Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort
Location: West Bay Beach, Roatan, Bay Islands, Roatan, HN
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Resorts
About this Property
Escape to a serene paradise at Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort, where breathtaking beach views and modern comforts await.
Unmatched Beach Access
Steps away from West Bay Beach and Tabyana Beach, enjoy sun-soaked days by the shore, with the tranquil sounds of waves as your backdrop.
Gourmet Dining Options
Savor delicious meals at two exquisite restaurants or unwind with a coffee at our café. Don't forget to relax at our beach bar with your favorite drink in hand.
Convenience and Comfort
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your stay. Each of our 32 air-conditioned rooms features modern amenities, including refrigerators and microwaves, all designed to make your visit hassle-free.
Book your unforgettable getaway at Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort today!
Important Information
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Designated smoking area
- Evening entertainment
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Snack bar/deli
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Free full breakfast
- Games
- Water dispenser
- Children's games
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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#5A-C (King Garden Cabanas)
1 King Bed
322-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#13 & #14 King + Queen (ladder access) + Twin Bed; Garden Suites
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
323-sq-foot room, deck/patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#15 & #16 (Queen Duplex With Extra Bed)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
323-sq-foot room, deck/patio with resort views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#11 & #12 King, Full Bed, Twin Bed Garden Suites
1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
323-sq-foot room, deck/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#7 to #10 The Diving Rooms w/Queen and Twin
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
247-sq-foot room, deck/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#6 (King Garden Cabana; Upstairs)
1 King Bed
322-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#17 & 18 Queen Room With Restaurant View
1 Queen Bed
248-sq-foot room, deck/patio with resort views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#22 (Double Queen Restaurant View Room)
2 Queen Beds
323-sq-foot room, deck/patio with resort views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#19 & 20 Queen Room With Restaurant and partial Ocean View
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
323-sq-foot room, deck/patio with resort views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#23 (2BR, 2BA King Beach House: 2 King + 2 Murphy)
2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Murphy Beds
538-sq-foot room, deck/patio with partial ocean views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 12 (12 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#1 to #3 (Queen Garden Cabanas)
1 Queen Bed
247-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#5 (King Garden Cabana)
1 King Bed
322-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#4 (Double Queen Garden Cabana)
2 Queen Beds
247-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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#21 Beachfront, upstairs with a King Bed
1 King Bed
250-sq-foot room, deck/patio with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
Guest Reviews
- Sophia (8/5): - Great location, comfortable rooms, and amazing staff! Rooms were a tad outdated
- Jose Manuel (5/5): La ubicación del hotel en la playa - No había silla en la recámara y el complejo necesita remodelación.
- Andrea Sofia (10/5): Amazing!! - I always love everything. Beachfront, lots of options to eat, friendly staff, etc. Nothing
- Amanda (10/5): Agradable - Lo que no me gustó fue la irresponsabilidad que demostró el piloto que nos iba a transportar del hotel al ferry, debía estar a las 5am. por nosotros, no llegó, cuando se le llamó indicó que se quedó dormido, otra persona no llevó, ya ibamos tarde un poco nerviosos por no llegar a tiempo
- Marlys (7/5): Bananarama is a relaxing place to stay with great breakfast and wonderful staff and a good value. - Location, breakfast. There were a lot of mosquitoes while sitting on our porch.
- christine (5/5): Staff is rude and then expects a tip. Tips are given for service - Location was fine The staff and service was rude. I sat at the bar twice and the employees look at me and walk away Served the customer beside me and left me sitting there No hellos. See me sitting at a table made eye contact and then they walk away
- SergiD (9/5): Para repetir - Todo. Localización. Comodidad. Amplitud. Personal. Todo bien.
- Judy (10/5): Comforable, peaceful and relaxing. - Everything! Great location wonderful staff that remembered us from past years, Good value meals, very good free breakfast. Nothing!
