Banana Palms Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (46 reviews)
Aldea San Felipe de Lara, Rio Dulce, Livingston , Rio Dulce , GT

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Attentive service
Great food
Cons:
Run down facilities
Loud music disrupting peace
Unclear pricing options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
The rooms are clean and comfortable; however, some facilities appear run down.
Service
8.55
Staff was attentive and quick to resolve issues, such as the hot tub not working at first.
Location
8.45
The hotel is situated near Castillo San Felipe and has easy access to kayaking and the river.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms are of good size with comfortable amenities.
Amenities
8.15
The pool area is safe for children, but the atmosphere can be disrupted by loud music.
Value for Money
8.25
While pricing can be unclear for certain options, most offerings are well-priced considering the services.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Meals were enjoyed, with a variety of options available and great views.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall a good experience, though improvements in facilities would enhance the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 08:45

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Garden: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax in the lush garden area at Banana Palms Hotel.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in authentic Caribbean dishes at the hotel's restaurant or sip on flavorful cocktails at the trendy bar.

Relaxation with a View: Experience ultimate relaxation on your private balcony or patio, offering scenic views and a comfortable retreat.

To book your stay and experience these fantastic amenities, visit Banana Palms Hotel now.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 46 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Omar • extended_group • gt
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lane • couple • us
7
Worth a short visit
Pros:

Nice staff

Cons:

Construction

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
10
Comfortable and sweet
Pros:

Everything about it was wonderful!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • ar
8
Hermoso entorno con buenos servicios
Pros:

El lugar es muy lindo, acondicionado como resort, con excelente piscina, acceso a botes y kayaks. El personal muy atento, la comunicación previa al ingreso muy fluida, el checkin y checkout rápidos y sin inconvenientes. Las habitaciones en medio de mucha vegetación, con hamacas y buena vista. La comida muy buena. También nos incluyeron el uso de kayaks por una vez.

Cons:

Todo está un poco viejo, pero se vé que están haciendo remodelaciones, por ejemplo un nuevo restaurante. En nuestra habitación el aire acondicionado hacía un poco de ruido y no le andaba el deflector de aire. Igual refrigeraba muy bien. Los costos del restaurante son algo elevados y uno no tienen muchas alternativas ya que está apartado de otros restaurantes, al menos sin tomar el auto.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Lane • couple • us
5
Staff watch whatever they want on TV in the bar. The music is too loud.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Under construction

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • solo_traveller • gt
2
Pros:

Ubicación y parqueo

Cons:

Ya he sido cliente del lugar hace muchos años, pero hoy, el lugar está abandonado a pesar que están renovando el restaurante, en el restaurante actual o provisional huele mal y hay botellas tiradas en la entrada, no hay muy buen servicio en restaurante, solo en recepción. Hay cucarachas en la habitación, artefactos de baño en mal estado, la televisión a puras penas se ven algunos canales, realmente se puede estar mejor en otros lugares por menor o igual precio.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Otto • couple • gt
8
Tranquilo
Pros:

Ubicación e instalaciones

Cons:

Cama dura, y el servicio del restaurante cierra temprano a las 21:30 entre semana por lo menos a las 22:00

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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damian • couple • ar
9
Un hermoso complejo
Pros:

El lugar es precioso, los jardines, las vistas al rio

Cons:

..

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
E
Edson • family_with_children • co
5
Pros:

excelente ubicacion

Cons:

instalaciones un poco antiguas

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Leonel Estuardo • extended_group • gt
7
Regular
Pros:

La hubicacion

Cons:

No hay plancha no hay secadora de pelo , la comida hay que estarla pagando en restaurante no lo anotan a la habitación , el pago de la habitación también al entrar no me agradó

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
F
Francisco • family_with_children • gt
10
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Guate-Steve • extended_group • us
9
Beautiful Grounds and Comfortable Rooms
Pros:

Our family unit was of a good size with a nice bathroom. We had 2 very good meals in the restaurant, which has many menu options available. After dinner we enjoyed sitting in comfortable chairs on the water. Our room was not close to the parking area but an attendant with a cart toted and unloaded our heavy baggage. Air conditioning and hot water were both good.

Cons:

The pool area had loud karaoke going when we arrived and had dinner. That "scene" is not what we needed. Even the restaurant had competing music, so quiet conversation could not happen.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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luis • solo_traveller • us
8
2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • gt
10
2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Segura Vasquez • family_with_children • gt
7
2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • gt
8
2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Rodas • extended_group • gt
10
Pros:

It’s in really good location. Very close to Castillo San Felipe and on the edge of Rio Dulce. It has complimentary kayaking and you can swim if you want to. It has two big pools, one for kids and the other for adults.
The restaurant has a nice view of the lake and it has great food and a variety of options for everyone. The room is clean and comfortable with air conditioning.

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • hn
4
One time visit is enough.
Pros:

Nice view of Lake Izabal

Cons:

The facilities look run down, the decor is totally outdated.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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rodriguez • couple • gt
8
Bastante buena
Pros:

Muy buenos!

Cons:

Le Falta mantenimiento a las instalaciones,

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee