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Banana Bank Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Belmopan lodge

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A house with a curved staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A large, clear blue swimming pool surrounded by a white balustrade, with lush greenery and a building in the background.
A white balustrade with a curved design, leading to a lush garden with green grass and pink flowers.
A room with a wooden door, a wicker chair, a glass table, and a view of a garden through a window.
A room with a bed, a window, and a door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Banana Bank - Mile 49 Western Hwy, Belmopan
  • Place, Belize River
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jaguar Paw
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Hole National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red and white bedspread, a wicker chair, and a stained glass window.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, curtains, and a window.

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite

A large building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Standard Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

A room with a bed, a window, and a door.

Economy Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Belmopan

In Belmopan .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this lodge, you'll find Isidoro Beaton Stadium and St. Herman's Cave. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are The Art Box and Jaguar Paw.
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What's nearby

  • Belize River - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Belize Archives and Records Department - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Jaguar Paw - 12 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Nohoch Che'en - 30 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Blue Hole National Park - 33 min drive - 22.8 miles

Getting around

  • Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Percolatté And Resturant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Formosa - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cocogardens - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Casa Café - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Cue Club & Bar - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Banana Bank Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Belmopan lodge
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Banana Bank Lodge. Free self parking is available.
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Banana Bank Lodge offers 19 accommodations with ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Banana Bank Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 140.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Banana Bank Lodge Belmopan
Banana Bank Belmopan
Banana Bank Lodge Lodge
Banana Bank Lodge Belmopan
Banana Bank Lodge Lodge Belmopan

Frequently asked questions

How close is Banana Bank Lodge to the airport?

Banana Bank Lodge is 7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Banana Bank Lodge?

As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banana Bank Lodge on Sep 9, 2026 start from $136, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Banana Bank Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Banana Bank Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 140.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Banana Bank Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Banana Bank Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Banana Bank Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Banana Bank Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Banana Bank Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Banana Bank Lodge have a pool?

Banana Bank Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Banana Bank Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Banana Bank Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Banana Bank Lodge to downtown Belmopan?

Banana Bank Lodge is 2.9 mi away from Belmopan.

Banana Bank Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this unique property. We chose the cabanas which were so different than any other room we stayed in before (but a bit buggy). The pool was great and refreshing! It is convenient to have dinner at the hotel especially on your arrival day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The owners and staff where top notch, welcoming and friendly the food was amazing we are definitely going back, horse and wranglers the Best
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great atmosphere. The horse riding was amazing! The owners are absolutely amazing. Dinner and breakfast are overpriced for what you get. The rooms are spacious and the design is fancy. Only thing is that it's a bit run-down and would benefit from some renovations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my favorite stay in Belize. Mr. Johns hospitality made this stay. I Will recommend this hidden gem to everyone that will visit Belize.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. The rooms were huge and so unique. The staff were wonderful. We met the owner and that was indeed very special. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple created a beautiful area for people to relax and enjoy family time along with nature. Not far from Belmopan if you need anything from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and nice clean rooms. Very interesting history. The dining service was good but rather expensive. Able to provide a shuttle to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult road to get to resort. Not for cars. Horse rides are nice, the young guy ranch hands will hit on a daughter.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor

Room booked was not available. No information was given. Had to move rooms but with hotel help. Friendly staff. Property itself was run down but grounds were fabulous. Wild animals in captivity including a ‘rescued’ jaguar. Does not impress. Conflicted morality. One thing for sure. Would not recommend and would never go back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property, lovely experience but also not what we expected. I would consider this more of a working ranch than a resort, as we felt like it's more setup for locals to Belmopan and cowboys than it is to the average traveler. Nice food, good overall value. Kind of a strange cowboy guy who apparently owns the property who was a little overly friendly to my girlfriend out of the blue. However seems that locals love him and have good things to say. If you're up for something a bit different would recommend this place, we picked it because it's much closer to the ATM cave hike than San Ignacio and also closer to Belize City. They have a caged jaguar on the premise which is cool and tons of horses. Although, even this we asked to reserve a ride, weeks in advance, we had to push to keep that reservation as they seemed to have forgotten about it. Also had a tarantula in our room which Carlos removed for us. Fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A Charming Old Jungle Retreat

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our time here. Fabulous pool, beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beatiful grounds and gardens, enormous, well-kept swimming pool, gracious propriators
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Great place to stay in the Belize jungle!

It was beautiful and we enjoyed the food for dinner & in the morning! My girls loved the jaguar on property, birds and the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience with the home style meals and getting to know the owners and staff. Rustic and remote which adds to the Belizian experince.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place , quiet, excellent service and amazing food, kids loved horseback riding, and many other activities they offer❤️💯
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Lovely even if you don't ride.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail&Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful place to get away

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful gardens and ambiance

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Jungle setting, needs updating.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Banana Bank Lodge was an authentic jungle stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017