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Reviews of Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort 5 stars

West Bay Beach Roatan Bay Islands, 00001 West Bay, Honduras

#12 of 17 hotels in West Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 210 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Great value, fun stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Restaurant view 17-18
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The facilities are a bit basic but it didn't take away from our good time. It is an expensive beach so Bananarama was a great value.

    Bananarama has a perfect location beachfront. It is right in the middle. It has great staff and lots of live entertainment. Food is great at the retaurants and has a great atmosphere. Breakfast was included. The rooms are a bit basic but they didn't take away from the experience. We will return. While we did not dive, everybody else did and were very satisfied.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow with King Bed #5
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities were very run down. My shower light didn't work and it was pitch black. The maintenance person started speaking Spanish and didn't fix it. I later heard him speaking Enlish. I had to ask again the next day. The safe didn't work in either my room or my friends. My air-conditioning stopped working and was fixed bur dumped water everywhere. The room was filthy but the house keeper had the nerve to leave a tip envelope.

    Dive shop was wonderful. Beach was outstanding. Beach umbrellas were brought out and set up every day when we asked. Security good and kept vendors from harassing us.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two Queen Bed Restaurant View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It said on the booking that there is parking and there isn't, so I had to pay for something nearby. Wasn't that bad though and I'd stay again.

    Staff were very nice and I needed to print some documents which they did for me at reception despite being very busy which saved me a lot of hassle. Lovely beach! Breakfast was really nice. The room was a good size and very clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    A great place to stay for a few days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food isn’t great and the rooms are very basic. But good value.

    The location and bar.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Queen Bed #1
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Wednesdays were very crowded when usually 5 cruise ships were in port.

    Great location, Wonderful breakfast five choices but they were always the same, Beach was nice and very safe to leave our stuff on our chair when we went into the water or walked down the beach. Loved the snorkeling especially the night snorkeling.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Best bang for your buck!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Queen Bed #1
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wait staff at restaurant was rude and looked like they didn’t even want to be there. Not informative at all and didn’t even smile.

    We loved the location very private of our little cabin. It was tucked away in a corner away from all the noise. Cleaning staff did such a good job and room always smelled great! Very kind. The diving area staff were nice and helpful. Our driver to and from the airport was awesome! We felt safe all the time at this resort. The beach seating is clean and security staff always had smiles.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Suite with Garden View 13-14
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The water pressure in the shower is bad but I think that is to be expected in Roatan.

    The staff was great! the location is perfect! the Thirsty Turtle has great vibes, delicious food and reasonable prices. I like their 3 - 6 Happy Hour prices so we ate there the majority of the time. I also like that there are events every night: the Fire show was incredible, the Crab Races were short but fun, Karaoke was enjoyable and the live entertainment was really good. The rooms are spacious, with well-working AC and they were surprisingly quiet. We had room 13 and liked it. The hammocks are a nice touch and we enjoyed seeing the cat around the property.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with extra bed 15-16
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The resort needs a few maintenance tweeks here and there. The water pressure was really low in the room I stayed in, but ok in family members room.

    The location is excellent, the staff were friendly and welcoming. The free breakfast is delicious. Eddie, at the bar, is awesome! The nightly entertainment was good. The Rooms were clean and comfy .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for your $$.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with King Bed #5
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property needs updated.. showing its age..

    Easy access to the beach.. friendly staff.. great food .. free breakfast ..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Great location with decent value, food and drinks
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Garden View #7-10
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very old rooms with wear and tear needing repair. Low quality bedding with very old top blankets.

    Location, staff, food, vibe

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with extra bed 15-16
    • Stayed 4 nights

    As of February 2024, Bananarama drive is still a series of water-filled potholes that make navigation difficult, whether by foot or by car. Accomodation #16 was fine but not well kept up, and refrigerator did not work consistently.

