Upachaya Boutique Resort & Dive Center

I recently got to complete my PADI open water scuba training at Upachaya Resort and Dive Center. We were on a cruise and the resort was able to arrange ahead of time for a private driver to pick us up from the port, complete our pool training and 2 open dives, and then enjoy a wonderful lunch by the pool before our driver returned us back to the port with plenty of time before our departure. My son and girl friend enjoyed 2 fun dives as they have already completed their certification, my husband completed a refresher course. The prices were very reasonable, Natalia, the property manager was very helpful, addressing all my questions and concerns, very thorough ensure we had all the correct paperwork and very strict about safety. Our dive instructor Lucca was excellent and ensured we felt ready to complete our open water dives by reviewing skills in the pool. Lucca was very prompt to enter my dives and training into the PADI website in order to complete my certification. The resort is small, private and very tranquil. The boat ride to the reef is very short which helped with time management. I would go diving there again. I did not see any stores near by but taxi's and very inexpensive.

My diving experience with Nathalie and Lukas was simply fantastic. Both of them are incredibly professional and super friendly at the same time. From the very beginning, I was well taken care of: they asked how long it had been since I last dived, prepared everything thoroughly, and approached everything with true professionalism. The dive itself was unforgettable: Nathalie took me down to a breathtakingly beautiful spot, showed me various fish and even coral projects that she’s personally replanting. It was just a sensational, wonderful experience. And thanks to this amazing experience, they've now got a new regular customer!

This was one of the best vacation spots I’ve ever experienced. The diving was world-class - stunning underwater landscapes and marine life made every dive unforgettable. The accommodations were super comfortable and beautifully maintained, and the hospitality was outstanding from start to finish. Every meal exceeded expectations, with incredible flavors and fresh ingredients. The dive instructors struck the perfect balance of professionalism and easygoing support, making us feel safe and relaxed at all times. I can’t say enough great things about this trip. We’re already planning our return.

We had a wonderful experience with Upachaya during our recent cruise stop in Roatan! We booked a snorkeling adventure directly through their website, and Natalia was incredibly helpful from the very beginning. She worked with us to plan an excursion that suited our unique group—my husband and I (avid snorkelers), my parents, and our three young kids (ages 6, 3, and almost 1).nnHaving visited Upachaya many years ago under different ownership, my husband and I were excited to return but a little nervous about how it would work with small children in tow. Natalia recommended a private boat snorkeling tour with just her and the boat captain, and it turned out to be absolutely perfect. We visited two beautiful snorkeling spots that were calm and kid-friendly, and we appreciated the flexibility to adjust based on how everyone was doing.nnNatalia was fantastic with our kids—so patient, kind, and attentive. She’s also an experienced dive and snorkel guide with international credentials, and we felt completely confident and safe in the water with her. Our older two kids snorkeled a bit before getting chilly and tired, so they relaxed on the boat with my parents while my husband and I enjoyed a longer snorkel.nnAfterward, we had a delicious lunch back at Upachaya. The pool area was perfect for the kids to splash and play while we finished eating and gathered our things. They also loved the friendly resort dogs and are still talking about the moment they saw a cat catch a lizard during lunch! The entire property feels peaceful and authentically Roatan—we even saw crabs walking through the mangroves on our way to the dock.nnNatalia also arranged a private driver to and from the ship who was excellent. He was talking me through each step of the way to find him when we got off the ship (which can be chaotic!). On the way back to the ship, he took us to a sloth and animal sanctuary, which ended up being a memorable highlight of the day for the whole family.

The rooms were kept neat. Supy, the cook, made all our meals which were amazing. The dive staff, Natalia and Luca, were informative and all the dive sites were only about 10 minutes from the resort. Many thanks to Upachaya and Harbaugh Foundation.