Beautiful views, but the rotten seaweed smell is constant.Its really a shame the hotel doesnt remove the seaweed because the smell is overwhelming. The hotel is lovely, the views are amazing but the smell ruins all that.Take a walk on the beach and see all the beautiful views.

We we’re there in January 2020. Weather was decent. We were upgraded because they saw how long we were staying, which was a nice perk for 3 weeks! The staff was EXCELLENT!! CANNOT say enough good things them and they work very hard. We all became friends ️ The free breakfast was amaaazing and you have many choices to choose from! I would definitely recommend this place!!BTW...their ceviche...best I’ve ever had!!

Very friendly staff, clean and quiet rooms and a great restaurant.

So first off, this place is not terrible. The room was about what I expected. It was a clean, decent size with a nice bathroom. The air conditioning took a while to kick in and the water took about 20 minutes to warm up but other than that no complaints about the room. The front desk likes to make upcharges for little things like not returning the pool towels to the front desk within 24 hours. But the thing that struck me most about this place was the horrible stench coming from the beach. The seagrass gives off a rotting smell year round that hits you immediately as you walk in the building. In the morning it seeps into the room waking you up from how bad it smells. There was no warning about this when booking the room and the view certainly does not make up for the smell. Its not as bad further down the beach so try getting a hotel further away from here if possible.

Great hotel to stay at on the island. Close enough to walk into town but just far enough away to escape the noise and bustle of downtown. Great breakfast that is free every day. Always extremely clean with great staff.

The manager is an angel who found us 2 rooms at midnite even though they were sold out! We are forever grateful@

Resort-like without the $$$. Our room included a full-size refrigerator, stove, dinning table, and living room. The facility has two pools and very nice American or Belize breakfast with free water and coffee/tea (the creamer they had was delicious). Our room looked directly out to the beach/ocean (absolutely gorgeous) and there was daily room service. It is about one mile from center of town, but we enjoyed a stroll down the clean, public beach each morning and evening. (Also, for San Pedro/Belize in general buy bug spray if you will be out at dusk).

Wonderful staff & loved the pools and beach. The breakfast was great. Air conditioning was outstanding. Beds were comfy. All around comfortable resort!

Horrendous, fleas in room, no wifi or internet. Main office closed at 5pm no one to contact. Beach smelled horribly, both pools dirty. Room smelled of mildew. Complaints were ignored, staff was rude. Checked in 18 July checked out 19 July staff refused to provide a receipt. We had no choice but to find other accommodations. We felt unsafe Two grandmothers, a mother and two small children we felt only option was to find other accommodations. With financial hardship we moved to Best Western Plus on mainland Belize. After many years using Expedia we were quite disappointed. We had to contact our families in USA in order to find other accommodations which had been done by texting.

Right by the Beach. Also the staff were quite friendly and did their best to make you feel comfortable. I tried the breakfast and it was delicious.

Wonderful, helpful staff, 2 pools, beautiful setting, but in a very busy area. No swimming beach, but a good place to stay near the barrier reef if you plan to dive or snorkel. The restaurant is very nice.

The food was amazing. The rooms were really nice as well as the pool. The only thing off was the smell of sea weed. Other than that. It was a fun trip

Lovely hotel.tastefully decorated.super helpful and friendly staff.they very kindly left balloons and a birthday message for a special 50th birthday surprise.our apartment was very well equipped and we had a lovely sea view.the hotel was in a perfect location...out of the main town of San Pedro but still close enough to walk to.only booked one night and stayed a further 4!!

Fun pools, clean, beach front, the staff are alright.

Great location I must say. The staff was nice. The front desk personnel were really attentive to our needs. The room was great. Clean and up to date. WiFi was not so great but who want to use thier phone on vacation?

Great location. Excellent price. The staff was nice. Perfect!

Great staff and food will go back.very nice beach and great place to relax.

Comfortable bed, nice restaurant. Pool was good enough, access to beach is good.

Great place to spend the afternoon. You can use the pools they have available as long as you are buying food or drinks there. Pizza is good, but is served only after 5, but for some reason they have pizza rolls throughout the day and they are great too!

