Parrot Tree is a master-planned marina community on the south shore of Roatan, in Honduras’ Bay Islands, just east of French Harbor. Built around a protected swimming lagoon and a marina, the community combines hillside villas and condominiums with some of the calmest water on the island. It suits boaters, full-time residents, and buyers who want established amenities and a consistent, well-kept setting rather than a build-it-yourself corner of the island.
Living in Parrot Tree
Daily life in Parrot Tree centers on the water. The protected lagoon gives residents a calm place to swim year-round, and the marina keeps a boat steps from home instead of across the island. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which runs along Roatan, is a short run out for diving, snorkeling, and fishing, and the island’s warm climate, with average temperatures between 77°F and 88°F, makes both usable in every season.
On land, the location is just as practical. French Harbor, immediately to the west, is one of Roatan’s main commercial hubs for everyday shopping and services. Families are near the two schools most expatriate children on the island attend, NuNa Academy in French Cay and Bay Islands International School in Sandy Bay. English is widely spoken, and U.S. dollars are accepted alongside the Honduran lempira.
Real Estate in Parrot Tree
Parrot Tree is an efficient place to shop: you can compare condominiums near the lagoon and marina against villas set into the hillside above, many with long views over the south shore, without ever leaving the community. See what is available now among our Roatan condo listings, or read how the island market works in our frequently asked questions.
Ownership is straightforward for international buyers. Foreigners have been able to own property in Honduras since 1991; an individual can hold up to 0.72 acres, and a Honduran corporation, a routine structure a local attorney can set up, can hold larger or multiple properties. Closing costs are normally the buyer’s responsibility, about 2.5% of the purchase price when the transfer is handled through a corporation and roughly 4.2% otherwise, and annual property taxes run near 0.35% of a property’s registered value. Many clients complete their purchase remotely using virtual tours, digital document handling, and a power of attorney for the closing; our guide to buying with us walks through each step.
Getting There & Around
Roatan’s Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) receives direct flights from U.S. cities including Houston, Dallas, Miami, Denver, and Atlanta, along with seasonal connections from Canada. From the airport, the island’s main road runs east through French Harbor to Parrot Tree, so arriving is a single flight and a drive, with no boat transfers involved.
Roatan is about 40 miles long, and Parrot Tree’s central position on the south shore keeps the whole island within reach: West Bay’s beach and West End’s dive village lie to the west, and the island’s quieter east end in the other direction. Most owners keep a car, and rentals and private car service are easy to arrange; by water, the marina opens onto the south shore for days on the reef or runs along the coast. For a broader picture of island life, see our guide to exploring Roatan.
If Parrot Tree sounds like your kind of address, browse our current Roatan listings or talk with the Roatan Sotheby’s International Realty team. We know these communities street by street and can help you weigh Parrot Tree against the rest of the island.