Banana Palms Hotel

Beach hotel with restaurant, near Lake Izabal

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Nestled near Rio Dulce Bridge, Banana Palms Hotel offers a vibrant retreat. Soak up the sun at one of two pools, kayak on the water, or indulge in international cuisine at Maya Palms restaurant. With free WiFi and a playground for kids, this hotel is perfect for families and adventure-seekers alike.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
£92
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Bed sheets
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Bed sheets
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Very good

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Bed sheets
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Bed sheets
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Very good

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Living room
Located on the ground floor
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower | Bed sheets
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower | Bed sheets
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower | Bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Very good

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Located on the top floor
Wardrobe
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Bed sheets
Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Bed sheets
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Exceptional

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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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Rio Dulce - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dulce River National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Izabal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Lara - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rio Dulce Bridge - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Barrios (PBR) - 101 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cheque - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ranchon Mary - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Granjero - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mar Marine Yatch Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Linda Vista Hotel Y Restaurante - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Banana Palms Hotel

Situated on the bay, Banana Palms Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Livingston. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at Maya Palms, which serves international cuisine. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a children's pool and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking

Transfers

    • Airport drop-off on request(available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Waterskiing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 11 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1995
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Porch or lanai

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Maya Palms – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9 to 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 9 costs USD 50

Policies

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 does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Does Banana Palms Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Banana Palms Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Banana Palms Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Banana Palms Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Banana Palms Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Banana Palms Hotel?

Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is USD 50 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Banana Palms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 1 PM.

What is there to do at Banana Palms Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, waterskiing and motor-boating. Additional recreation on-site includes helicopter/aeroplane tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Banana Palms Hotel?

Yes, Maya Palms offers international cuisine.

Does Banana Palms Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a porch or lanai.

What's the area around Banana Palms Hotel like?

Banana Palms Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 5-minute walk from Rio Dulce and 12 minutes' walk from Castillo de San Felipe de Lara.

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Banana Palms Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool was great, clean, and enjoyable for guests, especially at night. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

ViewLakeFoodChildrenSpacious roomService staffLocation

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful surroundings and easy access to a lot of nice events
Rosita, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and friendly staff
Dialma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice people
Othman, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Luis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view at the lake, nice place to relax
Yugo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The area is so beautiful.
Arnold, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was beautiful
Melanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Sue Ling, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its close to the Castle of San Felipe de Lara really nice view to the lake of Rio Dulce
Sender, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wow spectyproperty and friendly staff large two bedroom was clean and quiet
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nathanael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Raul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Traveling solo in motorcycle, first time here and in guatemala Lovely place right in front of the lake Lovely staff very helpful. Room nice
guido, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ingrid, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, quiet, great view. Near attractions. Good service.
Silvia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful view to the lake, love the cotuzas walking around. A lot mangos trees, good services.
Estuardo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Has its own boat pier. Very convenient
Tony, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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 .
Anna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Lourdes, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marling, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The view
Vinicio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean, nice place. Hot water tank probably undersized because shower was hot for 5 min, then went cold.
STEVEN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Byron, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I rented a Family suite and I did not like that the room with the king size bed did not have enough privacy.
Erick, 2-night trip