    This resort is a relatively affordable option in a fabulous location for snorkeling from the beach, hanging out on the beach, and taking excursions.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Stay was good and we enjoyed the amenities and proximity to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Queen Bed #1
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dive shop activity early every morning just outside our room (room 2) was pound with a lot of shouting and loud discussion by staff. During day when there was rain there was the loud compressor noise used to charge tanks which made it difficult to hold a conversation on the balcony of our room. It was to the point we had to go to the bar/restaurant to get away from it. Room had limited room and storage for cloths - we basically had suitcases on the floor which meant little area to move around the bed.

    Location on the beach, bar, restaurant and breakfast being included. Access to snorkeling on the reef relatively close. Beach loungers and umbrellas included. Different restaurants choices available close.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Suite with Garden View 13-14
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cottage itself #14 has a loft bed accessible by wooden steps which could be inconvenient depending on your guest. No TV availability but biggest complaint would be very very low water pressure!!!

    Property is good, WIFI was strong, hot water worked as well and daily cleaning

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV’s in the rooms

    Great choices for breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    All that is needed when will spend all day outside room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Garden View #7-10
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms clean, might be time for some touch ups on paint, bed sheets

    Great location, includes breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    8.0
    Good for 2 day stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Queen Bed #1
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a lot of lunch selection and had to wait till 5pm

    Driver Joel who took us to the mall and waited for us during the entire time

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Way to short.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Restaurant view 17-18
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got what I expected. All good.

    Food was good and good value. Location was excellent right on beach. Staff was excellent all where extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Two Queen Beds #4
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No onsite parking.

    Access to diving and dive shop. Dive staff was excellent. Bar and dining facility and food was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Two Queen Beds #4
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is unbelievably good. You can walk down the beach to the best snorkeling I've ever seen in less than five minutes - and I've snorkeled Bonaire, Belize, Cuba, and multiple parts of Mexico! The grounds and rooms are kept up very well, the staff are all friendly and helpful. The air conditioning worked well in both rooms we stayed in, though in Room 11 one of the beds is not in the air conditioned room. It stayed cool enough though with the bedroom door open. The restaurant on site is also located really well, and the provided breakfast is filling enough. The prices at the restaurant for other meals reflect the location more than the food quality, but there are games there for kids to play while waiting for food, which made up for it for us. I would (and in fact, did) stay here again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice vacation spot for the family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Two Queen Beds #4
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing I can think of is at night there was a band playing behind our room so it was loud but kinda what I expected with it being in a touristy area.

    I loved the simplicity of the hotel. I loved how close it was to the beach. The restaurant was good. The cabin we were in felt private.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable stay on the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with extra bed 15-16
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No pool available! The beach compensated of course!

    Beach location and diving center!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    7.0
    I would go back- rec a room toward the front of the property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Queen Bed #1
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we stayed in cabin 3. This is a private cabana, near the back of the property. the mosquito situation is unbearable, can’t even sit outside, so makes the balcony useless. there is clanking of the scuba tanks In the am, but we were up for diving so that didn’t matter to us

    the dive situation is perfect. Roll out to the dive shop and go. The bed was comfortable, the AC worked good.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    Would recommend- especially the 2 bedroom condo they rent for families or couples. Good set up!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning service and water delivery was a little lacking.

    Good location near the beach and Dive shop, which is awesome. On site bar/restaurant is busy with good service. Also many other good dining options and some local shops.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    8.0
    Overall I still love this place, but as a 10-year guest, things are slipping and suffering.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Bed Restaurant View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    They sold half their beach and not the beach chairs are very crammed together in a very small roped in area. It used to be great to spread out and have more space without being crammed in. I was told I could not move the beach chair outside of the small roped in area to have more space. The floating dock is gone - used to love Seemed to have smaller wait staff. Last time they were johnny on the spot with service. This time - took a long time to be acknowledged. Less staff. When I finally got a service staff attention, they were very kind and attentive - just not enough of them. No hot water for 2 days - it was addressed quickly, but I think the maintenance and upkeep of the place is suffering

    Relaxed atmosphere, great location steps from a beautiful beach. Free breakfast daily. Friendly staff and quite helpful when you get their attention. Love the staff that ensures shade when on the beach.

    Stayed in March 2023

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