Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center in Isla de Utila - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Isla de Utila Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-Utila.dx6035238)[Flights to Isla de Utila](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Isla-De-Utila.d6035238.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whale-Shark-Oceanic-Research-Center.d553248621532964897.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whale-Shark-Oceanic-Research-Center-Isla-De-Utila.d553248621532964897.Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [28 Feb - 1 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248621532964897&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [1 Mar - 2 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248621532964897&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248621532964897&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248621532964897&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Recommended Price (low to high) Distance Property class ## Our top choices for Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center hotels ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46129800/46129783/936f3660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46129800/46129783/683b7103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46129800/46129783/5a3df4d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46129800/46129783/1b79cf31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coral View Beach Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-Utila-Hotels-Coral-View-Beach-Resort.h46129783.Hotel-Information) 2.7 mi from Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center 8.4/10 Very good (99 reviews) "Nice spacious rooms, quiet location and an awesome bar over the water on the reef. Snorkeling right in front of the hotel. Scuba and snorkeling trips available from the hotel " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Timothy £94 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-Utila-Hotels-Coral-View-Beach-Resort.h46129783.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91215900/91215866/c649c460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91215900/91215866/017f28af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91215900/91215866/7564741c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91215900/91215866/8f023f78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mango Inn Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-Utila-Hotels-Mango-Inn-Resort.h91215866.Hotel-Information) 4 mi from Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center 9.0/10 Wonderful (84 reviews) "beautiful hotel with great location and great service restaurant and bar was good and excellent service" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) scott [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-Utila-Hotels-Mango-Inn-Resort.h91215866.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105126700/105126654/2bc6634e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105126700/105126654/56ea5d99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105126700/105126654/129cf737.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105126700/105126654/92c93e7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Loma vista [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-Utila-Hotels-Hotel-Loma-Vista.h105126654.Hotel-Information) 4 mi from Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center 6.0/10 (1 review) £461 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-Utila-Hotels-Hotel-Loma-Vista.h105126654.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16®ionId=553248621532964897&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center Hotel Reviews ![Caribe Tesoro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13330000/13327700/13327648/8b300b78_y.jpg) ### Caribe Tesoro 10/10 Excellent "Simple. The room was simple, and the staff was very friendly. We appreciated a good air conditioner, clean rooms, hot water. All the basics that are sometimes lacking. The breakfast is included and was nice. Again, simple, but nice. (Be sure to try the juices, they were amazing) " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roatan-Hotels-Hacienda-Caribe-Tesoro.h13327648.Hotel-Information) ![La Placita Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48547000/48546956/6034aa9b_y.jpg) ### La Placita Inn 10/10 Excellent "Great stay! Clean, great breakfast, nice amenities. Short walk to beach. Can’t go wrong here " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roatan-Hotels-La-Placita-Inn.h48546956.Hotel-Information) ![Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8070000/8064600/8064599/158e0da3_y.jpg) ### Mayan Princess Beach & Dive Resort - All Inclusive 10/10 Excellent "all was good. small room but cozy. great food, great views, chill place" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roatan-Hotels-Mayan-Princess-Beach-Dive-Resort-All-Inclusive.h8064599.Hotel-Information) ![Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6540000/6531400/6531388/0516c30f_y.jpg) ### Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort 10/10 Excellent "Clean room, excellent location and facilities." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roatan-Hotels-Infinity-Bay-Spa-Beach-Resort.h6531388.Hotel-Information) ![Arca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90452000/90451934/2317039f_y.jpg) ### Arca 10/10 Excellent "Arca is spectacular! The hotel is small, private and peaceful. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed. The location is excellent with the beautiful West Bay beach at your doorstep, a short walk to great snorkeling and a bunch of great restaurants and bars. However, the best food on the beach is at the Arca. The breakfast is amazing, and lunch and dinner offer lots of choices, salads, hamburgers or delicious fish dishes. But most all the staff are welcoming and friendly. They couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating. Overall this is one of our all-time favorite hotels, and we recommend it without reservation." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roatan-Hotels-Arca.h90451934.Hotel-Information) ![Paradise Beach Hotel & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5110900/5110868/6b748fd6_y.jpg) ### Paradise Beach Hotel & Resort 10/10 Excellent "We were blown away by our upgrade to the Ocean One Villa condo's!! The place was perfect with friendly staff and amenities. The pool at the Villas was a welcomed surprise. Peacefully tucked away yet only a short walk to the beach, the main hotel and restaurant made it a perfect location. The bar right on the beach was spectacular. I highly recommend this place! " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roatan-Hotels-Paradise-Beach-Hotel.h5110868.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Quinta Real](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1670000/1669936/1887b544_y.jpg) ### Hotel Quinta Real 10/10 Excellent "Excellent " [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Ceiba-Hotels-Hotel-Quinta-Real.h1669936.Hotel-Information) ![Casa Colorada Is Located On Its Own Little Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931600/33931546/1b3f61e3_y.jpg) ### Casa Colorada Is Located On Its Own Little Island 10/10 Excellent "Location was ideal - great snorkelling from the front door, but climbing in and out of the water is not for folks with limited athletic abilities & walking out in the shallow water requires person to be sure-footed. Outdoor seating did not provide the comfort we generally look for, and found this to be a tad lacking. Possibly, being over 50, played a role in our seating needs.Happy we stayed, enjoyed the Cays, very welcoming experience, all our needs were met by the services available. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Casa-Colorada-Is-Located-On-Its-Own-Little-Island.h33931546.Hotel-Information) ![Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort And Spa by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92330000/92321500/92321462/4cb64d2a_y.jpg) ### Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort And Spa by IHG 10/10 Excellent "We stayed in a private bungalow in the Kimpton resort and it was amazing. Spacious and comfortable with a large deck area. Perfect location for snorkeling right from the beach!!!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roatan-Hotels-Kimpton-Grand-Roatan-Resort-And-Spa.h92321462.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center attractions ### Iguana Research & Breeding Station 5.0/5 (2 reviews) You can find out about the history of Isla de Utila with a trip to Iguana Research & Breeding Station. Wander the beaches or discover the area's coral reefs. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532964896) ### Turtle Beach Sanctuary Enjoy an outing to Turtle Beach Sanctuary during your stay in Isla de Utila. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=987636884035489792) ### Paseo de los Ceibeños 4.1/5 (17 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Paseo de los Ceibeños, a lovely green space in Sector 2\. 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