About this property

Located on Banana Island, a 20-minute luxury ferry ride from Doha, Banana Island Resort features 800-yard private beach, Anantara Spa, 9 dining options and a lagoon pool. A cinema theater is also available for guests entertainment. The elegant accommodations 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 mini-bar. The villas comes with a large living room. The bathroom has Anantara signature amenities, a bathtub and a shower. Savory 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 3.1 mi 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Anantara Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Anantara Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness center

    • Game room

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
Bedroom 5
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Growth 2050
    Green Growth 2050

Guest reviews

Categories:

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Value for money
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michimack
    United States United States
    Exceptional resort, great staff, golf cart rides really helpful in the heat. Ishaque server at Ted American diner embodiment the exceptional service with great attitude and magic tricks to entertain the kids.
  • Humaidi
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    It was clean and well designed with a A great place to stay and enjoy with family or friends. Has different great options of activities, restaurants with an outstanding services
  • Dudove
    Qatar Qatar
    Spacious room with lots of storage places just the way I love it 😍
  • Khater
    Qatar Qatar
    Kids facilities are perfect and the staff are very friendly!
  • Tashara
    Qatar Qatar
    Our stay at Banana Island was truly unforgettable! The location was peaceful, beautifully maintained, and offered the perfect escape. But what really made our experience exceptional was our host, Ronald. He went above and beyond to ensure we were...
  • Barbara
    Italy Italy
    We loved everything, staff very friendly, resort always very clean, breakfast amazing. We would go back for sure.
  • Hamad
    Kuwait Kuwait
    It was pretty good and the butler muthu was amazing and very helpful with literally anything I need ! The spa was amazing. The vibes and the in room service tasted amazing too! Despite being a solo traveller I didn’t feel lonely at all!
  • Amal
    Qatar Qatar
    -nature -sea -food -friendly staff great service
  • Saeed
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    all the facilities were perfect and most of staff are so helpful
  • Houssam
    Lebanon Lebanon
    There was miscommunication. I had three instances of miscommunication between the staff. Worst was waiting one hour to get my car despite the fact that the staff should have communicated four hours before my arrival for collecting it.

Area info

Restaurants

7 Restaurants On Site
  • Azraq
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Riva
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Al Nahham
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Zest
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Q Lounge and Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Ted’s
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Lagoon Pool Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern

Resort facilities at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Private beach area

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

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

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Thai
  • Filipino
  • Chinese

House rules

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
QAR 200 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
QAR 200 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
QAR 375 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara