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Banana Palms Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Lake Izabal

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Dock
International cuisine
Front of property
2 outdoor pools
Boating

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Calle Banana Palms, 300 mtrs before the Castle entrance, Livingston, Izabal, 18019
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Rio Dulce Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monkey Bay Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Puerto Barrios (PBR)
    ‪107 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Livingston

On riverwalk.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Izabal and Castillo de San Felipe de Lara. Rio Dulce Bridge is within 3 miles (5 km) and Finca Paraiso Hot Springs is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Izabal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rio Dulce - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Lara - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rio Dulce Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Monkey Bay Marina - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Barrios (PBR) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sundog Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mar Marine Yatch Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Cheque - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ranchon Mary - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rosita's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Banana Palms Hotel

3.5-star beach hotel near Lake Izabal
Banana Palms Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Banana Palms Hotel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Livingston hotel.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Banana Palms Hotel offers 33 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (up to 9 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Banana Palms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ESTUARDO, MEDFORD

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Erick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cerca del castillo.
Un sitio agradable, muy cerca del castillo para ir a pie. Piscina agradable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sender, Kent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its close to the Castle of San Felipe de Lara really nice view to the lake of Rio Dulce
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traveling solo in motorcycle, first time here and in guatemala Lovely place right in front of the lake Lovely staff very helpful. Room nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lourdes

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stood for one night and the hotel rooms are spacious, well ventilated and illuminated. The parking was close to my room which was fantastic. The constructions, gardening, decorations really sets guests in the tropics. The staff was friendly. While my staying there was an electric shortage, but the hotel's manager resolved within 15 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elsa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view and the stay is amazing ! It’s located in a perfect place ! The food amazing . I had a problem had to wait about an hour for them to put water in my room so I could shower , brush my teeth , or use the bathroom . Even after they put it on I took a shower afraid I was not getting water since the pressure was not working at all. For a place that looks amazing it sucked that the water was not working and they really were taking their time fixing it for my room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nery, Guntown

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place overall, pool was great my son enjoyed that for two hours at night. Staff at front desk was very professional. Dining was great, excellent food and staff at dining was super friendly and professional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel on the edge of Lake Izabal. Good pool and rooms. Walking distance to the Castillo San Felipe. Perfect stop on the way to Tikal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is so beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarvia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gusto mucho la villa donde nos quedamos, limpia y comoda.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, nice place. Hot water tank probably undersized because shower was hot for 5 min, then went cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela, Orlando

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Estuardo, Brighton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view to the lake, love the cotuzas walking around. A lot mangos trees, good services.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, quiet, great view. Near attractions. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has its own boat pier. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We faced a storm and the power went out. They have a power plant that allowed us to sleep comfortable (given how hot and humid, sleeping without A/C would have been difficult). The staff was very friendly, and very serviceable during the storm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property has beautiful photos from say 10 years ago when everything was new. Now the facilities are deteriorated and have not had much upkeep. It was still a good stay. The beds were comfortable, and the location was nice. They do not allow you to rent any tours or jet skis and pick them up on their dock. It would have been nice to know beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vinicio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

4/10 Poor

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
pretty below standard hotel
The hotel in general was good, they had a seperate pool for children and adults which was not upheld, the adult pool was full of children… also no sunchairs there was about 4 in total. When questioned reception not much help… Second day there we ate in the restaurant and I got food poisning.. Having worked in restaurants 15 years of my life there is no excuse for bad hygene. My second day of two was spoiled because of this… at the time I was too sick to complain. The staff in general was attentive and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023