We spent the last two nights of our 14 night trip through Honduras at Lily Pond. It may sound like a cliche but we really did save the best for last and we had a wonderful stay on the mainland (you can read the review of the Diving Pelican Inn La Ceiba on here as well) which was equally grand.
Before we even arrived the magic that Sean weaves had started when Jim at our B&B on the mainland told us that an English gentleman had called and that he would be picking us up from the afternoon ferry when we arrived back on Roatan.
Sean was waiting for us and we piled our dive gear and heaps of luggage into his truck and away we went to Lily Pond.
The power had been on and off all week so there were candles placed all around the room and the image of Lily Pond at night with the candles was almost poetic.
Sean got us sorted out in the room, and the room's are grand and very comfortable, and gave us some great suggestions for dinner and made sure we were settled in comfortably.
The power outages while a minor nuisance had little impact on our stay and Sean is well prepared for this. You may want to take a flashlight with you or ask Sean if you don't have one (I believe he calls it a torch...lol).
The next morning we awoke to a huge breakfast with more food than I could eat in a sitting complete with home made pastries and lime curd and that pretty much held us until dinner that evening.
The property is very well situated in a quiet corner just a stones throw from West End and you really have to see it to believe it.
The three resident pets, Sid and Morgan the cats and Lola the spaniel add to the already tranquil vibe.
There is a great rooftop patio for sunning or chillin' and the rooms are huge and well appointed with all the little things that so many other places miss.
Sean has some obvious talent in both the kitchen and the hospitality biz in general. His past experience shows through in spades.
I had hoped to get a haircut from Zak the day we were leaving but timing and the power outages conspired such that it will have to wait for a return trip.
Sean had a special treat for breakfast on our last morning and even took time out of his day to drop us at the airport (I had to force him to take some gas money and bear in mind the trip to come get us at the ferry was probably over an hour round trip for him plus waiting for us and the trip to the airport at least 20 minutes one way).
Whether you are just on vacation to relax or want to dive with one of the many fine shops on West End strip the Lily Pond is a natural choice for the best stay on Roatan.
Your hosts go above and beyond and will do whatever they can to make your stay as memorable as possible.
If you are coming down to stay it might be a good idea to ask if there is some small thing they are in need of you can bring down (in my case it was mixed peppercorns) and bring some books to leave for other travelers to read.
If you have any questions that Sean can't answer drop me a line.

I just got back from a 5day/5night stay at The Lily Pond House, West End, Roatan, Honduras. "Outstanding!" is the only word that comes to mind to sum up my experience. I stayed in the Capt Morgan room and it was fantastic. Sean and Zak run a top-notch bed and breakfast. They are the most gracious hosts. From the excellent breakfast spread (that is included) on their patio to providing concierge services. This place is great. Sean even went so far as to take me snorkeling and give me a crash course and followed and stayed by my side while in the water. Zak presented me with a DVD recording of my stay to include shots of the room and me trying to snorkel. These guys go above and beyond to ensure your comfort and their hospitality is par none. There location is about a 30 second walk from the beach/reef and about 1 min from the center of West End....convenient yet private. I would definitely recommend the Lily Pond House and would stay there again without a doubt. Since there are 4 available rooms, you never feel "lost." They welcome you with open arms and make you feel like you are a part of their family...worth the trip!

We spent the last few days of 2006 at this amazing B&B and what a way to end the year! From the second we got there to the time we left, Sean and Zack took amazing care of us. The rooms were clean with tasteful decorations. When we reached there, the rooms were thoughtfully put together with music and a candlelit bathroom. The rooms and bathroom were fitted with all the essentials as well as extras like a movie collection and music to listen to. The mornings were our favorite part of the day with a grand brunch that kept us satisifed until the evening. They catered to our preferences with vegetarian options. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful with bottomless cups of coffee. They did their best to accomadate us with helpful information for places to go for activities, places to eat, and bars to go out to. We could not have had a better experience and highly reccommend this B&B to anyone who stays in Roatan! We hope to come back again, and if not we will see them in Argentina at their next B&B!.

You could not pick a better place to stay on Roatan. With good reason, every review of the Lily Pond Guest House gives 5 stars. Sean and Zak give the house a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are all very nice. Each morning you will awake to a great breakfast. West End is a great place to stay. There is more then enough do that is not a far away at all.

Thanks for a great week.
Robby