Banana Bank Lodge

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Studio Suite | Desk, bed sheets

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(29 Reviews)

Lodge in Cayo District

1 queen bed, 1 single bed

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

About this lodge

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a garden, as well as laundry facilities and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include a hair dryer, towels, a ceiling fan, and a desk.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Cayo District

Nearby attractions

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins

44.7 mi

The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center

24.7 mi

ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal

22.7 mi

Jaguar Paw Cave - Jaguar Paw Park Outpost - Cave Tubing Belize - Ambergris Caye Tours

16.3 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room

1 Queen • 1 Single • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

2 Queen • 2 Single • 495 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Studio Suite

1 King • 1 Single • 399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Banana Bank Lodge

$$$$

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(29 Reviews)

Lodge in Cayo District

1 queen bed, 1 single bed

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

About this lodge

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Cayo District

Nearby attractions

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins

44.7 mi

The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center

24.7 mi

ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal

22.7 mi

Jaguar Paw Cave - Jaguar Paw Park Outpost - Cave Tubing Belize - Ambergris Caye Tours

16.3 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room

1 Queen • 1 Single • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

2 Queen • 2 Single • 495 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Studio Suite

1 King • 1 Single • 399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(29 Reviews)

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

This beautifully designed lodge, on 4000 acres, is a unique experience. 107 free range horses, parrots, monkeys add to the ambience. Large , comfortable a/c rooms, friendly staff, good restaurant ,and lovely pool, make for a memorable stay. Convenient to many sites. Owner’s wife is an excellent artist and has a gallery there. We loved it!

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Difficult road to get to resort. Not for cars. Horse rides are nice, the young guy ranch hands will hit on a daughter.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Loved our time here. Fabulous pool, beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Would highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Loved our time here. Fabulous pool, beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Would highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Incredibly beatiful grounds and gardens, enormous, well-kept swimming pool, gracious propriators

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

It was beautiful and we enjoyed the food for dinner & in the morning! My girls loved the jaguar on property, birds and the pool.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

This place is so very charming. There are horses wandering around the property, they have birds and a jaguar to visit, the swimming pool is amazing, and the cooking is phenomenal. The cabanas have thatched roofs and are older but well maintained and, well, charming. The beds are comfy. The only downside is that there are bugs, but you're in the middle of the jungle, so that is to be expected.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

Great experience with the home style meals and getting to know the owners and staff. Rustic and remote which adds to the Belizian experince.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

Just a agoer stay. Beautiful location but realize thar the lodge is in the jungle. No other restuarant or services available beyond that provided by the lodge. Saw a young jaguar, many parrots and exotic wild birds to see. Horseback riding available and it would have been fun to try that if we had the rime.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Amazing place , quiet, excellent service and amazing food, kids loved horseback riding, and many other activities they offer❤️

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Amazing place , quiet, excellent service and amazing food, kids loved horseback riding, and many other activities they offer❤️💯

2.5 / 10.0

Jan 2019

The grounds are beautiful, carefully landscaped with tile-lined paths connecting the various buildings. Great pool, on site jaguar and parrot aviary. The major attraction is on site horse back riding, which we didn't do. But there are plenty of day trips to do--we went to ATM and Tikal, and there are plenty more. Downsides are that it is pretty isolated (15 min off main road) and food is perfectly adequate but not memorable.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

Banana Bank Lodge is a very unique get-away. The owners, Carolyn and John made us feel very welcome and are very interesting. They dined with us each night. The food was reasonable and very good. The grounds were gorgeous! Our cabana was very comfortable and beautifully designed. There are horses and parots roaming around the property...very cool. They also have an art gallery of Carolyn's paintings and a small museum of Mayan artifacts in their home. If you love nature, art, animals, and military history (John is a very informative source) or just want some peace and quiet...this is the place to stay. Not to mention it's very close to town.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

Our family had a wonderful time at Banana Bank Lodge. The family style meals were fabulous and a great way to talk with other guests, the pool was refreshing, the property was beautiful, the staff were fabulous. We visited ruins one day and spent the next day riding. My two adult children enjoyed riding so much we nixed our plans for the afternoon and went on another ride. The staff had an evening soccer game and included our children, what a thrill! If you are staying inland, I couldn't recommend a better place!

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

Front desk staff was pleasant, but could use more training about the local tour offerings - they were somewhat uninformed and seemed confused about arranging tours and transportation. The food was good, although we got a bit tired of chicken. Best was chatting with the owners, Carolyn and John Carr - they have some awesome stories! LOVED the herd of horses and the experience with the horses in the pink roundpen - a highlight for sure! The architecture and gardens are lovely. The room we stayed in could use a bit of sprucing up and maybe a new mattress, but was still a sweet and comfortable room. YES we would return - and certainly hope to one day.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

3.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

Check in was fine but when we got to our room it was pretty bad. The bathtub looked as if someone had spilled paint in it and there were large rust spots. The toilet would not totally flush unless you did it at least three times. We complained loudly and were upgraded to a much nicer room. However the clerk was rather snippy about it. They had a nice pool and beautiful landscaping. The meals were quite good although we thought they were rather expensive. The buildings could use some work in places. They have some birds and a jaguar in cages. Not a terrible place to stay but we would not go back.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2017

Our family of 5 stayed at the Banana Lodge Bank for 2 nights in a cabana. The reception staff, the horse guides, the food and the owner John Carr were memorable. All were very friendly and accommodated our needs. The grounds were very well kept, and the price was right. The rooms were comfortable.

