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Banana Palms Hotel

3.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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Located near Rio Dulce Bridge, Banana Palms Hotel offers two pools and water adventures. Guests enjoy international dishes at Maya Palms restaurant with free WiFi. The property includes a playground, making it ideal for families and adventure enthusiasts.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is ฿2,947
฿3,595 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • Rio Dulce - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Izabal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Lara - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rio Dulce Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Monkey Bay Marina - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Barrios (PBR) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cheque - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Banana Palms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sundog Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mar Marine Yatch Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Fragata - ‬5 min drive

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, kayaking and waterskiing, 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 such as:
  • 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 reception, helicopter/aeroplane tours and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Banana Palms Hotel have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Porches or lanais and daily housekeeping

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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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Banana Palms Hotel Livingston
Banana Palms Hotel San Felipe de Lara
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Banana Palms Resort & Marina Hotel Livingston
Banana Palms Resort And Marina
Banana Palms Hotel Resort & Marina Guatemala/Livingston
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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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banana Palms Hotel on 14 Nov 2025 start from ฿2,946.56, 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?

Checkout 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. 98 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 170 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dialma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a nice hotel but the pool was not open as advertised. Hot tub was too dirty to use. Restaurant food was not good. Rooms and atmosphere was good and front desk was friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinicio

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

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

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

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

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is so beautiful,so many fruit trees and awesome surroundings The staff is very good,one thing i would like to see,coffee early in the mornings, before 7 otherwise you need to go out and try to find someone open which is very difficult
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marabet

Liked: Amenities
Muy bonito lugar para pasar tiempo con familia lo único es que el jacuzzi no estaba puesto y tal vez un poco más de limpieza para la piscina sería algo que considerar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful surroundings and easy access to a lot of nice events
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Othman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hermoso lugar para relajarse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here, we've done it many times. The only suggestion would be to try to help reduce mosquitos (zancudos) inside the room, we spent quite some time killing a lot since I'm alergic to the bite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sulma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jardines
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

An ok place, very poorly managed. The hotel itself is beautiful, aside from a dozen or so unfinished buildings in the back lot that give it a creepy vibe. (A couple have full grown trees growing up through the middle of the floor.) The management is atrocious and the rooms are furnished with cheap crap they seem to have bought in the local market. The low light of my trip was when the full length mirror on the wall spontaneously fell apart (the cheap plastic frame came apart at the corners) and crashed to the ground in pieces. The hotel charged ME for that. I mean it wasn’t much— $17 or so— but I didn’t even touch it, and I specifically told them I refused to pay for it, and they just charged my card anyway. So I hope they enjoy their $17 because I won’t be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, the staff was pleasant and willing to help with any needs. The food options were plenty and tasted delicious. The only recommendation I would have is to put a fresh coat of paint in some of the areas. However, that wouldn’t stop me from staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view at the lake, nice place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow spectyproperty and friendly staff large two bedroom was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar que amerita quedarse más de una noche, habitaciones para 4 o 6 personas, baño grande, agua caliente, A/C, botella de agua pura. Excelente servicio, buena comida, limpio, una vista y locación impresionante. Definitivamente recomiendo visitarlo.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es por mucho más bonito y cómodo que lo que reflejan las fotos. Excelente servicio
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Erick

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Lourdes

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

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