Pool day passes in Doha

Doha's pool day-pass market is dense for a Gulf city, with 17 hotels selling non-guest access across West Bay's towers, The Pearl's marina, Lusail's new districts, and a private island resort. Four Seasons Hotel Doha and Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl front the top end with private beaches and multiple pools, while Crowne Plaza Doha and City Centre Rotana Doha cover the cheap end with straightforward pool-only entry. Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is in a category of its own, a full island reachable only by boat.

Prices run QAR 75 to QAR 1,100 (about $21 to $302), and nearly every hotel splits pricing by weekday versus weekend, since the Qatari weekend falls Friday and Saturday. A number of properties, including Sheraton Grand Doha, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, and Al Messila, also price separately for men and women, a local convention worth knowing before you call to book. Food and beverage credit redeemable at the pool restaurant is standard rather than the exception, usually covering half to three-quarters of the entry price.

Most Doha hotels take bookings by phone or WhatsApp rather than online, though Four Seasons, Banana Island, and a few others run their own booking pages. Bring a valid QID or passport, since front desks check ID before letting non-guests through. Book a day or two ahead in summer (June to September), when heat pushes demand toward shaded loungers and cabanas.

• Four Seasons Hotel Doha — QAR 295-395 (about $81-108), five pools and a private beach
• Raffles Doha — QAR 250-300 (about $69-82), Doha Tower views over West Bay
• The St. Regis Doha — QAR 400-800 (about $110-220), private beach on the Corniche
• Sheraton Grand Doha — QAR 75-250 (about $21-69), gender-tiered pricing
• Hilton Doha — QAR 100-150 (about $27-41), one of the city's largest private beaches
• InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa — QAR 200-250 (about $55-69), Doha's longest private beach
• Grand Hyatt Doha — QAR 175-250 (about $48-69), four outdoor pools plus indoor pool
• Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl — QAR 250-300 (about $69-82), set menu included
• Hilton Doha The Pearl — QAR 150 (about $41), La Pergola pool and Sol Beach
• Fairmont Doha — QAR 250-300 (about $69-82), Lusail Marina District
• Rixos Gulf Doha — QAR 100-200 (about $27-55), three pools and private beach
• Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery — QAR 150 (about $41), Msheireb Downtown
• Banyan Tree Doha — QAR 100-150 (about $27-41), indoor and outdoor pools
• Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa — QAR 100-300 (about $27-82), 14,000sqm spa access
• Crowne Plaza Doha — QAR 75 (about $21), cheapest confirmed pass in the city
• City Centre Rotana Doha — QAR 85-100 (about $23-27), no membership required
• Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara — QAR 395 (about $108), boat transfer included

How much does a pool day pass in Doha cost?

A Doha pool day pass runs QAR 75 to QAR 1,100 (about $21 to $302), with most mid-range city hotels priced QAR 75-200 and beachfront resorts running QAR 250-400 and up. Weekday visits are consistently cheaper than weekend (Friday-Saturday) entry, sometimes by half.

Hotel	Price	Best for
Crowne Plaza Doha	QAR 75 (about $21)	Cheapest confirmed pass
Sheraton Grand Doha	QAR 75-250 (about $21-69)	Budget West Bay resort
City Centre Rotana Doha	QAR 85-100 (about $23-27)	No membership required
Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa	QAR 100-300 (about $27-82)	Spa access included
Rixos Gulf Doha	QAR 100-200 (about $27-55)	Three pools, private beach
Hilton Doha	QAR 100-150 (about $27-41)	Largest private beach
Banyan Tree Doha	QAR 100-150 (about $27-41)	Indoor and outdoor pools
Grand Hyatt Doha	QAR 175-250 (about $48-69)	Four outdoor pools
Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery	QAR 150 (about $41)	Downtown Msheireb
Hilton Doha The Pearl	QAR 150 (about $41)	The Pearl marina views
InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa	QAR 200-250 (about $55-69)	Longest private beach
Raffles Doha	QAR 250-300 (about $69-82)	Doha Tower views
Fairmont Doha	QAR 250-300 (about $69-82)	Lusail Marina District
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl	QAR 250-300 (about $69-82)	Set menu included
Four Seasons Hotel Doha	QAR 295-395 (about $81-108)	Five pools, private beach
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara	QAR 395 (about $108)	Private island resort
The St. Regis Doha	QAR 400-800 (about $110-220)	Corniche private beach

Do Doha pool day passes include food and drink credit?

