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Dive centre · Guanaja · Honduras
4.4116 Google reviewsHotel Guanaja & Guanaja Dive Center
Explore the diverse underwater topographies of Guanaja, from volcanic tunnels to deep canyons, with a PADI centre based in a seaside hotel.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI affiliated dive centre with on-site instruction
- Access to over 30 unique underwater dive sites
- Diverse topography including lava tunnels, caves, and canyons
- Nitrox available for use on dives
- Night diving sessions available
- Underwater scooters available for hire
- Full rental kit including BCD, regulators, and wetsuits
- On-site accommodation with beachfront cabañas and apartments
- Private marina and quay for easy boat access
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Hotel Guanaja & Guanaja Dive Center about the centre
Guanaja is a remote, largely uninhabited island in the Bay Islands of Honduras, offering a level of seclusion that is increasingly rare. The island's coastline is defined by a diverse range of underwater landscapes, including massive reef flats, lava tunnels, caves, and deep canyons.
Hotel Guanaja sits on the southeast coast, providing a direct link to these varied environments. The dive centre is integrated with the hotel, which features a marina and a private quay, making it a convenient base for those looking to explore the island's more remote marine sites.
The club and its team
The dive centre is a PADI affiliated operation managed by a family-run team. The centre emphasises a commitment to environmental responsibility and participates in local social and environmental initiatives to protect the surrounding marine ecosystems.
Instruction is provided by a PADI instructor, with a focus on safety and structured training. The centre is well-equipped to handle both recreational divers looking for fun dives and students working through their certification programmes.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Website available in
- English
- Equipment rental
- complet (BCD, Fins, Mask, Reg, Wetsuit), poids et bouteille uniquement
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Night diving
- Yes
- On board
- Fruit, Juice, Towels, Snacks
- Access and transfers
- The most popular access route is via Roatan (RTB) on Saturday. Ferry connection (Friday 13:00, Saturday 16:00 to Guanaja; Saturday 08:30, Sunday 08:30 from Guanaja). Other options: private charter flight, private boat, domestic flight Roatan (RTB) -> Guanaja (GJA) with a stopover in La Ceiba (LCE), flights from San Pedro Sula (SAP) via La Ceiba (LCE) or Roatan (RTB), direct flights from La Ceiba (LCB) to Guanaja, ferry from Trujillo or La Ceiba.
- Accommodation
- Hôtel Guanaja offers 7 Cabañas by the sea and 3 apartments, totalling 20 beds. All rooms have air conditioning, a fan, a mini-fridge, a microwave, Wi-Fi and a coffee maker. Towels, soap and beach towels are provided. You can book either 'Room only' or 'All-inclusive'.
- Phone
- +504 9933-8127
- Address
- East End, Guanaja, Honduras
- Official website
- hotelguanaja.com ↗
Courses on offer
A full range of PADI training is available on the island. Beginners can start with the Discovery Dive, a short course including one supervised dive, or progress to the full Open Water Diver certification. This programme includes confined water training, four training dives, and one fun dive.
More experienced divers can advance through the Advanced Open Water course, which includes five adventure dives, two of which are mandatory. The centre provides all necessary materials and fees for these certifications.
Equipment and gases
The centre is fully equipped for both training and recreational diving. For those who prefer not to travel with their own heavy kit, a full range of equipment is available for hire, including BCDs, fins, masks, regulators, and wetsuits. Weights and cylinders are also provided.
For technical advantages, Nitrox is available on-site. The centre also offers underwater scooters to enhance your exploration of the reefs and tunnels.
Dive sites with Hotel Guanaja & Guanaja Dive Center
The island offers more than 30 unique dive sites, ranging from shallow reef flats to dramatic vertical walls. You can explore intricate lava tunnels and caves that provide a completely different perspective on the local topography.
Deep canyons and steep walls are also available for those looking for more verticality. These sites offer a variety of environments, from high-relief reef structures to more sheltered swim-throughs.
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