We’ve included this information on where to stay in La Ceiba as part of our website utilaguide.com because many visitors to Utila stop over in La Ceiba on their way to or from the island of Utila. The River and Jungle just outside of La Ceiba is an exciting and beautiful place to visit and explore if you have the time (See also our link to Hotels in San Pedro).
Some considerations when staying in La Ceiba, Honduras:
1) Purified Water: Don’t drink out of the tap or brush your teeth from tap water in Honduras.
2) Taxis: You will likely need to take a taxi from the airport, bus station or ferry dock. Generally, a taxi within the city costs 25 Lempira per person. If you are going to the airport or to the ferry dock expect to pay 100-200 Lempira unless you share the car. It is not generally recommended to walk around La Ceiba. It is safer to take a taxi especially at night. Most hotels have a taxi driver that works for them. Get their name and phone number. Always agree on your price ahead of time.
3) Safety. Be vigilant about your safety in La Ceiba. Yeah we know you’ve traveled all through Central America, maybe elsewhere, but you need to be cautious in La Ceiba all the same, especially at night and in the Zona Viva.
Suggested La Ceiba Hotels-Listed in order by Price:
Hostal 1877
Fairly new hostel in La Ceiba which is located between the two malls and within walking distance of lots of restaurant options.
Hostel offers mixed dorm rooms and female only dorm rooms with beds at $12 per night. They also have private rooms for about $35 per night. Hostel 1877 can arrange airport and ferry transfers and other tours and outings in the area.
Website for Hostel 1877
E-mail: info@1877hostel.com
Phone: (504) 9613-3842
Hostal Las Guacamayas
A clean safe budget option in La Ceiba, offering 3 co-ed dorm rooms and 1 private room. Hot water, clean bathrooms, shared TV area. Located at Barrios Solares Nuevos, Avenida colon, between 12 y 11 calle, house No. 252.
Just 3 blocks away from Central Park, next to the Super Baleada.
Website for Hostal Las Guacamayas
email: jcastillo@hostalguacamayoslaceiba.com
Phone: (504) 8763-1410
Reader Favorite: Iberia Hotel
About $35 usd, in town. A favorite spot of many local Bay Islanders. Friendly service and clean air-conditioned rooms with private hot water bathrooms make the Iberia a good choice for those on the cusp of budget and mid-range. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the street, which lends some natural light, but the traffic noise starts pretty early. Fast food and banks are steps away, other restaurants and nightlife just a bit further.
Phone (504) 2443-0401
Hotel Catracho
A decent cheap option, but don’t come in with any expectations. Beds a bit saggy, but we found that the rooms with 1 Queen bed seemed a bit nicer than those with 2 beds…Service extremely friendly and vigilent. The cleaning staff and woman running the restaurant are very nice.
Some people love this spot and some people stay once and have no need to return.
The central location and price make it a good option for those on shopping trips or medical runs to the coast from Utila.
Website for Hotel Catracho
Email: hotelcatracho@laceibaonline.org
Telephone: + (504) 2440-2315
Reader favorite for Budget Hotel: Hotel Posada del Caribe
This local hotel was recommended by a few folks as nice, clean, and just west of the Mega Mall on the main highway. A/C, wireless internet, cable, hot water, private bathrooms. Prices INCLUDE Tax and prices range from about $35 – $55 usd. We have been told its a nice restaurant there as well. Taxi from airport should be about 200 lps, and they will arrange. English speaking and will respond to your email quickly.
Website for Hotel Posada del Caribe
Email: posadadelcaribe@hotmail.com;
Telephone: (504) 2442-8226, (504) 2442-8227
Hotel Rainbow Village
German run, this little spot has received lots of positive reviews. Located close to the airport, only a few minutes from the entrance and directly across the street in a quiet, gated, and secure location. There are five rooms and a very good restaurant on site. Rooms all have two bedrooms and prices range from $55 for one person upto $95 for four people. They will pick you up at airport or ferry dock for an additional fee.
Website for Hotel Rainbow Village
Email: info@hotel-rainbow-village.com
Telephone: (504)-2408 5690 or Cell: (504) 3390-2650
Gran Hotel Paris:
Center of town, just off the town park. This is a clean, safe, nicer hotel in La Ceiba, with a swimming pool and bar.
It is a little pricey for what you get, with singles starting at about $50 and goes up to about $95 usd for a suite with 4 people.
Hotel Paris is a good mid-range option for the following reasons: 1) the location is right in the center of town which is convenient for everything. You don’t want to walk at night, but they always have a taxi waiting. 2) The pool area is great-very clean, nice chairs around it, and nice little bar with a sweet bartender. 3) For travelers (and expats and locals), its an “easy” spot to stay- they will hold your luggage for you if you are waiting for a ferry or flight.
Website for the Gran Hotel Paris
Email: info@granhotelparisonline.com
Telephone: (504) 2440-1414 AND 16 Cell: (504) 9794-9212
La Quinta;
Located just at the edge of town center, same owners as Hotel Paris and a bit nicer. Geared more to the traveling foreigner or business person and priced at about $65 usd per night. This is a good value, and no surprises. Nice pool and very good restaurant.
