The St. Regis Doha in Doha
✅ Consistently praised for spacious and elegant rooms with sea views and marble bathrooms ✅ Excellent and polite staff service, especially at the front desk and beach ✅ Wide variety of high-quality restaurants and lounges on site ✅ Largest private beach and Olympic-sized pool in Doha with complimentary amenities ✅ Strong family-friendly features including kids’ club, outdoor children’s pool, and tailored menus ✅ Convenient 24/7 gym and extensive water sports activities ✅ Butler service available for all room types ❌ Some guests reported poor communication and unresolved service issues, especially regarding breakfast and pool access ❌ Noise complaints in rooms despite low hotel occupancy ❌ Valet parking delays caused frustration for some guests ❌ Some dissatisfaction with food quality at the beach restaurant and one dining venue ❌ Limited lobby seating noted by guests
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Description
The St. Regis Doha is a luxury 5-star hotel established in 2012 and fully renovated in 2022, located in a diplomatic district on the shores of the Persian Gulf. It offers 335 spacious rooms starting from 44 m², many with stunning sea views and balconies. The hotel features the largest private sandy beach in Doha, just 10 meters from the property, complete with complimentary umbrellas and sun loungers. Guests can enjoy the city’s largest heated and cooled Olympic-size swimming pool (50 meters) open from 6:00 to 19:00. The hotel has 14 distinctive restaurants and lounges, including a Chinese Cantonese restaurant, Indian cuisine, Greek, Lebanese, and Mexican dining options, plus exclusive cocktail bars and cigar lounges. A dedicated kids’ club with educational activities, outdoor children’s pool, and nanny services make it a family-friendly destination. Business travelers benefit from seven conference rooms and a large banquet hall with views of the Arabian Gulf. Butler services are available for all room categories, enhancing the personalized experience.
Location
The St. Regis Doha is situated on Doha Expressway, approximately 10 km from Doha International Airport and 2 km from the Qatar Exhibition Center. It is about 5 km from the man-made Pearl Qatar islands. The hotel is also within walking distance—5 to 7 minutes—to the Katara Cultural Village, a cultural complex with theaters and galleries, and the large Katara Hills park. Nearby dining options include Gordon Ramsay Mediterranean Doha restaurant at 200 meters and Tea Lounge café at 282 meters. The hotel’s private beach is just 10 meters away, while Katara Beach is 390 meters from the hotel.
Tips
- If arriving early, the front desk may accommodate early check-in as some guests received rooms before the official 15:00 check-in time.
- Plan for potential valet parking delays and consider this when scheduling departures.
- To avoid noise disturbances, request a room away from busy areas and confirm WiFi functionality at check-in.
- Families will benefit from booking rooms that allow children and taking advantage of the extensive kid-friendly activities offered.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Western, Chinese, Japanese, American, Asian, Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Halal, Italian, Vegan, Vegetarian Buffet [Mon - Sun] 06:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Deposit Policy: Deposit required The deposit is determined based on the duration of your stay. The charge is QAR 1,000.00 (approx. US$274.31) per night.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: UnionPay, AmericanExpress, DinersClub, MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- ATM
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
- Terrace
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- TV
- Minibar
- Locker
- Safe (in room)
- Toiletries
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free shuttle
- Airport transportation
- Spanish
- German
- Russian
- English
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Nightclub
- Entertainment
- Parking
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Water fun
- Private beach
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Conference Hall
- Fitness facilities
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Massage
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa
- Babysitting and childcare
- Kids club
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 390 m. It takes 6 minutes To the beach!
Street view
Video: The St.Regis Doha 5*, обзор отеля / КАТАР 2023 / Викинг Туристик
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Reviews
This hotel is my absolute favorite in Doha! The breakfast is excellent, and the beach staff are extremely friendly and, what's particularly important to me, very respectful. You feel completely welcome here, and I will definitely be back!
We had booked a room for the day, fully aware of the high cost, with the intention of enjoying your facilities — particularly the pool. Since we were leaving very early the next morning and would not be able to have the included breakfast, we made a very simple and reasonable request: to use the value of the breakfast for brunch on Friday, which we were already planning to enjoy on-site.
The response? Total silence. We spoke to no fewer than five different staff members throughout the day — from the front desk to the concierge to the pool team — and every single one of them said they would “get back to us.” None of them did. Not one. It was very clear that nobody cared, and no one had any intention of actually resolving the request. We weren’t asking for a favour — we were simply asking for fair use of what we had already paid for.
At check-out, we were told a manager was “on their way” to speak to us. We waited. No one came. We eventually had to leave for the airport, completely ignored.
This is not just bad service — it is institutional indifference, wrapped in the illusion of luxury. It’s a customer experience that looks polished from the outside, but is hollow at its core.
The room itself was fine, nothing to complain about but also nothing memorable. By Doha standards, we’ve experienced much better. The real disappointment, however, lies in how we were treated: with apathy, avoidance, and a complete lack of respect for our time or for the money we spent.
To add insult to injury, we received two identical, pre-printed “welcome” notes in the room — impersonal, robotic, and meaningless. A superficial gesture that only confirmed how little real care or attention exists behind the scenes.
As for the poolside staff — including a gentleman named Ahmed and a Greek woman — they, too, avoided our repeated and polite inquiries. By the end of the day, they wouldn’t even make eye contact. This speaks volumes.
We also dined at OPA — another mistake. A loud, overpriced spectacle with none of the substance or quality you would expect at those price points. Have you been to Cipriani? That’s what real service and real quality look like. You might want to take notes.
All in all, our stay at the St. Regis Doha was an unfortunate detour from our usual Doha standards — and a mistake we won’t be repeating.
I hope this feedback prompts real reflection. Because what we experienced was not five-star hospitality. It wasn’t even close.
Not forgetting the complementary water and towel by the beach side and also at the pool side was wow and cooling to the mind considering the weather.
I would love to go back someday
From the initial interaction with the staff, security all the way to the top everyone was amazing.
Nothing was too much and this is one of the top stays we have ever had.
Rooms nicely appointed
Butlers excellent
Amenities brilliant
Menu options at the restaurants very good
We can fault nothing with St Regis Doha. Truly excellent.
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Frequently asked questions about The St. Regis Doha
What types of rooms does The St. Regis Doha offer?
The hotel offers Superior Double room; Grand Deluxe rooms with and without sea view, some with terraces; Astor Double rooms with sea view; various suites including 1 and 2 bedroom suites with sea views; and a 3 Bedrooms Royal Suite.
Is there a private beach at The St. Regis Doha?
Yes, the hotel features one of the largest private sandy beaches in Doha, located just 10 meters from the property, with free umbrellas and sun loungers.
What family facilities are available for children?
The hotel offers a children’s outdoor pool, a kids’ club with educational activities, outdoor movie nights with popcorn from Thursday to Saturday evenings, a sports program, an expanded children’s menu, and paid nanny services.
How far is The St. Regis Doha from major local attractions?
It is 2 km from the Qatar Exhibition Center, 5 km from the Pearl Qatar islands, and within a 5-7 minute walk to Katara Cultural Village and Katara Hills park.
Are pets allowed at The St. Regis Doha?
No, pets are not allowed according to the hotel policies.
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