Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara, Doha
About the Hotel
Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara - A private island retreat with overwater villas, a surf pool, and an award-winning spa
Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara is a 5-star private island escape accessible via a 30-minute luxury catamaran ride from Al Shyoukh Terminal on the Corniche. The resort features 141 sea-view rooms, suites, and private beach or overwater pool villas ranging from 46 to 360 sqm, many with direct lagoon or Arabian Gulf access. Guests can dine at Riva, a contemporary Italian restaurant, or enjoy Middle Eastern mezze at Al Nahham's waterfront deck. Leisure facilities include the Middle East's only island wellness center with Turkish hammams and Ayurvedic treatments, a 20-seat VIP cinema, bowling alley, and 800m of golden shoreline with motorized watersports. Anantara's surf pool uses wave technology generating 32km/h currents, while HamacLand offers floating lounge platforms. The property participates in Qatar's coral conservation program with artificial reef modules.
Pros
Private island accessible via dedicated catamaran with scenic 30-minute transfer
Overwater villas feature private pools and panoramic Gulf views
Extensive recreational facilities including nine-hole putting green and F1 simulator
Award-winning spa with 11 treatment rooms including hydrotherapy suites
Family-friendly amenities like Cool Mint Kids Club and certified babysitting
Cons
Alcohol-free environment due to local cultural policies
Requires boat transfer for mainland access, limiting spontaneous city excursions
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Mini golf
- Archery
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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