Doha, QatarKatara Cultural Village
Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Curved timber chalets
Katara Cultural Village Doha, Qatar
Opened
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
HiltonCurved timber chalets
Fifteen curved chalets step along the ridge, operating like private residences that look down over Katara Beach.
What it’s good at
Notable
Fifteen private villas with dedicated service and heated plunge pools overlooking parklands.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Katara Beach and the village promenades sit just downhill, easily reached on the resort's complimentary e-bikes.
The rooms
Villas open onto private sun decks with views across the park, each with a pool heated to 34 degrees.
The plunge pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged sun loungers sit directly in each pool, looking out from private decks toward Katara Beach.
The spa
Sunken hot tubs look out across the lawns, and treatments draw on Carol Joy London and Elemental Herbology products.
At the table
Gymkhana serves Indian dishes under a tiered crystal chandelier, or out on the terrace beside lit firebowls.
How it began
The resort was built atop artificial green hills sculpted from reclaimed coast ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.