Doha’s glittering skyline, rich cultural landscape and world-class dining scene are well-known, but for those seeking relaxation, there’s also a collection of exceptional spa hotels just waiting to be explored.
From tranquil beachfront resorts to opulent urban retreats, each offers a blend of holistic well-being and cutting-edge treatments in a luxurious setting designed to rejuvenate body and mind.
Whether you’re searching for traditional therapies to soothe aching muscles, modern anti-ageing treatments or simply a serene space to relax, these hotel spas have found a way to elevate wellness to an art form.
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Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha
Al Messila is a sanctuary of serenity set between the vast desert and the bustle of Doha city. At its heart lies a sprawling, female-only wellness retreat that spans 14,000 square metres, divided into The Worlds, four mini-spas that deliver specific wellness results with dedicated facilities. This includes Oriental World, which offers a traditional hammam and hydrothermal pool, and Mineral World, featuring a pink Himalayan salt room, oxygen cabin, flotation tank and three outdoor mineral plunge pools.Signature treatments draw on global influences, blending advanced techniques with traditional wisdom using inspiration from across Asia and Ayurvedic therapies, as well as the latest facial technologies.
The team also caters to men at its health centre, which has six treatment rooms and a relaxation lounge. It also has padel and squash courts, jogging tracks and an indoor pool.
The overall tailored approach to relaxation makes Al Messila a stand-out in Doha’s wellness scene.
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The Ritz-Carlton Doha
A beacon of elegance and refinement, The Ritz-Carlton Doha houses a luxurious spa that embodies the essence of Arabian hospitality and pays tribute to modern-day Qatar. The space features serene, earthen-hued designs and an extensive menu of treatments that blend Arabian principles, Asian traditions and European techniques, inspired by the multi-cultural setting of Doha today.Balinese and hot stone massages are offered alongside science-backed facials and treatments using oud oil, sea salt and algae. The spa’s standout feature is its hammam, where you can be scrubbed down with Arabic clay and Kesse exfoliation in a marble and mosaic setting.
Guests can also enjoy the hot and cold whirlpools, a semi-Olympic indoor pool and outdoor lagoon-style pool, relaxation gardens and a state-of-the-art fitness centre, plus tennis and squash courts, offering an overall holistic approach to wellness.
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W Doha
The largest Sisley Spa in the world is in Doha, at this edgy W property that’s among the most popular in the city. The French luxury cosmetics brand is known for its anti-ageing treatments and expertise in photo-cosmetology, so cutting-edge techniques are used throughout its treatments. These include body contouring and exfoliation, a range of massages, including ones that use handmade Scottish candles, and freshly grated ginger root, plus a raft of hydrating facials.The menu also features traditional Moroccan and Turkish hammam sessions, hairdressing, manicures and pedicures, and waxing services.
Despite the science-backed approach, don’t expect a clinical setting – the brand also infuses Parisian elegance in every corner, so guests can relax and rejuvenate, knowing they’re in good hands.
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Raffles Doha
Raffles Spa was created to nourish guests physically, mentally and emotionally, using a combination of Ayurvedic wisdom, natural healing arts and cutting-edge techniques honed in Swiss laboratories. It’s all inspired by the daily regenerative rise and fall of a lotus bud as it reacts to its natural surroundings.Treatments are personalised, based on clinical skin assessments and nutrient levels, while packages also include wellness cuisine and nutritional consultations. Guests can book a treatment room or spa suites with private plunge pools, saunas and quartz sand beds. The spa also comprises a hammam, outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and relaxation spaces.
Highlights include the biohacking treatment and the Arabian Jasmine Signature Escape, which uses precious ingredients like saffron, rose, 24-karat gold and Arabian jasmine.
From the plush interiors to the meticulous service and highly customisable journey, Raffles Spa is a solid choice for anyone looking for some serious pampering.
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Mondrian Doha
Known for its bold aesthetics, including shimmering mosaic walls, Mondrian Doha’s ESPA has an ethos of blending innovation with tradition. It stands out for its dynamic approach to holistic wellness, which uses nature-focused and science-backed techniques.It comprises 12 treatment rooms, relaxation spaces, a traditional Moroccan and Turkish hammam, as well as a heated experience garden. The female section brings feminine energy with its white and pink mosaic walls across five treatment rooms, crystal rain showers, steam and relaxation rooms, as well as a Finnish sauna made from Scandinavian wood. Treatments span facials, massages, and pre-and postnatal services, all using ESPA’s collection of natural products developed in the UK.
The male spa, meanwhile, screams masculinity through dark blues, greys, white and black. It has four treatment rooms and one VIP suite, wet and dry steam rooms, heated daybeds and a “fire and water” fountain by the Turkish hammam.
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The St. Regis Doha
The St. Regis Doha is synonymous with luxury, and its Guerlain Spa is no exception. Designed as an elegant haven, the spa features a range of bespoke treatments with 19 treatment rooms, two VIP suites, a sauna, hammam, fitness centre and two indoor pools.Signatures include the Pearl of Doha facial treatment, inspired by the iridescent pearls prized in the Gulf and exclusively available in this spa. It also offers an array of soothing massages, sculpting body treatments, hand and foot rituals, and innovative facials that use rare ingredients.
With its lavish interiors, a tranquil ambiance and personalised service led by trained Guerlain Beauty Experts, The St. Regis Doha’s Guerlain Spa is a quintessential retreat for discerning wellness seekers.
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Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Thai brand Anantara brings its signature touch of luxury to its own island in Doha, accessible only by boat. It offers an exclusive escape from the city, focusing on holistic wellness and influenced by Arabian ingredients, Ayurvedic principles and ancient Thai healing therapies.The facility encompasses separate men’s and women’s suites, 11 treatment rooms, traditional hammams, four steam rooms and a dedicated Ayurveda room. Highlights on the spa menu include the Arabian Oud Enchantment, an aromatic massage to soothe aching muscles with pre-blended oud oils. There’s also the Sea Shell Sensory, where tiger-striped clam shells contour the body using heated manipulation of the muscles.
This is all set against a backdrop of turquoise waters and pristine beaches, the city’s ultimate setting for serenity and relaxation.
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