EN

Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha vs Shraao Hotel

Both are in Doha, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Al Khulaifat

Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha

Guest rating
8.8 Excellent
Location score
6.8
Score by category
4 of 7
Check rates

Hotel★★★★(Sharg Zone) - Al Hitmi / Al Rufaa

Shraao Hotel

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
7.0
Score by category
1 of 7
Check rates

The short answer

Pick Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 1.5 km apart.

Choose Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach

Choose Shraao Hotel if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • free parking

Why is Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha better than Shraao Hotel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
  2. 2690 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 810 m)−690 m
  3. 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  4. 411 more listed amenities (26 vs 15)+11
  5. 5Has a gym
  6. 6Has 24-hour room service
  7. 7Has an on-site restaurant

Why is Shraao Hotel better than Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha?

  1. 11.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
  2. 2450 m closer to public transport−450 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (823 vs 171), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
  4. 439 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+39
  5. 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 27)+41
  6. 6Has free parking
  7. 75 more sights within 1 km+5

All compared facts

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

Rixos Gulf Hotel DohaShraao Hotel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.8 8.6
Location 6.8 7.0
Facilities 10.0 +5.0 5.0
Families 2.0 +1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 9.5 +5.0 4.5
Beach access 9.9 +2.4 7.5
Public transport 4.3 6.8 +2.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.8 +0.2 8.6
Guest rating 8.8 +0.2 8.6
Number of reviews 171 823 +652
Rank in Doha top 40% +12% top 52%
Location
Location score 6.8 7.0 +0.2
Distance to the centre 3.3 km 1.8 km −1.4 km
To the beach 120 m −690 m 810 m
To public transport 1.2 km 750 m −450 m
To the airport 3.0 km 3.4 km
Restaurants within 500 m 6 45 +39
Sights within 1 km 0 5 +5
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms – 88
Floors – 14
Newest building or renovation – 2024
Listed amenities 26 +11 15
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ –
Restaurant ✓ –
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ –
Steam room ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Meeting rooms ✓ –
Wheelchair accessible ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Free parking – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

Swap sides

Price for your dates

Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha

    See on Agoda See on Expedia See on Hotels.com

    Shraao Hotel

      See on Agoda See on Expedia See on Hotels.com

      Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.

      Location

      1.5 km apart

      OpenStreetMap

      Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha or Shraao Hotel: common questions

      Which is better, Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha or Shraao Hotel?

      Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha leads in 4 of 7 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Shraao Hotel is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha or Shraao Hotel?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Shraao Hotel is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 3.3 km for Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha is 120 m from the nearest beach; Shraao Hotel is 810 m.

      How far apart are Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha and Shraao Hotel?

      The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

      More match-ups

      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