Retaj Inn Al Wakrah vs TIME Rako Hotel
Both are in Doha, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Al Wakrah
Retaj Inn Al Wakrah
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★Al Wakrah
TIME Rako Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Retaj Inn Al Wakrah
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 250 m apart.
Choose Retaj Inn Al Wakrah if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.1)
- to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 1.4 km)
Why is Retaj Inn Al Wakrah better than TIME Rako Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1)+0.2
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is TIME Rako Hotel better than Retaj Inn Al Wakrah?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (509 vs 171), so the rating is more reliable×3.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Retaj Inn Al Wakrah vs TIME Rako Hotel: which hotel is better? | Retaj Inn Al Wakrah | TIME Rako Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Location | 3.6 +0.7 | 2.9 |
| Beach access | 6.2 +0.7 | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.2 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.2 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 171 | 509 +338 |
| Rank in Doha | bottom 35% +10% | bottom 25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.6 +0.7 | 2.9 |
| Distance to Al Wakrah centre | 470 m | 510 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km −190 m | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.1 km −220 m | 2.4 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 102 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Retaj Inn Al WakrahTIME Rako Hotel
- TIME Rako Hotel is cheaper in 7 of 12 months
- Retaj Inn Al Wakrah: €75 a night on average · TIME Rako Hotel: €69 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
All months
| Month | Retaj Inn Al Wakrah | TIME Rako Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €61 | €66 |
| January | €78 | €85 |
| February | €78 | €79 |
| March | €78 | €104 |
| April | €78 | €48 |
| May | €77 | €64 |
| June | €77 | €60 |
| July | €77 | €60 |
| August | €77 | €63 |
| September | €77 | €58 |
| October | €77 | €69 |
| November | €69 | €68 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Retaj Inn Al Wakrah prices by monthTIME Rako Hotel prices by month
Location
250 m apart
Retaj Inn Al Wakrah: city centre: 17 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 12 km, beach: 1.2 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
TIME Rako Hotel: city centre: 17 km, Doha International Airport (DIA): 12 km, beach: 1.4 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
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Retaj Inn Al Wakrah or TIME Rako Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Retaj Inn Al Wakrah or TIME Rako Hotel?
Retaj Inn Al Wakrah leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Retaj Inn Al Wakrah or TIME Rako Hotel?
Over the year TIME Rako Hotel costs about €69 a night on average against €75 at Retaj Inn Al Wakrah, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Retaj Inn Al Wakrah is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; TIME Rako Hotel is 1.4 km.
How far apart are Retaj Inn Al Wakrah and TIME Rako Hotel?
The two hotels are 250 m 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