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Banana Bay Marina

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel with marina and beach bars

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Exterior
Front of property
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Explore the area

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Km 2, Casa Amarilla, Golfito, Puntarenas, 192-60701
  • Place, Corcovado National Park
  • Place, Port Captain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Piedras Blancas National Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Golfito (GLF)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • 24 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, Balcony

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Panoramic Apartment

Panoramic Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Golfito

At Banana Bay Marina you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Golfo Dulce and Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito. Highlights at this hotel include 4 beach bars, a restaurant and a marina. .The restaurant, Restaurante Banana Bay, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to scuba-diving and snorkelling. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Golfito hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Fortunato Atencio Stadium and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Port Captain.

What's nearby

  • Port Captain - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Golfito Marina - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Playa Cacao - 17 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Rio Coto Mangroves - 27 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Piedras Blancas National Park - 34 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Golfito (GLF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Playa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Buenos Días - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Complejo Turistico El Imperio - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Bros - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rivera’s Sandwiches And Wings - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Banana Bay Marina

Bayside hotel with marina and beach bars
Banana Bay Marina offers its guests a marina. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 beach bars and a bar/lounge.

Banana Bay Marina also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee.

This 3-star Golfito hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 4 bars on the beach
  • Built in 1996
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Banana Bay Marina offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 4 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bilge Bar and grill
  • Restaurante Banana Bay

Things to do

  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the bay

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 (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Restaurante]
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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 400 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Banana Bay Marina Hotel Golfito
Banana Bay Marina Hotel
Banana Bay Marina Golfito
Banana Bay Marina
Banana Bay Marina Costa Rica/Golfito
Banana Bay Marina Hotel
Banana Bay Marina Golfito
Banana Bay Marina Hotel Golfito

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Banana Bay Marina?

Banana Bay Marina offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Banana Bay Marina?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banana Bay Marina on 1 Mar 2026 start from NZ$120.78, 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.

Is parking available at Banana Bay Marina?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Banana Bay Marina?

The closest beach to Banana Bay Marina is Playa Cacao (8.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Banana Bay Marina?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Banana Bay Marina?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Banana Bay Marina?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Banana Bay Marina?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Banana Bay Marina Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lodovico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best spot in Golfito and tour the mangroves
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, good location and good options for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service held restaurant open for us because we were late great staff!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A simple but good hotel (with AC!) right at a marina with a restaurant and bar. In the heart of Golfito. This is a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful water / boat views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was a beautiful getaway for an amazing price! The staff was very friendly and helpful and recommended a nice boat tour for our family. The over water deck was so calm and relaxing. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views ocean front
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was very convenient, clean and right on the water. I liked that the room was so close to the dining area and bar-just steps away. The view was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay for the price every thing I needed was close by. Jessica the host was wonderful speaking English and Spanish.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, Lynnwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Food was very good

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet property in a good location for walking around town. Jessica at check in was very nice , helpful and informative. The restaurant there was good and the Fish Hook next door was also very good. The hotel is partially built on cement posts over the water so it is nice to sit on the deck and enjoy the view and watch the fishing boats come and go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rogue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, overlooking the marina. We stayed in the suite, and had a private deck over the water. The room was spacious and clean. The staff was super attentive and made the stay very enjoyable. As others noted, it is a long walk to town. But, taxis are everywhere and there is plenty of parking in town if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place we happened upon! Customer service was warm and friendly! Everything was wonderful! Comfy beds, hot shower, great amenities, delicious restaurant, friendly staff, and delightful view! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay in the suite so that you get (the only) view of the bay. The room was clean, working AC, lots of room to spread out, and access to a nice deck. Staff were friendly, though caution: laundry is $8 per bag, so even if you have tiny bags that altogether would make up just one load of laundry, you could end up paying $$$. We ate at the nearby restaurant Mar y Arena (twice!) and loved it so much. We also booked a dolphin/snorkel tour that easily picked us up at the hotel's own boat dock.

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Seth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly, rooms are clean and comfortable. We fished two days with a guide recommended by Banana bay staff. We caught a ton of fish and brought them back to be cooked in a variety of different ways. The locals are friendly the staff s friendly. We will be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful, the bar and restaurant was excellent. 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gretel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great experience all around. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located right in front of major highway, yet very quiet. The minus were the beds, they need to be replace. The service was one of the best that I have experienced in Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

SAMUEL LOUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Banana Bay

Stay was pretty good. Not super nice but clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rivier Renato Pfeiffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020