Banana Palms Hotel

3.5 star property
Beach fun in 2 outdoor pools, near Castillo de San Felipe de Lara

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Dock
2 outdoor pools
Front of property
Boating
International cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The price is SAR 436
SAR 532 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Living room
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Living room
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Banana Palms, 300 mtrs before the Castle entrance, Livingston, Izabal, 18019

What's nearby

  • Lake Izabal - 5 min walk
  • Rio Dulce - 5 min walk
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Lara - 12 min walk
  • Rio Dulce Bridge - 6 min drive
  • Monkey Bay Marina - 8 min drive

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

Hotel near Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
Located close to Rio Dulce Bridge, Banana Palms Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. With motor boating, kayaking, and water skiing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, Maya Palms, features international cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A TV in the lobby, helicopter/airplane tours, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Banana Palms Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Porches or lanais and daily housekeeping

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 9-12 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Maya Palms

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Private porch

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Banana Palms Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Banana Palms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Banana Palms Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Banana Palms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Banana Palms Hotel?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does Banana Palms Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per person applies.

Where is Banana Palms Hotel located?

Situated in Livingston, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Izabal and Castillo de San Felipe de Lara. Rio Dulce Bridge and Finca Paraiso Hot Springs are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Banana Palms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sender, Kent

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Marling

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PERFECT FOR LARGE FAMILIES. I have 5 kids ranging from 1 to 12 and the layout of the rooms was perfect. The activities on site were also perfect. There's a pool that's safe for 5 year olds but deep enough so the older kids enjoy as well and a separate deeper pool for the bigger kids. BEAUTIFUL. PEACEFUL. PERFECT.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nery, Guntown

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Ever

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay. The view of the lake was stunning.

10/10 Excellent

Maria Renee

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant food and service is slow and food takes for ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Erick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I rented a Family suite and I did not like that the room with the king size bed did not have enough privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022