Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront resort near West Bay Beach

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#19 & 20 Queen Room With Restaurant and partial Ocean View | Garden view
#5 (King Garden Cabana)
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
West Bay Beach, Roatan, Bay Islands
  • West Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tabyana Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Half Moon Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Roatan (RTB-Juan Manuel Galvez Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

#21 Beachfront, upstairs with a King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

#15 & #16 (Queen Duplex With Extra Bed)

  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

#22 (Double Queen Restaurant View Room)

  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

#19 & 20 Queen Room With Restaurant and partial Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

#17 & 18 Queen Room With Restaurant View

  • 23 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

#6 (King Garden Cabana; Upstairs)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

#1 to #3 (Queen Garden Cabanas)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

#5 (King Garden Cabana)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

#4 (Double Queen Garden Cabana)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

#11 & #12 King, Full Bed, Twin Bed Garden Suites

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

#7 to #10 The Diving Rooms w/Queen and Twin

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

#13 & #14 King + Queen (ladder access) + Twin Bed; Garden Suites

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

#23 (2BR, 2BA King Beach House: 2 King + 2 Murphy)

  • 50 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Murphy Beds

#5A-C (King Garden Cabanas)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Roatan

On the beach.With a stay at this Roatan resort, you'll be steps from West Bay Beach and a 5-minute walk from Tabyana Beach. Gumbalimba Park and Roatán Marine Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • West Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tabyana Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gumbalimba Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Half Moon Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sandy Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Roatán Intl. Airport (RTB) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Palapa Beach Bar And Grill - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Java Vine Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booty Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beachers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Happy Harrys Hideaway - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort

3-star beachfront resort near West Bay Beach
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Have fun in the sun at Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort with summer activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a garden and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Roatan resort.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Roatan resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 10 per day)
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per room (roundtrip)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per day (79 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Bananarama Dive Beach Resort Roatan
Bananarama Dive Beach Resort
Bananarama Dive Beach Roatan
Bananarama Dive Beach
Bananarama Dive & Beach
Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort Resort
Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort Roatan
Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort Resort Roatan

Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 719 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only issue we had was the transportation from the hotel never showed up we found a cab.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is excellent. Facility is dated but still an excellent value. Staff is friendly and helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

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

'Rama Review

The resort was a nice place to stay at, it has gotten smaller since I was last there. Apparently, part of the property was sold off. The staff was friendly and accommodating. However, the Bar Staff was a bit disappointing, to say the least and I was extremely surprised. I am a Black Honduran who was raised in the States. The Bar staff, who were also Black Hondurans, seem to be very attentive to the white patrons and constantly overlooked me, even when sitting in front of them. I brought this to the attention of the Manager and to my surprise, he said that it wasn't the 1st time he's heard that. I asked him to address it with his staff and he told me that he would.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Bananarama. Staff were very friendly. The attached restaurant, The Thirsty Turtle, had some of the best service we received in Roatan, and they have daily food and drink specials. Our room was about a 30-second walk to the beach. Banarama has an area reserved with lounge chairs solely for hotel guests, and they enforce it. The hotel is practially at the center of West Bay Beach also, making it a perfect spot. The rooms could use a little TLC, but that's so insignificant that it wouldn't stop me from staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

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

Health concerns

We had wanted a place to stay that was a little rustic to match the Island vibe, however the Bananrama lacked basic comforts. The view from unit 21 was beautiful and the room cute and quaint. Unfortunately, the toilet would not flush at night and frequently reguritate sewer fumes. The air conditioner had no temperature adjustment to keep the room a plesant temperature. We would wale up several times a night becausewe were too cold or too hot. The safe in the room wasnt working amd the staff had no idea how to fix it. The housekeeper didnt bring us fresh cups/mugs everyday but rather did a poor job of rinsing them out. Some days our coffee cupa were turned over and presented as clean when in fact is was obvious they weren't even rinsed. Yuck!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We live the people (visitors) that stay at Bananarama and all the staff are so nice and friendly. Some of the rooms could use a little cosmetic work but we are rarely in our room. Food at the Thirsty Turtle is good and the daily specials are great. The location is right in the middle of West Bay Beach- walkable in both directions. Everything you need is close by.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in 5C. It’s a wonderful, large room with ample closet and storage areas. The bathroom is large with plenty of room for toiletries. Overall, it was a great experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Family trip

