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Sapphire Plaza Hotel vs The Ned Doha

Both are in Doha, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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Sapphire Plaza Hotel

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
5.3
Score by category
0 of 4
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The Ned Doha

Guest rating
9.7 Exceptional
Location score
6.2
Score by category
3 of 4
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The short answer

Pick The Ned Doha

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart.

Choose Sapphire Plaza Hotel if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose The Ned Doha if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Sapphire Plaza Hotel better than The Ned Doha?

  1. 1More guest reviews (1,225 vs 52), so the rating is more reliable×24
  2. 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (174 vs 891 rooms)−717

Why is The Ned Doha better than Sapphire Plaza Hotel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.3)+1.4
  2. 21.4 km closer to the beach (2.7 km vs 4.1 km)−1.4 km
  3. 31.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
  4. 43 more sights within 1 km+3
  5. 5A larger hotel with more facilities (891 vs 174 rooms)×5.1

All compared facts

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

Sapphire Plaza HotelThe Ned Doha
Score by category
Guest rating 8.3 9.7 +1.4
Location 5.3 6.2 +0.9
Facilities 9.2 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 4.5 –
Beach access 0.0 0.9 +0.9
Public transport 7.7 7.7
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.3 9.3 +1.0
Guest rating 8.3 9.7 +1.4
Number of reviews 1,225 +1,173 52
Rank in Doha top 69% top 1% +68%
Location
Location score 5.3 6.2 +0.9
Distance to the centre 2.0 km 750 m −1.2 km
To the beach – 2.7 km
To public transport 570 m 580 m
To the airport 6.4 km 5.7 km
Restaurants within 500 m 17 +3 14
Sights within 1 km 1 4 +3
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ –
Rooms 174 891
Floors 7 –
Newest building or renovation 2015 –
Listed amenities 22 –
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 –
Check-out until 12:00 –
Amenities
Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
24-hour front desk ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ –
Restaurant ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Sauna ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Meeting rooms ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      1.4 km apart

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      Sapphire Plaza Hotel or The Ned Doha: common questions

      Which is better, Sapphire Plaza Hotel or The Ned Doha?

      The Ned Doha leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Sapphire Plaza Hotel or The Ned Doha?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      The Ned Doha is closer: 750 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for Sapphire Plaza Hotel.

      How far apart are Sapphire Plaza Hotel and The Ned Doha?

      The two hotels are 1.4 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