La Ceiba, Honduras, on the Caribbean coast

Where to Stay in La Ceiba: Hotel Guacamayos La Ceiba

If you are passing through La Ceiba, catching the ferry to Roatán or Utila, or starting a shuttle trip across Central America, you need a clean, safe and affordable place to sleep. Hotel Guacamayos La Ceiba is a budget-friendly hotel in downtown La Ceiba that has been welcoming travellers for about 15 years, and it is where many of our shuttle passengers stay before and after their ride.

Where is Hotel Guacamayos?

The hotel is in the heart of downtown La Ceiba, just off Avenida 14 de Julio. You are a short walk from restaurants, shops and the Malecón, and a short drive from the bus terminal, Golosón Airport and the ferry dock for Roatán and Utila.

Rooms for every kind of traveller

All rooms have air-conditioning, a TV and free WiFi. You can choose from:

  • Single: a double bed, ideal for solo travellers on a budget.
  • Double: two double beds or two singles, for couples or friends.
  • Triple: sleeps three guests.
  • Quadruple: sleeps up to four, good for families and small groups.
  • Suite: the upgraded room, with a king-size bed and extra space.

Check-in is from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM and check-out is from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome.

What guests say

Hotel Guacamayos has a 4.4-star rating from more than 700 reviews on Google. Guests regularly mention clean rooms, strong and quiet air-conditioning, comfortable beds and a friendly front desk team, which is exactly what you want after a long travel day.

Tours and transport from the front desk

The front desk can arrange the activities most people come to La Ceiba for, including whitewater rafting on the Cangrejal River, hiking in Pico Bonito National Park and day trips to Cayos Cochinos. See their activities and tours page for ideas.

The easy way to combine your hotel and shuttle

Staying at Hotel Guacamayos makes your onward trip simple. We pick you up right at the hotel for:

Arriving late from San Pedro Sula? Book a transfer to La Ceiba and a room at Hotel Guacamayos, and we will drop you at the door.

Book your stay

Check room availability and book directly on the Hotel Guacamayos La Ceiba website, then message us on WhatsApp +504 8763-1410 to arrange your shuttle.

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Renting a Car in La Ceiba: La Ceiba Rent a Car

Some trips are best with a shuttle, and some are best with your own wheels. If you want to explore La Ceiba’s beaches, rivers and national parks at your own pace, La Ceiba Rent a Car is a local car rental company with pick-up points in La Ceiba, Roatán and San Pedro Sula.

Four places to pick up your car

  • La Ceiba, Golosón International Airport: collect your car as soon as you land.
  • La Ceiba, Downtown: on Avenida San Isidro, Barrio El Centro.
  • Roatán, Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport: for exploring the island.
  • San Pedro Sula, Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport: start your Honduras road trip right from the main international airport.

Why rent with La Ceiba Rent a Car

  • No hidden fees: the price you see is the price you pay, and basic insurance is always included.
  • Reserve now, pay at pick-up: no card is needed to hold your reservation.
  • Bilingual support: help in English or Spanish at every step.
  • Local know-how: the team is based in La Ceiba and knows the roads to Pico Bonito, the ferry dock and beyond.

You can browse the fleet, which includes automatic SUVs, and reserve online in a couple of minutes on the La Ceiba Rent a Car website.

Road trip ideas from La Ceiba

  • Pico Bonito and the Cangrejal River: jungle lodges, swimming holes, hiking and rafting, just minutes from the city.
  • Sambo Creek: a Garífuna fishing village east of La Ceiba with hot springs nearby.
  • Tela: Lancetilla Botanical Garden and the beaches of Punta Sal, about 1.5 to 2 hours west.
  • Trujillo: colonial forts and quiet Caribbean beaches, about 3 hours east.

Car or shuttle? Use both

Many travellers mix the two. Rent a car for day trips around La Ceiba, then let us handle the long drives so you can relax:

  • Fly into San Pedro Sula, take our transfer to La Ceiba, and pick up your rental car in town.
  • Return your car in La Ceiba and ride with us to Copán, León or Antigua, with no border paperwork for a rental car.
  • Travelling with a group of up to 12? A private van with a professional driver can work out cheaper than several rental cars.

Book your car

Reserve your car on the La Ceiba Rent a Car website, and message us on WhatsApp +504 8763-1410 for any shuttle you need along the way.

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