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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
Boating
2 outdoor pools
Front of property
International cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is P5,835
P7,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1

Room options

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Bed sheets

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

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Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Highlights

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

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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 Lake Izabal
Located close to Castillo de San Felipe de Lara and Rio Dulce Bridge, Banana Palms Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. With motor boating, water skiing, and kayaking, 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 a reception hall
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
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

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Maya Palms

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 11 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Banana Palms Hotel?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banana Palms Hotel on Feb 28, 2025 start from P 5,835.06, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

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Banana Palms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 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

James

Wow spectyproperty and friendly staff large two bedroom was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sender

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

The area is so beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

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

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

8/10 Good

Lourdes

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

10/10 Excellent

Ever

This was our second stay. The view of the lake was stunning.

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Amenities
Clean, quiet, great view. Near attractions. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Estuardo

Beautiful view to the lake, love the cotuzas walking around. A lot mangos trees, good services.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marling

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

Tony

Has its own boat pier. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Elsa

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

STEVEN

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

Vinicio

The view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron

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

Erick

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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

Maria Renee

Restaurant food and service is slow and food takes for ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Marcus

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

Marvin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gaby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. Me dieron una habitación con menos de lo que indicaba Orbitz en su página. Todo estaba sucio. Y lo peor no había agua para ducharse! Es una estafa el lugar. No es lo que ofrecen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Me he hospedado muchas veces en el hotel, pero después de la pandemia, no es igual. Le hace falta mucho mantenimiento. Las piscinas que son hermosas estaban verdes, sin la limpieza con los productos necesarios para asegurar un baño de piscina seguro. Muy decepcionada
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Judith

Me gustó un poco la comida la piscina el primer día estaba sucia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nery

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024