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Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara

Doha, Qatar • Banana Island • SPLURGE

avg. $447 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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At a glance

Overwater villas on a private Persian Gulf island with glass floors and fold-back walls overlooking turquoise lagoon.

Best for: Gulf travelers seeking overwater villa luxury

Highlights:

  • Overwater teak villas with glass-floor panels above turquoise lagoon
  • Fold-back glass walls and private sun decks in each villa
  • Four kilometres offshore on crescent-shaped private island
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PB hotel design editorial

Floating roughly four kilometres off the coast of Doha on a crescent-shaped private island in the Persian Gulf, the overwater villa concept — long the preserve of the Maldives and Bora Bora — found an unlikely new address when Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara opened in 2015. The property transplants the Polynesian-inflected vocabulary of thatched-roof water bungalows into the Gulf, stringing teak-clad pavilions along timber boardwalks above shallow turquoise water, their steeply pitched thatch roofs visible against Doha's skyline at dusk. The 141 rooms and villas divide between beachfront and overwater accommodation, the latter distinguished by fold-back glass walls that dissolve the boundary between cedar-lined interiors and private sun decks furnished with rattan daybeds and glass-floored panels revealing the sea below. Inside the villas, horizontal timber cladding wraps every wall surface, warm against white linen and upholstered rattan seating in sand and grey tones, with arabesque-fretwork bed frames introducing a quiet regional register. The resort's main restaurant takes a more theatrical approach — dark stained timber columns carry an exposed chevron-beam ceiling above herringbone parquet floors, with cylindrical aquarium columns flanking a gilded sunburst wall installation that pushes the space toward a kind of tropical Arabesque fusion. The lagoon pool, its shoreline edge formed from pale rendered masonry and scattered boulders, blends seamlessly into the natural beach beyond, palm trees and thatched parasols extending toward the overwater villas in the middle distance.

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About

20 minutes from the heart of Qatar's vibrant capital, a luxury yacht ferry crosses crystal clear water to reach a breathtaking island that feels the world away. Welcome to Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara - a paradise sanctuary of world-class facilities and limitless activities, both above and below the water, providing relaxation and adventure, wellness and pure indulgence.

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Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara Reviews

7,076 reviews

"Not bad and in shaa Allahu will definitely come for more fun and experience."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 30, 2026

"Was very amazing and very comfortable"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 29, 2026

"Very good experience , breakfast buffet delicious and huge variety ."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 29, 2026

"It was a great experience! Very accommodating staffs, friendly and helpful"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 29, 2026

"We had a very enjoyable stay at Banana Island Resort Doha, and the biggest highlight for us was the hospitality of the staff. A special thank you to Jim and Jonathan at the entrance for their warm welcome and excellent hospitality. Thiri at reception was also very helpful and welcoming throughout our stay. The entire entrance and reception team were supportive, friendly, and cooperative. At the restaurant, Abdel, the Restaurant Manager, provided excellent service and made sure we were well looked after. John was also very attentive and proactive in serving us. Overall, the restaurant team showed great hospitality and were always cooperative. I also want to appreciate the buggy drivers, who work tirelessly around the resort, even in the hot weather, while remaining pleasant and helpful. The housekeeping team was also punctual, responsive, and maintained our room very well. There are a few operational areas where I feel the overall guest experience could be improved. The main public swimming pool closes quite early. Since guests may spend much of the daytime enjoying other resort activities, having longer evening pool hours would make the stay more flexible and enjoyable. The restaurant operating hours also felt somewhat restrictive. By the evening, some dining options were already closed. Although in-room dining is available, it would be better if at least some restaurants remained open until around 10:00 pm, so guests have more choice in the evening. The boat transfer experience could also feel more premium. Since the boat journey is the first and last impression of the island, improving that experience would better match the overall five-star positioning of the resort. One small point for improvement is the outdoor balcony seating. The cushions looked a little worn or stained in appearance. I would consider this more of a maintenance or refurbishment point rather than a housekeeping issue, as the room itself was very well maintained. Another area that could be made more convenient is payment for beach and water activities. Guests normally do not carry phones, wallets, or bank cards while swimming or taking part in water activities. It would be much easier if hotel guests could charge these activities directly to their room and settle everything during checkout. These points are mainly suggestions for management and operational improvement. Overall, the staff made a very positive difference to our stay, and their hospitality was one of the strongest parts of the Banana Island experience."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 29, 2026

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