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Bananas Guesthouse

Barrio Esperanza, 00765, Puerto Rico
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Bananas Guesthouse
4.0 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012 via mobile

Bananas is a one-of-a-kind oceanfront hotel/bar that is a must-see type place for anyone visiting the island of Vieques. The manager (Hope) mixes some great drinks and the food they serve is above standard for a bar; we had pizza, wings and jerk chicken strips, and loved all of it. Life slows down A LOT on Vieques and Bananas is... More

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Rocky Mount, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Bananas is perfect if you are looking for a cheap, convenient, fun place to stay in Esperanza. We stayed in room 12 which had a fan but no A/C (which was fine for April) and was located in the back so the noise from the bar wasn't a bother. It is very laid back and casual which is what we... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

We didn't have much choice when reserving on Vieques. The prior reviews on this place were accurate -- it is minimalist and funky, but the room and bed were clean, the shower worked, the management was nice. We had a room way in the back -- back doors opened to jungle and heard no noise the one night we were... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Pro's: good location, right in the heart of Esperanza. Close to Sun Bay. Con's: -Our room was permanently full of mosquitoes (you'd kill them all, and within the hour they'd be back!). -The room smelt musky and stale, kind of like drain. -We asked for a 3rd bath towel everyday of our trip (as our group had 3 people), and... More

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Farmingdale, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

Bananas was a very nice guesthouse located right on the main strip in Esperenza. We got room 11 which had AC and a patio. Felt it was very good value for what they charge. The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly providing us with beach towels and any information we were looking for. It was also very... More

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Norwood, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2011
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This is by far one of the best guesthouse in Vieques. The owners are amazing...they make you feel at home and of course you have the bar right there and the locals make you feel so welcome. You truly get a taste of Puerto Rico. So why pay the high prices and deal with the stuffy people when you really... More

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Vienna, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011

I stayed at Bananas for 3 nights, ate meals and enjoyed the bar for a few of those days as well. What makes Bananas special are the owners, Hope and Martin, who are excellent hosts and go out of their way to ensure you receive the best hospitality. Hope and Martin assisted in booking me a flight on Cape Air... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2011
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This is my first time on tripadvisor, and after I stayed at Bananas I wanted to write about the wonderful time I had. I went to Vieques because I have heard from friends that it is an amazing place to visit and I have never been to the Caribbean before. I emailed Bananas and received an email back instantly which... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2011
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The pros: The room we had had a nice little screened in porch, it was clean and they make a decent pina colada at the bar out front. Its price is reasonable for a 'resort town'... The cons: Its a hostel, its full of obnoxious spoiled children who are island hopping or what have you. (The front door was kicked... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2011
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We had a blast at bananas it is a great place. Rustic with basic amenites, so if you are expecting anything more Bananas is not the place for you. However I loved the atmosphere and location. However my only critique is that our shower had no hot water and the water smelled quite swampy. I would recommend going for lunch... More

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Barrio Esperanza, 00765, Puerto Rico
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