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Banana Palms Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers spend days kayaking or motor boating on the water and evenings savoring cocktails by the poolside bar at this lively retreat

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

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  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Livingston, Banana Palms Hotel is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Rio Dulce Bridge and Castillo de San Felipe de Lara are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Izabal and Finca Paraiso Hot Springs. Los Siete Altares is another place to visit that comes recommended. Scuba diving and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Livingston travel guide
Map
Calle Banana Palms, 300 mtrs before the Castle entrance, Livingston, Izabal, 18019

What's nearby

  • A great short-cut from Guatemala to Belize. I blogged about this nice trip (in German). http://www.aconcagua.de/der-rio-dulce-the-scenic-abkuerzung-nach-belize/
    Rio Dulce
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A great short-cut from Guatemala to Belize. I blogged about this nice trip (in German). http://www.aconcagua.de/der-rio-dulce-the-scenic-abkuerzung-nach-belize/
    Dulce River National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • View of the Rio Dulce Bridge from the water at sunset in Izabal, Guatemala. Vacation concept
    Rio Dulce Bridge
    9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lake Izabal
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Barrios (PBR)
    101 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Cheque
    11 min drive
  • Ranchon Mary
    8 min drive
  • Sundog Café
    5 min drive
  • La Fragata
    5 min drive
  • Linda Vista Hotel Y Restaurante
    21 min drive

About this property

Banana Palms Hotel

Hotel near Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
Located close to Rio Dulce Bridge, Banana Palms Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. With water skiing, kayaking, and motor boating, 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 like:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Motorized watercraft on site, a TV in the lobby, and helicopter/airplane tours
Room features
All guestrooms at Banana Palms Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs 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 transportation

  • 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/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized 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 center
  • 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 elevator

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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, 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

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.

Is Banana Palms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Banana Palms Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dialma

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

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

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is so beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

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

Raul

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, quiet, great view. Near attractions. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Estuardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has its own boat pier. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marling

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra Nava de

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Spacious room with good size walking closet, hot water, A/C and Wifi. Common areas with nice landscaping. Very recommended. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room, spacious, nice staff and friendly, the pool was clean and nice and the location is great. The restaurant needs more writers because when there were many people the food took much time to arrive and was cold. But everything else was amazing, including the staff in the reception who helped us with booking tours and everything we needed. Very recommended hotel!
Clean and spacious rooms
Cute and harmless agoti in the restaurant area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Sarvia

No water before
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

Ever

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay. The view of the lake was stunning.