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title: "Century Marina Hotel - Lusail vs Raffles Doha: which hotel is better?"
description: "Century Marina Hotel - Lusail or Raffles Doha in Doha? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/century-marina-hotel-lusail-doha-vs-raffles-doha-doha/
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retrieved: 2026-10-31
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# Century Marina Hotel - Lusail vs Raffles Doha

Both are in Doha, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Lusail
## [Century Marina Hotel - Lusail](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/century-marina-hotel-lusail-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1262155/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★
## [Raffles Doha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/raffles-doha-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004664/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Raffles Doha

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Century Marina Hotel - Lusail if you want

-   free parking

### Choose Raffles Doha if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.8)
-   to walk to the sights (11 km / 12 km)

### Why is Century Marina Hotel - Lusail better than Raffles Doha?

1.  250 m closer to public transport (−250 m)
2.  More guest reviews (1,290 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable (×54)
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  Has free parking

### Why is Raffles Doha better than Century Marina Hotel - Lusail?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.8) (+0.8)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Century Marina Hotel - Lusail | Raffles Doha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.6  (+0.8) |
| Location | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Beach access | 5.6 | 6.1  (+0.5) |
| Public transport | 9.0  (+1.3) | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.0  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.6  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 1,290  (+1,266) | 24 |
| Rank in Doha | top 36% | top 18%  (+18%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 12 km | 11 km  (−1.0 km) |
| To the beach | 1.4 km | 1.2 km  (−150 m) |
| To public transport | 330 m  (−250 m) | 580 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 15 km  (−1.3 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 9  (+4) |
| To the nearest food shop | 680 m  (−200 m) | 880 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 184 | 132 |
| Floors | 20 | 37 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 | 24  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.5 km apart

Century Marina Hotel - Lusail: city centre: 12 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 16 km, beach: 1.4 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Raffles Doha: city centre: 11 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 15 km, beach: 1.2 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Doha

[Doha weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/qatar/baladiyat-ad-dawhah/doha/weather)

## Century Marina Hotel - Lusail or Raffles Doha: common questions

### Which is better, Century Marina Hotel - Lusail or Raffles Doha?

Raffles Doha leads in 2 of 6 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Century Marina Hotel - Lusail is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Century Marina Hotel - Lusail or Raffles Doha?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Raffles Doha is closer: 11 km from the centre, against 12 km for Century Marina Hotel - Lusail.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Raffles Doha is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Century Marina Hotel - Lusail is 1.4 km.

### How far apart are Century Marina Hotel - Lusail and Raffles Doha?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/century-marina-hotel-lusail-doha-vs-raffles-doha-doha/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/