In the description it says modest, so don't expect typical resort/hotel fanciness. We stayed in location #20 for reference. 3/4 size refrigerator, which was very helpful for plenty of leftovers and water. Microwave and plates that were handy. Didn't want to use the forks because they didn't look too clean or cleansble, but that was OK we didn't really need them. The room stayed nice and cold, which was refreshing when we came out of the warm/humid outside. The shower was interesting because in order to get it to warm/hot, you have to turn it to the middle point on the right side, not all the way to the "hot" setting like we assumed. Not bad, but took us a neighbor to figure that one out. Staying on the second floor have is our own balcony with some chairs and a hammock, which was nice in the mornings. It's close to the bar/restauarant area, so if you're trying to go to sleep early, probably have some earplugs or something, not an issue for us, we just ended up going to sleep late anyways. Very friendly security staff. Actually encountered a situation with a rude visitor passing through, calling the security guard some names and he handled himself well without retorting back. Joell was our driver from the airport and he was friendly and a great driver. The included breakfast was great every morning and so were the servers. Had a jenga table and connect 4 games next to the tankless which kept the kids busy while we were waiting for the food.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar and dining area with views and access to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Santos

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Expedia photographs gave the impression the property is in great shape. It is not. The rooms (I experienced 3 rooms total as I was moved around) were run down. Friends of mine referred to them as “rustic.” My first room had no functioning lights, other than the bathroom lights, so navigating in the dark was problematic. That room was also closest to the bar area, which played loud music all day. My second room was nicer, but still very old, with plastic tarps on the roof to prevent leaks. My third room had a bathroom that was just gross, and I really didn’t want to touch anything. My visit felt more like a camping trip with a roof, rather than a stay at a hotel. Staff was very pleasant. The beach was nice, but this hotel sells lawn chairs to cruise boat visitors, so from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the beach area was extraordinarily crowded. Beach vendors constantly bugged me to buy bracelets, food items, massages, hair braiding, etc., which was annoying, and in spite of the security guards on the property. Bar food was good. This was the noisiest hotel on the beach, without a doubt, and I think it tries to cater to the party crowd. If peace and quiet are more your speed, then definitely stay elsewhere. One guy I talked with off sight mentioned my hotel had great drink deals and is a great place to “get ‘f-ed’ up.” The dive shop was the best I’ve ever used, so that was a huge plus. I would book dives with them again, but stay elsewhere. Hotel is cheap for a reason.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic and fun and right on beach,great staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MARY, Media

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was fine but definitely needs updating. The water from the bath tap was absoultely terrrible; it really smelled - like sulphur. I don't know if this was just our room but it was really bad. Yes we did have bottled water but we had to shower in this awful water. I think it should be looked into. Otherwise everyone at the resort is so nice and helpful. And the resorts location is fabulous!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient dining, exceptional service and professional dive center! Epic visit. Don’t miss the opportunity!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bananarama has our heart! What a beautiful spot and right in the middle of everything. The bed was super comfy and endless hot water for our showers. We loved that you could change your beach towels as often as you like. The best part of the dinning was the Pizza!! So good! We also loved the cinnamon buns for the little cafe and of course the chia latte! Next time we go back we will definitely get #5 cabin ( cabana). That way we won’t have any noisy neighbours upstairs.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience is the best quality of this resort. Right in front of a wonderful beach, dive shop attached with friendly and accommodative staff, restaurant and bar steps from your room. Service at the bar/restaurant is slow, but hey you are on vacation. The shrimp tacos and pizza were pretty good. This area does die down around 830 so if you are looking for night life, it won’t be in west bay. Overall this place was clean, well taken care of, and safe. In fact I accidentally left my purse at the outside restaurant twice overnight, nothing taken. And it safely returns to me the next day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edwin omar

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the absolute best place to stay!! The staff always went above and beyond for all our needs! We will definitely book this place every time we visit!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff is great but the property needs a lot of maintenance. The quality has decreased since the last time we visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant food and pizza is excellent. Bar prices are very reasonable. I did not like the hotel shuttle driver trying to charge me $50.00 for a shuttle the hotel clearly said would be $30.00.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024