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title: "Retaj Baywalk Residence vs The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: which hotel is better?"
description: "Retaj Baywalk Residence or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha in Doha? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Retaj Baywalk Residence vs The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

Both are in Doha, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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Apartment
## [Retaj Baywalk Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/retaj-baywalk-residence-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Score by category:** 6 of 12

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Hotel · ★★★★★
## [The Ritz-Carlton, Doha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ritz-carlton-doha-doha/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 12

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The short answer

## Pick Retaj Baywalk Residence

It comes out ahead on 6 of 12 compared facts. 2.6 km apart.

### Choose Retaj Baywalk Residence if you want

-   to walk to the sights (9.1 km / 9.8 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (46 / 13)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 99 / 374)

### Choose The Ritz-Carlton, Doha if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 374 / 99)

### Why is Retaj Baywalk Residence better than The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

1.  33 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+33)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (99 vs 374 rooms) (−275)

### Why is The Ritz-Carlton, Doha better than Retaj Baywalk Residence?

1.  More guest reviews (235 vs 81), so the rating is more reliable (×2.9)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (374 vs 99 rooms) (×3.8)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Retaj Baywalk Residence | The Ritz-Carlton, Doha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 8.9 |
| Location | – | 5.6 |
| Facilities | – | 10.0 |
| Families | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Beach access | – | 9.7 |
| Public transport | – | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.1) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 81 | 235  (+154) |
| Rank in Doha | top 29% | top 29% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2  (+0.6) | 5.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 9.1 km  (−730 m) | 9.8 km |
| To the beach | 70 m  (−120 m) | 190 m |
| To public transport | – | 810 m |
| To the airport | 12 km  (−1.8 km) | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46  (+33) | 13 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 690 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 99 | 374 |
| Floors | – | 23 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | – | 25 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Valet parking | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kids club | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.6 km apart

Retaj Baywalk Residence: city centre: 9.1 km, Hamad International Airport (DOH): 12 km, beach: 70 m, 46 places to eat within 500 m.

The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: city centre: 9.8 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 14 km, beach: 190 m, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Doha

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

## Retaj Baywalk Residence or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: common questions

### Which is better, Retaj Baywalk Residence or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

Retaj Baywalk Residence leads in 6 of 12 categories, including guest rating, location score, distance to the centre. The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is stronger in number of reviews.

### Which is cheaper, Retaj Baywalk Residence or The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Retaj Baywalk Residence is closer: 9.1 km from the centre, against 9.8 km for The Ritz-Carlton, Doha.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Retaj Baywalk Residence is 70 m from the nearest beach; The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is 190 m.

### How far apart are Retaj Baywalk Residence and The Ritz-Carlton, Doha?

The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/retaj-baywalk-residence-doha-vs-the-ritz-carlton-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/