Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

Had a lovely stay at Banana Island. Specially Mr. Luqman who assisted us. The facilities were very nice and the adventure park with Mr. Mubarak and bodi/dodi. Thank you all and to Ms. Queendelyn assisted us accordingly for our transportation.

My family and I recently enjoyed a day trip to Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Getting there was a breeze. We found all the information we needed online and over the phone, and a quick Uber took us straight to the port. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was top-notch. We paid QAR365 on the day, and to our pleasant surprise, that covered far more than we expected – including the lovely boat cruise to and from the island. Here’s what the QAR365 included: QAR70 activity voucher – which, thanks to a special on the day, let us do any and all of the 9 Adventure Park activities for the price of QAR70, no extra cost. Incredible value! QAR200 food voucher – redeemable at any restaurant on the island. Once we arrived, the friendly hosts explained our options. A helpful tip for ladies: wear shorts or trousers for the adventure park, as they provide hard closed-toe shoes for safety. The guides were brilliant – when they heard we were from Zimbabwe, they lit up and spoke so highly of their manager, Mr. Brighton (also from Zimbabwe). Meeting him was a real treat. He was warm, informative, and gave us great insight into the resort. He also suggested we end our day with kayaking – a perfect recommendation. The adventure activities were exhilarating, a true adrenaline rush, and everything was equipped with excellent safety measures. After a few rounds, we had lunch at Q Lounge. The food was delicious, and the service was lovely and pleasant. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals, and thanks to the QAR200 food voucher, our entire lunch was covered – we didn't spend a single extra dirham at the restaurant. The same applied everywhere else; the vouchers covered all our costs. We then enjoyed some downtime swimming and relaxing on the beach. To close the day, we went kayaking. A big thank you to Mr. Ali for walking us through everything we needed to know. At 5 pm, we boarded the boat for a beautiful end-of-day cruise back to port. Overall: 10/10 – hospitality, value, connections (shoutout to Mr. Brighton for that Zimbabwe touch), and every single staff member who served us with warmth and a smile. Highly, highly recommend Banana Island to anyone on holiday in Qatar or looking for a perfect day trip or staycation. We'll be back!

The island is breathtaking. Facilities are superb and very clean. Always there's unlimited drinking water to keep you hydrated during outdoor activities. The room is very cozy and comfortable. We like the sound of the birds chirping from our balcony. The bathroom is super huge and elegant. It was a very memorable experience for the whole family. Special thanks to Ms. Lalyn who assist us in our checkin. She is very accomodating, friendly and cheerful. The whole staff are always wearing a smile when you see them and asking if we need assistance.

Beautiful resort, interesting activities for the kids and the service is amazing.

Not flexible, bad attitude, never follow boat schedules on time, all resturants are bad except Azraq (Breakfast), room rate very high compared to others with same level, most of activities are very good with more options, the buggy are not supported enough, room furnitures are very old and should be renovated, towels are very aged, BE CAREFUL! Don’t book this hotel