- NorthStar558375 (10/5): Our go-to beach spot! - We keep coming back to Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort—it’s just that good. Not fancy, but that’s the charm. Affordable! Super laid-back, beautiful beach, unforgettable sunsets, crystal-clear water, and snorkeling right out front. Great vibe, good food, great drinks, friendly staff that always makes us feel like family, and always a fun time! Simple, relaxed, and awesome every time. Can’t wait to be back on the beach!🌴
- Tammy (9/5): - Everything
- lisANDennis (10/5): Nice stay and great location at Bananarama! - Another great stay at Bananarama! My husband and I visit every March and stay at this resort. It's very rustic, but clean. Rooms are a decent size and do have a kitchenette w/sink and small refrigerator. Housekeeping is great and our rooms are tidied up each day, if needed. The rooms are only steps or a quick walk to the beach. We stayed in room 22 this year and it's right outside of the restaurant area. But honestly, it's not very loud if you have the door shut to your room and as well, the music is usually finished by 9 or 10pm at the latest. The location of the resort is somewhat in the middle of the West Bay Beach. They provide you with access to beach chairs and an umbrella...both Hector and Benjamin are wonderful at helping set up and keep you in the shade throughout the day. The restaurant staff are always so friendly and treat you like family...Carolina, Ryan, Cheyenna, Carlos, Kevin, etc... Dishon, the restaurant manager is one of the hardest working guys I know! He is always busting his butt to ensure service is moving as seamlessly as possible. We'll be back again next year!!
- 178bobc (10/5): Another great stay at Bananarama - This was our 15th consecutive year of visiting Roatan. Bananarama stay was great! The staff are like old friends. The Bananarama dive shop is the best. We love that the boats are typically 6 or 8 divers max. and a dive master. No cattleboat dives.
- GEORGIA-MARIA (8/5): -
- scorp1013 (10/5): Island vibes! - Stopped in for a monkeylala and beer after a beach walk! Good prices and reggae music! We liked the more chill relaxed island vibes.
- Flyer65154678382 (4/5): Good location - The resort is nice located with a lot of palm trees and right on the beach but the bathroom needs a major upgrade! I understand that is a diving resort but you can not have gasoline depot located next to your windows so you can smell gasoline fumes every time you walking by and I am not talking that the smoking is still allowed everywhere . The stuff was friendly accept the lady working at the reception.
- 77brentr (10/5): This is the place to be on West Bay Beach - We had a great three weeks here at Bananrama the first of March The food was excellent , our room was nice, the drinks were delicious. I would suggest the pizza for anyone it’s my favourite But the best thing about the whole resort is the workers there, they are simply the best .you are treated like family from the time you get there until you leave from the girls in reception to the wait staff, housekeeping, bar tenders beach workers maintenance they go above and beyond to look after your every need. We found the prices for the resort very reasonable for the service and amenities that were included and maybe even better than some . We have already booked for 2027 and will be returning to our home away from home and looking to renew relationships with our family’s on Roatan Brent & Connie Rathwell Ontario Canada
- Richard (5/5): Average - Close to the beach and palm tree surrounding The bathroom and shower need major upgrade. Smoking is still allowed even the room close to the gasoline storage between buildings and gasoline fumes !!!
- Valdez López (7/5): - La comida La cama y las almohadas
- lifewitht2026 (8/5): Food and drinks - Good food that is budget friendly the servers are nice pizza is very good it’s a-bit of a wait on severs but other thank that very good
- darrells445 (6/5): It's o.k - Well let's see. Where do I start? Day one I got chemical inhalation poisoning because the cleaning people put bleach and ammonia and fabuloso in a toilet. Basically shut the door and the fumes intermixed with each other and I just happen to be the first customer. Literally was out for the first 3 and 1/2 days of my vacation. Other than that, if you're a reoccurring regular, maybe you get treated a little better than normal. Honestly, The water was beautiful but I will never go back.
- Anibal (9/5): Espectacular - Excelente ubicación y para compartir con mis hijos fue ideal debido a la piscina del hotel hermano
- Michelle (7/5): -
- Miller (9/5): -
- Navigator300562 (10/5): Bananarama is good everything - Whether you dive or not, Bananarama is the place to submerge into the culture of Roatan. Good everything here, especially good vibes!
- Ivo (3/5): Overall, not worth the money. - Hotel close to the beach Rooms are outdated, need renovation. Stuff’s not friendly at all, they didn’t let us use the sunbeds for free few hours before check-in! They asked us to pay for using the minibar in the room, but there was no minibar in the room 😂 so they apologized…also, there’s no hot water in the bathroom. They told us to wait 5 minutes for the hot water, but it never came.
- Sophia (9/5): We love Banarama—6th time staying and we will always be back! - Breakfast was fantastic, and it was great to see some new items since last year. The strawberry French toast was absolutely amazing! We’re so happy with the location and absolutely adore the bartenders and the whole Dive Shop Team. A special shout-out to Smiley, Jeffrey, and Juan at the Thirsty Turtle. Darker curtains in the bedroom would be great for those who prefer to sleep in a bit longer. Cruise Ship Days are incredibly busy, and we don’t appreciate that they take up all the space at the thirsty turtle and take the beach chairs. But this isn't just at Bananarama, you will see this ALL over West Bay Beach.
- stocktl (6/5): Put in some alcohol please - Beach drinks lack alcohol and appeal compared to others. But still enjoyed there location and. Time there. Wrote the review purely because we went there so much and consistently said the same thing.
- Shannon (9/5): - The staff is amazing! They took great care of us. Location, restaurant, bar, music, events, clean beach with lounge chairs… they checked all our boxes! The manager of the bar/restaurant, Deshaun, went above and beyond! We highly recommend Bananarama!! Great family atmosphere!
- Carlos A (10/5): The best time I have when I visit Roatan is lodging at Bananarama - Love Bananarama location and the staff. From the front desk to the bar amazing people. The view is amazing. Love movie night Too many boats parked in front of the beautiful beach. Makes view sad :-(
- Voyager38252722280 (10/5): Best place on westbay - Amazing staff, as always, best place on westbay, beautyfull care of the beach, clean rooms and awesome bar and food,, Love everyone like family
- LoveRocket (10/5): Excellent dive experience - Went out on 4 dives with them, really enjoyed the experience. The dive masters (Ben and Verna) know their stuff and our boat captain was fabulous. Easy off and on the boat, break back on shore between dives, lots of marine life. Great time, highly recommend.
- Ferrera (8/5): - As usual the hotel is just wonderful The staff some of them needs to improve their attention
- Troy (10/5): -
- Herbert (9/5): Best place to stay in West Bay - Great location right on the beach. The staff were very friendly and such a relaxing place. Very rustic like camping as a kid in the woods in a cabin.
- Nicholas (10/5): The friendly staff is what keeps me coming back year after year! - Love how friendly the staff is and how close to the beach and placita! Nothing, this property is amazing!
- Nicholas (10/5): Love how friendly and hospitable the staff is! - Close to everything Nothing, the property is fantastic!
- Kateoregon (10/5): Excellent real vibes down to earth kind hearted warm people! - Awesome staff! Great food specials, fun music, island vibe- not pretentious or arrogant in the least. Great breakfast, loving staff! Very at home feel while on vacation! Close walking snorkeling, great scuba, activities available upon request!
- Jim (8/5): - The vibe is very relaxed in the hotel. Great laid-back ambience in the restaurant area. The air conditioning units worked very well. Overall I had a very good time here and would definitely return. Room 14 is very spacious and comfy, though the mezzanine with single bed on top is accesible only by a very steep ladder. The hotel structure is all wooden, so you can overhear some of the conversations on other side of walls easily in the early morning when other guests get ready to head out to the beach. This did not matter to me as I am a deep sleeper.
- Shannon (9/5): Small, friendly resort right on the beach, wonderful diveshop staff!! - I liked the small community feel, breakfast on the beach, dive shop onsite, simple rooms with a balcony and a hammock, safe in the room, water in each room. Good A/C. At times, I felt like I was at a cottage up north. Thirsty turtle had entertainment at night when I ate there for dinner. Well lit at night to find my bungalow. There were no boat zones for t For me, the bed and pillows were a bit uncomfortable, food for breakfast and at Thirsty Turtle was ok. At times, too many people selling stuff right in front of you on the beach. The site has security and does a pretty good job of keeping them away, but they are relentless. One thing that I did not quite understand was that there was no dock for the boats at most of the resorts on the beach. The water in front of the property was fairly turbid and not sure if it was this or that it rained quite a bit during my stay.
