Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha vs Raffles Doha
Both are in Doha, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★★
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★★
Raffles Doha
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.3 km apart.
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 / 9)
- free parking
Choose Raffles Doha if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 132 / 281)
Why is Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha better than Raffles Doha?
- 11.2 km closer to the beach (30 m vs 1.2 km)−1.2 km
- 21.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 3More guest reviews (340 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×14
- 414 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
- 5Has free parking
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (281 vs 132 rooms)×2.1
Why is Raffles Doha better than Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.0)+0.6
- 2Has a gym
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (132 vs 281 rooms)−149
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha vs Raffles Doha: which hotel is better? | Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha | Raffles Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.6 +0.6 |
| Location | 6.0 +3.0 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 9.2 +1.7 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 | 9.5 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +3.9 | 6.1 |
| Public transport | – | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.6 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 340 +316 | 24 |
| Rank in Doha | top 22% | top 18% +4% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 +3.0 | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 9.7 km −1.3 km | 11 km |
| To the beach | 30 m −1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | – | 580 m |
| To the airport | 13 km −1.9 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 23 +14 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 281 | 132 |
| Floors | 6 | 37 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 26 +2 | 24 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha
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Location
2.3 km apart
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.
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.
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha or Raffles Doha: common questions
Which is better, Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha or Raffles Doha?
They are evenly matched. Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha is stronger in location, families, beach access; Raffles Doha is stronger in guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha 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?
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha is closer: 9.7 km from the centre, against 11 km for Raffles Doha.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha is 30 m from the nearest beach; Raffles Doha is 1.2 km.
How far apart are Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha and Raffles 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