Beautiful Beach; Amazing snorkeling

The beaches are private for this resort and absolutely stunning. The snorkeling is some of the best we’ve ever experienced. It’s like having your own personal aquarium to swim in. You are guaranteed to see some pretty phenomenal fish and sea critters every time you go out - and that’s right off the beach! The resort itself is aged and could benefit from some renovations and upgrades. Not all the staff speak English, so some communication was difficult. There is only 1 buffet restaurant- you w [... read more]on’t go hungry but the food is far from gourmet.

The Resort is in poor condition.

The resort is in need of a renovation. We went for the scuba diving which was excellent. The dive staff were friendly and helpful. The Staff at the resort are excellent. The property and beach are beautiful, but the buildings and rooms are in poor condition. We had no running water for the first four days in our room. Fortunately they had showers at the dive shop. The food was good, we could always find something we liked.

Disappointed

Roatan is beautiful, our resort disappointing. The staff were very friendly and hard working. They did the best the could with what they had. Our beach was breathtaking so beautiful and the snorkeling at our resort was awesome. Thank goodness because the resort itself was very disappointing. It was very run down. we never had hot water the entire week we were there. Cold showers all week. Rooms and bedding extremely dated and wore out. as well as towels etc. No a la carte ( they were extra) 1 [... read more] buffet and 1 snack bar very limited selection. the hours of the buffet and snack bar overlapped and nothing in between. No coffee bar. Very limited drinks (alcohol) all served in paper small cups no fresh fruit or garnish. The entrance to the resort boasts pillars that the lights have been knocked off or fallen off the cobblestone roadway overgrown and dirty. No security at the main entrance (building empty) once inside the main entrance your security guard lets down a chain for you to drive through ( that's the gate)It was like since the resort opened there has been no maintenance or updates. No fresh paint , old shingles on the stairs everything is deteriorating, the curtains on the buffet look as though they hadn't been washed since they were hung I am guessing over 10 years ago. you will drive over a very suspect wooden bridge and see lot's of garbage along the way as well as a completely deteriorated tennis court. you do not get any pop or bottled water in your mini fridge only a open picture of water not very sanitary. The pool was so cloudy you could barely see the logo on the bottom. The beach was amazing and very clean. It was raked daily. The re rest of the grounds had a lot of garbage and very poorly landscaped. No pretty flowers just overgrown hedges Excursions were great and very reasonable. The resident monkeys Monique and Paco were a delight. Definitely the potential to be a beautiful place just needs some TLC

Pleasant Surprise

Most of the reviews are correct, the hotel is clean, staff are very friendly, beach is fantastic, can’t get better snorkeling right at the beach at the gazebo and out by the channel no need to pay to go out by boat, food was plentiful and good all buffet style. Choices beef, pork, chicken, pasta and fish almost everyday. Rooms overlooking the beach are great, The resort has friendly monkeys that come around and are playful but will steal your stuff! The alcohol included is normal but [... read more] for premium stuff you will need to pay extra, no blender drinks and seems strange entertainment still is going on and the bar closes at 10pm. There is a little bar down at the marina open in the evenings at 2$ a beer, great hosts Chris and Lori, nice spot to have a drink before dinner and talk to the people around the world who berth their sail boats for the winter. Would return as value for the $ and that it has 3 outstanding beach’s and plenty of lounge chairs shade or sun.

