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Banana Palms Hotel

3.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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2 outdoor pools
Front of property
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower
Business centre
International cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Calle Banana Palms, 300 mtrs before the Castle entrance, Livingston, Izabal, 18019
  • Place, Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Dulce Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Monkey Bay Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Barrios (PBR)
    ‪129 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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
Porch/veranda
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
LED TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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
Porch/veranda
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
LED TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

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
Porch/veranda
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
LED TV
  • 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

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
Porch/veranda
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
LED TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 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
  • ‪Ranchon Mary - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Manglar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holandesa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Posada Del Rio - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Banana Palms Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant
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.

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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

  • No pets 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

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
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
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 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. 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

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

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.

Is parking available at Banana Palms Hotel?

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

Are there any beaches close to Banana Palms Hotel?

The closest beach to Banana Palms Hotel is Playa Blanca (29.1 km).

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.

Reviews

Banana Palms Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dialma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
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

2/10 Terrible

Noelia, Pico Rivera

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodolfo

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, Gold Canyon

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

Travelled with family
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

Dular

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yugo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Raul, Woodland hills

Stayed 1 night 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

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ESTUARDO, MEDFORD

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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 ! 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

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