Retaj Baywalk Residence vs The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Both are in Doha, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 12
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?
- 133 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+33
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (99 vs 374 rooms)−275
Why is The Ritz-Carlton, Doha better than Retaj Baywalk Residence?
- 1More guest reviews (235 vs 81), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
- 2A 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 vs The Ritz-Carlton, Doha: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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