Yes, at most hotels. Alwadi Hotel Doha and Raffles Doha on weekdays redeem the full entry fee against food and drink, effectively making the pass free once you factor in lunch. Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Fairmont Doha, and Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara include a set F&B credit worth roughly half to three-quarters of the entry price. A handful of budget-friendly city hotels, including Crowne Plaza Doha and City Centre Rotana Doha, charge for pool access only with no credit attached.

Do men and women pay different prices for pool day passes in Doha?

At several Doha hotels, yes. Sheraton Grand Doha, Al Messila, and Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl all run separate ladies and gents pricing, with ladies' rates typically QAR 50-100 cheaper. This reflects local social norms around mixed-gender pool areas rather than a promotional discount, and some properties also run women-only pool hours on specific days. Check with the hotel directly if this affects your booking, since the split isn't always obvious from the headline price quoted online.

West Bay & Corniche

Seven hotels along West Bay and the Corniche cover the widest range of prices in Doha, from Sheraton Grand's QAR 75 ladies' weekday rate up to The St. Regis's QAR 1,100 family package. Most sit within a short taxi ride of Museum of Islamic Art and the Corniche promenade.

Where to stay in Doha

The Corniche is the easiest base if sightseeing is the priority, putting you within walking distance of the Museum of Islamic Art, the dhow harbour, and Souq Waqif. Four Seasons Hotel Doha sits right on this stretch with a private beach, and doubles as one of the city's best pool day pass properties if you'd rather book the room and the pool together.

For a different pace, Msheireb Downtown is Doha's rare walkable, pedestrianised quarter, all heritage architecture and coffee shops a short stroll from Souq Waqif. Mandarin Oriental Doha is the standout here for travellers who want five-star polish without the isolation of a beach resort.

If West Bay's tower-lined skyline suits you better, The St. Regis Doha offers a classic old-money Gulf stay with its own coastline, close to the malls and restaurants that fill the district.

Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Four Seasons Hotel Doha sits on its own peninsula on the Corniche, with five outdoor pools and a private beach backed by the Makani Beach Club. It's the most complete pool setup in the city for a single property.

The Pool and Beach Day Pass runs QAR 295 (about $81) on weekdays and QAR 395 (about $108) on weekends for adults, with QAR 150-175 of that fully redeemable on food and drink. Kids aged 5-12 pay QAR 150; under 5 go free.

Access includes all five pools, the private beach, and Makani Beach Club. Book online through the hotel's own landing page, and expect the beach club to get busy on Fridays.

Book direct: fourseasons.com/doha

Raffles Doha

Raffles occupies the upper floors of Doha Tower in West Bay, and the day pass covers the separate AQUA pool rather than the main Raffles Pool, which stays guests-only.

The AQUA Pool Day Pass costs QAR 250 (about $69) on weekdays and QAR 300 (about $82) on weekends, with QAR 150 (weekday) or QAR 300 (weekend couple) redeemable on food and drink. A couples rate of QAR 800 weekday adds cabana and VIP upgrades.

Booking runs through phone or email rather than an online form. Confirm which pool your pass covers when you call, since the branding can be confusing.

Book direct: raffles.com/doha — or call +974 4030 7100

The St. Regis Doha

The St. Regis sits directly on the Corniche with a private beach and temperature-controlled pools, and it's priced at the top of the Doha market.

The Pool & Beach Day Pass is QAR 400 (about $110) on weekdays for one guest, QAR 800 (about $220) on weekends, and QAR 1,100 (about $302) for a family package covering two adults and two kids. It's valid Sunday through Wednesday, from 9am to sunset.

Book through the hotel's gift voucher site rather than a standard reservation page, since the pass is issued as a voucher.

Book direct: stregisdoha-gifts.com

Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Sheraton Grand Doha runs one of the more affordable West Bay resorts, with pool, jacuzzi, and private beach access split into ladies, gents, couple, and family tiers.

Weekday rates run QAR 75 for ladies, QAR 150 for gents, QAR 200 per couple, and QAR 300 for a family of four. Weekend rates roughly double: QAR 150 ladies, QAR 250 gents, QAR 350 couple, QAR 400 family. Kids 5-12 pay QAR 50 weekday or QAR 150 weekend.

