We recently stayed at Bananarama Hotel, a quaint property with only 23 rooms. We were assigned a stand-alone unit, which included a bed, a fridge, and a bathroom; however, we found it lacking in many aspects. The room had no chest of drawers or closet for hanging clothes, except for two shelves with hangers awkwardly placed on the upper shelf. As divers, we understand and appreciate rustic accommodations, but this was quite over the top. Although, we should note, the Dive Master's were excellent at their jobs, but we did find the dive sites somewhat lacking.
The sink in our room was cracked, although it still held water, and the shower had been recaulked numerous times, indicating some maintenance issues. Additionally, the towel bars showed signs of corrosion, which is often expected in a resort close to the ocean. The walls were painted in an odd teal color, further adding to the lackluster ambiance. Surprisingly, the best aspect of the room was the ceiling fan, which seemed out of place amidst everything else.
One major inconvenience we faced was the hanging shelf attached to the shower head, which had no back and constantly items would fall to the floor. On a positive note, the room did come with a complimentary breakfast; however, we were disappointed to find that the same four meal options were served every day without any variety. The onsite restaurant had daily specials, and we decided to try most of them. Unfortunately, the quality of the food was hit or miss.