Amazing Beach and Snorkelling

I just want to say the beach and snorkelling at this resort is amazing. The resort is not what I had expected from reviews I read. The resort is dated, the beds are rock hard as well as the pillows. There is only 1 small buffet with limited selection for any meal. The food was good however, there is only 1 snack bar that is only open from 11-3pm and only serves hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries and pizza. Buffet only open for the 3 meals BF 7-9am Lunch 12:30 -2pm and dinner 6: [... read more]30 -8pm. If you didn’t get there when the buffet opened they ran out of certain dishes and would not replenish. The resort does offer an a la cart menu at the buffet for $$$ Coffee is terrible, wait staff will not bring you coffee. Just water and pop. Coffee is Nescafé instant and milk is either powdered coffee whitener or carnation 2% canned milk. Drip coffee was horrible. No cappuccino and specialty coffee available. Milk for cereal served hot. Many complaints all week with lack of hot water in the rooms. Once a complaint was made they staff would fix but it happened daily. No hair dryers in the rooms ladies. If you ask for one at the front desk you must leave your drivers licence for collateral. Air conditioning is great, we had a hammock on our porch over looking the ocean. Plentiful beach chairs and shade. Cleaning staff work hard and are awesome. Room cleaned and stocked with fresh linen every day. Room bar fridge only had a pitcher of water. No bottled water or even beer or pop in the fridge. So strange. Water cooler outside every building. No ice machines. Staff are friendly and some speak English. The pool is a mess and people barely used it. More used for diving lessons then by patrons. Pool has crack edges missing tiles and is murky at best. You cannot see the logo at the bottom of the pool. Water clarity is terrible. Never clear looking. There is a swim up pool bar but it was not operational the whole week we were there. There is only 1 bar and only open 10am-10 pm. We were refused when asked for more than 2 drinks to take back to our table of 4. So two people would have to go to the bar to get 4 drinks for our table. Only one person serving at the bar which at times was frustrating waiting. No wait staff to bring you drinks. Tipping does not get you any better service either. There are 2 monkeys onsite and they are playful and will let you hold them. They are mischievous and will take items. Will miss the monkeys Poco and Monique. Entertainment was a joke. Overall it is a beautiful location but too bad it has been neglected. I will definitely go back to Roatan but would not go back to Fantasy Island Resort.

Fantastic resort

This resort was absolutely PERFECT. Beaches were clean, grounds were well kept. Snorkelling was amazing. Was the best vacation we have had in past few years. Would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a beautiful quiet get away.

Fantasy Islnd

Fantasy island resort and dive center was ok. If you are going there to dive or snorkel you will not be disappointed. We saw so much marine life right off the beach Absolutely amazing The beaches were great also and since you are on a private island...very private. We loved it. The rooms were acceptable and kept very clean The buffet was ample but nothing fancy but we certainly didn't go hungry. The cheeseburgers at the Palapa were pretty good. The bar was ok. Very little choic [... read more]e and even a simple upgrade to dark rum cost. No blender drinks or mojitos or anything like that but ok. Two drink minimum so if playing cards with four people more then one person would have to go up to order. Not a big deal... just strange. The white faced monkeys running around the resort were friendly and very entertaining Overall this is a great little intimate resort. It is a bit tired but would not take much to make this place a booming five star. We really enjoyed it.

Amazing Resort

Fantasy Island resort is located at an incredible spot on its own private island. I felt like I was staying at Jurassic Park. The beach was stunning and the snorkeling was great saw large moray eel, spotted eagle rays ect.

Nice resort!

We Like the grounds, the garden keeps nicely, public areas made comfortable, rooms good size, staff try to keep room clean, but the water pressure poor, some times will make you in stress. Dinning rooms, we like to have our meal on the terrace , it's nice view from here , the meal was fresh but limited of juices. Our recommendation: improve water pressure, add more the drink staff choices in rooms and out of rooms.

Fantasy Island

The resort is truly a place of spectacular beauty. The beach is wonderful. The staff is numerous and friendly. They keep the resort clean. Rooms were made up every day and the room are very comfortable. The diving and snorkelling right off the gazebo is amazing. Where the resort falls down is in the other services. The drinks were very poor made with watered down liquor and cheap bottled (Ocean Spray) juices that tasted of bland North American processed food. The bar ran out of beer s [... read more]everal times while we were there. The entertainment was amateurish and deafening. The staff tried really hard to make it a fun experience, but it was something to stay far away from. I found the constant noise in the resort grating after awhile with large speakers playing loud Latin music constantly. The food was varied and well presented, but it and the coffee were almost always cool to cold despite heating plates everywhere. Fantasy island is what it is: a middle of the road dive resort, but it could be so much more with just a little bit of improvement. At the price range it sits in, it does quite well, so it is comfort on a budget.

Awesome Fantasy Island!

Hotel location is awesome, the island is one of a kind...everywhere you look is paradise. The room oceanview is memorable as you wake up with a beautiful view every morning. Food was awesome, but surprisingly they were lacking of seafood, did not see shrimps for the whole week, just fish. Good for vacationers that love snorkeling as this is what the island is for...

