"Doha's beaches are paid, and the Westpac Hotel & Suites' biggest advantage is the vouchers for free access to Doha Sands Beach.
It's an easy walk. The sea is beautiful in the fall and spring; the water is cold in winter and boiling hot in summer.
Entrance without a voucher is around R$100, slightly less on weekdays.
A towel and a bottle of water are provided on the beach. Comfortable sun loungers are available, including double loungers. There's a canopy.
Indoor dining is available, along with a bar, water activities, volleyball, and table tennis. Prices are average: lemonade is R$18, pizza is R$25-40. Burgers, ice cream, and coffee are also available.
We booked a one-bedroom suite for two adults and a teenage child.
We arrived late at night, very tired, and received a free upgrade to a two-bedroom suite. It's a huge apartment with a kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a walk-in closet. There's a washing machine, microwave, and refrigerator. We only used the refrigerator. There's an indoor pool, but we didn't use it. Everything is clean and beautiful, with bright colors.
We were very comfortable. Thank you so much to Westpac Hotel & Suites for this bonus; this room was much more expensive.
The elevator is summoned with a card and only goes to your floor.
The breakfast was delicious, with hot food and snacks. Nothing fancy. The room is small, but the staff cleared tables quickly, and we didn't have to wait.
If I had to find fault, I'd say:
1. The kitchen floor was always wet; the source of the water was unclear; we didn't use the kitchen. There are no cutlery or utensils.
2. You have to wait a while for hot water to come from the tap.
3. The windows are dirty, which ruins the beautiful view. The only place I've seen dirtier is in New York.
When booking this hotel, I looked for reviews, but there were very few. I hope my review helps someone decide and have a wonderful vacation in this wonderful country.
For me, this is the safest, cleanest, most peaceful, and most beautiful place to relax.
Thank you, Westpac Hotel & Suites, for a wonderful stay."