Title: Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included ![Outdoor dining - Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90871000/90870919/e9562d39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90871000/90870919/c437dd8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90871000/90870919/920f1738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90871000/90870919/54821d62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90871000/90870919/a360eb5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stay at the famous Jolly Octopus Beach Bar! Beach Front with Water toys included This once popular bar is converted to a unique private home on the beach. The open concept keeps the theme and feel of the bar, with some of the original furnishings, such as the bar facing the kitchen, the original sign, and the large open windows that take advantage of the beautiful location. We’ve added plenty of upgrades and amenities, such as free wi-fi, air-conditioning, a full kitchen with new appliances, a large travertine shower for two, granite counter tops, a separate walk in closet/changing room, access to washer/dryer, a private upper deck for sunbathing, and bali doors that open to allow an unobstructed view of the water. The beach is quiet, and perfect for swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving from the shore. Property comes with kayaks, and sup boards. Nestled in the quiet and peaceful area of Sandy Bay, this secluded home is perfect for a romantic getaway, or up to a family of 4, with a fully fenced in private parking area. The studio style layout includes an eating space, a queen bed, plus two sofas that convert to twin size beds. Located 2 doors down from the Real Kings Resort, you have access to the 300 foot two story dock next to the Jolly Octopus. We can assist in arranging your transportation needs, plus the property manager is always available to help make your stay an unforgettable, stress-free experience. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Roatan, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at West Bay Beach and Fantasy Island Beach. Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences and Carambola Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### julia o. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! Perfect honeymoon location! ##### julia o. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carly L. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Beautiful residential location. Gorgeous sunsets. Enjoyed walking to 314 cafe, Dragonfly & steakhouse for dinner. Rent a car for better accessibility to area. Wonderful to be away from the tourist areas but within 20 minute taxi ride ##### Carly L. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John E. 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Property and Host Property was very nice - nice and cozy on the beach w/upper deck. kitchen was fully-equipped. Host was very responsive! ##### John E. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rafael@kimballsjewelers.com G. 13 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we wanted The property was fantastic, bed was super comfy. The roof top deck at sunset was incredible. Would stay there again without a doubt. ##### Rafael@kimballsjewelers.com G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph S. 5 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jolly stay Property manager and transportation crew were amazing and tended to all our needs, highly recommend ##### Joseph S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenna R. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view! Me and my Husband had such a great stay at the Jolly Octopus house! The view is literally worth everything. You are literally 5 steps from the beach. I appreciate the new sliding doors that were installed so you can see out to the ocean. Conrad and Dwayne were amazing hosts. I recommend to book with Conrad 100% if you are visiting the island. I know he has other properties as well in Roatan. Thanks again for the amazing stay! ##### Jenna R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alex h. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just like a dream I had an amazing experience at the Jolly Olly Octopus Restaurant in Roatan, Honduras. The location couldn't be any better as it is right on the waterfront. The access to amenities like kayaks, masks, and snorkels was a great addition, allowing for plenty of fun activities. The spacious shower was a nice touch, and all the appliances were brand new, showcasing the owner's attention to detail and quality. It's evident that the owner doesn't cut corners, making this stay a home run. I will definitely be coming back! - Alex & Lauren , Palm Beach, Florida ##### alex h. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly T. 11 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great decks! This place has two great deck. My personal fave is the top deck to get a good view. The place was clean, kitchen well stocked with necessities, the bed was quite comfortable, laundry available, excellent shower with two shower heads! We didnt get out into the water due to the heavy rainfall sadly. We did have a minor weather related issue and the property manager/host sorted it out very quickly. Amazing communication. ##### Kelly T. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian F. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Time in Roatan We enjoyed our stay at Jolly Octopus. It was away from the tourist areas and allowed us to choose when we wanted to get into the busier scene. The cottage was stocked with all our cooking needs which was great for our hangout nights. Plenty of towels, both beach and shower for both of us. We had some issues with bugs when we walked around outside. You will need to purchase bug spray for sure (at least in July when we visited). The owner and manager were very communicative and responsive as advertised! ##### Brian F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa D. 13 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little beach house We enjoyed our stay here! The property manager Dwayne was very attentive to any need we had while staying! The owner was great at communicating with us while preparing for our stay! He even arranged a phone call before we flew in to make sure we had all the information we needed for our stay on the island! The beach house was clean and very nice! It was perfect for our little family of 3\. The upper deck was an amazing spot to just sit back and relax while listening to the ocean. You can hear the ocean from the bed which was amazing to fall asleep to! The house had everything you need to cook and even has a grill on the back balcony. There was a sweet little orange and white cat that our son fell in love with who would come to see us in the morning and in the evening for so food and belly rubs! We named him Jolly! Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Jolly Octopus! ##### Vanessa D. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas T. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Experience My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Jolly Octopus. The owner communicated with us in advance to answer any questions or concerns. He gave us a contact for transportation from the airport as well as a stop to the local super market. (I advise) The contact was extremely helpful and professional. We took full advantage of what the island offers leaving us completely exhausted after each day. The Jolly Octopus was exactly like the photos. We took full advantage of the rooftop and spent every night watching the sunset which pictures can’t replace the experience. There are water toys for use and it will cool you down if you choose to stay close. JO is tucked away and the locals are friendly and helpful. The neighbors play music, but are respectful at night. There’s a wonderful steakhouse up the way in walking distance. We walked there most nights without disturbance. Bring cash (20’s and 50’s) and use your card when you dine out. There was enough flatware and water is provided at (JO) Many thanks to the owner for the welcoming experience! If you want a close ride to West End, then book this stay! ##### Thomas T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharmyn C. 27 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Beach front stay for snorkeling The Jolly Octopus was a sweet and perfect house for our vacation. It was immaculately clean and a short swim or kayak from the house is the mesoamerican reef where we snorkeled daily. The water was beautiful and we saw more varieties of sea life than we have seen in many years of scuba and snorkel. Dwyne is the house manager and he was always just a text away if we had a question. He was super responsive and very nice. We were surprised that the house had fresh drinking water, a washer and dryer, lots of snorkel equipment, two kayaks and a paddleboard. There were also some floaties for snorkeling. Walking the beach was lovely also. The house does sit in a local, residential neighborhood and we always felt safe and secure. The more commercial hotel zones are closer to Westend but we prefer to avoid those areas. There is a new paved road being built into Westend where there is plenty of shopping and restaurants. ##### Sharmyn C. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean A. 20 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great name and great place I very much enjoyed my stay on Roatan Island and this property went a long way in making it memorable. For starters, Dewayne, the property manager, was courteous and professional; always responding promptly to the various issues that came up. It was much appreciated when he followed me to the airport in case any issues came up with my rental car (I deemed it a necessary precaution seeing as how I didn't have phone service). A great renovation job and top notch cleanliness made the place as comfortable as could be. And the rooftop sundeck (with ocean view, of course) is a phenomenal tranquil escape. One thing about the location is that it's about 5 miles from the main tourist drag, where, from what I could tell, many of the restaurants and dive shops are located. Now if you plan on doing a substantial amount of driving on Roatan and you have that Western sensibility of always being on well-paved roads, you're in for a bit of an adjustment phase. The main island road is under construction in a few stretches and in others you really have to proceed cautiously. Now while the property is on a tranquil, beachfront lot, the access road at the rear is not so much of a road as it is a very bumpy passage way. If you're into off-roading you'll be in your element. But who knows, once you get used to this condition, you may find it lends to the place a certain charm. Seeing as how this place used to be a bar I can only hope intoxicated patrons chose to sleep on the beach. ##### Dean A. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg D. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunsets! Awesome place! The property is just as pictured. We loved sunsets on the roof and relaxing on the porch. We'll be back soon... ##### Greg D. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dani C. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Place! Beautiful inside and out. Sunsets were unbelievable, especially from the top deck. You are steps from the water. Kitchen was very nice, bed was comfortable and the views amazing. Owner Conrad was great and property manager Dwyne was wonderful. What an incredible place on an incredible island. Thank you for the memories! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9c4adb8e-7af8-4a6f-97e4-521c339572ba-1752525710825.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a87f53a6-9296-4b93-a23a-7f50b5110035-1752525758363.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dani C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. 15 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice to be in a neighborhood and not in a tourist trap We were a short taxi ride away from doing everything we wanted to (we used Sam all week and he really took care of us). The Jolly Octopus was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The private deck was such a pleasure. Dwayne and Conrad were excellent hosts and we will return. ##### John M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerrie S. 21 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private unique property This property is located right on the sea. The sunsets are beautiful. Very quiet beach no tourist or vendors, the upper deck is a sunbathers paradise! Extremely clean and the Jolly includes most every household necessity you need. Dwight is an excellent property manager and can always be reached. I highly recommend! ##### Jerrie S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seth M. 11 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Place to stay We had a great time at