Destination: Honduras
Guanaja, Bay Islands, Honduras | Stay and dive packages start at $202++/ppn
Villa on Dunbar Rock Quick Pitch
The Villa on Dunbar Rock is a dream dive vacation resort located approximately 7 mi/11 km east of Roatan and 36 mi/58 km north of the mainland of Honduras. Perched on a cay with 360° views of Sandy Bay, Guanaja and surrounding cays, this unique resort blends beauty, serenity and something uniquely special in a laid-back, inviting atmosphere.
Quick Information
- No of Rooms: 10
- Dive Center: Onsite
- Amenities: Food & Beverage Inclusive, AC, restaurant, bar, infinity pool, massage services, private beach area, private island
- WiFi: Yes, free
- Nearest International Airport: Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport
- Airport Shuttle: Yes, free
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Dive Overview
Dive sites ring the island, meaning finding a location to scuba dive in the lee of the wind is nearly always possible. In addition to the sites surrounding Guanaja, the innumerable cays that encircle the island form an ideal habitat for reef creatures and virtually every known crustacean. From tiny black-spotted nudibranchs to cave-dwelling Caribbean lobster, the reef system is ideal for macro and wide-angle photography. There are also more than 300 identified fish species in Bay Island waters. Scuba divers frequently see angelfish, hamlets, utterflyfish, creole wrasse, grouper, jackfish, moray eels, octopus, parrotfish, nurse sharks, and more.
[Read More: Roatan, Utila & Guanaja Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodations
Types of Rooms, Amenities and Photos
OCEANFRONT QUEEN ROOm
Room #3 and #4 are located on the 4th floor, overlooking the Villa’s infinity pool. These two rooms have smaller but equally as modern bathrooms as Rooms #5 – #8, but make up for it by having an expansive patio area with lounge chairs and hammocks. Guests staying in these rooms have unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea.
Rooms #5 – #8 are located across the courtyard from the Great Room. Room #5 and #7 are on the 3rd floor and 4th floors respectively, with balconies offering views of sunsets and Bonacca Town facing west and the lush mountainous slopes of mainland Guanaja facing north. Room #6 and #8 are also located on the 3rd floor and 4th floors respectively, offering views of the sunrise facing east and the rugged shoreline of mainland Guanaja facing north and east.
OCEANFRONT KING ROOM
The King rooms are a bit smaller than the Queen rooms but otherwise include all of the same amenities, key of which is they all have direct oceanfront views from their balconies. Room A is located on the Villas “main level” (3rd floor) and is the closest room to the Great Room. Room B is one floor up directly above Room A. Both rooms face west, offering views of the sunset and of nearby Bonacca Town. The third Ocean Front King Room C is on the opposite side of the property. Located on the 4th floor, above the bar, this east-facing unit is one of the first rooms to welcome to morning sunshine.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
The entry area to the presidential suite leads into the sitting area which is screened off from the sleeping area. The sleeping area includes a king bed and an executive size desk. There is a large flat-screen TV that can be viewed from both the bed and the sitting area. The refrigerator comes stocked with local beer, soda, and bottled water. The private balcony, located at the far end of the room, has its own ample size hot tub.
- Comfortable sitting area
- Large flat-screen TV viewable from the sitting area and the bed
- Refrigerator stocked with local beer, soda, and bottled water.
- Kind size bed
- Secluded balcony with hot tub
- Executive size desk
PENTHOUSE ONE-BEDROOM SUITE
- Large seating area with comfortable couches
- Indoor “picnic table” for party snacks
- Sliding glass doors open for amazing views
- Separate bedroom with 2 queen beds
- Refrigerator stocked with local beer, soda and water
- Oversize shower area
- Second entry available to bypass the sitting area
Resort Facilities
VILLA ON DUNBAR ROCK Features
- Food & Beverage inclusive
- Private island
- Adults only (16+)
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Garden
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Pool bar
- Restaurant
- Daily housekeeping
- Tour desk
- Gift shop
- Laundry (free)
- Airport shuttle
- Shared lounge/TV area
Villa on Dunbar Rock Activities
- Tour or class about local culture
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Snorkeling
- Diving (including on-property shore diving)
- Hiking Off-site
- Kayaking and SUPS
- Deep-sea fishing offsite
- Pool bar
- Infinity pool
- Cardio/Massage room
- Hammocks
- Porch Swings
VILLA ON DUNBAR ROCK FOOD & DRINKS
“Foodies” are in for a real treat when staying at the Villa. Sumptuous, gourmet meals, and exceptional service await. Inspired drinks get created daily thanks to our talented bartenders. All thanks to the combined efforts of Jenny Izaguirre, Director of Food & Beverage and the entire culinary team. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a snack provided around the cocktail hour. There is one entree prepared for each meal, announced on a blackboard in the dining area. If what you see is not for you, just let the staff know. The Chef and the talented kitchen staff will happily create an alternative! Enjoy 3 hearty meals plus a happy hour snack between - guaranteed to tantalize any palate.