We had a great room that faced the ocean. It has 2 pools that are very nice. My only issue was with the smell of the sea weed.

Its a lovely place to relax for the weekend. Restaurant available. A little distance from town. Only thing was the wifi had no signal when we were there. Hoping they address that issue.

We had such a great time and enjoyed our stay at Bananas very much! There is nothing better than Marlon serving Belikins and making rum punch and margaritas at the Wind Tunnel Bar happy hour! (If you go, youll know why I call it that.) The staff was great, always cheerful, and very responsive to our requests. The food at El Divino was very good, if a little pricey. Breakfast is included with 6-7 different selections and was perfect for us... the fresh fruit was wonderful! The staff at Monkey Business Tours were so accommodating and willing to do whatever they could to make our trip everything we imagined it would be. The grounds are lovely, the beach area is beautiful (and the fact they have a seawall is a pro as it keeps the beach clean of most of the sea grass that washes up on the other beaches nearby), and the fact that the tour boats pick you up right from dock at the beach is so convenient. The only negatives, if there were any, were that the decking by one of the pools could use replacing, and the tiles in the bath tub area in our room could stand re-grouting. Banana Beach is a small resort, very intimate, and its easy to get to know the staff and other guests... youre not just another face. All in all, we had a super vacation and would definitely stay at Bananas again!

The resort and staff are great, but the restaurant staff has an attitude when we had breakfast for 2 days.

It was good. The room was clean. The view was good. And there were grocery shopped and a bakery near by.

Staff was fantastic and very friendly. Great beach and great location. The only drawback was that the beach was filled with seaweed and had a horrific smell. It’s too bad because it’s one of the only hotels with a private beach.

All staff were very accommodating. Our experiences at check-in, restaurant, room cleaning, beach bar, security, check-out were above our expectations. Beds were comfortable, shower was adequate with hot water and good pressure. Hotel is in a great location with a great beach and two swimming pools.Miguel in the restaurant was outstanding, Lupe carrying our bags, Idir & Otmar were fun bartenders & Ruby & Tristen were always there to set up golf carts or activities. The freecontinental breakfast from 6 to 11 was enormous with ham & eggs, fruit, homemade toast & coffee & juice.I cant think of abetter place to stay. Also there is a very comfortable sports bar area off the restaurant & bar with comfy couches to watch your favorite team. Watching the NFL playoffs there was the best.

I didnt like that the reception was closed early evening. I didnt like that the breakfast time was to late.many people leave early to catch the water taxi and the breakfast is to late then.only 1 cup of coffee included.The ocean wasnt unable because of tons of seagrass it smelled like hell but actually this is not the hotels fault.location is not very good. To far away from the town.the room was very big, good aircon. Unfortunately the beds wear super old and they looked like they are many maMany years only.

My room was assigned to first floor. We smelled mold, so we asked to staff to change a room. They saw us three other rooms, one of them which we wanted have a not working A/C. We chose one of two rooms, but there are rusted utensils and dusty. We understand seaweed smell, but they have not done cleanup. I saw some hotels are cleaning seaweed. I took a picture to show others.

Banana Beach Hotel is located on the south end of the island, very close to the dive shop Belize Pro Divers, which is excellent. If you are diving, this dive shop will pick you up on the dock at the hotel and it is a short boat ride to the reefs. As far as Belize prices, this hotel is moderately priced. Staff is friendly. The veranda balcony rooms are of okay size, but if there are 2 people in the room, there is not enough storage space. The rod for hanging clothes is about 24 inches long, there are 3 small drawers to put clothes in. I stayed by myself, so it was manageable, but with 2 people, there is not any room to put clothes/suitcases away. Some rooms have a king bed with a twin bed. My friends used the twin bed to put clothes on. There is no place to put suitcases. The ocean front suites are spacious with a beautiful view.

