Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

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About the hotel

Situated on Banana Island, a 20-minute luxury ferry ride from Doha, Banana Island Resort features 800-metre private beach, Anantara Spa, 9 dining options and a lagoon pool. A cinema theatre is also available for guests entertainment. The elegant accommodation is decorated with Arabic design and features a view of the Arabian Sea. Each includes a flat-screen TV, an outdoor seating area and a minibar. The villas comes with a large living room. The bathroom has Anantara signature amenities, a bathtub and a shower. Savoury dining options includes Riva a contemporary Italian restaurant that serves delectable fresh seafood and meat dishes in a trattoria setting. Al Nahham serves aromatic Arabic-Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic view over Doha skyline. Exotic mocktails are served by the pool bar. A golf course and a tennis court are available near the property. To keep the younger guests entertained, Cool Mint Children’s Club and Peppermint Teens’ Club have a wide range of toys and interactive games. Guests can visit the Corniche promenade and Souq Waqif which are 20 minutes from Banana Island by ferry. Doha International Airport is 5 km away from the property. A luxury limousine service along with a catamaran ferry can be arranged with the hotel. Ferry boat timings from port to our resort from 1 pm to 7 pm and the same from the resort to the port.

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Popularity

8.9

Very good

General

6693

Tripadvisor 9/10

5132

Booking 8.7/10

1338

Expedia 8.8/10

223

Main services

Dining Area

Spa & Wellness Centre

Beach hotels

Safe

Breakfast

Ironing set

WaterSlides

Fax

Terrace

Internet access

Air conditioned

Restaurant

Games room

Outdoor furniture

Children playground

Luggage room

Diving

Babysitting service

Garden

Room service

Water Sport Facilities (on site)

Laundry service

Cycling

Fitness Center

Internet

Smoking area

Family rooms

Lockers

Security alarm

Sun loungers

Smoke detector

Bowling alley

Evening Entertainment

Tennis

Disability-friendly bathroom

Archery

Airport

Airport Shuttle

Express Check-in/Check-out

Mini golf

Massage

Wheelchair-accessible

Swimming Pool

First aid kit

Darts

Fire extinguisher

Hypoallergenic room available

24-hour security

Medical service

Housekeeping

TV lounge

ATM

Non-smoking rooms

Valet parking

Elevator

Meeting room

Table tennis

Turkish steam bath

Accessible parking

Tennis equipment

Snorkeling

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

8.8/10 Very good

Cleanliness9/10

Staff and Service8.8/10

Amenities9/10

Property conditions and facilities8.8/10

Location10/10

Neighborhood8.8/10

6 / 10

Mark

Beautiful but terrible pool and service

Resort is amazing, can’t fault the island and what it offers…..two big issues however. We stayed in a 2bedroom villa with private pool…the pool was a disgrace, loose tiles lying on bottom of pool, tiles coming off all around the pool, in certain places I could put my fingers deep inside where the grout should have been and the pool was caked in mould and dirt. Considering this is a £1000+ per night resort it’s embarrassing how bad the pool was presented to us….i would go as far to say that it was dangerous for our kids. The decking around the pool was also in a shocking condition, we had to get them to screw down decking as my kids had tripped and cut their feet on it ! The staff were quick to try and resolve the issues but the problem is….it should never have been presented in that state in the first place !!! Staff in the Indian restaurant were also rude and we had terrible service on both occasions we were there….at one point we had starters, mains and desert plates on the table because they couldn’t be bothered to clear the table !!! Majority of staff were great and they couldn’t do enough for us but breakfast is another issue….everytime we went there were no tables clean and at one point I counted 7 tables that needed cleaned so either there isn’t enough tables or not enough staff. We stayed in villa 5018 so please whoever stays here next check the pool and you will see what I mean…..we enjoyed our 8 day stay but the above issues really took the shine of it for us

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16 Feb 2025

10 / 10

Sufyan

Amazing experience! Great experience

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16 Feb 2025

10 / 10

Sacha Gerard J I

Great!

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1 Feb 2025

8 / 10

Naeem

Great place to visit for families with kids. The food was excellent and the facilities are nice. The biggest drawback was the staff - although they were friendly, they were poorly trained and didn’t know how to execute in a properly 5 star setting.

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29 Dec 2024

Information about the area

Doha, Qatar

Doha is the capital city of Qatar. This capital city is evolving into a large metropolis and is emerging as a significant business hub. Doha presents a charming blend of traditional and contemporary Arab life. The city's skyline, which is still under construction, is incredibly unique and quite captivating to observe. Each building is distinct yet manages to retain an Arabian ambiance. Life in Doha is centered around the Corniche, a lengthy seaside promenade along Doha Bay, which is an ideal spot to unwind and appreciate the beautiful views of Palm Tree Island and the city's towering skyscrapers. The northern part of the city houses most of the historical sites, including Umm Salal Mohammed, a fairly large village overshadowed by the ruins of a 19th-century fort. The Grand Mosque with its numerous domes and the Abu Bakir al-Siddiq Mosque are particularly noteworthy. On the west coast, there are beautiful beaches at Umm Bab, Dukhan, and Salwah near the Saudi border. The southern region is a landscape of sand dunes and beaches, providing opportunities for pearl hunting and a range of watersports. If you ever grow weary of city life, the rest of Qatar is practically at your doorstep, offering magnificent scenery and intriguing historical attractions for those with a sense of adventure.

