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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
2 outdoor pools
Boating
Front of property
International cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Calle Banana Palms, 300 mtrs before the Castle entrance, Livingston, Izabal, 18019
  • Lake Izabal
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬
  • Rio Dulce
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
    ā€Ŗ12 min walkā€¬
  • RĆ­o Dulce Airport (LCF)
    ā€Ŗ28 min driveā€¬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Located on the ground floor
  • 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

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free cots/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

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

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 area

Livingston

At Banana Palms Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Lake Izabal and within 15 minutes of Castillo de San Felipe de Lara. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Maya Palms, serves international cuisine. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool along with access to kayaking and motor boating. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of airport drop-off service. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Livingston hotel, you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Rio Dulce Bridge and 27.2 km (16.9 mi) from Finca Paraiso Hot Springs.

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

  • ā€ŖSundog CafĆ© - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖMar Marine Yatch Club - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖEl Cheque - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖRanchon Mary - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖRosita's Restaurant - ā€¬11 min walk

About this property

Banana Palms Hotel

Beach fun in 2 outdoor pools, near Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
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 centre 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 bottles of water and free toiletries. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorised 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 centre
  • 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 lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Banana Palms Hotel San Felipe de Lara
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Banana Palms Hotel Resort & Marina Guatemala/Livingston
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Banana Palms Hotel?

Banana Palms Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 5 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banana Palms Hotel on 15 Mar 2025 start from NZ$217.63, including 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 parking available at Banana Palms Hotel?

Yep, Banana Palms Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Banana Palms Hotel have a pool?

Banana Palms Hotel has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Banana Palms Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Banana Palms Hotel?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Banana Palms Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Banana Palms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

Are pets allowed at Banana Palms Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Banana Palms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 152 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

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 ! Itā€™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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

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 childrenā€¦ also no sunchairs there was about 4 in total. When questioned reception not much helpā€¦ 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 thisā€¦ 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

Travelled 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

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