AL MARJAN ISLAND, RAK BANAN BEACH, Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
#14 of 47 hotels in Ras al Khaimah
Guests' ChoiceBased on 436 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 August 2025
Raha
United Arab EmiratesPrice needs to be adjusted a bit. Considering the breakfast they serve and places available for night stay price could be a bit lower; cause the place is kind of like a country stay.
The whole environment is lovely! Fantastic staff and very clean. I’ve been there three times and will still take any guests who are looking for a peaceful fun environment.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Ghulam83
United Arab EmiratesAc cooling issues because of warm weather
Good for family and something different worth of money
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Shine
United Arab EmiratesWe found it wierd to not have a waste bin in the room. The only waste bin available in the wash room, that too very small. The pricing of food and drinks is also on the higher side.
The stay was very relaxing and refreshing. Impressed with the overall resots decor with an asthetic appeal, the calm ambience, cleanliness, mutiple pool options.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Gayle
United Arab EmiratesWifi is not good. We were not able to connect during our stay. Hope management will improve it especially during the peak season when guests are more.
The whole resort is exceptionally beautiful. The place has an aesthetic look which makes it different from other hotels/resort in UAE. It’s like we’re in Zanzibar 😍.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Sherine
United Arab EmiratesHowever, there are a few areas that need attention: 1. The water pressure of showers in our rooms was quite low 2. The restaurant was clearly understaffed during the peak period. Orders took a long time and things felt mismanaged. 3. Also, since the resort has an obvious theme for a specific cause going, it would be great to have more drink options, like Alokozay or Kinza, as alternatives to Pepsi. That said, we really enjoyed our time and would return for that private and special experience!
My friends and I stayed at Banan Beach during the Eid holidays and had a very nice experience overall. The private chalet with its own pool was clean, beautifully designed, and gave us the privacy and enjoyment we were looking for. The breakfast buffet is really nice and rich. The entire resort is aesthetically pleasing and great for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Sahla
United Arab EmiratesSince long weekend was more crowded
Nice location family friendly place
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Hilmar
United Arab EmiratesStaff could be more professional.
We had a private pool villa so didn’t use the property facilities.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Emily
United KingdomBarely anything to dislike if it’s the laid back vibes you’re looking for! Only small critique would be a few things on the food / drinks menu that weren’t available
Rustic charm and lovely vibe
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Tamara
United Arab EmiratesThe pool has to be more clean and specially when it’s windy & would appreciate if you get the fan for the flies specially when we order food on the pool other than that everything is amazing.
The property itself is super nice I love it as over all
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Shireen
United Arab Emiratesthey could not find my room key on check in. no help with bags.
Loved the decor. I felt I was in the Caribbean! Very cozy.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Jason
United Arab EmiratesWe asked for a scissors and they said they don’t have, we saw 2 scissors at the reception!!!
Nice place & clean
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Suzanne
GermanySlow in delivering food orders. Probably staff shortages.
The vibe, the view, the location
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Harisankar
United Arab EmiratesThe toilet/drainage smell was coming from outside within the facility, which made it hard to sleep.
Excellent beach view and scenic vibes.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Mahgob
United Arab EmiratesIts was great
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Sheikh
United Arab EmiratesPrivacy. Rooms are great but can hear from walls. Breakfast poor…
Ambience, Peace , overall excellent for couples. All staffs are great.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Bernard
United Arab EmiratesWe were there for 2 days… on our first day we were greeted pleasantly… and appreciated the welcome fruit basket in our room. The downside is that our room cleaning was left to us to sort out, and the complimentary water replacement was not done until our departure. Water purchase at the on-sight shop cost 20 dhs for 1.5 liter water. The shower accumulated a lot of water during our shower… only to find out the drain was partially blocked with hair.
The rustic atmosphere and structure made us feel as if we were outside the UAE. The fact that our pet could possibly go wherever we went was a pleasant surprise… totally pet friendly.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Kathleen
United Arab EmiratesThere is some impolite guest causing noise by around 1am.
I like the style of the furniture. Wooden classic
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Tom
IrelandThe pool could have been a little warmer. It did say online that the pool was heated but it wasn’t but I wouldn’t say this should stop you going at all. Still a great location!
We choose the delux rooms with the balcony overlooking the sea. Room was really spacious and the balcony was a great addition. Just had to walk out the door and we were on the beach. The resort is quiet and the staff are really helpful and friendly. It’s also a huge bonus that you can bring your pet - we brought our dog with us for his first staycation and he loved it. They eventually have shower facilities on shite for the dogs!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Emma
United Arab EmiratesUnique ambience & location. Staff willing to go over and above - nothing is too much of a hassle if you needed something we just had to ask. Dog friendly. Owner presence.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Ward
United Arab EmiratesBreakfast on day 2 was slightly unorganised. Contacting the resort was challenging via phone and WhatsApp.
Having seen the property from the outside our expectations were limited. That said when we entered we were greeted warmly by the staff, who throughout couldn't have been more accommodating. The facilities were extensive and clean. Our Nablus chalet was huge with an amazing pool/jacuzzi that was heated. A 10 second walk to a beautiful sandy beach was a real bonus. One of the main attractions is the dog friendly nature of the resort and the option to BBQ for yourself. There were multiple areas to suit all needs. Adult Only pool and bar, family pool, dog shower, breakfast area/restaurant, beach, shisha cafe, fire pits and more. Cutlery and crockery was available to order from reception/room service. Toiletries were available in the well appointed bathrooms. Breakfast on our first morning was excellent and more than sufficient. Day 2 was a little lacking in organisation. Food quality was good and perfect for our family with kids 9, 6 and 4. We all had an amazing time and would definitely recommend Banan Beach to all who are looking. A rustic Gem that gives far more than it looks from the outside.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 12 February 2025
Paul
United Arab EmiratesHad issue with the water supply in the bathroom... Main door of the room was jammed...
Room, beach, ambience...
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Youssef
United Arab Emirates- the seafood restaurant sat the bar way too high for the breakfast buffet! The fact that a resort with a Palestinian owner serves hummus out of a can is rather disappointing - the marketing and online presence could use some serious work
- the seafood restaurant. The Gaza style sayadiyah was especially good - the creative idea
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Joan
United Arab EmiratesVery slow internet in the room
It was the pet friendliness, it is rarely to find a hotel that allows pets. This is our second time staying here with our pets and they love it.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Sansha
United Arab EmiratesLoved we could BBQ and had our own splash pool / hot tub. Loved that we could bring our Dog!! She Loved being on the beach for the very first time in her life!!
Stayed in December 2024
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