Where to Stay
Los Roques — Where to stay (hotels & lodges)
Posada Macanao
Premium boutique posada, top of Gran Roque hospitality
Mediterranean-meets-Caribbean design, exceptional kitchen, included island day trips
$300-500USD / night
Posada Mediterráneo
Upscale colonial-style posada
Italian owners, Italian food, great pool, central location
$220-380USD / night
Posada Casa Bonita
Mid-range favorite with families
Air-conditioned rooms, included breakfast and lunch, English/Italian-speaking staff
$160-260USD / night
Posada La Cigala
Charming mid-range with strong reputation for food
Italian-Venezuelan kitchen, romantic for couples
$140-220USD / night
Posada El Botuto
Budget-friendly with full-board option
Basic but clean, breakfast and dinner included, perfect for backpackers
$80-140USD / night
Posada Piano y Papaya
Premium with private beach access
Elegant rooms, exceptional service, requires booking weeks ahead
$280-450USD / night
Where to eat
Aquarena Restaurant (Gran Roque)
Best independent restaurant on the island, fresh fish daily
Try the langosta a la criolla (lobster) when in season Nov-Apr
Bar Don Antonio
Sundown classic — beer, coconuts, and the island sunset
Run by Don Antonio for 30+ years, every traveler ends up here
Posada Macanao's restaurant
Open to non-guests for dinner with reservation
Sophisticated tasting-menu format, Italian and seafood focus
El Canto de la Ballena
Casual lunch on Gran Roque main street
Ceviche, fried fish, cold beer — perfect post-snorkel meal
Picnics on the cays
Most posadas pack a beach picnic for day trips — fresh fish grilled on the cay
Cayo Madrisquí and Crasquí both have small kitchens for boat captains