- perrym527 (6/5): Unfortunate - I don’t want to leave a bad review of bananarama because have stayed there many times. We know all of the wait staff and the dive shop instructors. The dive shop is awesome. Best in the Caribbean. But the hotel has a few issues. We have been visiting for about 20 years. Bananarama is a rustic hotel with charm. But our last few visits there has been constant music from 630 am until 8 pm or later We like to go to the beach to hear the ocean. So if you want a quiet escape you will not get that here. Not only is the music loud at bananarama but the water taxis that park in front of bananarama are also blaring music. So much so we started visiting other restaurants to find some quiet. And starting in December they have allowed beach vendors who sell tours inside the property. So not only do you get it on the beach, but now you have to deal with vendors on the property. We really enjoy Roatán and bananarama, but certainly would appreciate some of the day music free, and not be in hassled by tour operators
- Tiff-Brent (8/5): We love this place! - My wife and I have stayed at Bananarama nine times. Yes - 9! That alone speaks to our satisfaction level. We absolutely love the vibe at this resort. It's not fancy by any means. But neither are we. We stay at Bananarama not to impress anyone; but to relax and make new friends. We love to dive, have a few beers, and otherwise chill. TBH, the room AC works great for those who want a post dive nap. (cough - me.) The staff has become our family. Diving with the Bananarama Dive Center is great. We have well over a hundred dives with them. The rental equipment is well maintained; the dive masters are competent (and fun!); and dive groups are small leading to a more personal experience. #rusticislandvibe #Justsaynotoresortpickleballcourts
- LAC0515 (10/5): Yummy food and great seats - We loved our experience there this week. We paid 20 dollars for two chairs for the day and got to use their facilities and order food- not sure if we were duped and you can just order food and have a chair but whatever! It’s a little hard to get a waiter but when he did come he was awesome. Does anyone actually know if you have to actually pay for the chairs if you’re eating there? Only downside is the vendors- after a while they toned it down but it was awful the first hour
- djurdjicac2025 (10/5): Diamond in a rough on a sandy beach. - This was our second time in Bananarama, both times for 8 nights with 5 days of diving. It would be difficult to find a better location and impossible to find a better dive shop. If you want a typical Caribbean atmosphere, Bananarama is it. Rooms are basic, but clean and comfortable, and great value. No TV is a plus to get a real break from the real world, while one can watch games at the bar, while sipping very tasty cocktails. Rare find, right on the sandy beach with tropical reef nearby for snorkeling and diving. Especially rare due to large, noisy resorts that are developing throughout the islands, which is not our idea of a getaway. Staff is extremely accommodating and friendly. Dive shop is the best we experienced. We dove with Zoe, and couldn't have had a better dive master, who found the most interesting creatures at the amazing dive sites.
- Rodriguez (8/5): Muy buen hotel - La ubicación, la mejor playa, personal amable, limpieza Las cortinas no black out, entra mucha luz para dormir. No hay sillas o bancos dentro de la habitación. No hay TV, estuvo lloviendo unas horas y mis hijos ya estaban aburridos dentro de la habitación.
- john (10/5): -
- Erlinda L (9/5): Vacation Chill - Location & staff🙂 No complaints none!🙌🫶
- Mercedes (8/5): - the breakfast include in our package was the same options for the 3 days we stayed. the hotel street was havng construcción , so we had to walk to get into the hotel. no easy car access.
- Elizabeth (10/5): - This is wonderful for what it is, a rustic beach stay. Pros: The location is amazing. The staff were amazing! Loved to secluded feel and enjoyed the hammocks and watching the humming birds. Walk to everything in just a few minutes. What it is not: This is not a resort with luxury linens and a polished feel. Think of your great uncles old and comfy summer cabin, the sink maybe chipped, there’s no tvs and it’s just basic accommodations. With all that we loved it! My teen boys said they would stay there over a posh resort any day and I agree.
- Jayson (8/5): - Beach was great. Snorkeling was great. Overall weather was great.
- javiercS1737LJ (10/5): Amazing times! - I have stayed twice and always had a great experience, the staff are super friendly and attentive. Located perfectly, you walk right from your bungalow to the beautiful white sandy beach.
- Shirniece (10/5): - Amazing
- Orlando (9/5): -
- J2746EXdonm (10/5): Love Bananarama Dive Resort! - Great as always!! Been going at least once or twice a year for 18 years - and counting. Great dive shop, staff, food and bar!