The staff were the friendliest people ive ever met! Hotel, food and pool was great!! Only complaint was the smell of the seagrass (they were working hard cleaning and getting rid of it)

I loved it excellent, comfort and friendliness I recommend it

It is a 3star place...no frills, no luxe. But it did the job...we slept, showered, enjoyed our free breakfast. The bedding and decor is outdated, but suitable. One queen bed and twin bed in the bedroom in the style we booked, along with a couch, table, kitchen in the living area. One very important thing: the water pressure in the showers has GREAT PRESSURE AND can be adjusted for temperature. This was surprising. Most of the Caribbean countries tend to have showers with extremely low water pressure or it is either too cold or scalding hot...no complaints! So they get 5 stars there. The doors look like they arent secure, so we were a little worried that anyone could bust them open, but no one did...even if they had, theres a safe for valuables. This location doesnt really have much of a beach for swimming, but there is a beach for chilling. It is located south of the main areas of town, but only a 5USD cab ride away. I thought it was well worth the value for a short, one-night stay. I would stay here again.

The seagrass on the shore was so thick and intense across the island but right in front of the hotel it was piled for several days and the smell penetrated everything. Although the view was perfect from our room there was no way to listen to the waves or open the doors because of the intense smell, It seemed to be more cleaning efforts just next door and own the beach.The staff are very friendly and engaging, Lupe is the best and such a hardworker and so very friendly. The massage was the best I have had ever had (and I had 3 on just this trip). The plants and grounds are beautiful and the pools are welcoming and offer the perfect shade and sun options any time of the day. The restaurant is one of the best....The island has changed tremendously is the past 10 years and Banana Beach remains a great location and good value, we just wish we could enjoy our veranda.

The staff were incredible and the rooms were decently clean. The sea grass was so bad that it was covering the beach and the smell of fish was overwhelming to the point that I would hold my breath while outside. Not sure how anyone used the beach chairs.

Rooms definitely need some remodeling..glad its only for one night.Excellent breakfast.

The entire staff was outstanding. The people in the restaurant treated us like old friends. The rooms were just average but very clean. The biggest problem we had was the smell from all of the sargassum (sea weed) that lined the shores. This problem wasn’t just at this resort, but some had done a better job of keeping it cleaned up. We couldn’t sit on the beach because of the smell.

This place wasnt bad but also wasnt great. My family and I stayed at the Banana Beach Resort in July of 2019. The photos look better than the actual place looks in person. The smell was horrendous, but we expected it as it was offseason. Although I noticed the resorts next to us took care to keep their part of the beach clean, our resort didnt care about keeping it clean. One of the perks of choosing this place was that it was in our price range, but also that it had wifi. Well, the wifi part is a total lie. The only way you can get any wifi was if you went into the restaurant that is part of the hotel. We questioned the hotel about the offered service, but she says to get it through two of the room numbers listed on wifi. That did not work because as soon as we tried to connect, the wifi would drop out. Normally, I wouldnt mind not having wifi, but when its time for chill-out time with the family, its wind-down time for the next day. The rooms were ehh. There was a distinct smell and so I had to purchase smell-good for the room. Overall, it was clean. Belize, as always, is amazing. But personally, I would not be staying at Banana Beach Resort again.

Love this place, staff were so nice. Centrally located too.

This hotel smells like toxic sewage due to the rotting seaweed and sea grass on their beach. I understand this is an issue on the entire island but they make no efforts to clean it up or maintain it like the other hotels and resorts. I was supposed to stay 4 nights but checked out within an hour because it was so disgusting. I asked one of their employees what was going on and he even said they need to do a better job of cleaning it up.

Upon checking in we regretted it. Small pool dirty larger on dirty as well .the beach smelled and was not cared for. Rooms were dirty smelled of mildew, fleas, bathroom toilet not working. No internet no WIFi. Front Desk closed at 6, when our concerns were voiced no acknowledgment or response. When asked to speak with the manager we were told he left the country. We checked out with remaining 4 nights desk clerk refused to provide a receipt. I went thru expedia for a partial refund Banana Beach Resort refused.

Muy limpio, con todo lo necesario

La section de chambre piscine semble plus s’appropriée pour vendre le produit .Chambre offertes sur expédia dont dans un bâtiment adjacent moisiture autour du bain et robinets défectueux réparer ala fin du séjour.Senteur d’egout Provenant de la plage du à la construction de nouveaux bâtiments En soi un beau séjour quand même!

Too many rules. Its like an old folks home. Dont try to go in the pool after dark, a slimy security guy will run you off while ogling your wife. Mgmt are not friendly.

