5-star, private island resort just minutes from Doha.
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Banana Island Resort Doha
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is a unique Arabian island experience. The resort offers 141 luxury rooms, suites and over-water villas on a private island just off the Qatari mainland coast. Also on the island are six different dining options, a spa, a fitness centre, a surf pool, kids’ play areas and a host of exciting watersports.
Can’t decide between a Doha city break or a private island adventure? Now you don’t have to choose. A journey of just 25 minutes by luxury catamaran will transport you to the idyllic Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara. A world away from the bustle of the city, yet within sight of its iconic skyline, this is barefoot luxury, Qatari style.
The rooms and suites are decorated in contemporary style with Arabic design detailing, and with views of the azure sea. The pool villas are perfect for larger parties, ranging from one- to five-bedroom sizes. All boast private plunge pools and expansive terraces.
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There is no shortage of restaurants on the island. Azraq serves a generous Middle Eastern breakfast outdoors and is also open for all-day dining. Al Nahham turns lunch into an occasion with sumptuous mezze platters and other regional specialities. If you can’t bring yourself to leave the pool, Tanzerin serves casual bites and tropical refreshments.
Be a castaway without going hungry and book a floating picnic with HamacLand. For a mid-afternoon sweet or savoury pastry, head to Zest Café. And when the sun goes down on the Arabian Sea, the heat is turned up at Riva, which serves a feast of Mediterranean flavours. Sample elegant Indian cuisine at Q Lounge, which also offers Japanese food, pop-up style, at Benihana. For mesmerising views of the city lights, Q ONE Lounge is a unique floating venue.
Aside from the gorgeous, 800m long beach, there is an array of activities on offer at Banana Island Resort. Take a cooking class at Spice Spoons. Try your hand at kayaking or stand-up paddling. Play some padel. Don’t miss the fun at the surf pool. Fit in a workout at the fitness centre or indulge in an Ayurveda treatment at the heavenly spa. Younger island visitors will love the Cool Mint Kids’ Club and Kids’ Park.
Banana Island Resort was voted No.10 in Best 50 Resorts in the World category, and No.3 in Best Resorts in the Middle East in the 2022 Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards; and was also recognised as Resort of The Year by the Leaders in Hospitality Qatar Awards in 2023. The resort also won Best Luxury Island Resort in Qatar by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, also in 2023.
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is a unique blend of island style and Qatari hospitality.
Highlights of your visit
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Gym
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Pool villas
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International restaurants
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Spa
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Kids Park
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