A true charmer, the Gran Central offers seven artsy rooms on the 2nd floor of a renovated colonial building. Each is decorated differently, with details like handcrafted light fixtures, checkerboard floors and hand-painted designs on the walls. Downstairs there is a classy bar-ca… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Tela's heavy hitter, this mega resort offers brand-spanking-new hotel rooms, well-maintained Caribbean-style bungalows and villas, and the best stretch of beach around. There are two pools - a quiet, shady one frequented by magazine-toting adults, and an enormous lively one with … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Named after its location - where the Río Tela and the Caribbean meet - the Río Mar is the only acceptable budgetish hotel on the beach. The place has seen better days, for sure, but the rooms are clean and the service friendly. It's pretty empty during the week, which makes it ki… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Charming rooms with a modern beachy feel open onto two sunny decks and a mezzanine-level infinity pool with Jacuzzi. Most rooms have balconies and the view from the pool - well, it's classic Caribbean. Right on the boardwalk, César Mariscos also has a beachfront restaurant. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Consider staying here if you plan to stay a while - having even a small kitchen can help you save on going out for every meal. The plain but adequate studios also have air conditioning, two double beds, cable TV and hot-water bathroom. There's 24-hour security too. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Housed in a relatively new building near the Tela Express bus terminal, this hotel is kept very clean - spotless, really - and has lots of plastic hanging plants and framed posters. The rooms are small but not suffocating and all have private bathrooms. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A totally acceptable, if somewhat drab, hotel, the rooms here are breezy, clean and near the beach. The more expensive rooms are bigger and in slightly better condition. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This three-story cement hotel offers several small rooms with fans. The bathrooms could definitely use a scrub down, though the rest of the place is relatively clean. Rooms in the front of the building are especially breezy; just prepare to be woken up by the early morning hustle… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Near the train tracks, the Sinai is an excellent budget option. A basic hotel with exposed brick walls, its 19 rooms have good beds and clean bathrooms. Service is especially friendly, too. The only down side is that it's a ways to the beach. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Fine wood construction with lots of air and light lend a certain elegance to this old building. There's a large rooftop terrace and spacious rooms with cold-water bathrooms. The on-site restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner) looks like a dance hall straight out of a 19… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Wake up to one of the best views in Tela. Built on a hill and climbing several stories into a windswept sky, this hotel seems to have acres of patio space to take in the ocean vistas. Rooms have warm, tasteful décor and some have private patios. The restaurant is a bit pricey but… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The 3rd-floor rooms are definitely the way to go at this place - hardwood floors, wood paneling and great views. The other rooms are comfortable and clean but they're standard tile-floored, white-walled rooms that you'd find anywhere. A well-maintained pool and a breezy beachside… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This charmless but clean place is operated by Garífuna Tours and is popular with backpackers because of its central location and rates. Room 1 is by far the most spacious and it has a TV too. Don't be confused when breakfast isn't served - despite the name, none is included. Serv… Full Lonely Planet Review ›