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

Really far from the main road. Service was rude. Nothing too spectacular about this place as far as amenities go.

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

The Lodge also provided delicious and healthy homemade meals served family style. The swimming pool was great. There were many things to see in the garden such as exotic animals and well-managed landscapes. The owner is an artist, and her gallery is open for guests to visit. There was no AC or Wi-Fi service in the hut but we were ok with that. Wi-Fi service was available near the office and pool. Since the Lodge is in the jungle, it’s better to bring insect repellent to prevent bites from mosquitos. We had a good time at the Banana Bank Lodge. If you want to experience a jungle life, Banana Bank Lodge is one of your best choices. One thing to mention, if you chose to drive to Banana Bank Lodge, make sure to ask staff for directions. We relied on Google Maps, which led us to a dead-end at the side of the river.

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

2.5 / 10.0

Apr 2017

We stayed here mainly because of proximity to the airport (flew in late in the afternoon). Room was nothing fancy but for the price, perfect. The staff was very nice and helpful. Dinner and breakfast were family style, and both very good. Our 5 year old daughter spotted the horses so we signed up for a horseback ride the next day and she loved it. Sherman (the guide) let her ride her own horse but stayed with her the entire time to make sure she was okay (which she was... the horse they chose for her was perfect). We enjoyed our stay!

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2017

Four friends and I stayed for several nights. The rooms are located in a dated hacienda. Some would find the rooms out of date and tacky, but we found them charming and unique. The AC worked great and the rooms were clean. The wifi is pretty slow and the beds are a little hard. The main problem with the rooms is the shower. The water pressure is not great and the shower heads are so choked with buildup, you would be better off just jumping in the beautiful pool. The staff was friendly and very helpful. My group stayed out late and took a while to decide what we wanted to do each day. Things in Belize run pretty chill, but the staff was still able to meet all of our last minute requests. The horseback riding and night hikes were exciting and the guides were very personable. They serve a family style dinner every night and we really enjoyed sharing food and our daily adventures with our fellow guests. The food is simple but good. I would recommend eating there since there are not a lot of restaurants in Belmopan. Some people may be uncomfortable with the fact there is a large aviary and a jaguar enclosure on the grounds and the horse roam freely throughout. The birds are very loud in the morning, so don’t expect to sleep in. If you are looking for something new and sleek, Banana Bank is not for you. It is a unique slice of Belize and great jumping off point for adventure.

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2017

Four friends and I stayed for several nights. The rooms are located in a dated hacienda. Some would find the rooms out of date and tacky, but we found them charming and unique. The AC worked great and the rooms were clean. The wifi is pretty slow and the beds are a little hard. The main problem with the rooms is the shower. The water pressure is not great and the shower heads are so choked with buildup, you would be better off just jumping in the beautiful pool.The staff was friendly and very helpful. My group stayed out late and took a while to decide what we wanted to do each day. Things in Belize run pretty chill, but the staff was still able to meet all of our last minute requests. The horseback riding and night hikes were exciting and the guides were very personable. They serve a family style dinner every night and we really enjoyed sharing food and our daily adventures with our fellow guests. The food is simple but good. I would recommend eating there since there are not a lot of restaurants in Belmopan. Some people may be uncomfortable with the fact there is a large aviary and a jaguar enclosure on the grounds and the horse roam freely throughout. The birds are very loud in the morning, so don’t expect to sleep in. If you are looking for something new and sleek, Banana Bank is not for you. It is a unique slice of Belize and great jumping off point for adventure.

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2017

The hosts were amazing. They made the place. Fantastic art, plants and animals. Farm tour was fantastic. Other tours were enjoyed by guests. Family style meal encouraged interaction which added to the richness of the stay. A fabulous venue for a relaxing , peaceful stay enhanced with good conversation and company. Rooms could use an update but were comfortable enough. Linens need replacing.

FAQs

How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Cayo District?

The average price for a rental in Cayo District is $166 per night. This rental is $37 above the average.

Is parking included with this lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Banana Bank Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Banana Bank Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Banana Bank Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Banana Bank Lodge?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and hot tub or spa.

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Banana Bank Lodge

Lodge in Cayo District

Reasons to book

About this lodge

Amenities

Map of Cayo District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Studio Suite

Banana Bank Lodge

Lodge in Cayo District

Reasons to book

About this lodge

Amenities

Map of Cayo District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Studio Suite

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Cayo District?

Is parking included with this lodge?

Is there a pool at this lodge?

Is Banana Bank Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Banana Bank Lodge?

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