Fosters West Bay Resort, Roatan

On a beach along the Caribbean Sea, this laid-back hotel is 2 km from the animal preserve at Gumbalimba Park and 12 km from Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport. Low-key rooms come with TVs, microwaves and minifridges, plus free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffeemakers; some have wood-paneled walls, balconies or terraces, sea views, and/or are beachfront. Airy apartments add kitchenettes, while relaxed 2-story bungalows feature kitchens and dining rooms. Amenities include an open-air restaurant and a bar, in addition to a tropical garden. Snorkeling, fishing, diving and horseback riding can be arranged.