Hotels in Trujillo are rather spread apart. Because of this, and to help you find the perfect hotel for you. I am grouping them in four distinct groups. Hotels near the Airport, Downtown Trujillo Hotels, and the Hotels in the neighborhood of Santa Fe Garifuna Village, West of Trujillo. The last group if for hotels you will find before you arrive to the Trujillo turnoff on the CA13 highway.
Trujillo Airport Hotels
Christopher Columbus
By far the largest hotel in Trujillo! The Christopher Columbus is next the airstrip in Trujillo, a couple of kilometers outside of town. It sits on a lovely beach and has one of the best private docks in the bay. The property has a tennis court as well as two different pools. A restaurant and a beach bar make it a perfect place to stay and relax without dealing with visiting the city. Rooms all have air conditioning, as well as cable tv and most of them have a great ocean view.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
La Quinta Bay Hotel
A sister property of the Hotel La Quinta in La Ceiba. This hotel is next to the landing strip, and although it is not on the beach, you are only a couple hundred yards from the beach. This means that you are within walking distance of several different restaurants and bars. Hotel La Quinta Bay is a great alternative if you want a reasonably priced hotel near the beach. Rooms are spacious and clean and service is reliably good.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Capiro Bay Hotel
The Capiro Bay Hotel in Trujillo is right on the beach, adjacent to the Christopher Columbus resort. This nice property caters to religious mission groups, and therefore offers a quiet, serene atmosphere that is ideal to enjoy the lovely beach. The property offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning, private baths and a restaurant. Service is great and prices are fair.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Casa Alemania
Located on the Beach across the river from the new Cruise Ship Terminal. Casa Alemania is popular with locals and tourists alike. They have expanded and now have many more rooms. A new restaurant bar and pool club offers great entertainment options as the sun sets in the evening. English, Spanish and German are spoken on premises. A great alternative if you are looking for a beach front property. It is halfways between the airport and downtown. This means that you get the best of both worlds: the nice beaches next to the airport and easy access to the restaurants and bars in town. Owners Gunter and Paola are always on premises and are great hosts.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Downtown Trujillo Hotels
Colonial Villa Brinkley
The Villa Brinkley is an institution in Trujillo. The hotel is famous for its view and its unique architecture. The Hotel is under a new administration and has been under renovation to bring it back up to standards. The Hotel Colonial Villa Brinkley has meeting facilities, a nice open air restaurant and a pool with a great view of the Bay of Trujillo. Rooms all have air conditioning, hot water and cable TV.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Hotel O Glynn
The O Glynn Hotel is in the downtown area of Trujillo. Rooms are pleasant and are all air-conditioned and have a private bath. They have just opened a new pool, with is a great addition to the property. Although they do not have a restaurant, their location gives you access to many different restaurants in town. This is probably the best option if you are looking for a downtown hotel in Trujillo. The hotel belongs to one of the oldest families in Trujillo, the O Glynn, originally from Ireland.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Hotel Mar de Plata
A basic hotel located on a hilltop in the City of Trujillo. Very basic, and more of an option if you are a backpacker looking for a place to spend the night and want a clean room. The hotel offers private rooms with a/c and a private bath. No restaurant or bar on premises, but it is only a couple of blocks away from Central Park, so it is easy to find a place for a meal. The downside to this property is that it is right next to one of the popular discotheques in town. This can mean long noisy nights, especially on weekends.
Hotel Colonial
You can’t miss the Hotel Colonial as you drive into town. It is across the street from the Santa Barbara Fortress and across the other street from the Trujillo Cathedral. Hotel Colonial offers affordable rooms, a nice balcony to look out to the park and the fortress and one of the best restaurants in town: El Bucanero. This hotel is an institution in town, and offers affordable rooms with air conditioning. The one drawback is that it is right on the main entrance to town, so you can get some street noise early in the morning.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Hotel Plaza Centro
Another downtown option at affordable prices. Property has a nice indoor patio and friendly service.
Emperador
The Hotel Emperador is one of the more established downtown hotels. It is quite basic, and has traditionally catered to the Honduran budget travelers. You cannot miss the three storey yellow building a couple of blocks from town. They have some rooms without a/c and others with for an extra fee. Rooms are all under $25 US dollars! They have a cafeteria next to the hotel with typical local food where you can find a cheap bite.
Coco Pando
If you are looking for a more Garifuna experience, you should try Coco Pando. This hotel is within the Garifuna Community of Cristales, and is within walking distance of downtown. Rooms are basic, but quite affordable. The Coco Pando restaurant and bar-disco are right next door, so you will have no trouble finding food and drink.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Hotels Near Santa Fe
Tranquility Bay Eco Resort
You will find this small, intimate hotel on a beach on the road between Trujillo and the Garifuna Village of Santa Fe. The Tranquility Bay Beach Retreat is owned by Larry and Linda, a Canadian couple that retired in Trujillo. Rooms are self standing bungalows with a private bath and direct access to the gardens and beach. Basic, but with a lot of charm. Service is friendly and you will feel comfortable in the property. By the way, Larry is an retired airline pilot and has a small airplane that he charters for service within Honduras. You can arrange to have him pick you up or take you Roatan or San Pedro Sula airports. This is a great deal if you do not want to deal with the hassle of a land transfer from San Pedro Sula or La Ceiba![themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Campamento
A small hotel located on the beach next to the Tranquility Bay Resort. Owners, Arturo and Orley are natives who have a cattle ranch and have used their beach front property to build a hotel. The property has an extensive beach, a nice pool and a restaurant that has a good reputation. You can choose between a room in a small building or a free standing cabin. Both options have air conditioning, as well as television service. Campamento is a charming little hotel on a lovely beach.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Banana Beach
The Banana Beach Hotel is not really in Trujillo. It is just outside the Garifuna community at Santa Fe, west of Trujillo. The property is under an expansion, so you may find some construction going on. They have some nice homes and hotel rooms available, as well as one of the best restaurants in the Trujillo area: The Mystic. They also have an expansive beach that you will certainly enjoy.[themify_hr border_width=”1″ width=”1″ color=”light-gray”]
Hotels East of Trujillo
Trujillo Beach Eco Resort
Not located in the Trujillo Bay, or for that matter, not even in Trujillo! The Trujillo Beach Eco Resort is part of a Canadian owned development. It offers nice one and two bedroom villas, as well as some brand new beach front condos. The facility includes several swimming pools, extensive gardens and trails. Guests have complimentary access to horses and bicycles to explore the expansive property. If you do not mind being somewhat isolated, this is a great place to escape to!