- Rita (9/5): If you are looking for an expirience close to the beach.. with very good staff don't look no more. - The resort was nice, simple, comfortable and clean.. I like all
- Rickett (7/5): -
- Gustavo Adolfo (10/5): EXCELENTE SERVICIO -
- Louis (6/5): - Very outdated rooms, very small shower, water coming from the faucet smells bad, could have better pillows and linens.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Absolutely loved this spot. Right on the beach, friendly people and staff. We would definitely stay there again.
- April (7/5): Very relaxing stay and really our stay - Location , staff friendliness, clean property,entertainment, good food & drinks beautiful gardens. Hot rooms during the day, and low water pressure at times. Bathrooms could use some updating.
- M Patricia (10/5): - Great price and location
- Domínguez (10/5): -
- Mario (10/5): - Toilet area is extremely small
- Emily (10/5): Perfect place to dive and relax - Bananarama was the perfect place to get my SCUBA certification and relax in a beautiful setting! My room was quite spacious and complete with a kitchenette, microwave, and fridge. The restaurant/bar has wonderful staff and serves delicious food and drinks, with the best sunset views and live music. The diving was excellent and my instructor was incredible. Thank you, Bananarama!
- Andrew (9/5): We would stay here again - Loved the jungle rustic vibe You technically had to leave the property, yes only a few feet around the guard shack, to get from the accommodations to the restaurant and bar areas. There should be a more direct path.
- Cristine (9/5): - La comida y los tragos.. el restaurante lo mejor, super bueba onda el personal Le falta ducha para sacar la arena y agia de mar más a la entrada
- Jeremy (10/5): - Place is fantastic. The food options in the resort and in the area are endless. Me and my kids loved it. Felt safe all the time. We had no issue. Ben and V in the dive shop, cant say enough about them. Fantastic place we will be back.
- Catherine (5/5): Passable -
- laurenthD1221RH (10/5): - This place is amazing. The cottages are so cute. Every single one has their own hamaca. The are so close to the beach that you just walk a few steps and you eat in front of the beach. I love that there is music every night. The customer service is amazing. Love the people there. My only suggestion is to improve the bathroom (have a waterproof curtain, provide additional mirror beside the one in the bathroom, iron in case you do not bring your own and a couple bottle water). if you have these amenities the place will be perfect 😍. Thank you!
- Juan (10/5): - Beautif
- Hena (8/5): Very good - Location was the best. Best Beaches at West Bay. Close to several other hotels, restaurants, convenience stores, and rentals. Whilst the property is beach front, there is no real beach front to enjoy. It's a dive resort so it has many boats parked in front. However, it's not really an issue because you can walk either way and enjoy the beach with no boats.
- Jeremy (10/5): Best trip I've had in a long time! - Breakfast was great. Location amazing. Staff was awesome and very helpful. Loved every part of the location and place. More water pressure in the shower.
- Sharon (10/5): Exceptional -
- David William (10/5): - Dive shop is excellent!
- Maricruz (8/5): Great no frills, comfy, safe and lively hotel! - This was my first trip to Roatan and I was on a budget. I did a lengthy research on different hotel booking sites and Bananarama consistently had good reviews. I was not looking for a luxury hotel, just a place that was clean, safe, with good service and right in-front of the beach. Bananarama Resort definitely delivered. I loved the no-frills, relaxed environment and vibe. My room (#7) had two beds in two separate areas giving it a mini apt feel, it was clean, comfy and AC worked perfectly (also a ceiling fan in each room). Bathroom was a decent size, with hot water. There was a sewer kind of smell at times and I solved it by covering the sink and shower holes with towels, also kept the toilet seat down. Not the best issue for a hotel to have, I know, but I think it’s across the area because I went to the fanciest hotel in West Bay (Kimpton) a few times to enjoy some guest passes and their bathrooms had the same sewer smell. Best part of Bananarama is their staff: receptionist, waiters, bartenders, etc. They are so warm, welcoming and helpful. Bartender Jose prepped killer piña coladas for me every single day, and my son loved the pancakes, burgers and pizza (so good). They prep traditional Honduran food too and it was delicious. The beach is right at the front and it was just gorgeous! If you’re looking for a relaxed, chill resort but safe for you and your family, stay at Bananarama!
