Katara Hills Doha, Lxr Hotels & Resorts

Luxurious home

We have been waiting for a good reason to try out Katara Hills LXR and we finally booked a quick staycation there with our 2 daughters. Full disclosure: we are Hilton Diamond members and have definitely come to expect a little extra special treatment… but WOW did they go above and beyond! We were upgraded to a 2 bedroom villa and the outdoor areas were INCREDIBLE. It had a hot tub for (no exaggeration) 10-12 people and an ultra long infinity edge pool with tanning shelf and three different distinct hang out areas on the deck. Our girls loved having their own bedroom/side of the house and on each of their beds they had complimentary stuffed camels and coloring sets. The dining table was also for 12, so our guess is these villas at Katara Hills are indeed targeting well-heeled locals seeking a beautiful staycation. As another reviewer stated, the electric bikes were super fun. I am pregnant, so I didn’t try it, but I can’t remember the last time my husband burst into a room to loudly declare anything else that was “SO FUN!” The girls were too short for the bikes (oh well). Backtracking a bit: upon arrival we had loads of fruit and nuts and sweets and fresh flowers waiting for us. We especially appreciated all the dates and Arabic coffee. Moreover, in the super cool hidden back (second) kitchen they had a full fridge of water. Ok, so MY favorite part was unequivocally the fact that the house had MASSIVE sliding doors on all three sections backing to the pool area. Each glass panel was roughly 12 feet tall by 7 feet wide and each of the three sections had multiple glass sections that slide open. And it was GLORIOUS to have them all open - all of that fresh air was just what the “doctor ordered” so to speak. So, picture this: my husband lounging on the oversized outdoor furniture, my kids gleefully splashing through the private pool, and I am resting on the the living room couch while feeling the incredible breeze and listening to the birds chirping and the water of the pool spilling over the infinity edge, with the backdrop of taking in the beauty of Katara and the sea beyond - perfection.

I have stayed at Katara Hills more than eight times, both with friends and family, and each visit has exceeded my expectations. The staff are consistently helpful, welcoming, and professional. The villas—whether one-bedroom or two-bedroom—are well worth the price, offering both comfort and quality. I look forward to continuing my visits in the future. Special thanks to Layla and Alaa for their exceptional service.