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Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Front of property
Courtyard
48-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock
Interior entrance
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Salwa Road, Exit 29, Abu Nakhlah, Al Rayyan, 13480
  • Place, Aqua Park Qatar
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Doha Corniche
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, City Centre Shopping Mall
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Doha (DOH-Hamad Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 122 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 122 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | View from room

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 288 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool | View from room

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 418 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Large Single Beds

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Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Prestige Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Abu Nakhlah

With a stay at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa in Abu Nakhlah, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Aqua Park Qatar and Omani Market. .This family-friendly hotel is 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from Souq Waqif and 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Souq Waqif Art Center.

What's nearby

  • Aqua Park Qatar - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Souq Waqif - 22 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Doha Corniche - 23 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Souq Waqif Art Center - 23 min drive - 34.5 km
  • City Centre Shopping Mall - 26 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Doha (DIA-Doha Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl DFAC - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Green Beans Coffee (BPC) - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Big Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Beanery Al Udeid AFB - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a health club
Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

48-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river, a steam room, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 82 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 48-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with satellite programming available. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa has 2 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: QAR 120 for adults and QAR 60 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property provides private airport transfer service (surcharge) for a maximum of 3 guests. Transfers must be arranged with the property 1 day prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately QAR 120 for adults and QAR 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: QAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Facilities fee: QAR 100 per person and includes use of: swimming pool

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

VICHY CÉLESTINS SPA RESORT RETAJ SALWA Abu Nakhlah
VICHY CÉLESTINS SPA RETAJ SALWA Abu Nakhlah
VICHY CÉLESTINS SPA RETAJ SALWA
VICHY CÉLESTINS SPA RETAJ SAL
Retaj Salwa & Spa Abu Nakhlah
Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa Hotel
Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa Abu Nakhlah
VICHY CÉLESTINS SPA RESORT RETAJ SALWA
Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa Hotel Abu Nakhlah

Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Racquel, Sherwood Park

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was old and the amenities were none existent. The location is across from a Camel Farm. It is summer in Doha which means it is 50C every day. The stench was unbearable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huthaifa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, ALEXANDRIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members are what make this place great. They treated me like a king from the time I checked in until the time I checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a 5 star property with 4 star prices - wonderful pools, buffets, and service. Right next to US Air Force Base. Safe for kids and families
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: clean, quiet, hospitable environment, vast open air areas for walking and picnicking, prayer areas inside the facility and a decent size mosque outside. Cons: Strong air conditioning in the common areas, In-room A/C controller is kind of confusing, music is too loud on the pool area. Not so many dining options around, given the relatively isolated location. However, we used to order food online and delivery was never an issue. Overall a very satisfying and pleasing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Noli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over-all is good except the check-in timing. We arrive at 3pm (check in time) but it took us almost almost 2 hours to be able to get in the room. I can understand the que during check in because of peak hours but after checking in, they still need to prepare the room for almost 45 mins.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

MOHIDDIN

Liked: Room comfort
Its relaxing place with out toilet towels or TV music channels 🤔
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kareem

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at great resort

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Sakher

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had 3 beds villa for 2 nights. Im not satisfied about: 1/ Bathrooms was a disaster especially on the main bedroom. The shower was cloaked and flooded. It tooks them a whole day to show and fix it. 2/ The coffee machine was broke. 3/ Main living room air conditioning was very hot. I asked foe maintenance to fix it. 4/ The rental rate exceeds the services value, which needs improvement. 5/ some if the villa lights are damaged. 6/ I tried to bring outside coffee and food stations for my family but the management instead refused & forced us on their food & beverage which were mediocre, disgusting & more expensive. The sealine beach resort - which is by far much better as a facility - were more flexible & allowed us the choice to bring our food stations. Also the whole place smells like a zoo. The staff were very warm and professional(Reception, Housekeeping and maintenance). But for the rates this place impose, it should at least be more accommodating to their customers’ needs & pay extra attention to the poor hygiene or the establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zakariaa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
كل العاملين بالفندق لطفاء وودودون ومتعاونون..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

ROBERTO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The property and facilities are very nice. The staff was very nice specially Mr Ahmed and Mr. Mohammed. Sorry if misspelled the names. Cons: Had to ask for bathrobes. TV took 23 days to get fixed. Also I was given a room without full kitchen although the room with kitchen was available. I spent 7 days and a kitchen is a need. All was taken care by Mr. Ahmed. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow Factor!!

A very warm and welcoming staff in a beautiful lobby area was just the beginning of amazing. Mr Sayeed the manager anticipated my needs and was very accommodating. A true professional when it comes to customer service. I enjoyed watching the children laugh and play freely as the pool staff was very attentive to them. I was impressed to see the hotel went the extra mile to add water slides for the children. Being new to the hotel, I felt like the staff was also very attentive to my needs from start to finish. They have all been eager to assist me in every situation. It was all of the little extras the staff did to make certain my stay was premium. I’m looking forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful moments.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Danish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

The property is located at a quiet place away from city hustle and bustle . Good place to unwind oneself . Rooms : clean bedsheet and linen . Our room allocated had a strange odour and when contacted , we were informed that it was due to sanitization . Pools are good however we didnt try it as it was overcrowded during all tbe times . Food served at Tamra restaurant is as per set menu plan . Meal portion is big . However there is no fruits option available for breakfast if you chose Arabic breakfast plan. Property is well maintained , with nice lawns and water fountain in the small pond . It is a good place for a short term stay .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

HafiZ, Al khor Qatar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would like to see more greenery to make more attractive such as more trees and flowers which enhance the relaxing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Bill, Doha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness: the room had trash under the bed from previous guests. We also found cooked rice. We asked for additional vacuum cleaning. Room: the was missing amenities. We had to ask for it and they apologized and provided. Mini bar: the mini bar was empty. We had to argue with room service in order to get it refill. The room service agent argument was, mini bar is not for free and people are consuming and not paying ( here I guess it is every hotel problem and the hotel would need to deal with it.....) Breakfast: there is no provided menu for breakfast. After asking, we were provided a room service menu. When we ordered the breakfast, the room service informed the menu does not apply. So we dealt with the order ad-hoc and got provided a non 5stars breakfast. Disappointing. Pool: extremely crowded. People are over the limit. No respect to 1.5meters, no masks, people are wearing normal cloth and not swimwear leading to a dirty pool. Stay: we reserved for 3nights. Our decision to check out from 1st day. From the moment of writing this complaint, we still didn't check out, therefore we don't know what can happen next but we will you know. TV: no English channels kids. Other channels are not working. Entertainment is null. Hotel: due to Corona, only pool is open. No gym, no spa and only 1 restaurant is open.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020