French Harbour.

French Harbour provides an ability to interact with Iguanas, Macaws, Monkeys, and Sloths. Arch's Iguana and Marine Park, Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Hang Out, or AJ's Monkeys and Sloths, which are located in front of Little French Key, are the perfect places to make these unique activities come true. French Harbour is always an excellent place to stay in with fair prices and comfortable area with many destinations to visit. It is quite an adventure in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Roatan.

A small contingent of French buccaneers (forerunners of the pirates) arrived on Roatan on or around 1510. By all accounts, they were the first Europeans known to have set foot on our island. These early pioneers spent some time in what is now the French Harbour, giving the current town its name - Come visit us.

French Harbour is a specific area in the Bay Islands, surrounded by many access points like the airport and different boat anchorage points, located 45 minutes from West Bay and West End. French Harbour is one of the oldest neighborhoods of all the Bay Islands. Come explore this beautiful community.

French Harbour has picturesque commercial ports where many of the islands' fishing, lobster, and shrimp fleet. Many of the boats are well kept and properly maintained. French Harbour is a very active fishing community. You can even see the Trujillo Mountains on the mainland from French Harbour.

Community Overview

• Population

• Offerings

• Transportation

Population.

French Harbour is Roatan's third-largest community, with approximately 3,000 fixed inhabitants and a high floating population. It is one of Roatan's most active fishing communities as well with many of Roatan's commercial vessels docking in and around the waters of French Harbour.

Offerings.

There are several fine resorts, hotels, gas stations, supermarkets, villas, and restaurants in and around French Harbour, which are frequented by tourists and residents year-round. A little known fact is that there are more banks in French Harbour than in Coxen Hole. The only Mall on Roatan is located in French Harbour, and that alone invites residents from all across the Bay Islands. The Mega Plaza Mall enjoys some of Roatan's most visited restaurants, coffee shops, barbershops, beauty salons, clothing stores, appliances, and electronics stores, and the Mall is home to Roatan's private hospital, CEMESA.

Transportation.

It is easier to get to know the island by land, there are several rental car agencies around the island and close to the French Harbour, but there are public and private taxis and buses as well. However, most of the hotels will arrange roundtrip transportation for you before your arrival. We should mention that Honduras' currency is the Lempira, but most establishments accept US currency, including transport drivers.

Attractions

• Activities

• Golf Course

• Accommodations

Activities.

On the island of Roatan, there is a lot to see and do, but in this part of the island, there are unique activities such as water sports, diving, getting to know one of the best zoos, interaction with animals, golf, beautiful resorts with pools and stunning views of the island. If you are a lover of night outings, you will enjoy the variety of specials bars and restaurants, karaoke nights, and more.

Golf Course.

Golf lovers, French Harbour, has an 18-hole championship golf course, The Black Pearl, designed by Pete Dye, the world-famous golfer, located in Pristine Bay, a stunning resort surrounded by Caribbean pristine waters and a green hillside. It is the only luxury golf resort on the entire island of Roatan. Nearby, a tourist center, Parrot Tree Beach Resort, which includes the construction of a 5-star hotel, condominiums, residences, and a marina, with a small cove. Lets not forget about Fantasy Island Resort, which can only be accessed via a single bridge from Roatan. Fantasy Island is surrounded by tropical forest and gardens that host more than 54 species of exotic animals, including iguanas, monkeys, parrots, black hawks, ducks, geese, peacocks and more.

Accommodations.

Last but not least, Clarion Suites Roatan at Pineapple Villas offers a 4-star hotel in the heart of French Harbour. The villas are located in a business area, close to Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Hang Out. The short 10-minute car ride leads to Arch's Iguana and Marine Park. These accommodations are located near a tropical beach where guests will find bars and restaurants, and it is located 5 minutes from Little French Key and Big French Key.

Romeo’s Pizza

They didn’t invent the wood-fired pizza, but they sure perfected it and made the perfect crust using fresh toppings, dusting it just right to give it that added crispness that you'll only find in the world’s best pizzas. But you won't find any pizza like Romeo’s on the west side of the island. You'll only find it at Romeo’s in French Harbor. Pizza you'll come back to over and over again. You see, Romeo’s wood-burning oven reaches a high temperature, which means a quick cooking time, which keeps your pizza from being soft and soggy. When the wood burns, it creates a thermal draft over and around your pizza, ensuring a perfect, evenly cooked crust. Of course, the smoke from the oven infuses a bit of live fire into your pizza for a one-of-a-kind, unmistakable flavor. Of course, Romeo’s got an edge. Cooking’s in his DNA, and the ambiance on the water in French Harbor, well, there's nothing like it. It just might become your favorite restaurant experience here on Roatan. Caribbean Italian cuisine that's authentic? That's Romeo’s. Facebook at Romeo’s Restaurant, Romeo’s on the waterfront in French Harbor.