Hotel Marina Copán

This simple but comfortable hotel is the most convenient base for exploring the magical ruins of Copán—right in the heart of the cobblestone-street town (the ruins are a 10-minute walk away). The hotel features 51 guest rooms, designed in classical colonial style with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, cable TV, and phone. Courtyards with well tended gardens filled with flowers and tropical plants contribute to the hotel's old world charm, while a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and small sauna and gym offer modern conveniences. A history note: the hotel is built on the site of an old family home that welcomed early investigators and visitors to Copán—the first “hotel” in Copán.