Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton HotelvsBanana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Sharq Village & Spa scores slightly better than Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara. Sharq Village & Spa scores 92 with positive reviews from 4 sources like Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
Tablet
Michelin Guide
National Geographic
Ras Abu Abboud St., Doha, Qatar
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, oversaw the construction of this 174-room property." Full review
Time Out "As one of the newest and most architecturally striking additions to Doha’s burgeoning hotel scene, Sharq Village & Spa has attracted its fair share of Qatari clientele." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"With its Arabian-heritage style of architecture, exquisite desert planting in the gardens and beach location, this is one superb hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"For those wanting a true Arabian adventure with more than a touch
of luxury, Sharq Village & Spa may be just the ticket — and you don’t even
have to leave the city limits" Full review
Tablet "Sharq Village & Spa sits just outside Doha’s center, but feels like a world away. Modeled after a traditional Qatari village, the whitewashed villas, shaded courtyards, and palm-lined..." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Sharq Village & Spa sits just outside Doha’s center, but feels like a world away. Modeled after a traditional Qatari village, the whitewashed villas, shaded courtyards, and palm-lined..." Full review
National Geographic "For a fancy night out, head to the Sharq Village and Spa Hotel. The food is great and the atmosphere is bursting with Middle Eastern character."
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Oyster Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Tablet
The Telegraph
P.O. Box 23919, Doha, Qatar
From $389/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler "Opened in early 2015." Full review
Jetsetter "A 32-acre private island with seven restaurants, overwater spa suites and pool butlers." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Set on a private, 32-acre island off the coast of Doha, the Southeast Asian-style Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is a luxurious, amenities-packed property." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Forbes Travel Guide is embarking on a global expansion of its Star Ratings. Come back soon to learn more about this property and find out which rating it earned." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Choose from a number of uber-luxury rooms at this excellent private island retreat...guests have use of plenty of facilities, including a cinema, mini-golf course and volleyball court." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"This is the sort of thing you do in Qatar: build a crescent-shaped artificial island in the Gulf, a half-hour’s boat ride from Doha, and put a fantastically luxurious resort there. This..." Full review
Tablet "This is the sort of thing you do in Qatar: build a crescent-shaped artificial island in the Gulf, a half-hour’s boat ride from Doha, and put a fantastically luxurious resort there. This..." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"To see a whole new side of Doha, join the solitude-seeking locals who flock to this private island resort off the city’s coast. It’s a 30-minute catamaran ride away, but feels worlds..." Full review
