Isla Grande Hotel : Bananas Resort
Isla Grande
Bananas Resort can be reached from Panama City in about two hours. Drive across the Isthmus towards Colon on the so called Transisthmica. Before reaching Colon, at the junction of Sabana Grande, you will have to turn right and follow the street to Portobelo, an important historical site. From Portobelo continue for 15 more minutes to Juan Gallego where you will find a secure parking area for the guests of Bananas Resort. Take a 5 minutes boat ride to get to the pristine Isla Grande.
The 28 comfortable suites with ocean view fronts are located on the hillsides and surrounded by lush vegetation. All of the suites have air conditioner, king or queen size beds, hot water, cable TV, beautiful surroundings and they are so spacious that you can easily accommodate a family of four. The coconut and banana trees, from which the hotel gets its name, contribute to the freshness, the splendor and the idyllic touch.
All rates are in USD per room per night and do not include hotel tax of 10%.
Kayaks, Fishing, Volleyball field, soccer field, ping pong, billiard, hammocks, boat tours
The food is an integral part of the Banana Village experience. In the hotel’s restaurant you may enjoy the gastronomical delicacies of local or international cuisine prepared with excellent products selected daily fresh from the sea. It would be a sin not to try the coconut rice, island style octopus or the fufu soup.
The Bananas Village Resort on Isla Grande is surrounded with lush tropical vegetation. You may take a peek at the exuberant tropical forest without even leaving the hotel. There you will find Titi monkeys, iguanas, raccoons, exotic butterflies or even flashy parrots.
The beach where the beautiful Bananas resort is located offers a spectacular view of the Atlantic, wonderful for diving, kayaking and boat tours. On Isla Grande it is also possible to find a quiet place to enjoy the exuberant nature. From the Resort you can see the island’s lighthouse standing majestically 180 feet above the sea - take a short hike to the fascinating historical site and observe the island and its surroundings.