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What’s nearby

Souq Waqif - 0.21 km
Katara - 0.27 km
Msheireb Museums - 0.42 km
The Pearl Monument - 0.53 km
Grand Mosque - 0.56 km
Al Corniche Street - 0.6 km

Getting around

doha, doha port, qa - 10.21 km
(DOH) Doha, Hamad Intl Airport, QA - 9.04 km
(DIA) Qatar, Doha International Airport, SA - 5.2 km

About accommodation

General

Air conditioning
Hypoallergenic room available
Family rooms
Elevator
Designated smoking area
Safe
Smoke-free property
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
24-hour security
Security alarm
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Key card access
CCTV outside property

Activities

Back massage
Spa facilities
Sauna
Spa
Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Locker rooms
Game room
Ping-pong
Spa/Wellness packages
Fitness center
Beachfront
Beach
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Mini golf
Snorkeling
Steam room
Head massage
Archery
Darts
Diving
Full-body massage
Tennis equipment
Hand massage
Turkish/Steam Bath
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling
Movie nights
Kids' club
Foot massage
Playground
Private beach area
Cooking class
Neck massage
Water sports facilities on site
Massage
Fitness

Services

Valet parking
Fax/Photocopying
Room service
ATM on site
Ironing service
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Shuttle service
Dry cleaning
Daily housekeeping
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Babysitting/Child services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Lockers
24-hour front desk
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Private check-in/out
Laundry

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property
Face masks for guests available
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
First aid kits available
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
Access to healthcare professionals
Process in place to check health of guests

Physical distancing

Mobile app for room service
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available

Food & Drink

Restaurant
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Kid-friendly buffet

Cleanliness & disinfection

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Delivered food covered securely
Physical distancing in dining areas
Breakfast to-go containers

Internet

Internet
Wifi
Free Wifi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool
Garden
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor pool (year-round)

Parking

Private Parking
Free parking
Parking
Accessible parking
Parking on site

Accessibility

Bathroom emergency cord
Wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails

Pool and Spa

Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool with view
Beach umbrellas
Swimming pool
Waterslide
Kids' pool

Transportation

Airport pickup
Airport drop-off

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/Puzzles
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Indoor play area

Languages

العربية
Deutsch
English
Español
Français
Italiano
Русский
中文
English

About the rooms

The accommodation has 137 rooms:

General

Air conditioning
Fire extinguisher
Carpeted
Tile/Marble floor
Safe
Iron
Smoke Alarm
Interconnecting room(s) available
Laptop safe
Ironing facilities
Trash cans
Fan
Lockers
Hypoallergenic
Private entrance
Key card access

Activities

Hot tub

Services

Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Room Amenities

Sofa bed
Socket near the bed
Clothes rack
Non-feather pillow
Hypoallergenic pillow
Feather pillow

Bathroom

Body soap
Free toiletries
Conditioner
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Shower cap
Toilet
Guest bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Toilet paper
Bathrobe
Slippers
Shower
Towels
Walk-in shower
Bathtub
Private bathroom
Bidet
Toothbrush

Media & Technology

Satellite channels
TV
Telephone
Flat-screen TV
iPod dock

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker
Minibar
Bottle of water

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Concierge services

Kitchen

Coffee machine
Kitchenette
Kitchen
Dining table
Electric kettle

Outdoors

Terrace
Private pool
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Patio

View

Sea view
View

Living Area

Sofa
Dining area
Desk
Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens
Walk-in closet
Alarm clock
Childrens' cribs
Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Roll-in shower
Accessible by elevator
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Entire unit located on ground floor
Adapted bath
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Lower sink
Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view
Pool towels
Infinity Pool
Heated pool

*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

About the pools

The accommodation has 2 pools:

Pool 1

Location

Outdoor

Access

Adults only

Cost

Free

Pool 2

Location

Outdoor

Access

Adults only

Cost

Free

Restaurants

Azraq

Access for guests and visitors
No reservation required

Riva

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Al Nahham

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Zest

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Q Lounge and Restaurant

Access for guests and visitors
No reservation required

Ted’s

Access for guests and visitors
No reservation required

Lagoon Pool Bar

Guests only
No reservation required

About parking

The accommodation offers 1 parking option:

Parking type

Private

Location

On-site

Reservation

No reservation needed

Cost

Free

Internet

Coverage

Available in public areas

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

Free

Policies

Check-in

Checkin from 15:00
Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout before 12:00

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds available subject to availability at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

Important information

Please note that this property doesn't serve any alcohol. A guest must be at least 18 years of age to stay alone in a guest room, suite or villa. Please note that guests are not allowed to bring food, beverages or Shisha from outside. Rooms and villas may differ in configuration depending on the location. Please note that the purchase of the New Year Gala Dinner is mandatory for the stays through 31st December.