think I’d made a mistake with this property as she was less than welcoming. The good news is the next two staff encounters were Leandro at the bar and Marvin on the beach. Any first impressions were quickly dispelled because these guys are absolutely amazing and care very much about their guests. Get ready for the hard sell by the tour touts on the beach and locals selling everything from t-shirts to conk shells to drugs. It gets a little tiring but they’re not allowed to enter the resort so there’s an escape and most move on with a simple “no thanks”. The oceanfront bar/restaurant has pretty much anything you can hope for on the menu so no worries there and everything was very well done. There is a dinner buffet most nights for the “all-inclusive” guests and those on the B&B plan can participate for $30 each. But there’s an amazing Argentine Grill just down the beach or you can grab a water-táxi over to West End for a couple bucks and have more dine and drink options imaginable. Breakfast rotates between the dining room across from reception and the beach but no one tells you which days and where. The best part of our breakfast each morning was Olga. Always so friendly and engaging with our children and the sweetest lady I’ve met in many years of traveling. We’d follow her down to the beach for her afternoon shift and she’d be ready with a bucket of beers or waters delivered directly to our beach chairs on the sand. These are the same chairs that Marvin would set up with cushions and an umbrella and anything else we needed steps That guy works 12 hours a day and we felt the difference on his ONE day off. Service at the bar can be extremely slow at times and if you hear the cruise ship is in, find something else to do. Day passes are sold and they’re simply not staffed to handle how hectic the bar, beach and restaurant become. No priority for actual guests so you wait and wait and wait hoping someone will notice and get you a drink. Roatan is an interesting place and although locals will gladly share the British history of the island, it’s still Honduras and still Latin America. Things are slow and as long as you accept, you’ll be absolutely fine. We did have an issue early in the week with both of my children having a 24-hour bug and ruining the beds. We tried to get someone on the phone to come help change sheets but either the phone wasn’t working or no one cared to answer. We had to go hunting for clean sheets and the girls we found bent over backwards to help and make things right. I wish I’d gotten there names but it was midnight and we just needed sleep. The hotel does communicate through WhatsApp but only when certain people are working. I tried to get an extra blanket one evening and didn’t get a reply until almost noon the next day. We’re certainly going back to Roatan but I doubt we’d stay here again. It’s decent and affordable but between the leaky shower and closet doors that were almost impossible to open or close, I think we can find better. If it wasn’t for Marvin, Leandro and Olga, I don’t think this review or my impression of Paradise Beach would be nearly as good. Thanks guys for looking out for me and my family. Your efforts were very appreciated. More

  Beautiful visit - So far we have had a great stay. First impressions were great Edwin met us at the beach bar and took amazing care of us for our first dinner here.... read more Amazing service with a great personality.

Jefferson, Tyson, Angel and Samantha took very good care of us at the bar.

Hands down one of the most beautiful places we have been too. I would defiantly come back to visit

  This was my first time visiting Roatan and the country of Honduras. The staff was friendly and excited my expectations for hospitality. As a business leader, I know good operations... read more and well motivated staff when I see it and these folks delieverd just that. This was my first time scuba diving and couldnt have been happier to have choosen such a life experience at this resort. Christoper was an amazing host and took great care of us!! Highly reccommend this resort!!

  The place was beautiful. the staff was great, especially Candy. She helped me with everything! Every time i had an issue, she was able to help me resolve it promptly.... read more the only con about this place was that every day my key just would stop working. which wasn't a problem that much.

  Island Tour with Moises - Our tour guide, Moises, is the most friendly and knowledgeable tour guide on the island! He speaks English very well and is a safe driver. We had a blast, we... read more saw some beautiful overlooks on the way to Punta Gorda and had an amazing seafood lunch at Yurumei. Then did a Mangrove boat tour. Stopped at the Hole in the Wall ( Captain Ed is always a hoot!) and Mr. Browns for beers. Had a great time ! Moises is the man for any of your transportation needs day or night.