Anthony's Key Resort is a dive-focused beachfront property in Sandy Bay, on the island's north side, with 56 rooms spread along the shore and up the hillside. Room types range from oceanfront deluxe rooms with a king and a double bed, sleeping up to five, to luxury king rooms with ocean views, superior double rooms with sea or hill views and family rooms with two bathrooms that sleep six. The resort has an outdoor pool with a poolside bar and terrace, a private beach with loungers and towels, a game room, a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar restaurant. Spa services, a gym with yoga classes and a garden round out the facilities. It is known as a dive resort, with its own dive operation, boats and gear lockers, and snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding and horseback riding are also offered. Guests rate it around 9.6 out of 10 from 74 reviews.
Location and getting around
The resort is in Sandy Bay, a short drive from Roatán International Airport, and the Roatan Museum and Carambola Botanical Gardens are only a minute's walk away. Sandy Bay Beach is a short stroll, and Half Moon Bay Beach, near West End, is a drive.
The Roatán Institute for Marine Sciences, whose dolphin programs are among the island's best-known attractions, is part of the resort. An airport shuttle is available for a per-room fee, and taxis and tour vans can be arranged for outings to the reef, the gardens and the cruise ports.
The rooms and the feel
The resort feels like a traditional dive lodge, with wooden buildings, ocean views and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Rooms have air conditioning, a safe, a coffee and tea maker, a hair dryer and ceiling fans, and Wi-Fi is free. It is a place where meal times are often arranged around the dive boats, and divers love the convenience of stepping from their room to the dock.
Non-divers will find there is less to do, though the pool, the beach, the gardens and the nearby sights are pleasant, and snorkeling is easy.
Good to know
Dining is mainly at the resort's own restaurant and bar, with limited hours, so plan to take transport if you want to eat out. Some rate plans are all-inclusive, while full breakfast is otherwise available for a surcharge. Check-in runs from 3 pm to 10 pm and there is no after-hours check-in, so tell the resort if your flight is late. Check-out is at 11 am, free self-parking is provided and pets are not allowed.
It is a good fit for divers, couples who want quiet and nature lovers, and it is less suited to travelers who want nightlife or a lively beach strip within walking distance. Booking early for the busy winter months helps, and divers should ask about packages that combine rooms, meals and dive trips, since those can be better value than paying for each separately.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with loungers
- ✓On-site dive operation
- ✓Outdoor pool and poolside bar
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Spa services and gym
- ✓Snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self-parking
Good questions
Where is Anthony's Key Resort?+
It is in Sandy Bay on Roatán's north side, about a 23-minute drive from the airport. Carambola Botanical Gardens and the Roatan Museum are a minute's walk away.
Is it a good choice for non-divers?+
It is a dive-focused resort, so there is less to do for non-divers. The pool, beach, snorkeling and nearby gardens are pleasant, but dining is mostly at the resort.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
An airport shuttle is available for a fee per room. Check-in runs from 3 pm to 10 pm, with no after-hours check-in, so confirm your arrival time.