the Jolly and will be returning very soon. Jolly is nestled beachfront on the quiet area of sandy bay yet still close enough to the hustle and bustle of West Bay / End if you want to get over that way. If you are looking for a swimming beach this is not it, however if your looking for amazing snorkeling right out the front porch like we were, this is a great spot. The reef and several great spots are within swimming/paddling distance and offer endless opportunity to view the amazing the marine life. This house was perfectly suited for our needs and had a great roof top deck that we spent every evening up on. Being able to open the Bali doors in the morning and have breakfast was a great experience as well. I would not hesitate to return to this property and would recommend anyone looking for a great time to book it as well. ##### Seth M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Charming Beach House Great for Couples Property was very clean. Roof top deck was awesome for viewing sunsets. Not too far from nice beaches and other tourist attractions. I would definitely go again. The houses behind the rental were not in good shape, but the people were all very nice. The beach in front of the house was not for swimming, but the reef about 200 yards out had great snorkeling and there were often dive boats out there. The view from house was great, but to view the beach you had to open the sliding solid wood door which made the house hot so unless you wanted to forgo a cool house you had no view when door was closed. Not having a good view of the beach from the inside unless door was open was very disappointing. . ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff S. 8 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A unique gem! Just got back from our trip to Roatan and absolutely fell in love. We stayed in West End for a bit and then moved over to the Jolly Octopus. The two areas are totally different but gave us a chance to experience a bit more of the culture in Sandy Bay. The place is pictured exactly like the description. The owner, Conrad was very attentive with his communication and knowledge. The property manager Dwyane was very personable and helpful as he helped us with transportation and any needs we encountered. We enjoyed the coffee shop near by within walking distance and the SunkenFish and Blue Bahia had some of the most amazing foods. There is quite a bit of sea grass in the area which makes lounging in the water less desirable, but if you can make it out to the reef we saw several dive/snorkel boats stop on the reef in front of the property. Definitely a unique and fun experience, I would probably rent a car next time. We gave the place a 5/5 start because of it's charm, cleanliness and property manager Dwyane. ##### Jeff S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael M. 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Good Visit w/Some Minor Issues We want to share that this was my wife and I's 2nd visit to Roatan with this being our 1st visit to Sandy Bay. The house matched the photos which are on VRBO. The property manager was very helpful once we got to the property although we were a bit delayed, 2 hours, due to the cleaning lady still working. The property manager did make sure we were able to get in on time, it was just that the cleaning lady was still working. In fairness, during our visit, it rained a great deal. Our visit was at the end of the rainy season. The beach had a lot of debris and the area had a lot of puddles on the dirty roads and walking paths in the area. This is not the owner's issue. They did have the beach cleaned in front of our place cleaned the day before we left, which helped, but the rest of the beach still had a lot of debris. The owner was not very helpful leading up to our visit, even though we reached out numerous times to get info on the area. The house itself was clean and had everything that was needed. The ice maker did not work, but the property manager was very responsive and willing to bring ice if we needed it which was very kind. The neighborhood surrounding the house was vacant with some of the properties being in different levels of disrepair taking away from the area somewhat. It is different than West End were my wife & I previously stayed. The neighborhood was quiet & there were not any safety concerns that we encountered. Most of the people were very nice. ##### Michael M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline R. 27 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay at the Jolly Octopus We loved our stay here. The owner, Conrad facilitated our pick up from the airport and we were taken to the market to purchase groceries and anything we may have wanted to cook or eat while staying there. Upon arrival we met with the property manager Dywne, who was very welcoming and was very accommodating and available throughout the whole time we were there if we needed anything. The house is very clean and spacious and even has a canoe and paddle board available for you to use while you are staying there. The Jolly Octopus is located in a more remote area of Sandy Bay and at first I was a little hesitant but actually ended up loving it since it was away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas and yet was close enough to get to West End where all the restaurants and bars are located. I will suggest renting a car as soon as you arrive at the airport because if you are like us and enjoy exploring the island and being able to come and go as you please then you definitely need a means of transportation. Accessing a taxi is not very easy from here we are located. The roads are currently under construction so just be careful with pot holes but it seems to be coming along quickly so I am sure once they are completed it will be much easier to commute. The view at the Jolly Octopus is amazing. We loved sitting on the porch and just looking out towards the ocean and it also has a beautiful upstairs deck area with a phenomenal view. to watch the beautiful sunsets. The mornings were heavenly to be able to open the sliding wood doors and have breakfast on the porch area. Bring mosquito repellent because there are lots of mosquitos and the porch is not screened in but it was bearable. I highly recommend staying here and we plan on returning. This has been one of our top two trips and places to stay thus far.. Thank you to Conrad and Dwyne for making our stay wonderful. ##### Jacqueline R. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ---