Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara – A Favorite for Families in Doha
About the Hotel
Rooms & Villas
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara offers 141 sea-view rooms, suites, and private villas. Options include beachfront pool villas with direct ocean access and overwater villas with panoramic Gulf views. Rooms range from 46 to 85 sqm, featuring private balconies, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Villas (100-360 sqm) include private pools, cabanas, and Villa Host service. Overwater villas have separate living areas, outdoor decks, and direct sea access.
Dining Options
The resort has five restaurants. Riva serves contemporary Italian dishes, while Al Nahham offers Middle Eastern mezze with Gulf views. Azraq provides an extensive breakfast buffet with live cooking stations. Q Lounge & Restaurant features international comfort food by the pool. Ted's Diner is a 1960s-style American diner with burgers and shakes. Private dining, in-villa BBQs, and Spice Spoons cooking classes are also available.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can surf in the wave pool, bowl at the alley, or play golf on the nine-hole course. The lagoon pool has a kids' water park, while the adventure park offers ziplining and climbing walls. Other activities include diving, tennis, and beach sports. The Anantara Spa has 11 treatment rooms, Turkish hammams, and Ayurvedic therapies. A 20-seat cinema screens films with popcorn and drinks.
Location & Transport
The resort is on a private island, a 30-minute luxury catamaran ride from Al Shyoukh Terminal on Doha's Corniche. It's 20 minutes by limousine from Hamad International Airport. Nearby landmarks include Souq Waqif (5 km), the Museum of Islamic Art, and Katara Cultural Village.
Family & Services
Cool Mint Kids Club supervises children aged 4-12 with games and movies. Teens can use the Peppermint Club for bowling and outdoor sports. Certified babysitting is available. Services include 24-hour fitness classes, concierge assistance, and private check-in. The resort participates in coral reef conservation and uses eco-friendly packaging.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy
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
Next best alternative
View Brisbane
Melasti Beach Resort & Spa Legian
Anderson Ocean Club And Spa By Oceana Resorts
Hilton Mystic
The Sandymount Hotel
Aston At The Waikiki Banyan
Riverwalk Plaza Hotel
Black Ivy
Four Points Flex By Sheraton Brighton
Travelodge York Central
The Belgrave Hotel
Ibis London Docklands Canary Wharf