2 Best Hotels in Puerto Cortes, Honduras' Caribbean Coast

Exclusive beach access and an extensive private property dotted with gazebos are alluring extras for budget travelers and families. Double and single rooms are spread out on either side of two splash pools and a boardwalk, which becomes a noisy hub on weekends with loud music and playful children. A small in-house restaurant serves fish and shrimp dishes.

Upscale interiors and a secluded courtyard pool make this hotel the best bet for high-end comfort in the port town. Double rooms with queen-size beds are decorated with warm colors and rich wood furniture. First floor rooms open up to the courtyard, and second- and third-floor rooms have balconies overlooking the beach. The hotel has two restaurants: La Ola, an indoor diner with big cushiony booths, and El Sol, an outdoor deck surrounded by palm trees. Both eateries have large bars and serve traditional seafood dishes. The customer favorite, the steak hondureño, comes topped with an egg, beans, plantain, avocado, and tortilla.