3 Best Hotels in Lago de Yojoa, Western Honduras

On the west shore of Lago Yojoa, D&D is a favorite stop for many visitors to the lake; rooms in the main lodge are basic but have private baths and hot water. Private cabins are scattered around the grounds and provide much more seclusion than the rooms. The brewery makes its own beer and sodas—try a Lenca Gold Pale Ale or a vanilla cream soda. Meals are tasty and economical. The folks here also offer tours to various attractions around the lake, such as bird-watching, visiting the waterfalls at Puhlupanzak, and hiking the national park Cerro Azul Meámbar.

Set on a coffee and orange plantation, this flower-strewn hotel makes a perfect lakeside retreat. The picturesque bridge leading to an airy pavilion is great for bird-watching, and the catamaran trips on the lake are sublime. From the private balcony of your cabin, you can watch horses and their foals trot around. Cabins have two or three bedrooms and are ideal for families. Weekends tend to fill up, so reserve ahead.

If you want to relax with a gin and tonic as you gaze at Lago de Yojoa, this is the place. Charming expat Richard Joint evokes all things British and is a wealth of information about the area. From your gleaming-white cabin, you can wander down to look at the boats in the marina. Inquire about the casa de campo (country house) on the far side of the lake. Sleeping eight, it's great for longer stays.