Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort

3.0 star property

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Experience the tranquility of a serene sea and palm tree-lined shore.
Step up to the entrance of Vintage Pearl, a charming restaurant and wine cellar.
Relax on the deck overlooking the ocean and sandy beach.
Relax in this cozy space with a large bed, dresser, and refrigerator.
Enjoy cooking in the well-equipped kitchen with a central island and ample counter space, adjacent to a cozy living area.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

#22 (Double Queen Restaurant View Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

#17 & 18 Queen Room With Restaurant View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

#5 (King Garden Cabana)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

#4 (Double Queen Garden Cabana)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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)

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

#5A-C (King Garden Cabanas)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Roatan

When you stay at Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort in Roatan, you'll be on the beach, just steps from West Bay Beach and Tabyana Beach. .This beach resort is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Gumbalimba Park and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Half Moon Bay Beach.

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

Oceanfront resort with beach bar, near Gumbalimba Park
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This resort also features babysitting (surcharge), gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Thirsty Turtle - This family restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Pizzarama - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in pizza and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 10 per day)
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 6 PM on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Pizzarama
  • The Thirsty Turtle

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 365 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 728 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

8/10 Good

Stacey Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah John

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan, tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! The staff was very friendly. I will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Having never been to Roatan before we didn’t quite know what to expect. This property was quant, rustic, and charming. Staff were very helpful and guests were very friendly. They have a lot of repeat guests…that speaks volumes! Would definitely come back! Make sure to catch the fire show on Sunday night…must see!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorelei

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and the location is the best. We loved the rustic wooden building set in the jungle like palm trees. Everything we needed including foot wash stations and mini fridge. Great included breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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