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The Mango Inn

3 star hotel
La Punta, Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras
16 rooms
FREE Internet

Utila Dive Centre

PADI 5 Star CDC
Offsite (Free pickup)
Max 6 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • Your Caribbean oasis set amongst tropical vegetation and flowers, affiliated with the world-renowned PADI 5* IDC Dive Center Utila Dive Center
  • Dive on the world’s second largest reef system, home to barracuda, nudibranchs, turtles and more!
  • Explore 100+ cave, wreck, reef and wall dive sites, combined with a year-round chance of whale shark and dolphin sightings during your surface interval
  • Sample some famous potato salad or a slice of pizza fresh from the oven, then chill out with a tropical cocktail next to the best pool on the island
  • Drop by Treetanic (treehouse bar) for a rum punch, just steps from the Mango Inn
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

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  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 37 days prior to arrival
  • 50.0% will be charged if you cancel between 37 and 21 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 21 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the The Mango Inn

Best dive sites in Utila

There are over eighty stunning dive sites in Utila and it's no surprise the area has a reputation for offering world-class diving. Here are a few of the gems on offer.

  • Haliburton Wreck: a lovely cargo ship sunk in the 1990s in a community-led project to create an artificial reef in the local waters. It's about 30m down and is intact with very little corrosion
  • The Lighthouse: a diverse site on a gorgeous reef surrounding Utila's lighthouse, offering beautiful gardens with gorgonians and rope sponges, along with octopus and spiny lobster on night dives as they come out to feed in the darkness.
  • Black Hills: a sea mound covered with coral and offering currents bringing in a range of fish including Creole Wrasse, King Mackerel and Barracuda, with moray eels also to be found around this popular dive site
  • CJ's Drop Off: located in the Turtle Harbour Marine Reserve, this wall-focused dive site offers stunning brain coral and weaving canyons capped with gorgonians, along with moray eels, barracudas and sea turtles.

Overall, Utila's diverse reef landscape and abundance of dive sites means that divers of all levels can enjoy the stunning marine environment, with lots of deep dives available for advanced divers.

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Dive Center

Highlights

  • Established in 1991, Utila Dive Center one of the island's first dive centers 
  • Varied environment and easy access to 100+ dive sites
  • Spacious, uncrowded, resort only dive boats
  • Flexible dive schedule, small groups
  • All PADI courses including technical, sidemount, rebreather
  • Filling station, maintenance, rental gear, lockers, classrooms
  • Weekly BBQ and quiz night at on-site bar
  • Private pier with sunset views and hammock

Description

Discover World-Class Diving with Utila Dive Center 

Welcome to Utila Dive Center (UDC). As the leading PADI Career Development Center in Central America with multiple Platinum-rated Course Directors we are proud to set the standard for excellence in diving education. Recognized globally as the Best PADI Instructor Development Center by both PADI and Sport Diver magazine, we commit to providing unparalleled training at every level — from PADI entry level courses to advanced or even technical diving and trimix-level certifications.

At UDC, all our instructors are Master Scuba Diver Trainers or higher, combining a wealth of diving knowledge and experience with a true passion for teaching. We foster a supportive and engaging learning environment, where you’ll gain skills, build confidence, and create memories that will last a lifetime. From the moment you arrive, our welcoming, family-like atmosphere ensures you feel included and right at home.

Located in the heart of the Caribbean, Utila is the perfect spot, whether you're exploring vibrant coral reefs, learning to dive, or pursuing professional certifications. The surrounding reef system boasts warm waters year-round, calm seas, and dive sites just minutes from our doorstep.

At UDC, we live by our motto:
"Kill only time. Leave only bubbles. Take only memories."

Join the Utila Dive Center family and experience why we’re often imitated but never surpassed. Start planning your underwater adventure today and let us help you make life-changing memories.

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DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Cdc
  • Padi Tecrec Facility
  • Green Fins

Dive Center Facilities

  • Onsite Training Pool
  • Onsite Classroom
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Retail Shop
  • Waterfront Location
  • Dive Boat
  • Food & Drinks

Resort Amenities

Great for families

  • Board Games

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool(S)
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Garden

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • A La Carte
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food

Resort Description

The Mango Inn is located on a peaceful, residential street only minutes’ walk from Utila’s ferry dock and 18 miles from the Honduran mainland port of La Cieba.

As the smallest of the of the Bay Island Archipelago, Utila offers divers the chance to visit 100+ dive sites less than 45 minutes from the dock. Choose from caves, wrecks, coral gardens and sloping walls with overhangs. The ecosystem is home to 65+ varieties of stony coral and over 500 species of fish. Whale sharks are spotted year-round. 

Nestled amongst tropical trees and plants, the resort is comprised entirely of local wood. Each raised cabin offers a double bed, private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, porch with hammock and lots of natural light. 

The Mango Inn is home to the best pool on the island, set beneath a large mango tree and surrounded by wooden decking, sun loungers and tropical flowers. 

The Mango Inn Bar & Grill is serves local and international food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring weekly specials. Cocktails, beers, wines and liquors are served and the restaurant boasts its own pizza own. Complimentary WiFi is available. 

The island offers unique nightlife, kayaking, paddle boarding, crazy-golf, yoga, fishing and trips to the Utila Cayes or iguana research station. 

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How to get there

Arrival

  • Utila can be reached by air, ferry or catamaran.
  • The two major airports you’ll likely find the most flights to are Roatan (RTB) and San Pedro Sula (SAP). Private charter is the only available option.
  • If you arrive to Roatan, the Utila Dream ferry leaves everyday at 2:00pm from Roatan to Utila.
  • From Roatan: When you arrive to the Roatan airport, head through customs and collect your bag and when you exit the arrivals area, you'll see uniformed taxi drivers (yellow shirts, last I recall!) waiting around the door on the right hand side. They will take you to the Utila Dream ferry that departs at 2:00pm every day; its a 5 minute taxi drive and its $30.00 for the ride. Book the ferry on site, and then we'll be at the dock on Utila to pick you up!
  •  If you arrive to San Pedro Sula, you would need to catch a bus to La Ceiba where you would then hop on the Utila Dream ferry. 
  • From San Pedro Sula: You can grab a taxi from the airport to get to the San Pedro Sula Bus Station. Once you're there, you can hop on the Transportes Cristina bus to La Ceiba. You can purchase the ticket right at the station. It's around a 4-hour journey with stops. When you reach La Ceiba, you'll need to catch the Utila Dream ferry. The ferry departs at 9:00 am and 4:00 pm every day but it's best to check with the ferry company for the latest schedule as it changes frequently. You can check it out here: https://utilaferry.com. Make sure to arrive at the dock at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time so you can purchase your ticket and board the ferry with ease.
  • There are also some direct flights from San Pedro Sula to Utila with CM Airlines (https://www.cmairlines.com/en/home/)
  • Via catamaran: A catamaran skippered by Captain Vern is available to transport you from Roatan toUtila, leaving usually around 2pm. The trip takes three to four hours.

Departure

  • Following check out, you may depart via air, ferry or catamaran. 

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