Abergris Caye had a huge issue with the sea grass piling up on the beach and rotting this visit. It was not the resorts fault, however you could not go for a swim in the ocean. During our stay they were gradually cleaning it up. The resort itself for the price is nice, its clean and has the basics for a good price.The mattresses were very hard, but looked replaced recently. It however is aging and has very basic rooms, there was a small fridge in our room which was appreciated and the air conditioning looks upgraded, and worked fine. Breakfast is included, however it is the same day after day, so if you want variety, there is only so many ways you can get your eggs done. El Divonos (their restaurant) has excellent food, but its very pricey. In fact a lot of San Pedro has gotten very pricey, so shop around for if you want cheaper prices. Internet is spotty. It is unsecure and constantly going up and down.

Property in need of serious updates. Beach unusable due to never being cleaned. Pool filled with employees and their friends and family on a regular basis. No ice or vending machines of any type on property. On-site restaurant wait staff is worst I have ever experienced.

Its a very simple set up, yet meet all the needs and more... able to stay solely at the hotel and dine in with amazing food or they can take care of any reservations from dinner to Mayan Ruin flight and tour. This place is moped, swept and sanitized in and out all day long with all friendly staff!!! We are considering a permeant purchase of one of there owner-owned rooms with full kitchens.

Small place. Nice restaurant. Pretty far from the main drag, but still walkable even along the waterfront. Small pool. AC! Blessed AC!

The staff and restaurant were fantastic. We liked the area as it was quieter than being right on the main area. We liked both pools, especially the smaller one.

Excelente hotel, habitaciones muy cómodas, el baño, agua fría y caliente, el aire acondicionado funcionando a la perfección, había frigobar que enfriaba muy bien, lo único que no nos agrado fue que nos acomodaron en el 3er piso y no hay elevadores. El personal del front desk muy amable y ya nos estaban esperando en el hotel y pudimos hacer el check in a las 11am!!!!!! Excelente. También el hotel se hace cargo del taxi que nos llevo del aeropuerto al hotel y del hotel al aeropuerto cuando nos quitamos, un plus excelente, de hecho llegando al aeropuerto el que nos entrego nuestras maletas nos pregunto a que hotel ibamos y nos dijo que el taxi estaba pagado por el hotel y nos lo pidio!

Having a issued fix in the night, but overall the experience was great! Friendly and reliable staff!!!!

Needs a lot of Upgrades, beautiful design of the hotel. But it could use a facelift

If you like laying on the beach, the location of this hotel is wonderful. No matter which room you are in, the beach is literally steps away with white sand and such beautiful colors of blue water. The rooms were not that impressive but we only needed the room for sleeping and showering, so they were fine for one week. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Its a little far from town so you might need to rent a golf cart. There is a restaurant and bar at the hotel, and there are several other places close enough to eat if you dont mind a 15 or 20 minute walk, which is actually good for you, or you can call a taxi. The only really negative thing was that we ordered several drinks at the beach and at the end of the day were charged for an extra shot of alcohol that we were told was put in each drink. We didnt ask for the extra shot and dont really know if it was put in the drinks or not. If we had been asked beforehand, we would have ordered the extra shot, but doing it without asking us was not a good thing to do. If we go back, we will ask exactly how much the cost of each drink is before ordering.

I would say the hotel isn’t exactly as seen in the photos, a little bit older in condition which was a little disappointing. The very friendly and accommodating receptionist made up for this small factor. We received a welcome drink we could redeem from the bar and were told we had a selection of complimentary breakfast to choose from. We had the Belizean breakfast at el divinio that they even served to us after they closed for service (we were late) and it was amazing! Unfortunately there is not a lot to do around this location but great for families who want to be away from business of downtown.

Nice hotel located a short way from the centre of San Pedro (this is a good thing!). Good free breakfast made to order daily, the double was spacious room.

All good. Would love to return

We picked the hotel because of the great reviews and great price and were not let down. Soft towels and sheets, great amenities 2 pools and a fabulous bartender. Cant even explain the view! 

Good room, quiet but a bit far from the village. The pool is nice.