The beach opens 6am to sunset and the pool 8am to 8pm. Access runs 8am to 7pm for day guests overall.

Book direct: fitness.sheratongranddoha.com

Hilton Doha

Hilton Doha in West Bay has one of the city's largest private beaches alongside an infinity pool and three additional outdoor pools.

The Beach & Pool Day Pass costs QAR 100 (about $27) on weekdays and QAR 150 (about $41) on weekends for adults, with kids 5-12 at QAR 75. Pool hours run 7am to 7pm and the beach 7am to sunset.

This is one of the better value beach passes in West Bay given the size of the shoreline. Book online or by phone.

Book direct: hilton.com/en/hotels/dohhdhi-hilton-doha — or call +974 4423 3441

InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa

InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa has the city's longest private beach at The Bay Club, plus a gym and padel, tennis, and squash courts.

Weekday passes run QAR 200 (about $55) and weekend QAR 250 (about $69) for adults, with kids 3-12 at QAR 100/130. A Tuesday-Wednesday special drops the rate to QAR 100 for ladies and QAR 200 for men and couples. Pool hours run 6am to 7pm, beach 7am to sunset.

Book through the hotel's own voucher site or by phone.

Book direct: icdoha-gifts.com — or call +974 4484 4444

Grand Hyatt Doha

Grand Hyatt Doha has four outdoor pools plus an indoor pool and a 400-metre private beach, one of the more spread-out layouts in West Bay.

The pool-only pass runs QAR 175 (about $48) weekday and QAR 200 (about $55) weekend. Beach access is priced separately at QAR 250 (about $69) for adults and QAR 100 (about $27) for kids 6-15. Access runs 8am to 6pm.

Booking is by phone through the recreation desk rather than online.

Book direct: hyatt.com/grand-hyatt — or call +974 4425 6666

The Pearl & Lusail Marina

Four hotels on The Pearl island and in Lusail's Marina District sell day passes, with prices running QAR 100 to QAR 300 depending on the property and day of week.

Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl

Marsa Malaz Kempinski sits on its own islet on The Pearl, with beach and pool access sold with a set lunch menu included rather than a redeemable credit.

The Beach & Pool Day Pass costs QAR 300 for gents, QAR 250 for ladies, and QAR 150 for kids 3-12 (about $82, $69, and $41), with the set menu built into the price. Pool hours run 6am to 8pm, beach 6am to sunset, and dining service 11:30am to 5pm.

Pre-booking is required by phone or WhatsApp.

Book direct: kempinski.com/marsa-malaz — or call +974 4035 5555

Hilton Doha The Pearl

Hilton Doha The Pearl gives access to La Pergola pool and Sol Beach, both overlooking the marina on The Pearl island.

The Pool & Beach Day Pass is a flat QAR 150 (about $41) for adults and QAR 75 (about $23) for kids, with no weekday/weekend split. Access runs 9am to 6pm daily.

Book online or by phone.

Book direct: hilton.com/en/hotels/dohprhi-hilton-doha-the-pearl

Fairmont Doha

Fairmont Doha anchors the Marina District in Lusail City, north of central Doha, with a pass that includes F&B credit.

The AQUA Pool Pass runs QAR 250 (about $69) weekday and QAR 300 (about $82) weekend, with F&B credit included in the price. Kids 0-6 go free and 6-12 get 50% off.

Book online through the hotel's spa booking portal or by email.

Book direct: fairmont.com/doha — or call +974 4030 7200

Rixos Gulf Doha

Rixos Gulf Doha is a newer Lusail-area resort with three pools and a private beach, marketed under its own Daycation branding.

The Daycation Pool Day Pass costs QAR 100 (about $27) weekday and QAR 200 (about $55) weekend for adults. Kids 6-11 get 50% off, and under 5 go free.

Book online through the hotel's Daycation page.

Book direct: rixos.com/rixos-gulf-doha-daycation

Msheireb, Onaiza & Al Waab

Three hotels in Doha's inland districts sell day passes, ranging from a downtown boutique hotel to a spa-focused resort near Aspire Park.

Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery

Alwadi Hotel Doha sits in Msheireb Downtown, Doha's pedestrianized city-centre district, and its Relax & Refresh pass is one of the better value F&B-inclusive passes in the city.

The pass costs QAR 150 (about $41) for adults and QAR 75 (about $21) for kids, fully redeemable on food and drink at the hotel's O'Glacée restaurant. It's available daily from 10am to 8pm.

