Banama★ Villa Roja
Fuertaventura, the Canary islands, Spain 🇪🇸
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a coliving community · since 2024
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I booked this co-living space for nine nights and decided to leave after three. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend staying here.
Why I chose this place
The main reason I booked was the way this place is promoted online: a premium co-working and co-living space with daily wellness or yoga classes included. The website and photos look very professional, modern and high-quality. Especially the daily yoga/wellness offering was a key decision factor for me.
Reality vs. promise
Shortly after arrival, it became clear that the reality does not match what is advertised.
There are no daily yoga or wellness sessions. Several guests confirmed this independently. This is not a one-off issue but seems to be a structural gap between marketing and actual offering.
Before arriving, I had agreed with the owner that I could teach yoga myself once or twice a week in exchange for a small discount, which I found fair. I explicitly assumed that on days when I was not teaching, there would be other Yoga/wellness offerings available. That was not the case.
The situation escalated on the third day when the owner asked how many people attended one of my classes. After I answered honestly (fewer than three), he told me he would not pay for the session. From that point on, communication focused purely on money, while my core concern — that the advertised offering simply does not exist — was ignored.
When I expressed that I was unhappy with the situation, the owner’s response was essentially: “If you’re not happy, you can leave.” This was communicated late in the evening, in a very arrogant and unprofessional tone, and with clear pressure: either leave immediately for free or leave the next day and pay. This is not how guests — or people helping out on site — should be treated.
Condition of the house & facilities
If this place is marketed as “premium”, basic standards are simply not met:
The house and rooms were very dirty upon arrival (hair on floors, bathrooms not properly cleaned). Cleaning only happens twice a week, which is far too little for a house with many residents.
Bathrooms show signs of mold, sometimes just painted over instead of properly fixed. There is a persistent unpleasant smell.
Doors and facilities are broken or worn down — something other guests mentioned has been an issue for months.
Yoga mats are cheap, heavily worn and unhygienic, clearly never properly cleaned.
Surf equipment is poorly maintained (damaged boards, wetsuits and shoes left outside in the rain).
Cushions and furniture in common areas are left outside overnight, get wet and are already molding.
Overall, there is a strong impression that no money is reinvested into maintenance or quality.
What is good
This makes the whole experience especially sad, because:
The people staying here are great, open, friendly and respectful.
The on-site staff, especially Antonio, are outstanding. They are friendly, supportive and genuinely try to create a good atmosphere. They are the ones keeping this place alive.
However, friendliness of guests and staff cannot compensate for false advertising, poor maintenance and unacceptable communication from the owner.
Conclusion
What is promised on the website is not delivered.
This is not a premium co-working or wellness space.
Feedback is not handled constructively.
Communication from the owner is unprofessional and dismissive.
Because of all this, I chose to leave early. Based on my experience — and similar feedback from other guests — I would not recommend staying here.
I had the best time!! Stayed there for 3 weeks. Amazing place to chill, work, surf. And the best community! Would recommend it 100% to any digital nomad :) thanks❤️
great house. great people. great location.
you won’r regret your choice of coming to Banama Coliving.
The staff is always organizing activities, like hikes, surf, beach volleyball, yoga and more and more.
thanks guys! 💘
A truly unforgettable place full of energy and connection!
Banama Coliving & Coworking is one of those rare places that instantly feels like home. The atmosphere is filled with positive energy, unforgettable moments, and genuine human connection. Every activity, every shared laugh, and every day spent here becomes a lasting memory.
The team and the community are made up of inspiring, warm-hearted individuals who create a space where everyone feels welcome and valued. It’s more than just a place to stay or work—it’s a family.
Anyone heading to Fuerteventura who’s looking for connection, fun, and meaningful experiences should not miss this spot. It’s the kind of place that stays with you long after you leave.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking inspiration, new friendships, and good vibes. Hang loose! 🤙🏼🏄🏻♂️
My experience at Banama was really good! The vibe is really chill and you can do lots of things such as daily yoga (included), go surfing (you can rent boards there), do surfskate or chill by the pool. There’s a program almost every day that you can join if you like. The wifi for working is really good and there are enough screens to use. Can really recommend if you’re looking for a community like house to explore Fuerteventura.
I had an amazing stay at Banama in Fuerteventura! The place has a beautiful and relaxed vibe, with great facilities that made me feel right at home.
A special shoutout to Valerie, the house manager during my stay - she’s incredibly caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to making sure everyone has a great experience. I felt so well looked after thanks to her.
Also, I absolutely loved the morning yoga sessions with Nati - such a peaceful and energizing way to start the day.
Highly recommended to anyone looking for a soulful, welcoming place to stay!
Truly wonderful place, great community, especially if u travelling solo and want to meet great people, feel welcomed and included it’s a place for you. Very cozy, nice place, a but further from the beach but if you have a car and don’t want to walk that’s perfect. A huge plus is yoga basically everyday on a nice terrace of with a beautiful sunrises. Truly recommend their surf instructor Roberto, very technical and helpful!
What an amazing experience!! This was my first time trying out a co-working environment like this and I can honestly say a week wasn’t long enough!
The house and location were fantastic, the pool and rooftop made it even better, and the people facilitating the activities were so wonderful. Breaking up the workday with yoga and ice bath’s was 👌🏻 Amazing vibes all around!
Would absolutely do this again, thanks for everything!!!
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