Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

Very short ride from the main airport, tranquil beach location, amazing onsite restaurants catering to all tastes. Fab water activities and awesome recently opened adventure park! The staff were incredibly accommodating throughout my stay, housekeeping always ensured my room was spotless. The attention to detail truly made me feel valued as a guest. Have to shout out to; Majid in reception, you did a great job when I checked out early by mistake, overall your team were super helpful. Sri Lankan housekeeping man (so sorry I forgot your name) you were so nice and made sure my room was spotless and comfortable which, made all the difference when we came back from a day of back-to-back activities. All the boys who operate the buggy’s deserve a mention (Habibullah you are a credit to the resort, Yiga you always made us laugh and all the others whose names I don’t remember, thank you. The adventure park team, you guys deserve a special mention standing out there in the blistering heat helping us create wonderful memories, thank you. Ruth, thank you for a seamless check in, Ken you kitted us out and settled our nerves, you waited for us patiently on the third level, thank you. Zeinab, Victoria, Josh thank you for teaching me a little bit of your language. Thank you to the manager and the supervisor your gentle coaxing and can-do attitude helped alay our fears and we experienced the most exhilarating rides especially the free fall and tubby! Team in the Q lounge thank you for your food recommendations and taking the spice level down a notch for the little ones in our group. Breakfast team thank you for remembering how I like my eggs and green tea with a pastry on the side. We had nice conversations about holiday destinations/football you really took the time to chat to us, thank you. Gardening team you are overlooked but, without you the resort wouldn’t look as pristine. Not a leaf out of place and beautifully manicured green areas.

The breakfast at Azraq was nice. Dinner at the Arabic restaurant was stunning with gorgeous views of Doha. The accommodation was beautiful- the tub was lovely and a nice hot shower. High praise for the housekeeping team who were very helpful and attentive- our room was spotless. The buggy drivers and staff at the Adventure park (Jamila, Josh, Mubarak) were polite helpful and ensured we had a great time. Thank you. Our room had an excellent ocean view. I highly recommend.

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Our stay at Banana Island was truly unforgettable! The location was peaceful, beautifully maintained, and offered the perfect escape. But what really made our experience exceptional was our host, Ronald. He went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. From the moment we arrived, Ronald made us feel welcome with his kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail. Whether it was giving us tips about the area or just checking in to see how we were doing, his hospitality was simply amazing. Thank you, Ronald, for making our visit so special — we’ll definitely be back!

Our stay has been absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived at the Port lounge, the staff have been incredibly attentive. The room was spacious, the bathroom well-appointed, and it had all the amenities we needed. The hammam and massage at the spa were incredibly soothing and relaxing. A special thank you to all the staff who made our stay so comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable with their warm hospitality. We’d like to mention a few names that stood out and made our stay even more memorable: - Tania from Guest services and Yigar/Louis who drive the karts, who ensured we were comfortable and took great care driving us around the resort. - The breakfast team: Vipin, Samuel, and Zeni, Sumeira, Basanta, Fattah, Mohammad. - Hammam: Kaung - And ofcourse the kind gentleman Lambardstar for ensuring our room is clean and tidy for us every day. My only criticism would be, I wish there was an 11am and 12pm boat out of the island. Currently they run 9am and 1pm onwards - which is not ideal for international flights at 3pm. But… they do have an option to use the staff boat at 10am if required. Would I return? Absolutely - it’s a nice getaway from the busy city and makes a great escape when transiting through Doha. 10/10 in all categories. From Room 2205 (17th to 22nd Sep 24)