Webite for La Quinta
Email: info@hotellaquintaonline.com
Telephone: (504) 2443-0223 Cell: (504) 9668-0344
Hotel Parthenon Beach
This newer hotel is located on the beach just a few blocks from the centre of town and has a swimming pool and restaurant on site. The rooms are nice and it is a nice place to spend a day or two with your family on your way to or from the Bay Islands. Prices start at about $82 usd per night.
Website for Hotel Parthenon Beach
E-mail: reservas@hotelpartenonbeach.com
Phone: (504) 24433343
La Quinta Real
If you want to splurge, stay here at this beachfront resort of higher quality. Same owners of Hotel Paris and La Quinta, but it is higher end. The front desk here is really nice and helpful and there are beautiful grounds, a pool, restaurant, bar, and very comfortable rooms; located right on the beach. Prices start at about $99 per night and include breakfast
Website for La Quinta Real
E-mail: info@quintarealhotel.com
Telephone: (504) 2440-3311
Jungle Lodging in La Ceiba: The Rio Cangrejal area outside of La Ceiba is simply beautiful and we suggest considering spending a day or two in this area in conjunction with your trip to Utila in order to give you a great combination of the jungle, river and ocean experiences that Honduras has to offer
Omega Lodge
Located just off the Rio Cangrejal next to about a 25 minute (and $25 usd) cab ride from La Ceiba, Omega Lodge is a great bet. On grounds that used to be an orange orchard but has been planted with an incredible variety of mature fruiting and flowering trees and plants, they have a variety of lodging, from tents and budget dorm rooms to beautiful cabins with private bath that can sleep one couple upstairs and one downstairs. There is also a cabin right over the river with a shared bath. Their swimming pool is stream fed (no chemicals), and is a lovely place to relax and unwind. There is an excellent restaurant with full bar. The focus of Omega Tours is their activities, but they’ve built this beautiful property “on the side” and their nicer rooms are an absolute treat. Wake up to the sound and sight of spectacular jungle birds. All activities can be arranged- hiking, rafting, kayaking, lagoon tours, etc. This is a great spot to experience the jungle and to have get-away. Tell Udo and Sylvia that you heard about Omega Lodge from Utila Guide!
Website for Omega Lodge
Email: jungle@omegatours.info
Phone: (504) 96310295 | (504) 97456810
Casa Cangrejal
Great B&B located in the forest about 25 minutes outside La Ceiba,bordering the Pico Bonito national park and following the road up the Rio Cangrejal, just next to Omega Lodge above. All rooms have private bath and hot water, and wireless internet connection. The house is built entirely out of river rock, and the fresh water creek behind the house is a wonderful place to relax and read in the chairs or hammocks. They work with the local outfitters at Omega Lodge and can set you up with kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, canopy tours and lagoon tours. Full breakfast is included with fresh squeezed juices and fresh fruit. They can arrange a cab for you from town/airport for about $25 usd. Really nice getaway with excellent hosts. Singles are $75 usd and Doubles are $90 usd, including breakfast. They have rooms that can accommodate up to four people for $140 usd per night. Tel Karen you heard about her lovely accommodation through Utila Guide!
Website for Casa Cangrejal
Email is casacangrejal@gmail.com
Phone: (504) 9517-3705
Hotel Jungle River
This lodge on the river side of the road is a backpacker hostel which offers dorms and shared accommodation starting at $10 +tax per person per night. They offer rafting on the river as well as other adventurous activities for their guests including mountain biking and hiking. Their lodge is constructed out of natural materials and they have a natural stone pool fed by the water of the river.
Website for Jungle River Lodge
E-mail: jungleriverlodge@gmail.com
Phone: (504) 9542-1383
(504) 9681-6466 (Ask for Oscar Pérez)
La Villa de Soledad B&B
Located 9 km outside of the city of La Ceiba, almost across the road from the visitors center at the Cangrejal River, where the swinging bridge is located, this tranquil Bed and Breakfast offers its visitors stunning views of the Rio Cangrejal valley.
The lush green jungle surroundings offer a peaceful retreat outside of the hustle and bustle of the city for guests to rest and relax and enjoy the Honduran tropical jungle.
Breakfast and taxes are included in the price.
Website for la Villa de Soledad
E-mail: info@lavilladesoledad.com
Phone: (504) 9967-4548 / 9967-4260
The Lodge and Spa at Pico Bonito
For a luxury experience head to the Eco-Lodge and Spa at Pico Bonito and pamper yourself. They offer incredible gardens, hiking trails and waterfalls set in pristine jungle with some of the most breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains and jungle. They have a serpentarium, butterfly farm and bird watching. The Lodge offers packages for families, the adventurous, weddings and spa – really something for everyone and they will cater to your needs. They can even include transfer from airports in San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba.
Website for the Lodge and Spa at Pico Bonito
E-Mail: reservation@picobonito.com
Phone: (504)2440-0388 / 0389
From Canada and the USA: (888)428-0221
World Wide Reservations: 1-713-528-7863
The above options represent hotels either we have either personally stayed at or we know friends who have made recommendations. This is not an exhaustive list of accommodation options available in La Ceiba. For more information on hotels in La Ceiba, see these links: