Banana Island

It’s a lovely place with beautiful views but slightly overrated in my opinion. We took the day pass and whilst it was relaxing clean and the staff were great. It’s not different to any other half decent resort in terms of things to do. It all depends on what you’re after, the island was actually smaller than I thought but that’s not a criticism. The sunset was amazing and that was a highlight for sure.

Our stay at Banana Island Resort was absolutely incredible! We stayed in one of their hotel rooms, which was spacious, spotless, and offered a lovely view of the island. From the moment we arrived by boat, we felt welcomed and pampered. The resort offers a great mix of relaxation and fun. While we didn’t try the water sports, we loved the other activities — especially the adventure park! Zip lining was such a thrill, and we had a great time bowling and watching a movie in their cozy private theater. A special thank you to the wonderful staff who made our stay extra memorable: Liezel, Tania, and Lalyn at the front desk were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our visit. Ruth and Victoria at the adventure park were so friendly and made the experience even more enjoyable. And Anya at the spa was amazing — such a peaceful and refreshing experience. The hospitality at Banana Island is truly world-class. Whether you’re a couple looking for a peaceful escape or a family wanting fun and relaxation, this place has it all. We can’t wait to return!

it was the best experience....all the staff are so friendly and accommodating....the place was really nice....also the food in buffet was so amazing...highly recommended...

What a beautiful island, super calm and peaceful, a perfect place to be if you want serenity. I was super excited to visit Banana Island. After seeing how stunning the Island is I just couldn't wait! They have a number of activities you can take part in and a few restaurants to dine at. When your at the Ferry check in, they do give you vouchers for food and activities. I would say that you can manage to stay within the voucher budget, but if you go over, you will pay the difference. We did Tennis as one of our activities, along side Kayaking. You got around 30mins for each activity. The sun loungers by the beach are a perfect spot to have a morning nap after the early morning wake up 😆 Restaurants don't open whilst 12pm. So if you are booking the Ferry bare this in mind as they have 3 times, 9am *which i went for* 10am and 11am. On your departure there are 2 times 4pm or 6pm *which i opted for* as if your paying, you might as well spend the full day there! We ate at Q lounge, i will be leaving a review on that also, it is an Indian restaurant and it was amazing. One thing I would mention is that they do send you an email, to make the payment online once you confirm your attendance. But if you want to pay cash, make sure you have the exact amount. Also, take a photo of your passports as they will ask for this upon check in for the ferry terminal.

Banana Island’s Iftar Buffet … when you don’t know you don’t know and when you finally know you are wowed out of ignorance! That about sums up my experience. First of all the ambiance was warm, inviting, serene and relaxing. The background music was perfect. Not too loud and appropriate for Iftar. Secondly, the entire staff was extremely professional, courteous, thoughtful and friendly. Kudos to Samuel who saw me holding two plates and graciously offered to assist me by taking both plates to my table. The wait staff was also great at promptly clearing the tables and replacing cutlery. Kudos to Mohammad, Thet and Samuel!! We were seated by the door leading outside and it was a bit chilly. Every wait staff that noticed came to us and graciously offered us alternative seating just in case it was too cold and windy for us. Kudos to Sara as well for making us feel welcome. The chefs and servers were pleasant and helpful as well. The staff made the experience most memorable from the moment we entered. Lastly, THE FOOD. The selection was impressive and delicious. There was a wide array of foods to choose from regardless of your dietary restrictions. Absolutely no complaints. Would I recommend Banana Island’s buffet? YES! Would I return? YES, tomorrow!

I booked a day pass for Banana island with my husband. The view is so breathtaking and beautiful. All the staff are so welcoming, special thank you to Meriem who was so nice and helpful. There is so many activity and food options, and a spa which is amazing to relax. I highly recommend!

I had a very nice moment at the place the I enjoyed sporting with the sports team all I remember was the good hospitality from Jamirah and coach Josh 😀 👍 😄 😎 they made me fear nothing 😀 but enjoyed everything

I felt like I was in the Maldives — but honestly, it was even better here. The activity park was amazing! The zipline experience over the sea was unforgettable. I was scared at first, but the guy up there, who explained everything to us, was so kind and patient with me and my sister. There was also a guy from Africa, from a country that starts with the letter “M” — I’m really sorry I forgot the name. I think his name was Samson (I hope I’m not wrong), and he was also incredibly kind to us. His energy made all the fear go away. He even joked, asking if he could come to Romania with us after we told him we had snow there. Of course, he was just joking, but it made us smile. I wish I could somehow let him know that yes, it’s snowy, cold, and gloomy here — and I would return to Banana Island in a heartbeat. The staff there are all so eager to make you feel happy and comfortable. Everyone takes care of you and your well-being. I’ve traveled a lot over the years, but I’ve never met people as kind and genuinely good-hearted as in Qatar. No one asked me to write this review — I know sometimes that happens — but I’m writing it because I really want people to know how special this place is. And maybe, just maybe, this message will reach the people I mentioned.