On the beach.You'll find Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum and Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences within 3 miles (5 km) of this apartment. Roatan Museum and Carambola Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
Sandy Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
Half Moon Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
West Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
Mahogany Beach - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
Getting around
Roatán Intl. Airport (RTB) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Crazy Pinapple - 5 min drive
Jungle Top Restaurant - 6 min drive
Bojangles - 4 min drive
2 Dove Over The Sea - 5 min drive
Monkey Lala - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge!
Also find us at www.blueislanddiversroatan.com
Casita Azul is an island style, rustic casita, located on the property of Blue Island Divers (check us out on Trip Advisor). Surrounded by lush greenery and a gorgeous view of the ocean with a wrap around porch, you will not be disappointed! Casita Azul offers a queen size bed, apartment sized kitchen and bathroom with shower. You have full use of the property which includes a private dock, a beach with lounge chairs & hammocks, complimentary use of kayaks when available and a common area at the dive shop. A divers paradise, you are steps to the dive shop and boat and if you have non divers in the group they can relax on the beach in lounge chairs, hammocks or enjoy snorkeling from our pier. Do you have more than 2 in your party? We also have 3 other units available.
Check In begins at 3pm and Check Out is by 11am. Early check in may be available. This is your home away from home and the entire property is for your use.
Please note this is a diving operation and the filling of scuba tanks is limited between the hours of 8am and 9pm. Most generally this process is completed between 2pm and 5pm. However night dives do require the need to fill tanks at 8 am.
We live on property particular times of the year in the upstairs unit and will be available to assist when needed. Our customer relations staff is available for any assistance when we are not on site. Blue Island Divers is open Monday-Saturday, 7:30am-5:00pm. Sunday's you will have the beach and premises for your use; however, the diving and bar and restaurant are closed.
From 6pm until 6:30am we have a night watchman on property and on Sundays a watchman is on property 24 hours.
We are located 10 minutes from Coxen hole and 10 minutes to West End in the quiet neighborhood of Sandy Bay. We are steps from the principal road which traverses the entire island. You can walk the beach for approximately a 1/2 mile in each direction and enjoy the tranquil breeze and beautiful mangroves or sand beach.
We have ample parking available if you rent a car and if not you're steps from being able to grab a taxi cab at the main road. We have specific taxi drivers available for tours when their schedule allows. Otherwise we recommend grabbing a cab at the road.
Electricity is included with A/C usage limited to the time spent inside the unit. We request the units are shut off when not indoors. The space is quickly cooled by multiple units when you return. **Many other listings do not include electricity with nightly rental and some do not have air conditioning.****
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 850 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Studio Roatan
Studio Apartment
Studio Apartment Roatan
Casita Azul Blue Island Divers Resort
Frequently asked questions
How close is Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! to the airport?
This apartment is 3.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Roatán Intl. Airport (RTB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! to the beach?
This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! ?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! ?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! ?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! have a spa?
This apartment doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.
How close is Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! to downtown Roatan?
This apartment is 2.2 mi away from Roatan.
Reviews
Stay & Dive! Ocean front, Cozy Casita steps to the waters edge! Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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10/10
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
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8/10 Good
Alessandra Z.
Mar 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
very pleasant stay !
Staff was courteous and helpful, the wood house clean and tidy, nothing fancy but all we needed was there. During the day the noise from the diving centre (few steps away) was annoying but that was mentioned in the property description, during the night we could hear the occasional loud motor from the main road. Great location ! on the beach, with the coral reef at swimming distance right in front. We used the complimentary kayak everyday to explore and snorkel in the warm water. We are planning to come back ... recommended
Alessandra Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Wayne F.
May 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy Bay cabin
Management did their best to accommodate my needs. Beautiful sunsets. Friendly and helpful staff.
Wayne F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teri W., San Antonio
Jan 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of paradise
We loved our stay here. Vanessa was so friendly and super helpful with any needs we may have had. So many yummy restaurants within walking distance and only a short cab ride to the West End.
Teri W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd L.
