Weather
Roatan offers a favorable tropical climate all year round, where the temperature is generally in the mid-80’s. On the south shore of Roatan, our location benefits from the prevailing easterly trade winds.
Roatan’s waters are equally warm. The average water temperature varies from approximately 79°F (26°C) in rainy season to 85°F (29.4°C) in summer.
All during the year, the weather patterns change frequently on Roatan. Mid-October to mid-January are the rainiest and coolest times on Roatan, but rainfall is often periodic, and a typical day or week in the rainy season can include days that have full or partial sunshine, along with some occasional or continual rain. The tropical rain on Roatan often begins and ends abruptly. The island’s indigenous exotic trees and plants are kept healthy by ample annual rainfall.
The summer months are warmer and there typically is less wind, however here there is usually at least a light breeze. It’s easy to cool off on even the warmest days with a short swim in the pool or the Caribbean Sea.
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The no-see-ums of Roatan are notorious, and many people have read about them before they ever arrive. They’re small little bugs that leave a very itchy bite. We spray all around property and rake the sand regularly to destroy their eggs, but they’re still around, so prevention is a good idea. Many people find that taking vitamin B-1 and garlic supplements for a couple weeks leading up to their stay, and while here, significantly help to prevent bites. Since there’s no downside to taking them, it’s worth a try! While you’re here, you’ll also want to use a topical insect repellent, either a DEET-based product or a natural product; being proactive and consistent with repellent will significantly help to prevent bites.
Resort occupancy & groups
Barefoot Cay is a boutique resort, with just 10 accommodations. We have two One-Bedroom Oceanfront Villas, two Two-Bedroom Oceanfront Villas, and one Oceanfront Grand Villa directly on our private Cay, as well as three Oceanview Studios and two-Bedroom Oceanview Suites on the upper floor of the Barefoot Divers building, directly across from the cay. Based on two per bedroom, Barefoot Cay has a total capacity of 28 guests, though some accommodations can comfortably accommodate additional guests.
Our size makes us ideally suited to resort buyouts, and we love to tailor our services to groups who book the entire resort. We’ve hosted many weddings, dive groups, and yoga retreats, among others
For group inquiries & contracts, please contact us at [email protected]
Children
While we don’t cater specifically to children (we don’t have kids clubs or babysitting service), we’ve had some very happy families stay with us. We want to be open with prospective guests and ask that if you are considering a vacation on Barefoot Cay with your child or children, you rent one of our two-bedroom villas or two bedroom oceanview suites, as they’re more family-friendly and spacious. The villas are located on the farthest end of the beach, and the loft suites are at either end of the upper level of the Barefoot Divers building, so that children can play apart from other guest areas, where the occupants seek the peace and serenity that the resort offers. Children can try the PADI Bubblemaker experience at age 8 and can learn how to dive beginning at age 10. Ask us about all the wonderful activities for children around the island.