Fantastic fantasy island resort at roatan island in honduras

fantastic fantasy resort it was my second time in that resort ispecialy to see small monkey small like a toy jumping on my sholder becouse of food liked watermelone and soft cake taking from paper caps and eat.,very frendly you need tocome in that resort to enjoy with them you can not beleive how they are small and cude weather was tropical and water warm hotel is behid forest dense forest tipical like in tarzan movie, i will go again thank you vera

Amazing beach!

Walk out of the lobby directly on to the sandy beaches of Roatan! Beautiful views with numerous lounge chairs by the pool and ocean! No fighting for a spot to sit! Amazing snorkeling at the bunglaow with rentals available near by. Only downfall to this resort was food, not many choices during meals however few repeats for dinner which offered different choice each night. The restaurant was up a set up stairs which would not be benificial to those with mobility problems. Some rooms were a little  [... read more]far from the main lobby, about a 5 minute walk however not an issue for us but could be for others. Rooms in the newer development are very basic with no phone or outlet in the bathroom but also how much time are you going to spend in your room after seeing this beach?! Limited drink options and times as the bar was only open from 10 to 10, and only one on site. Service was mediocre when it came to meals, no enthusiasm from the staff as experienced in other resorts. Many options for tours of the island which were worth doing! The beach is something to see, options to sit on the main beach or even another just adjacent but a different world! Would recommend to those who love to snorkel or dive!

Beautiful for diving and snorkelling

This resort is set in a beautiful jungle surrounded by crystal clear ocean, which is pretty deep right from the shore. It is a DIVING resort and MARINA. I wouldn't bring kids unless they enjoy nature and diving. Also not for party people, bars close at 10pm. Great food, great service, great diving centre.

Great value and location resort

First impressions didn't bode well but the beach, snorkeling, food and staff of the resort led to a wonderful vacation experience. The entrance to the resort needs some major sprucing up along with trim work and painting of some buildings. The buffets had quality but limited food choices and coffee could have been better but we all ate tasty meals through the week. Rooms were basic but most all faced the water and beds were comfortable even if the sheets barely fit the king sized bed. Staff  [... read more]we always helpful and courteous and rooms were always cleaned well each day. We were in a section where there were roosters and hens running wild in the area. Could have done without the crowing of the roosters in the early morning. A little swim across a channel from the resort provided some of the most spectacular snorkeling over reefs I've experienced. Definitely the resort to go to for that.

Worth going back to

If you want 5 star amenities, pay 5 star prices and go to a 5 star hotel. If you want a clean, comfortable place to relax and enjoy yourself, this is a great place to go to. It wasn't ultra-modern but it was cozy and had charm. The staff was cheerful and helpful, and worked hard at keeping the place clean and tidy. The lobby was always swept clean and the beach was always kept raked and litter free. Hammocks were scattered throughout the grounds and one was on our porch, overlooking the sea [... read more]. There was always something going on during the day if you wanted to join in and a good choice of tours off site. We really enjoyed the beach; it was out of the wind and big enough that you could be away from other people if you wanted to. The snorkelling is great, with rentals available I you don't have your own. Each of us thought one week here wasn't enough. I haven't been anywhere I've travelled to twice, but I would happily return to Fantasy Island.

50/50 DRAW

We stayed at FI for one week in Feb. 2018. The grounds - beach, reef, waterfront - is pretty hard to beat, anywhere. If you've ever snorkelled or wanted to, this would be the place to start - and expand your experience. The rooms were great to sleep in. They were, however, a little musty smelling (you're in a jungle) the fridge didn't work well, the air conditioner struggled to keep up - the shower leaked and we only had hot water 50% of the time. However, we didn't go on vacation for the r [... read more]oom so it was FINE - and kept clean. The food was not a 'luxury buffet' and didn't have Cuba's variety - but it was like eating really good home cooked meals. Always fish plus pork, beef or chicken. And tasty. Salads. Fruit. The coffee is brutal. No one in our party of 7 got sick at all. The grounds are old but swept and raked. It needs a serious update. (NO KIDS CLUB - NO ZOO. False advertising.) *** I'd go back for the REEF (we're snorkellers) and the beach - stunning and lots to explore.