- Gladys (6/5): - I really like the accessibility to the beach
- Wendy (10/5): - Old fashioned and rustic rooms, but we expected that and enjoyed that the beach and restaurant were a few steps from our room. Very clean and staff all kind and helpful. Two tour kiosks next door to easily book excursions.
- Marnie (10/5): - This was our first time to Roatan and after reading tons reviews we settled on Banarama. We were so happy we did we loved everything! We barely wore shoes of any kind all week we were so close to the beach it was amazing. The breakfast was super great, the bar was fun, pizza was incredible and everything we ate from the cook was delicious and perfect. I would describe it as “lodgey”. The room was Small but clean and cleaned everyday. The fridge was super cold and having the fresh water and sink and microwave and coffee pot in our room was Awesome. Walking distance to several little stores and coffee shops and tons on restaurants up and down the beach. The water was crystal clear and we saw tons of starfish in the water right out front of the resort. We will definitely be back!
- Alma (3/5): Terrible - Property is in terrible condition .Breakfast was just ok coffee was terrible and pure choices of coffee and tea. Very outdated resort. Location is no1, best at the West Baye beach.
- Andrew (6/5): - Pros- Felt safe with security. Daily housekeeping. Dive shop was good. Right on the beach. Cons- Room very dated, mattress lumpy. Old septic system so no toilet paper. Very weak water pressure in shower. Overall for the price i would stay somewhere else.
- Kenneth Vern (8/5): - We had a few things wrong with our room at check in. They also asked for $16 more for a fee they said Expedia didn't pay. Our coffee pot was broken. Our safe was broken. The whole room needs some TLC. Over all our stay was very nice. They could use a place to sit in all the rooms . Ours had no chairs. We had to drag the rocking chairs in every night to sit on other than the bed. They did a fantastic job of cleaning and food was delicious. They did bring me another coffee pot and had to give us a key to the safe to use it. So I would go back , but chose a different room. One with table and chairs
- I4186GUsharono (10/5): We'll be back - This was our second visit. First visit 7 days 4/2024, second 10 days 4/2025. All staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. Food and entertainment were great. We stayed in our own cabin and loved the tropical feel inside and out. Enjoyed our front porch hammock and rocking chairs. Snorkeling (our main event) was fabulous. We had no problems and would definitely recommend Bananarama.
- Brian (8/5): - Great property for snorkeling. The reef is easy swim to 100's of fish.great nightly entertainment. Comfortably rooms. Look forward to the next stay.
- BuckeyeTraveler123 (10/5): Great location and service! - I really enjoyed our time at the Bananarama. While the rooms are dated and "rustic", it was perfect for what we needed. Everything was clean and the beds were comfy. We stayed in room #11. We loved the hammock on the porch. The location of our room was great. and we had less then a minute walk to the beach. We used the beach chairs and they were really nice. The free breakfast was really good and the portions were good. The service was great! We used their shuttle for transportation to/from the airport. Our driver was very nice and told us about the area during the drive so it felt like we were having our own private tour.
- Joan (10/5): Felt like Family!!!!!! - Love the staff- Derry, Ryan, Jefferson, Shayana Love the view, and access to beach We showed up this year and were greeted with hugs and kisses!!!! Love that we are remembered The pricing has gone up, this year there was 3 of us and the room almost doubled. I do feel that the menu needs a little update
- Shelley (10/5): - Always loved our stay at Bananarama! We will be back next year
- J2746EXdonm (10/5): Love Bananarama Dive Resort! - Marco, Zoe, Carolina and the entire crew are always a pleasure to see. I've been going to Roatan for almost 20 years and never stayed anywhere other than Bananarama! Will continue to visit this great resort and dive shop at least twice per year every year!
- Stacey Lee (8/5): - The people were wonderful. I was a bit concerned about safety before going given the travel warnings, but i never felt even a little unsafe. Dive shop folks were great also, laid back diving. Restaurant was friendly, food was good, though selection was a bit limited. Overall I had a very nice stay.
- Henry (10/5): Very comfortable - Convenience None
- Anneliese (7/5): Good -
- P5025TDtp (10/5): Great getaway on a beautiful beach! - Staff at Bananarama were very helpful, it was our first trip to Roatan. It was very accommodating and relaxing. Also many things to do right there, starting with great snorkeling thru coral reef right off our beach…. I’m sure we’ll be back again!
