Wife and I stayed at the Banana Resort from April 28 to May 1. The room was very clean and large but the outside needs some updating. The front desk personnel were very nice and helpful with getting us a scooter and making snorkeling reservations. The pool was nice and so was the sunny beach. I do not know why it is called a resort since it is more like a motel. A few topless sunbathers but it is an adult only facility so no big deal and wife felt comfortable enough to join in. They do have a tiki bar but in the 4 days we stayed it never opened. I asked the front desk when the bar was going to open and it seems they forgot the bartender was scheduled for vacation that week and they did not arrange a replacement. Just a quick ride to Duval Street but too far to walk.

My Husband And I went to Key west for the first time ,We decided to stay at the Banana Bay resort, It was wonderful not your uptight expensive ladeda hotel, It had everything we needed the rooms were clean the front desk people (LISA) was great and the Bartender SUZANNE was awesome. If you are looking for a great get away this is the bang for your buck.::)



Cathie (MASS)

We loved our vacation to Key West. We flew to Miami and drove down through the keys in a convertible, being from the Midwest, the sun felt so very warm and rejuvenating. Don't be in a hurry as this is a slow drive, but beautiful. We stayed at Banana Bay Resort. It was older but really quiet and had a great continental breakfast. The highlight for us was probably snorkeling at Big Pine Key. It took me awhile to catch on, but after that we wished we would have done it everyday at a different location. We will definitly go there again. Rented a 3 wheeled car to drive around. Had tons of laughs at our own expense as I was the reverse!! Duval street is really fun to sit and people watch as well as shop the unique gift shops. We had a wonderful time in the warm tropical environment and then we had to come back to ice and cold!

I didn't know what to expect at first. I read positive and negative reviews from various hotel websites. Banana Bay Resort was my first pick due to the price and distance from all attractions.
The resort was located on the main road and easy to get to. My wife and I were very surprised once we were inside the resort. The room was super clean and the view from our balcony was amazing. Surrounded by palm trees and great view to the pool and private resort beach. The whirlpool and the tiki bar was a surprise we didn't know about.