The Royal Riviera Hotel

Hotels
Independent
7.2 (101 reviews)
Al Safilia Street, Old Salata Corniche, Doha, 29444 , Doha , QA

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Fireplace in lobby
Long-term parking (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Close to key landmarks
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms and common areas, overall positive feedback.
Service
8.3
Service quality was highlighted with positive remarks, occasional complaints on wait times.
Location
8.1
Close proximity to key landmarks and public transport, convenient for guests.
Room Quality
7.8
Spacious and comfortable rooms with some minor maintenance issues mentioned by guests.
Amenities
7.2
Satisfactory amenities with praise for the gym and pool, some guests noted the absence of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Mixed reviews on pricing, with some guests feeling it was high for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Compliments on breakfast and restaurant services, suggestions for more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Positive overall experience reported by most guests, recommending the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-09-13 14:13

Property Description

Discover an oasis of luxury and comfort at The Royal Riviera Hotel, perfectly located in the heart of Doha.

Indulgent Spa Experience
Unwind at our full-service spa, where you can indulge in rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and revitalizing facials. Enjoy the tranquility of our sauna and melt your cares away in the hot tub.

Gourmet Dining Options
Savor delectable cuisine at our two on-site restaurants or order in-room service for a private dining experience. Start your day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast and enjoy coffeehouse snacks at our cozy café.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and wired internet access throughout the hotel. Take advantage of our business center and complimentary valet parking while exploring Doha with our shuttle service.

Don't miss out on the chance to experience unparalleled hospitality – book your stay at The Royal Riviera Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DOH

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol served onsite

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 101 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
A
Ahmad partner
8
Pros:

Very close to Souq Waqif market , Islamic museum of Islamic Art and the corniche

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
4
Mediocre at best
Pros:

More of a 3 star, dont let pics fool you. Also front desk staff need better customer service training. Dont take taxi from here, uber works great and is half the overinflated hotel rate.

2023-10-06 via Nuitee
G
Ghulam Abbas family
10
Pros:

It was a good hotel. Friendly staff, clean rooms and close to corniche and souq waqif.

2023-03-08 via Nuitee
E
Elisabeth family
10
Pros:

Super gelegen, im Moment noch sehr viele Baustellen!

2022-10-11 via Nuitee
A
Alberto friends
8
Pros:

this hotel has a very good room, and very close is an Irish pub (at the top of the Westing house hotel), also one block as a bus stop to take you to the metro station to avoid incredible powerful sun in Qatar

2022-10-10 via Nuitee
M
Michael
6
Pros:

The hotel itself is good and the staff was very helpful with the problems of the Ehteraz app.

The only bad part, and this will be fixed in a few years, is the area is a huge construction zone. It's nearly impossible to walk to the metro station or souk or waterfront because the roads are blocked off, torn up, barricades, fences and construction equipment everywhere. In fact the whole city seems to be under construction. It will be good once it's finished but right now I would not stay in this area.

2022-04-29 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

alles gut abgelaufen.
personal sehr nett
büfee gut

2019-10-14 via Nuitee
M
Miranda
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

Everything was perfect. The front desk staff was so friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I was really impressed with the service! The location was great! It was easy walking distance to the Souk and the Islamic Art Museum. Very comfortable room. Complimentary tea in the lobby is delicious. Actually really loved the toiletries in the room! I would absolutely stay here again.

2019-08-15 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler self
6
Pros:

I had reservations and had to wait for over an hour so they upgraded me to a suite which had a descent bedroom, but a horrible living room with dark and old depressing furniture and not even any decor of any kind just dark and plain. I was not happy and

2019-08-14 via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
Smart hotel, excellent location
Pros:

Helpful, friendly staff with an excellent free airport service.. Good size, smart room with a view to the sea in the distance.
Breakfast reasonable including a cooked omelette, evening buffet OK at a reasonable price. You can't really get away from the TVs as they have 7 of them in the dining room but they will turn the sound down if requested.
Nice pool area on the top floor.
One unusual feature is that a small mosque is just below the hotel on the sea facing side so you can listen to the Imam calling the faithful to prayer at 5am, lunchtime, afternoon and evening which I enjoyed.
Excellent location situated a few minutes walk from the sea front promenade, the souk (good selection of restaurants), the Museum of Islamic Art (sensational) and the Qatar National Museum (opens late March 2019).

2019-02-26 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
10
Pros:

Property is decent. Rooms are clean, modern and functional. WiFi is free but oscillates between fast and slow internet speeds.

2018-12-25 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

It's a nice hotel close to the Corniche and the Museum of Islamic Art. Breakfast buffet was not that good though.

2018-12-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
10
Pros:

AAA+++
No comments
Great place to be
Great staff to deal with
Near to the town
Great facilities
Thanks for all staff

2018-12-03 via Nuitee
Z
Zineb
4
Pros:

Wifi is not food

2018-11-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Adequate, but not 4 star quality
Pros:

Hotel is fine, but not up to par with the quality you'd expect with 4 stars. Shower had some mold, towels were thin and small, bedding had a small cigarette burn, etc.. Nothing that ruined the stay, but there are lots of other options in the area if the small details matter to you.

That being said, wifi worked well and if your flight aligns with the hotel shuttle schedule a free airport transfer is always appreciated.

2018-09-05 via Nuitee
L
Lindsay
6
Good Hotel for Long Layover.
Pros:

We stayed here on a 12 hour layover - it's a 10 minute walk to the Museum of Islamic Arts and only 20 minutes from the airport (they have a free shuttle every 2 hours). It's in an area with a bunch of other hotels and not much else, but a cheap/quick Uber ride can take you anywhere in the city. It was a good and affordable place to stay for such a short amount of time.

2018-08-20 via Nuitee
M
Mohammed
10
Pros:

Service was amazing
Staff were very helpful and friendly
Hotel could do with an upgrade
Meals were superbly prepared and well presented
Area around the hotel is undergoing construction

2018-07-23 via Nuitee
R
Razlan
6
Pros:

not closed to anyhthing, congestion area....break fast and pool is very not happy at all. Gym has no proper equipments

2018-07-17 via Nuitee
R
Rhyll
10
Very handy to Corniche and Souk Waqif
Pros:

It was exactly what we wanted for a stopover after the long flight from New Zealand.

2018-05-30 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

very nice hotel and good services from staff I recommend everyone to visit

2018-03-31 via Nuitee