The overall property was good--hot water was missing or took forever to come on--water pressure was very bad--it was very hot so taking a shower was necessary--you could hardly get wet standing in the shower so little water was coming out--barely wash off the soap--tough situation

Habitaciones bien, el problema es que esta muy afectada por el sargazo

The pools are a nice size, the ambience is peaceful and the beach is literally right there!

Fun atmosphere, right on the beach, great restaurant and bar!

This place is run down. One day upon returning from a snorkeling trip, we discovered that the maid forgot to place any towels in the bathroom, so we had to wait to take a shower until they brought them to us-that is a VERY basic service and cant believe it was overlooked. Also, upon returning from another activity, my husbands C-pap hose was on the floor. This is a medical devise he uses to breath from and when he called to complain, the manager brought a security guard with him to our room to hear what my husband had to say about how this should be treated-not just for us but for other guests who may also use this type of devise. There was no explanation of the property and its amenities. The pool was not heated and what I thought was a hot tub/spa within the pool was not hot, but was actually a cold whirpool within the pool. It would have been nice to have been told about it at check-in, but instead read about it in the book about the hotel in the room.I rate this place very low, because the receptionist was impersonal and not welcoming, the maids seemed confused about how many and what type of towels to place in the bathroom, to the aging furniture, faded chaise cushions and drawers that would not open. Also, our suite had a view of the wall next door through worn frosted-over windows. There are better places to stay. The restaurant El Divino was good.

I love this Place!I go with my family every weekend to eat at El Divino Restaurant which is My Favorite after 10 Years in the island.I will recommend it to everybody , couples , Families , single , everybody!see you guys Saturday!

Terrific rooms on the beach with pools, resturant and bar.Great location just one mile south of town.

The rooms have not been renovated for a while (at least the one I stayed in hasnt) but overall the place has an interesting character. Staff is pleasant and helpful.Has decent restaurant.

Great Hotel, lovely staff. Building a little tired, needs a lick of paint. Wi-Fi was poor.

It was clean. Comfortable and relaxing.

A nice place , except to much traffic to get in and out of the premises

For the price this was a great place to stay. We were a little worried going in because of some negative reviews but everything was wonderful. Helpful Staff and very safe.

Nice place, but the beach lacked accessibility ... Clean and well maintained

BEST RESTAURANT ON THE WHOLE ISLAND, HANDS DOWN!!

Excellent food, good service and a wonderful ambiance.

Limpio y hermosa vista y buena atencion.

Hello,The staff was warm and welcoming, the rooms were large and very comfortable, the grounds and pools were fantastic and the proximity to the magnificent Carribean Sea was magnificent!My kids and I had a wonderful day and we plan to return!radix

Bien la estancia en general, le falta airé acondicionado en ambos cuartos , personal amable aunque un poco lejos del ambiente de la isla.

Great value for money. Neighborhood to the south not safe after dark

Was probably cool 30 years ago...

Very pleasant without pretentiousness. Rooms nicely done. Plants all around hotel add a nice feel. This is not a posh place, but very comfortable. And the a/c works!Enjoyed our room with beach overlook, the sunning area, breezeway bar, pool and massage area.Meals in restaurant/cafe area were fine, flavorful.Need to rent a golf-cart to get to town, a bike might be ok but youll get a workout!!! Golf-cart rentals available there onsite.We liked it enough to stay there again without a second thought. There are cheaper and places closer to town, but was prefect for us. Met the owners and they were wonderful people!You can arrange a private dive/fishing boat that will pick you up at the dock (I recommend Daniel & son) which is more fun and cheaper than charters. Gotta try his conch ceviche!!! Our day included fishing, diving, lunch on a secluded beach, etc. A great experience. Daniel is not associated with hotel, but hes well known.All in all, a pleasant place to stay, clean, friendly, comfortable, convenient. Great walks on the beach. Close enough to town.

Far away from center of town. Mattress not great.

Ruhige Lage direkt am Meer, sehr gutes Frühstück, freundliches Personal

En general el servicio es bueno y las habitaciones están muy limpias. En general, lo recomiendo :)Me ayudaron mucho, no sólo para reservar, sino para poder llegar a la isla :)

Exquisito ceviche!!!!!