The Banyan Inn

The Banyan Inn was exactly what my friend and I were looking for, an incredibly peaceful and beautiful getaway from our normally busy lives!! This had a real bed and breakfast type feel, so personal and laidback, like you were visiting a friends house for the weekend. Amy, the owner, is so awesome!! She is down to earth, fun to talk to, and was so attentive in helping us with recommendations whenever we needed it, and even took us to the grocery store when we arrived!! She had the room stocked with bug spray, sunblock, beach chairs and towels, snorkel gear, basically anything you could need! She has kayaks you can take out whenever you want as well, and my friend and I kayaked a short distance from the inn to this private beach, which I highly recommend as it’s beautiful (see pictures). The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and nicely designed! Black, the inn keeper, and Leslie, the grounds keeper, are so friendly as well and willing to help with whatever you need. The only issue we had was not listening to Amy when she told us to reserve a car before we arrive, rookie mistake!! If Amy tells you to get a car, LISTEN TO HER!! Unless you are staying right along grace bay and plan on only staying in that area, you will need transportation to get around the island as things are spread out quite a bit, and taxis are hit or miss (no gov regulation so they can charge whatever they want). Luckily, my friend and I found this wonderful man named Donovan that was super reliable and honest so he took us to and from most places. If you’re not sure whether to book, this is your nudge to just book it already, you will not be disappointed!!

This villa was recommended by a special friend of mine. I told him what I wanted and received more. Amy the owner is awesome. From day one she made me feel like a special guest. I did a photoshoot at night at the pool, Amy got out of her bed to offer us more lighting. Now tell me a hotel that will do that for their Guest. When I tell you this property has everything you need believe it. The room was extremely clean. The bed was very relaxing and had a great view. I will recommend this villa over any hotel on any given day. I will be returning soon and staying at Banyan Inn. Once again, thank you Amy for making me feel welcome.

Amy, was very helpful and welcoming. The location for diving with Aqua Tci was perfect. The room had everything you could need, bug spray, suntan lotion, beach stuff and a kettle and mini fridge - Amy has thought of everything. The pool is lovely and we really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend it to anyone wanting to have a relaxed informal time to do your own thing in a lovely setting.

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time staying at The Banyan Inn. Before we even arrived, Amy recommended Aqua TCI as the place to do scuba along with a car rental company. Her recommendations throughout our trip were equally as amazing. The Inn is clean, comfortable and beautiful. It's on a Marina, so it's quiet but with beautiful views of the ocean. The pool on the property is gorgeous. Amy, the owner, is a kind, hardworking woman. We sat under the gazebo one night and had rum and coke that she provided You will need a car (but I'd recommend that for Provo in general) and you're about 15 minutes away from everything. So it's a nice quiet oasis if you don't want to be in the heart of downtown. We can't wait to come back!

A little late on writing this review but had a great stay at Banyan Inn in November. I mainly chose to stay here as I was traveling solo and it seemed like a place where I would meet people and that I did. Not to mention, Amy, the owner, treated me like an old friend from the moment I arrived. Rooms are very nice and well thought out and Netflix was a great touch. Sophie is very welcoming and sweet. Loved sitting outside - very peaceful. Microwave and various utensils in the main room that were great for leftovers from Bob's (try the flatbread). Also used the available kayaks one morning. I would definitely recommend renting a car if you stay here though not everyone does but if you want to easily be able to see the rest of the island - nothing is a far drive - you really need one. I would definitely recommend and hopefully will visit again one day!

Amy is a warm, hardworking, hostess and resource for her guests! The mattress was incredibly comfortable, the room large, bathroom lovely with beautiful shower tile! My only comment that is not great albeit not awful is the lack of decent coffee and even minimal breakfast. Amy does have a pot, and bottles of water, with packets of coffee but that doesn’t work well. We had to open the pod and dump the grinds in hot water and let them settle to the bottom of the mug :(. We really rely on, and enjoy, coffee in the morning so this was a bummer. The property is kept up beautifully, pool is lovely and workers very friendly!! One downside is that it’s a drive to anywhere you go, grocery store, beaches, restaurants etc so that is not great. BUT, in the end I say that for the price (around $260/night), it’s well worth the money! Amy is a fantastic hostess and works so hard on the property each day and we wish her great success!