Booking runs by phone or WhatsApp.

Book direct: alwadihoteldoha.com — or call +974 4009 9999 (WhatsApp +974 3158 6970)

Banyan Tree Doha

Banyan Tree Doha has both an indoor and outdoor pool alongside a gym, jacuzzi, sauna, and dome garden, giving it more wellness amenities than most day passes in the city.

The Pool Day Pass runs QAR 100 (about $27) weekday and QAR 150 (about $41) weekend for adults, with kids at QAR 50/100. The outdoor pool runs 8am to 6pm; the indoor pool stays open 6am to 10pm.

Book by phone.

Book direct: banyantree.com/qatar/doha — or call +974 4410 3333

Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

Al Messila sits near Aspire Park in Al Waab, built around a grand pool and a 14,000-square-metre spa that's included with the day pass.

Weekday pricing splits by gender: QAR 100 for ladies, QAR 200 for men, QAR 75 for kids 5-12. Weekend rates rise to QAR 200 ladies, QAR 300 men, QAR 150 kids. The pool runs 8am to 8pm, 6pm on Thursdays.

Spa access is included at every tier, which makes this one of the better-value passes for anyone planning to spend the day rather than a quick swim.

Book direct: marriott.com/al-messila — or call +974 4445 0000

City Center & Business Park

Two hotels away from the coast offer the cheapest pool-only passes in Doha, both without beach access.

Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park

Crowne Plaza sits in Doha's Business Park district and has the cheapest confirmed day pass in the city.

The Pool Day Pass costs QAR 75 (about $21) for adults and QAR 45 (about $12) for kids, covering the pool, sauna, and jacuzzi from 7am to 8pm daily.

Book by phone or online.

Book direct: ihg.com/crowneplaza/doha — or call +974 4408 7777

City Centre Rotana Doha

City Centre Rotana sits on Airport Road and markets its pool as open to non-guests without any membership requirement.

The Pool Day Pass runs QAR 85 (about $23) weekday and QAR 100 (about $27) weekend for adults, with under-3s free. The adult pool is open 6am to 9pm; the kids' pool 8am to 7pm.

Book by phone.

Book direct: rotana.com/citycentrerotanadoha — or call +974 4445 8686

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

Banana Island is the only true island resort on this page, reached by a dedicated boat transfer from Al Shyoukh Port rather than by taxi. It has an 800-metre beach, multiple pools, and its own Adventure Park.

The Day Pass costs QAR 395 (about $108) for adults 12 and up, and QAR 150 (about $41) for kids 3-11. It includes QAR 200 in food and drink credit and QAR 70 toward activities, plus the round-trip boat transfer, departing 10am and returning 5pm.

Bookings are online only, no walk-ups accepted, since the boat schedule has fixed departure times.

Book direct: anantara.com/banana-island-doha — or call +974 4040 5131

Frequently asked questions

Does W Doha offer a pool day pass?

No confirmed public day pass. W Doha doesn't appear in any of the major Doha day-pass roundups or aggregator listings, and its own site makes no mention of non-guest pool access. Contact the hotel directly if you're set on this property, but plan on one of the other 17 hotels on this page as your primary option.

Do children get discounted pool day pass rates in Doha?

Yes, at nearly every hotel. Most properties charge roughly half the adult rate for kids aged 5-12, and several, including Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Rixos Gulf Doha, and Fairmont Doha, let children under 5 or 6 in free. Crowne Plaza Doha and Sheraton Grand Doha both publish specific kids' tiers rather than a blanket discount, so check the exact age brackets before booking for a family.

What should I bring to a hotel pool day pass in Doha?

Bring a valid QID (Qatar ID) or passport, since front desks check identification before letting non-guests through. A swimsuit, sunscreen, and sunglasses are essential given Doha's heat, and most hotels provide towels and loungers as part of the pass. If your pass includes F&B credit, bring a card or cash for anything above the credit amount, since redemption is usually capped.

More pool day passes near Doha

Doha's day-pass market shares a lot with other Gulf capitals. Dubai has a far larger selection spread across Palm Jumeirah, Downtown, and the Marina, with similar weekday-weekend pricing splits. Abu Dhabi leans toward resort-style island properties, while Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah offer cheaper alternatives if you're planning a wider Gulf trip and want to compare pool day passes across cities.