Arca

Our expectations for this boutique hotel were fairly high. They were met and exceeded. The property is perfectly located within walking distance of restaurants and the grocery store. The beer is cold, (Corona $5) the staff attentive, warm, and welcoming, and the views astonishing. We loved this place.

What an amazing boutique hotel property in west bay Roatán. If I could live here I would. It’s a dreamy combination of modern and traditional materials, textures and decorative accents that include concrete, hard wood, bamboo and posh light fixtures. The food is outstanding as is the bar where you can watch the sun set in bliss. We loved the Honduran breakfast and coffee on the verandah. Our balcony made for the most serene moments of my life accompanied by the sound of the Caribbean lapping at the shore, the rustle of the breeze on the palms and a beautiful spa-worthy soundtrack. The rooms smell like heaven and have plush linens, a safe and even an outdoor shower. The staff made us feel at home and welcome immediately upon arrival, greeting us with welcome drinks at reception. They called us by name at every interaction and like every bay islander we’ve ever met are so friendly and happy. The low key but present security gave us peace of mind and ensured only guests are on the property. The pool with water feature are divine as are the chaise lounges on the beach. The staff can arrange transfers to and from the airport and ferry along with activities like diving, massages and tours of all kinds. If you ever get stranded by an airline that makes you miss the ferry to Utila, reach out to these folks and they’ll make you forget you were having a bad day. I can’t wait to come back.

This was one of the best experiences we have had on the island. We also stayed at the Kimpton just to get different experiences but I'll comment on that place in a different forum. Pros: Right on the Beach (it is not a wide or long beach) but any of the units, beach or jungle are right on the beach Small but comfy rooms with regular and slide doors. We didn't use the sliding door because of the rain, but it would have been nice. Excellent warm service from the check-in staff to each of the servers. It was october so we do got caught in a rainstorm and was stuck in the room and the afternoon server/bartender Dennis brought beers to our room. And in the afternoon, if it is still rainy they bring you hot chocolate (we put a splash of rum in ours for our beach walk. You can walk anywhere. If you stay in once of the nicer places near west bay you will have a walk to get anywhere. Good Pillows and plenty of towels. Meticulously cleaned every morning from night droppings. Breakfast is the best on the island. I had the tipical honduran breakfast of beans (seasoned and blended), chorizo, avocado, eggs and tortilla. It was the second best item we ate all week, the best item as the fish soup, while expensive at $30 was perfectly seasoned with tender fish. Armed guard 24, not that you need it, but you feel safe. We never locked our room. Dinner menus is excellent but pricey. They had an excellent guitarist one night. they also had pizza/pasta one night on the beach but with wind and such they didn't sell much. Cons: There is not much to say here. We went in October and wouldn't go again because it rained daily and stormed one day. Getting in and out of the place by road is messy/dirty/muddy. Get a car or ride. Rooms are small and storage is minimal, so during rain you are cooped up in there Pool is nice but because of tree cover doesn't get sun or heat. Overall, we agree with others on this site. This place is great, intimate, small but luxurious and worth the price. When we wanted an afternoon snack we just popped next door to Bananarama for their excellent fish tacos. One thing I'll say is that it was low season, and it rained, but they kept their staff fully employed and engaged. I think the rooms were less than 30% booked, but they took care of their staff. There is a recommended but not required 10% tip on every meal which we thought was appropriate and is shared within the staff. When we got extra service, we tipped with USD which was appreciate. We noticed many repeat customers and we will be one of them.

An overall wonderful experience! The location is beautiful, meticulously clean, and the service is top tier. The staff are very warm and welcoming. They made accomodations for our Babymoon that really showed that they actually care. Olive is wonderful and so helpful. Tyrone the manager was very quick to respond to everything we needed and always made a point to stop and talk to us. Tevin and Dennis at the bar were excellent and even though we had a lot of rain, they always made us feel welcome and made sure we were having a good time. I really don't think it could have been better. A++++ across the board. Thank you for the excellent service and memories we will cherish forever. Randy, Allie, and River

My husband and I just returned from an 11 night stay at Arca. As It was low season due to the rain, we weren't quite sure what to expect. We sure landed on our feet, the weather was glorious, only one thunderstorm, and the resort was quiet. We'd go back again in a heartbeat, but again during the low season as it is more laid back. Arca, led by Tyrone and his staff, were exemplary. Every special touch, including our room upgrade, every meal and drink made, every room refresh etc, were all done with the utmost care and concern for their guests. Do yourself a favor and go ahead and book with Arca. By far, from what we saw and experienced, it is the best in Roatan!

Tyron and Olive are the best!!!!! Very good breakfast and location. Extremely polite staff that made us feel great and at ease. Thank you from the bottom of our heart for making our stay a memorable one God bless your property and your future projects 😁