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Banana Bay Marina

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel with a marina and beach bars

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Beach nearby, beach shuttle, scuba diving, snorkeling
Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Front of property
Panoramic Apartment | Terrace/patio
Banana Bay Marina sits right on the waterfront, offering a peaceful getaway complete with four beach bars and a coffee shop. Visitors can snorkel, scuba dive, or relax on clean beaches. Past guests particularly appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, Balcony | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Panoramic Apartment | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Panoramic Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Km 2, Casa Amarilla, Golfito, Puntarenas, 192-60701

What's nearby

  • Fortunato Atencio Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Golfito Marina - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Port Captain - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Playa Cacao - 16 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Piedras Blancas National Park - 32 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Golfito (GLF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Playa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Mar y Luna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Buenos Días - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Complejo Turistico El Imperio - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria skylyn - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Banana Bay Marina

Hotel on the waterfront
You can look forward to a marina, 4 beach bars, and a coffee shop/cafe at Banana Bay Marina. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like scuba diving and snorkeling at this hotel. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurante Banana Bay, offers lunch and dinner. Dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Banana Bay Marina include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Exterior

Fish Hook Marina & Lodge

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 4 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bilge Bar and grill
  • Restaurante Banana Bay

Things to do

  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Restaurante]
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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 400 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Banana Bay Marina Hotel Golfito
Banana Bay Marina Hotel
Banana Bay Marina Golfito
Banana Bay Marina
Banana Bay Marina Costa Rica/Golfito
Banana Bay Marina Hotel
Banana Bay Marina Golfito
Banana Bay Marina Hotel Golfito

Frequently asked questions

Is Banana Bay Marina pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Banana Bay Marina?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Banana Bay Marina?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Banana Bay Marina?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Banana Bay Marina provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Banana Bay Marina located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito, Fortunato Atencio Stadium, and Port Captain. Golfito Marina is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Banana Bay Marina Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views ocean front
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Food was very good

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was very convenient, clean and right on the water. I liked that the room was so close to the dining area and bar-just steps away. The view was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service held restaurant open for us because we were late great staff!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bananabeauty

Beautiful place with lovely staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A simple but good hotel (with AC!) right at a marina with a restaurant and bar. In the heart of Golfito. This is a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly, rooms are clean and comfortable. We fished two days with a guide recommended by Banana bay staff. We caught a ton of fish and brought them back to be cooked in a variety of different ways. The locals are friendly the staff s friendly. We will be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geovanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente opción para hospedarse en Golfito
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lodovico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best spot in Golfito and tour the mangroves
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, good location and good options for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bonito

buena atención al llegar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful water / boat views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was a beautiful getaway for an amazing price! The staff was very friendly and helpful and recommended a nice boat tour for our family. The over water deck was so calm and relaxing. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay for the price every thing I needed was close by. Jessica the host was wonderful speaking English and Spanish.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet property in a good location for walking around town. Jessica at check in was very nice , helpful and informative. The restaurant there was good and the Fish Hook next door was also very good. The hotel is partially built on cement posts over the water so it is nice to sit on the deck and enjoy the view and watch the fishing boats come and go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, overlooking the marina. We stayed in the suite, and had a private deck over the water. The room was spacious and clean. The staff was super attentive and made the stay very enjoyable. As others noted, it is a long walk to town. But, taxis are everywhere and there is plenty of parking in town if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place we happened upon! Customer service was warm and friendly! Everything was wonderful! Comfy beds, hot shower, great amenities, delicious restaurant, friendly staff, and delightful view! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay in the suite so that you get (the only) view of the bay. The room was clean, working AC, lots of room to spread out, and access to a nice deck. Staff were friendly, though caution: laundry is $8 per bag, so even if you have tiny bags that altogether would make up just one load of laundry, you could end up paying $$$. We ate at the nearby restaurant Mar y Arena (twice!) and loved it so much. We also booked a dolphin/snorkel tour that easily picked us up at the hotel's own boat dock.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful, the bar and restaurant was excellent. 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La lástima es que no avisen desde antes que no tiene desayuno incluido.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gretel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great experience all around. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located right in front of major highway, yet very quiet. The minus were the beds, they need to be replace. The service was one of the best that I have experienced in Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

SAMUEL LOUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Banana Bay

Stay was pretty good. Not super nice but clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exc atención

Exc lugar el personal muy amable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horario del bar

Todo muy bien hay que ampliar el horario del bar pero en general bien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

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