Pristine Bay Resort on the island of Roatán, Honduras, is preparing for a soft opening in the beginning of 2012.

The luxury resort will initially have 30 standard guest rooms, 11 two-bedroom villas, a fine dining restaurant called Las Pergolas, beachfront infinity pools and palapa bar.

A full-service 6,000sq ft spa, remaining guest rooms and villas will follow in phase II of the project which is set to get underway later this year.

Mario Toriello, a spokesperson for the independently-owned resort said: "Roatan is one of the last 'undiscovered' spots on the planet, and Pristine Bay is poised to welcome those seeking an escape to paradise."

The resort will be operated by the Lancaster Hotel Group.