- FROMMERS FLORIDA"The newest concept of budget travel has hit South Beach in the form ofBanana Bungalow, a hostel/hotel with the convenience of both. - ROUGH GUIDES FLORIDA"Our new favorite is the seriosly fun Banana Bungalow, now this ishostelling; a great pool, right on the canal, and more importantly, a greatbar and a fun crowd of Americans, Europeans, and Aussies. It's a kitschy50's building (the office was formerly a gas station).". Acrossthe street is a popular beach; the best shots, clubs, and restaurants redonein 1950's two-story new-comer surrounds a pool and deck complete withshuffle board, a small alfresco cafe serving cheap meals, and a tiki bar.This is one of the only hotels in this price range with a private pool.Guests can also take advantage of free coffee and refreshments each morning, a communal kitchen, access to a nearby health club, a coin laundry, freemovies, sight-seeing tours, discount at local clubs and a great communityspirit.". "Banana Bungalow is a bright spot on the South Beach budget scene. Boasting alarge pool, nightly movies in a plush video room, organized land and watertours, and the cheapest tiki bar on the strip, and guests can loungepoolside while playing shuffleboard or gabbing with fellow travelers fromarround the globe.". - Lonely PlanetFlorida. |