- Jamie (9/5): I can’t wait to return - Privacy . Location
- Sherri (10/5): - We came here for the diving and left with a love for west bay. The property is casual and clean with beach access and a great restaurant. Easy access to water taxi for a 5 dollar ride to west end. No TV in the room, but thats OK for us as we spent time outside enjoying the sunsets. We will be back
- Paul (10/5): - Views
- James (9/5): We had a very enjoyable stay and felt that it was a good value for what was available and what we had to pay. The staff - The resort was very close to the beach and the axis was amazing. The food from the turtle restaurant was also very good. I enjoyed the breakfast every day. Some of the furniture in our room could have been in better repair.
- Ewamfm (10/5): One of our most favorite vacations :) - My daughter and I stayed at Bananarama for 10 days in the beginning of April. We had nothing short of a fabulous time, and a big part of us was hoping we'd miss our flight just so we could stay longer! I'm already planning our next trip back. The shower always had great water pressure, and warm water. The bed was so comfy that we'd fall asleep the moment our heads hit the pillow. Our room also had great storage, tons of space to hang our bathing suits to dry, and a great hammock to relax in on our front porch. The a/c kept us cool. It was perfect! Every room on the resort is less than a minute walk to the beach... and let me tell you that beach is stunning! Most important of all were the staff at the resort who made us feel very welcome and at home. I can't remember all of their names, but Ryan was one of the servers who was awesome and one of our faves. The manager, Marco, always went above and beyond to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Reception was always there to make any special requests happen. We also tried scuba diving for the first time at the Bananarama Dive shop, and we are so happy that Ben was our instructor. It's thanks to his expertise and calm nature that made myself and my daughter fall in love with diving. Alex and Jordan were so sweet along with everyone else at the shop. Thank you so much for everything and we can't wait to be back!
- Bryan (6/5): - The staff was friendly and they allowed us check in early. Not worth the savings due the terrible smell of the water, we had to use their provided drinkable water to brush our teeth, the water out the sink smelled terrible but apparently its an issue in the island. It appears Infinity Bay is the only one that uses filtration system for their guests. Room #17 is way too outdated and shower floor start sinking, probably rotten wood under. My wife was understanding that I was trying to save money but I regret putting her through substandard accommodations over the small price difference. We will try Paradise Beach or Infinity bay next time their price is not too off from Bananarama. Unless you are a backpacker with needs of connecting more with rough third world experiences I highly suggest you stay out of here.
- Liliana (6/5): Excellent location but 5 star prices for a 2 star hotel. - Location by the beach is excellent but everything around the hotel is dirty and dusty. No television, blackout and no water many times at night for more than 40 minutes. No internet at all the last day. The prices are high and they charge tax 1 and tax 2 on the receipt. The hotel receipt also includes a “charity fee” paid by the client. The service is very slow (39 minutes after ordering one plate) and the waitress/waiters don’t pay attention when you are at the table waiting for them to order. The beach and the people from the diving center are excellent!!!
- 178bobc (10/5): Another great stay at Bananarama - We had another great stay for over three weeks at Bananarama. The dive shop, boats, captains and dive masters are the best! Eagle rays, sea horses, toadfish, buttery fish, Angelfish, lionfish , parrotfish, triggerfish, spotted drumfish, smooth trunkfish, a peapod, groupers and so many others. Beautiful reef corals and sponges. The people who make the show run at the Thirsty Turtle and Bananarama are many of the same who we met on our first visit in 2012. Special thanks to Hector and Benjamin for always making sure our beach umbrella was just right and looking out for our stuff! Too many other great people to thank here.
- Lori (10/5): - Great spot to explore West Bay. Rooms are basic but clean--just what you need if you plan to spend your time outside. Economical--free breakfast and beach recliners, rooms feel private while you have close access to the beach. Friendly and helpful staff, good food and great diving crew.
- Melissa (7/5): Overall, decent stay if your main activity is diving - I like the location which is in West Bay best part of the island to be at the beach and to relax. I didn’t like so much the amenities, the bed were a bit uncomfortable and the lighting was not the best either. Unfortunately we experienced a power outage the last night for about 3hrs which made the room really hot but that’s the island living I guess.
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