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Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa

Property class: 5 and above
Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 restaurants

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A large swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, with a view of a resort area in the background.
A modern lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a patterned wall.
A view from a covered outdoor seating area with a pool and greenery in the background.
A serene park with a fountain, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a central bar area, and seating arrangements.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Salwa Road, Exit 29, Abu Nakhlah, Al Rayyan, 13480
  • Place, Aqua Park Qatar
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Souq Waqif
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Doha Corniche
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Doha (DOH-Hamad Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

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

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

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

View all photos for Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Prestige Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Prestige Room

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Abu Nakhlah

In Abu Nakhlah .Stay at this Abu Nakhlah hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Aqua Park Qatar and 12 miles (20 km) of Omani Market. Aspire Park is within 12 miles (20 km) and Villagio Mall is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Aqua Park Qatar - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Souq Waqif - 26 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Doha Corniche - 26 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Souq Waqif Art Center - 26 min drive - 35.5 km
  • City Centre Shopping Mall - 29 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Burger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Green Beans Coffee (BPC) - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Beanery Al Udeid AFB - ‬55 min drive

About this property

Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa

Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 restaurants
Some rates at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a lazy river. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a health club, and a steam room are also featured at the luxury Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Abu Nakhlah hotel.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
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 bidets.

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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa to the airport?

Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa is 21.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Doha (DIA-Doha Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa?

As of Oct 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa on Oct 29, 2026 start from CA $148, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of QAR 250 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of QAR 120 for adults and QAR 60 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa have a pool?

Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa to downtown Abu Nakhlah?

Retaj Salwa Resort & Spa is 3.9 mi away from 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at great resort
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service . Got upgraded to the flats Got picked up and dropped off for breakfast/ dinner the tv didn’t work , was told I would be moved to another flat . But I was content with not watching TV Cleaning service was daily . Polite lovely people
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
كل العاملين بالفندق لطفاء وودودون ومتعاونون..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A relaxing pleasant weekend

The resort is new and a bit far from the city.Quiet and large rooms with balconies,huge pool with children's pool and a big area for walk, lazy river and a lake. The only thing that bothered me was the smell from a nearby camel farms at times so i would suggest they plant fragrant trees and plants like lemongrass, basil etc in abundance as they have got big area for gardens and it will really mask the smell on windy days. The caffe was very good and staff very helpful though they are very busy. It felt like they were short staffed for the overwhelmingly huge number of guests and reception could be bigger. We enjoyed our stay in the room and outdoors and found it to be very relaxing. It is a family friendly dry hotel and villas with private pools are available too. No nearby shops or grocery as such and minibar is very basic. You can have good coffee and karak at the caffe though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect specially for kids and families but check in was to slow and unorganised we had to wait for the valat parking almost 20mins and the check in almost 1 hour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay

The entire stay was amazing. The lady at the reception called Pushpita was so welcoming and explained us about the amenities of the hotels. She also upgraded our stay from a standard room to a villa, which was completely awesome. The hotel has a wonderful staff and rooms are spacious and luxurious. I would definitely come again and would recommend. I will surely visit the resort again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En este establecimiento todo tiene extracoste el gym, hielo la piscina nada está incluido en precio de la habitación, no repetiré
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
الفندق جميل ونظيف
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The indoor pool was the ultimate spa-like experience. I do wish there were more timings for couples though. The sauna was out of order while we were there which is unfortunate. Overall I liked this place and will return for another staycation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019