Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara in Doha
✅ Multiple reviews highlight the excellent and attentive service, describing staff as friendly, accommodating, and professional. ✅ Guests appreciate the private pool villas with sea views, with one review noting the spacious rooms and private pools. ✅ The resort's variety of activities such as golf, surfing, and wellness programs receive positive mentions. ✅ Food quality is generally praised, especially at Riva Italian restaurant and Ted's American diner, with service rated highly. ✅ The transportation by luxury catamaran is described as convenient and enjoyable. ✅ The resort is noted as very family-friendly with a kids club, playgrounds, and activities for all ages. ❌ Several guests mention limited evening entertainment options and suggest the addition of live shows or nightlife activities. ❌ One review points out slow phone response and delays in luggage delivery during a busy period. ❌ Some guests found the island to be quiet to the point of being boring, with limited activity options beyond dining. ❌ Food quality inconsistency is noted in some reviews, including concerns about frozen seafood. ❌ One guest suggested the lack of a mini mart or convenience store for snacks and small items.
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Description
Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara is a five-star resort established in 2014, featuring 141 rooms and villas including overwater and pool villas with sea views. The resort offers a private sandy beach just 15 meters from the accommodations, providing direct access with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as golf, tennis, kayaking, wakeboarding, diving, and a wellness center with spa, ayurveda, and yoga. The resort includes four restaurants and two cafes, one with a bakery, serving mainly non-alcoholic options. Facilities also cover a kids club, outdoor swimming pools, and multiple meeting rooms. A private catamaran ferry connects the island to Doha city, 13 km away, ensuring convenient transfers. The resort is praised for its excellent service, clean and spacious rooms, and diverse leisure opportunities, though some guests mention limited evening entertainment and suggest bringing snacks for children.
Location
Banana Island Resort is located in Doha, Qatar, approximately 13 km from Doha International Airport. The resort sits on a private island with a designated sandy beach just 15 meters from the rooms, directly on the first coastline. Guests are transported to the island via a private catamaran. Within the resort, you’ll find a balance wellness center and spa, a dive center, golf and tennis facilities, and several restaurants. The island is quiet and peaceful, providing a mix of beach and pool enjoyment with easy access to Doha’s city center by boat.
Tips
- Plan to arrive early before check-in time at 15:00 to enjoy lunch and explore the island.
- Consider booking a private pool villa for more space and direct pool access.
- Bring snacks for children as there is no mini mart on the island.
- If you want evening entertainment, check current offerings as options are limited.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds can be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: A la carte Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, JSB, Visa, UnionPay, DinersClub, AmericanExpress
Services and facilities
- ATM
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Fridge
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Bathrobe
- Alarm clock
- Slippers
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Spanish
- German
- Russian
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Arabic
- Turkish
- Chinese
- Bike rental
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Mini golf
- Hiking
- Sun Deck
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Water fun
- Water sport facilities
- Private beach
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Yoga
- Doctor
- Massage
- Steam room
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
From the beach 0 min. The beach is private, sand.
Street view
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Reviews
I still stand behind that they should have a mini mart or a place to purchase things like snacks, gum, cookies such things that the kids would love and even adults.
So much to do on such a little island
Brilliant if you have a family with young kids
Food was amazing,would defiantly recommend the Riva Italian restaurant the service was brilliant and the food was definitely 10/10
Also Teds American restaurant had such delicious deserts also a 10/10
Will defiantly be taken my family back there
Exceptional service and hospitality.
Frequently asked questions about Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara
How do guests get to Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara from Doha city?
Guests are transported to the resort by private catamaran ferry from Doha, approximately 13 km away.
Are pets allowed at Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara?
Pets are not allowed at this property.
What types of rooms and villas are available at this resort?
Room options include Deluxe Beach Terrace Double rooms, Deluxe Terrace Double rooms with sea view, Premier Double rooms with sea view, Double Junior Suites, and various pool and overwater villas ranging from one to five bedrooms.
Is there a kids club or facilities for children at the resort?
Yes, the resort features a kids club, children’s playground, and a kids pool.
What dining options are available on the island?
There are four restaurants serving mainly non-alcoholic menus, two cafes including one with a bakery, and room service is also available.
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