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Al Mokhtara International Hotel

Madina

Al Mokhtara International Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

10min walk to Haram (771m)
13min walk to Ladies Section (941m)
Gates: Gate 25 (10min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (13min)

Highlights

Bin Dawood (9min)
Gates: Gate 25 (10min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (13min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.9
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff3.0
Cleanliness2.5

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Highlights

10min walk to Haram (771m)
13min walk to Ladies Section (941m)
Gates: Gate 25 (10min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (13min)

Highlights

Bin Dawood (9min)
Gates: Gate 25 (10min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (13min)

AI Overview

Al Mokhtara International Hotel sits in Madinah's north-central hotel zone, a pilgrim-focused area just outside the northern side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
The official hotel page places it about 650 meters from the mosque, while review and reseller sources consistently describe it as a short walk rather than a shuttle-dependent property.
Using the supplied straight-line distance of about 607 meters and allowing for real street routing, a practical men's walking estimate is about 771 meters or 10 minutes.
For women, the walk is likely a little longer at about 941 meters or 13 minutes because the commonly cited women's access point is Bab Uthman ibn Affan, Gate 25.
This hotel appears strongest on location and price rather than room quality.
Booking.com shows a 6.6 out of 10 review score with location 7.9 and staff 7.4, while TripAdvisor sentiment is notably harsher and repeatedly criticizes cleanliness, old rooms, and weak housekeeping.
For pilgrims who prioritize being near the mosque at a lower nightly cost, it can work as a practical budget base.
Families, elderly guests, or travelers who are sensitive to room condition should set expectations carefully and confirm room readiness, breakfast arrangements, and maintenance support at check-in.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.9
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff3.0
Cleanliness2.5

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Address:Al Mokhtara International Hotel, N. Central area, 60th Rd-King Fahad Rd, Madina, 20012, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

single room
twin/double room
twin room
double room
triple room
quadruple room
double room - economy
double room - business
standard room
quintuple room
quad room
triple room - standard

What guests say

6.6/10

Review sentiment is mixed but leans negative. The most consistent upside is the location near Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, with multiple recent Booking.com guests describing it as a short 5 to 10 minute walk; the most repeated complaints are dated rooms, inconsistent housekeeping, small bathrooms, and uneven staff responsiveness.

Good location close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Reasonable price for the location
Clean rooms mentioned by some recent guests
Free WiFi is rated relatively well
Rooms and bathrooms need refurbishment
Housekeeping is inconsistent or requires repeated requests
Some guests report poor cleanliness or leaks
Breakfast may be served in another hotel
Staff responsiveness is inconsistent
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For most men, walking to the mosque is realistic; allow extra time at prayer peaks because the last stretch around the courtyards gets congested.
  • 2.Women should budget a few extra minutes beyond the men's route because the commonly cited women's access point is Gate 25 and crowd control can slow entry near prayer times.
  • 3.If breakfast is included, confirm at check-in where it is served; recent reviews say guests were sometimes directed to another hotel for breakfast.
  • 4.If travelling with elderly family, request a lower-wait elevator period and leave earlier before Fajr and Isha because lift queues and street congestion can add several minutes.
  • 5.Inspect the bathroom and ask for housekeeping support early if needed; repeated review themes mention maintenance and cleanliness inconsistency.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~25 min from the airport

I could verify general hotel amenities and room inventory, but not a dedicated musalla or confirmed Haram-view room category from primary hotel pages reviewed.

Taxis and app-based rides should be easy to get in the central Madinah hotel zone; the hotel also advertises airport transfer/limousine-type transport through reseller listings, but I could not independently verify whether this is complimentary or on request only.

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