Natural wonder

The Fantasy Island grounds and surrounding waters are just amazingly gorgeous. The staff work hard to serve and are wonderfully friendly. The rooms,however, need refreshing and I found them quite dark. On the positive side, the maid always cleaned the rooms in a timely fashion. The food is good. The choice is less abundant than other all inclusives (it felt like I was eating at a pot luck), but the quality was good and there was always something to eat. The fried chicken was fantastic, and th [... read more]e wine was good. The dining experience, if you get to sit out on the veranda, is stunning. You are eating at nicely appointed tables overlooking the ocean and pool area. The service is good and attentive as well. The down side: there is no kid's club. This is false advertising on Sunwing's part. There is a hut on the beach that rents kayaks, swim vests, and has an animator that "may" play games with your child if you need them to. There is no space for the kids, no place for games or art like in Cuba or the Bahamas. The animator quit after we were there for two days. The replacement didn't really "like " children, as far as playing with them goes. The only thing that changed was a complaint to the Sunwing rep who spoke to the animator. Suddenly, she said to me, "I will do whatever your child wants." Big teeth, big smile. I didn't feel comfortable leaving my child with someone who was a quick stand in. There is no zoo. What they have is a huge chicken coop with roosters, chickens, ducks, and a goose (I loved that one). The roosters have you up at 5:00am. It is a filthy place that looks like a prime spot for PETA activists. Other than those two complaints, I would return. The service is great, the food really tastey, and I can not begin to express how amazingly beautiful the vista is. The water's colours are like a painting....oh......wait and see what swims beneath those waters: large baracuda, moray eels, trunkfish, parrot fish, sting rays, giant rock lobsters...... Need I go on? Just go!

Classic

Fantasy Island is a smaller, friendly resort that is centrally located on the Island of Roatan, so excursions in all directions are shorter, very important as the local roads are very rough. We enjoyed the wildlife wandering around the resort, and the perfect natural fish aquarium off the board walk gazebo. Where you could feed hundreds of fish a few bread crumbs, enjoy an evening stroll, or use as a jumping off point for a great snorkel adventure. The grounds are kept immaculate by the staf [... read more]f, with the beach being constantly cleaned and cared for. There are about twice as many beach chairs as guests so saving chairs is not necessary. There are no bad areas to spend a beach day, collecting shells or snorkelling around the lagoon. The Kayaks available at the beach shack are great, there is a perfect loop around the island to paddle that's just the right length. Rooms are large and comfortable, with daily housekeeping who quickly fixed any concerns we had and were always ready with fresh towels. Food is above average, and the service is great, especially Alvin and Eric who quickly new exactly what our preferences were for all meals and drinks and made sure it was looked after as we sat down. Lunch at the Beach Bar was a great change where we could get table service and enjoy a good pizza or a cheeseburger. Breakfast on the outside balcony every morning was a treat offering great views of the beach and water while you enjoyed the amazing fruit and tasty omelet, Our excursions were handled by a Selvin Tinoco (Transportation Island Tours) a local guy we found who took us on three great trips that gave us the history of the Island, interaction with local wildlife, and the local culture along with stops for the great views along the way. Travel to and from the airport was handled very efficiently by Sun Wing and the staff, with check in done and bags in our room shortly after arrival. Evening beach parties and entertainment were enjoyed by all. The negatives: the possible bug bites, take repellant, as Canadians we should be used to this, but a little on your legs before heading out will save a lot of itching. They could use a few more Kayaks and maybe some paddle boards for the beach as the water is calm and clear perfect for both activities. We would have enjoyed a gym to add some weights to the daily routine of walking/swimming/paddling, maybe in the future. The beer choice is limited, the local brew should be added to the selection as it is very good (got some on one of our excursions). We will return to Roatan someday and will definitely book at Fantasy Island Resort.

The BEST way to relax

This resort has great food, some of the best resort good we have had. Our room was clean, A/C worked well, everything we needed and it all worked fine, only thing wrong was the bathroom door latch. Staff were all pleasant, but English was limited with some restaurant staff. Are bar choices are limited. We had a great week, beautiful location. AND the snorkeling right off the resort was great, many fish and corals to see in the clear warm water. Some sand fleas, but not enough for real problem [... read more]s. Our first time at Fantasy Island and second time to Roatan, but likely not our last to this island.