Packages & Rates
Villa on Dunbar Rock Rates
RATES & AVAILABILITY
For information regarding rates, availability, and packages drop us an email at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at 310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information
Dive Overview
There are 50+ named Guanaja dive sites, another 6 or so “kept secret” by the Dunbar Rock dive staff for their guests only. More dive sites are being discovered every day along the barrier reef off Guanaja and around the numerous cays that surround the island. Below is information on a few of our favorite Guanaja dive sites.
Dive Sites
Nearly all of the sites offer lively shallow terraces that are perfect for snorkeling as well as scuba diving. Separate snorkel tours are offered to ensure you are taken to a site that is guaranteed for good snorkeling. When joining the scuba divers, we also do our best to accommodate sites that work well for divers and snorkelers.
- Michael’s Rock: This site is famous for its cracks & crevices. The maximum depth reaches to 70ft/21m. This is also a good practice dive before you do Black Rock Canyons.
- The Pinnacle: This pinnacle is located in a channel, close to Guanaja Island. It stands on a sandy bottom at 135ft/41m, very close to the channel wall, & rises 80ft/24m to a point about 55ft/17m below the surface. Several varieties of black coral are attached to the pinnacle. The wall of the channel has some really beautiful coral, bluebell tunicates and crinoids at depths of only 10 to 30 feet (3 – 9 meters.)
- The Jado Trader: The 240-foot Jado Trader was a refrigerator freighter sunk in 1987 to form one of the richest artificial reefs in Guanaja. The Trader rests on a sandy bottom, completely intact and in waters between 80 and 110 feet (24 – 33 meters), suitable for experienced divers. The wreck is now nicely encrusted and the marine life around it excellent. It is one of the most photogenic wrecks in Honduras. Near to the wreck are several coral pinnacles that can be explored as well.
- Black Rock Canyon: Created by volcanic action, this conglomeration of caves, tunnels, and deep cracks & crevices is one of the most exciting dives around Guanaja. It’s common to turn a corner, or come out of a tunnel and come across a sleeping shark or a big moray eel lounging in a hole. Expect to see plenty of silverside sardines, glassy sweepers, groupers, and barracudas.
- Vertigo: This is a site along the barrier reef wall that has some spectacular drop-offs. As is true along the entire barrier wall, the beauty here is truly unbelievable. The top of the wall is at about 35ft/11m then drops down to about 160ft/51m. From here, a sandy shelf juts out 60f/18m or so before the wall drops off to oblivion. Black crinoids are found here.
- Jim’s Silverlode: Jim’s Silverlode presents a tunnel along the wall at a depth of 70ft/21m which will bring divers into a sandy-bottomed amphitheater-like area populated by huge groupers, yellowtails, moray eels, and swarms of silverside sardines. This is an intermediate-level dive.
Dive Center Information
VILLA ON DUNBAR ROCK Dive Center Overview
The PADI 5 Star Dive Center operates two custom dive boats: the 45’ Freedom and 40’ Endeavor each have the capacity for up to 20 divers. The boats have wide platforms for giant stride entries and sturdy ladders for exiting the water. They are provisioned with drinking water, fruit for snacking, freshwater showers, towels, camera rinse tanks, dry storage, shaded areas, and all required safety equipment.
Boat rides vary from 20 – 30 minutes for dives along the south to up to 45 minutes for dives along the northern coast. Boats generally depart at 8:30 am for the morning 2-tank dive, returning for lunch with the afternoon boat leaving a reasonable time after lunch has concluded.
Other Information
Practical Information
- Electricity: 110 V
- Time zone: UTC-6
- Languages: Portuguese, Spanish & English
- Accept Credit Cards?: Yes (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
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