I went with three other people and we stayed for one night. We were on kind of a quick tour of panama and this was one of our stops. I would agree with other reviews about it being a solid 3 star resort not a 5 star. The management could be a bit better (we wanted to check out an... more

First Bananas is not a 5 star resort, it is a very nice 3 star property that is on a small island maybe a 1/2 mile offshore. It is about a 2 hour trip from Panama City with the last 20 kilometers on a rough paved road with mucho potholes. The boat ride to the far side of the island... more

Overall Score on a 5 STAR scale = 1/4 STAR This hotel is an aging facility that is not maintained well. Water was off/on daily and toilets did NOT flush on one day we were there. No hotel staff spoke English enough even for basic communication. This included the front desk and hotel management. The French General Manager as mention... more

We stayed at this resort in December 2007 through the New year. The view is incredible, the ocean perfect BUT... the resort .. THE WORST I HAVE EVER BEEN IN. We have travelled a great deal through the USA, Asia, Europe and Canada, and have never experience anything this bad. We arrived on Dec. 27th, You drive from Panama city... more

Located on Isla Grande, there isn't a better place to stay! (In my opinion) My husband was born and raised in the Canal Zone in Panama and I have visited on three ocassions. We have been here to the island several times but this was the first visit to this particular resort. Upon arrival by boat you receive a free... more

Just got back from Bananas Resort on Isla Grande yesterday. It was a very nice place with large rooms (3 to an "A" frame). The bottom 2 are adjoining if required. The rooms were a little worn, but the beds were firm and good for sleeping. Hairdryers are also included in the room. There is a hammock on each balcony... more