Fairmont Doha vs Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha
Both are in Doha, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★
Fairmont Doha
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Resort★★★★★
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 2.3 km apart.
Choose Fairmont Doha if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 9.0)
Choose Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha if you want
- to be closer to the beach (30 m / 1.2 km)
- to walk to the sights (9.7 km / 11 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (23 / 11)
- free parking
Why is Fairmont Doha better than Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0)+0.3
- 2Has a gym
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha better than Fairmont Doha?
- 11.1 km closer to the beach (30 m vs 1.2 km)−1.1 km
- 2More guest reviews (340 vs 121), so the rating is more reliable×2.8
- 312 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+12
- 4Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Fairmont Doha vs Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha: which hotel is better? | Fairmont Doha | Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Location | 2.9 | 6.0 +3.1 |
| Facilities | 10.0 +2.5 | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 | 9.0 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 6.3 | 10.0 +3.7 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.2 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 121 | 340 +219 |
| Rank in Doha | top 7% +15% | top 22% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.9 | 6.0 +3.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km | 9.7 km −1.2 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 30 m −1.1 km |
| To public transport | 540 m | – |
| To the airport | 15 km | 13 km −1.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 23 +12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 850 m | 330 m −520 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 362 | 281 |
| Floors | 36 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 26 | 26 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha
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Nightly price by month
Fairmont DohaMarsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha
- Fairmont Doha is cheaper in 9 of 12 months
- Fairmont Doha: €240 a night on average · Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha: €307 a night on average
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All months
| Month | Fairmont Doha | Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha |
|---|---|---|
| December | €322 | €293 |
| January | €291 | €345 |
| February | €223 | €209 |
| March | €278 | €283 |
| April | €245 | €265 |
| May | €245 | €312 |
| June | €200 | €287 |
| July | €200 | €287 |
| August | €200 | €357 |
| September | €200 | €289 |
| October | €206 | €386 |
| November | €270 | €370 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Fairmont Doha prices by monthMarsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha prices by month
Location
2.3 km apart
Fairmont Doha: city centre: 11 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 15 km, beach: 1.2 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m.
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha: city centre: 9.7 km, Hamad International Airport (DOH): 13 km, beach: 30 m, 23 places to eat within 500 m.
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Fairmont Doha or Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha: common questions
Which is better, Fairmont Doha or Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha?
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, spa & wellness, beach access. Fairmont Doha is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Fairmont Doha or Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha?
Over the year Fairmont Doha costs about €240 a night on average against €307 at Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha is closer: 9.7 km from the centre, against 11 km for Fairmont Doha.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha is 30 m from the nearest beach; Fairmont Doha is 1.2 km.
How far apart are Fairmont Doha and Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha?
The two hotels are 2.3 km apart in a straight line.
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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