Jan 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent
Casa Azul was a great escape. Cottage was charming. Staff was welcoming and helpful in every aspect of our stay. It is a relaxing place to go to learn to scuba dive. We are grateful to have found this gem in Roatan and plan to return as soon as possible to continue our magical adventure.
Todd L.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca E.
Jul 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Blue Island Divers is wonderful! From the staff to the property, it’s incredible. Certainly the place to stay in Roatan. Maria made sure our vacation was perfect—thank you! And the dive crew took excellent care of this first timer. Can’t wait to come back!
Rebecca E.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Brian N.
Mar 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very accommodating and friendly. Kayaks and diving equipment on site.
Brian N.
10/10 Excellent
Joel V.
Apr 9, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
We Loved every minute of our stay there. Staff was super friendly and great! everything was clean. Great snorkeling. Hopefully we can go back again someday!
Joel V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
8/10 Good
James B.
May 30, 2019
Blue Water Divers
Great time, outstanding staff. Great attention from Maria, Janet, Mikchael, Mike, Karim and Betty!
James B.
8/10 Good
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Apr 9, 2017
Quiet Lovely
We enjoyed out stay as the setting is very quiet and private. Snorkeling off and dock and coffee in our PJ's was the best. Well cared for property. Some cooking is outside but that was kind of fun. Good overall location for Roatan.
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Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2017
10/10 Excellent
Lisa E., Hayden, Idaho
Apr 12, 2016
Best chill spot on the island
If private beach-front settings, fabulous sunsets and ample water adventures are your idea of a perfect vacation then this is the ideal place for you. Nestled in peaceful Sandy Bay at a prime location with nearby grocery stores in Coxen Hole and a short drive to West End and West Bay, Blue Island Divers is by far our favorite chill spot on the island. Staffed with the finest dive team to guide you to beautiful reefs and wrecks minutes from your door, you'll quickly appreciate the location and low key environment these accommodations have to offer. Wi-Fi is awesome as well. Thank you, B.I.D. We look forward to seeing y'all again soon!
Lisa E.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2016
8/10 Good
Jan M.
Feb 25, 2016
Outstanding in Every Way
Eric and Carly White were more than accommodating, and polite in every way. The pictures posted on the VRBO Web-site reflect the property exactly. We loved staying in the Studio Casita. It had everything we needed. A propane grill on the deck should you need to cook anything, plenty of pots, pans, coffee maker, toaster oven, dishes and silverware in the home. We didn't find that we needed anything extra.
Now for the bonus part of the stay. I was a brand new diver (with some serious open water swim anxiety despite being a 2x Ironman finisher and triathlete) obtaining my Open Water and then an Advanced Open Water Certification during my stay on this property. Having Blue Island Dive Shop on location couldn't be more ideal. I witnessed other people who had to drive to the dive shop, carry all their belongings, and what a mess when they might forget to bring something. It was super to sit on the front porch deck, watching the ocean sway, watching the staff as they would arrive every morning in the most quiet manner, and then begin preparations for loading the boat with BCD's. tanks, cooler full of ice cold drinks and fresh cut fruit for after each dive. In general they would make sure that we had everything we needed to have the most successful dives. As soon as we finished our morning ritual of coffee and breakfast on our porch, we would put on our bathing suits and walk over to the dive shop. The Dive Shop Manager and Dive Master Instructors were second to none. It was super nice getting to know them and certainly having the same instructor for all the dives was a super confidence builder for me. We did a total of 10 dives in 5 days with the last one being a Shark Dive Encounter which was pretty cool too.
As of 4 weeks ago, Eric opened up a restaurant on property called Salty Mango Grill. It's only open for breakfast and lunch so we would pre-order our meals the night before for breakfast and lunch. In the morning, everything was ready before our first dive, and then lunch would be waiting for us in between dives. The food was great and inexpensive too.
Getting around in a taxi is easy but always make sure to negotiate your price before get in the cab. Grocery stores are a short drive away. And the location to West End/West Bay is good too. After having been in that area, way too many people, to much building in too small of spaces, we were ecstatic to have our own private slice of heaven at Blue Island Divers. It coudn't have been more perfec